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French Louis XVI Style Side Chairs, Handmade in France, Choice of Finishes
Located in Chicago, IL
For years we have been searching for a proper size and “comfortable” Louis XVI side chair. Finally we came upon a beautiful set from the 1800s in the style of Jacob from Chateau de I...
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2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Beech

6 Black Art Déco Dining Room Chairs Black-White Raydesign Colored Leather 1930s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Set of six elegant and comfortable French Art Deco dining room chairs, re-lacquered wooden frame with black shiny-gloss and completely re-upholstered with black and white colored lea...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Mid Century Modern Black Vintage Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini 1970 Italy
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage set of four black dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini from solid black lacquered beechwood. The seats are newly covered with black leather. The co...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Painted French Louis XVI Style Hand-Carved Side Chairs Made in France Options
Located in Chicago, IL
We have been searching for a correct size and “comfortable by American standards” Louis XVI side chair. Copied from an original circa 1800s French Louis XVI side chair in the style o...
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2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Beech

Set of Four 20th Century Buffalo Black Wood and Velvet Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This is a part of our new "into the wild" collection. Dark wood and black velvet combination. Set looks really amazing and every chair is very comfortable. Chairs designed by p...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Textile, Beech

René Prou Set of Six Dining Chairs in Beech
By René Prou
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco dining chairs, set of six, in beech. Please note that these chairs are unrestored in the photographs.   
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Rene Prou Attributed Set of Eight Dining Chairs
By René Prou
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Forties Art Deco dining chairs attributed to Rene Prou, set of eight, in beech. These chairs can be ebonized.  Please note these chairs are unrestored in the photographs.
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Set of x2 Glossy Black Carimate Carver Chairs By Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
Set of x2 Glossy Black Carimate Carver Chairs by Vico Magistretti The Carimate chair was born when Vico Magistretti (1920-2006) was conceiving designs for seating at the Carimate go...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Solid Black
By Thonet, Gerd Lange
Located in Basel, BS
Excellent set of 6 Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with Solid Black wooden frames and black seats. No longer produced, Rare items. VERY hard to find in solid blac...
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Birch

Set of 4, L. Hitchcock Stencilled Painted Black Solid Maple Dining Chairs
By Lambert Hitchcock
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Vintage L. Hitchcock black stencilled Harvest painted maple dining chairs. A set of 4, beautifully crafted and of high quality manufacture in superb condition. Features black ebonis...
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Late 20th Century European American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Maple

French Handmade Louis XVI Style Armchairs in Black Leather Side Chairs Available
Located in Chicago, IL
From the Old Plank Collection, comes a Louis XVI style dining chair, made in France, by an elderly gentleman, who has been crafting French dining chairs his entire life. Our French L...
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Leather, Upholstery

Set of Four 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in black, durabl...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Black Carimate Carver Chair by Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
The ‘Carimate’ chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous chairs. Originally designed in red color for the ‘Carimate Golf Club’ in Italy that Magistretti designed, the chair was ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Beech

Set of Six Art Deco Dining Chairs, Black Lacquer, Grey Fabric, France circa 1930
Located in Regensburg, DE
Set of Six Art Deco Dining Chairs, Black Lacquer and Grey Fabric, France circa 1930 Wonderful and rare fan-shaped design with a conical and upholstered backrest. The walnut and beech...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Walnut

Italian Black Leather Dining Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Bernini 1960
By Silvio Coppola, Bernini
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
This set of four chairs was designed by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, and produced in the 1960 in Italy. The chairs frame are made of beech wood with foam padding and leather upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Set of 3 Black Windsor Chair by Lucian Ercolani for Ercol, circa 1960
By Ercol, Lucian Ercolani
Located in CANGAS, ES
Conjunto de tres sillas modelo Windsor de Lucian Ercolani para la firma inglesa Ercol lacadas en negro. Piezas originales de impecable manufactura. El respaldo en U se construye con ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Beech, Elm

Set of Six 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in black, durabl...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs set of (8) in Black Leather, Antique Finish
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic French Louis XVI style set of (8) dining chairs (more available) with a boxed seat cushion, which eliminates the crowned seat bottom. Our Louis XVI dining chairs are made by...
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Leather, Upholstery

French Handmade, Louis XVI Style Chairs, Aged White/Gray Paint & Black Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
We at Old Plank, have been forever trying to locate a “comfortable, by American standards” Louis XVI side chair. The French Louis XVI style chair you see listed here, was copied from...
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2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Beech

