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Black Velvet Arm Dining Chairs

6 Milo Baughman Chrome & Cane Back Black Velvet Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
armchairs with upholstered arm rests. Recently upholstered in black velvet. Chairs bearing original makers
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 10 Custom Modern Black Velvet Dining Chairs Svelte Chair
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 Custom Black Velvet Dining Chairs Svelte Chair. This modern dining chair is the perfect
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2010s Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

1980s Black Lacquered Pink Velvet Dining Chairs - a Set of 4
Located in Staten Island, NY
1980s Black Lacquered Pink Velvet Dining Chairs - a Set of 4. Black lacquered arm rest and the
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Laminate

Set of Ten Chrome and Royal Blue Velvet Dining Chair Attributed to Pierre Cardin
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing 1970s set of ten polished chrome dining arm chairs attributed to Pierre Cardin. The
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Elegant Dining Chairs in a Rich Red Velvet with Gold Welt Detail
Located in Bronx, NY
Set of 6 elegant dining chairs in a rich red velvet with gold welt detail on black lacquered
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2010s Unknown Dining Room Chairs

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Ebony

Set of 5 Mid-Century Foster-McDavid Dining Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Medina, OH
arm chair and four side chairs. These chairs have been reupholstered in a beautiful textured black
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of 6 velvet Mario Bellini 401 BREAK chairs for CASSINA - Italy 1970's
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Zandhoven, BE
SET OF 6 MARIO BELLINI 401 BREAK CHAIRS FOR CASSINA - ITALY 1970'S Set of 6 dining chairs designed
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Set of 4 Baker Furniture Regency Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Baker Furniture Regency dining chairs 3 side chairs 1 arm chair Side chairs 20.5" W x
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Thayer Coggin Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Absolutely stunning set of six square chrome tubular dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Witco Rustic Carved Wood Conquistador Dining Set with Red Fur Chairs
By Witco, William Westenhaver / Witco
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Fabulous complete Witco Tiki dining set with four red velvet chairs and expanding dining table
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Modern Ebony Black Velvet Bar Stool with Oak Base
By Lunchstudio
Located in Mexico, MX
chair and arm chair. Our clients´ favorite collection is based on a piece that is as handsome as it is
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2010s Mexican Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Modern Emerald Green Fabric Bar Stool with Oak Base Painted Black
By Lunchstudio
Located in Mexico, MX
chair and arm chair. Our clients´ favorite collection is based on a piece that is as handsome as it
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2010s North American Modern Stools

Materials

Velvet, Oak

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Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid oak handcrafted dining table. 2" thick tabletop with nature inspired pedestals.  
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2010s Modern Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
Eros Solid Oak Dining Table
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Floor Mirror 'TRN Triple' by Pani Jurek, Wood '+ colors'
Located in Paris, FR
TRN Triple Floor mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H 120 x 61.5 x10 Materials: Solid ashwood, hand stained Colors: Red, blue, green and natural ______________________________...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Floor Mirrors and Fu...

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Minimalist Curved Front Console with Arches in Edo on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 72" is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. The console has a slight convex curva...
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2010s American Console Tables

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Oak

Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.  
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2010s German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its base. Se...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Textile, Wood

Modern Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood, Fiberglass

Wardrobe Sideboard with Drawers in Canaletto Walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
The curved and straight lines, the solids and voids, the austerity and lightness; and, above all, the refined lightness of the arches which follow on from each other at a constant rh...
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2010s Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

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Walnut

Contemporary Oval Rug with Geometric Pattern in Green Hues and Beige in Wool
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Tapis Shaped #030 also known as Zaid is a round rug by HOMMÉS Studio x TAPIS Studio. Its oval shape is ideal to add movement and liveness to a rectangular room. Zaid fragmented shape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Western European Rugs

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Natural Fiber, Synthetic, Wool

Minimalist Curved Front Arcade Console in Blue Fog on Oak by Martin and Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett's Arcade Console 48” is a nod to the ancient Roman architectural form- a succession of contiguous arches supported by columns