Pair of 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, by Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in black, durabl...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Six 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in a dark green,...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

20th Century Buffalo Black Wood and Velvet Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dark wood and black velvet combination. Armchair looks really amazing and very comfortable. Armchair designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. The armchair had undergon...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Textile, Beech

Set of 4 Alvar Aalto Chairs with Black Straps, Finland, 1960's
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 4 Model number 45 armchairs, designed in 1947 by Alvar Aalto and manufactured later (1960's?) by Artek. Beech frames and woven black nylon seat and back make a comfortable and...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Nylon, Beech

Mid Century Black Velvet Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in black, durable and plea...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

20th Century Black Velvet Chair, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in black, durable...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Four Mid Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. The set is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in black, durable and p...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Custom Black Leather Louis XVI Oval Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A custom white waxed Italian beechwood frame upholstered in black leather. Also available C.O.M.
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21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Set of Two 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in black, durabl...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Two Mid Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. The set is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in black, durable and p...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Three 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in black, durabl...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Four 20th Century Black Wood Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seats were dressed in...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Textile, Beech

Set of Two Unique Vintage Black Velvet B-3300 Armchairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A super-comfortable armchairs, made in the 1960s in Poland. The armchairs made of bentwood was produced in Radomsko. Very comfortable and beautiful. Perfect for Minimalist interiors....
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Four Black "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of Furniture Industry in the 1960s. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpentry...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Four "Campanino" Wood Chairs by Sanguineti, Italy, 1950s
By Figli Di Sanguineti
Located in Milan, IT
Marvellous set of four Italian chairs model "Campanino" by Sanguineti, Chiavari. This light and solid chair was the traditional favorite piece of Ignazio Gardella, Franco Albini and...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs

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Beech, Willow

Beetle Dining Chair, Seat Upholstered, Black Stained Beech
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
Looking closely at the anatomy of the beetle insect, characterized by its solid outside and soft inside, the front upholstered Beetle chair possesses all attributes. The front uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Beetle Dining Chair, Front Upholstered, Black Stained Beech
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
Looking closely at the anatomy of the beetle insect, characterized by its solid outside and soft inside, the front upholstered Beetle chair possesses all attributes. The front uphols...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Bat Dining Chair, Un-Upholstered, Black Stained Beech
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Bat dining chair, designed by Danish-Italian design-duo GamFratesi, carries strong references to the interesting characteristics of bats, with its inviting, distinctive shell rem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Bat Dining Chair, Front Upholstered, Wood Base, Black Stained Beech
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Bat dining chair, designed by Danish-Italian design-duo GamFratesi, carries strong references to the interesting characteristics of bats with its inviting, distinctive shell remi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Set of Four 20th Century Buffalo Black Wood and Velvet Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This is a part of our new "into the wild" collection. Dark wood and black velvet combination. Set looks really amazing and every chair is very comfortable. Chairs designed by p...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Textile, Beech

Attributed to Jean-Charles Moreux Set of Six Dining Chairs
By Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco set of six dining chairs in beech. Please note that these chairs are unrestored in the photographs. **PRICE includes proper restoration, refinishing and r...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Large Set of French 1950s Side and Armchairs by Collado
By Collado
Located in Long Island City, NY
In stained or/and natural beech, including 8 side, 2 higher side, two arm and two lounge chairs for a total of 14 chairs (possibility of breaking the set and buying side and arm sepa...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Rene Prou Fine Set of Six Dining Chairs
By René Prou
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French 1940s Art Deco dining chairs, set of six by Rene Prou, in stained beech. These chairs could be ebonized. Please note these chairs are unrestored in the photographs. **PRICE ...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

O Chair in Leather and Walnut for Dining and Desk by ATRA
By ATRA, Alexander Diaz Andersson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The O chair for dining / desk in leather and walnut. The O is a highly versatile chair with a simple design meticulously handcrafted with traditional joinery techniques. The aesthe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican International Style Chairs

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Beech, Walnut, Teak, Oak, Mahogany, Fabric, Leather

1920s black beech bentwood Easy Chairs by Ferdinand Kramer (8)
By Ferdinand Kramer, Thonet
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Beech bentwood Easy Chairs by Ferdinand Kramer, Germany, 1927. Beautiful set of eight rare Ferdinand Kramer easy chairs made out of beech bentwood. They are very early examples from...
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Vintage 1920s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Smart Set of Six Gillows "Chinese Pattern" Side Chairs, English circa 1780
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
A Smart Set of Six “Chinese pattern” George III Side Chairs, having x-form back splats, slip seats and square tapering legs with H-form stretchers, English circa 1780. These chairs ...
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Brown Dining Room Chairs Franz Schuster 1959 Set of Twelve
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of 12 stackable bicolored dining room chairs designed by Franz Schuster (1892-1972) for the Forum Stadtpark Graz 1959, model Austro Chairs, and executed by Wie...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Plywood

Set of X4 Carimate Side Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina in Black
By Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
Charming set of black painted highly collectable Carimate chairs, by the Architect Vico Magistretti, the master of modern Italian design, held in Museums such as the De Padova. They ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Beech

Egon Eiermann Pair of Dining Chairs 'Berlin' in Black Leatherette
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Egon Eiermann, pair of dining chairs model SE121, beech, canvas, leatherette, Germany, design 1961 The versatile chair SE121 was originally designed for the interior of the Kaiser...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Canvas, Faux Leather, Beech

Silvio Coppola for Bernini Black Leather Chairs, Italy, 1971
By Silvio Coppola, Bernini
Located in Sacile, PN
Silvio Coppola Ten black leather chairs “330” for BERNINI, 1971 with cubic and architectural appearance. These aesthetically well-balanced chairs strongly convince with the contrast ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Vintage wood dining chairs, Attributed to Anonima Castelli, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage balck dining cahirs. A set of four 1960' s Mid-Century Modern italian design chairs with solid beech frame and leathereet black cover. Rare shape seat with beautiful woood s...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

1950's Baumann Fourmi Dining Chair with Black Upholstered Seat, Set of Eight
By Baumann France
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Baumann fourmi dining chair with black upholstered seat – set of eight. 1950’s French Baumann fourmi dining chair with black upholstered seat – set of eight. Baumann i...
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Set of 6 Tall Back Cerused and Black Upholstered French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a nice set of black and white (almost white) dining chairs and they are clean and in good condition. The chairs measure 21 wide x 46 tall x 27 deep and the side chairs are 21...
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Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

20th Century Black Birch Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1950s
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Bunnik, NL
This set of four dining chairs was designed by Cees Braakman and manufactured by Pastoe in the Netherlands in the 1950s. The chairs feature birch frames and original black Skai uphol...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Beech

Set of 6 Custom Art Deco Inspired Black Dining Chairs by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 6 custom Art Deco inspired black dining chairs by Carrocel. These Art Deco style dining chairs are part of the exclusive Carrocel custom collection. They are a testament to th...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Fabric

Set of '6' Black Beech and Cord Dining Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Black beechwood frames with paper cord seats.   
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20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

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Cord, Beech

Black Leather Model 330 Dining Chair, Silvio Coppola, Fratelli Montina, 1970s
By Fratelli Martini, Silvio Coppola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Black leather Model 330 dining chair, Silvio Coppola, Fratelli Montina, 1970s Model 330 chair by the Italian designer Silvio Coppola. Sculptural stained beechwood frame. Original...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Dietiker Poro-S Minimalist Dining Chair, Beech Wood, Black Color
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
The Poro chair pairs the highest comfort with elegant simplicity. It is one of the most ergonomic and comfortable chairs on the market. Manufactured with care from beech wood, the...
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2010s Swiss Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Bruno Rey Set of 6 Black Dining Chairs, of Which 2 Rare Double Back Version
By Bruno Rey
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This is a beautiful set of the iconic ebonized black dining chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, Switzerland. In this set of 6 are 4 'normal' dining chairs and 2 ultra rare specimen of ...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of Four 20th Century Black Velvet Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in black, durabl...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Two Chairs by Willy Rizzo Black Lacquered Wood and Velvet Seat for Mario Sabot
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Berlin, DE
Those two beautiful midcentury or Space Age chairs where designed in 1970 by Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot. They are in black lacquered wood with aluminum and the seat upholstery is i...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

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Black Beech Dining Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of black beech dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. There are 53 antique and vintage black beech dining room chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 28 modern editions to choose from as well. Black beech dining room chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Black beech dining room chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Black beech dining room chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner and Carrocel are consistently popular.

How Much are Black Beech Dining Room Chairs?

Prices for black beech dining room chairs start at $239 and top out at $40,876 with the average selling for $2,453.

Finding the Right Dining Room Chairs for You

No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.

In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.

In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.

Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.

By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?

Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.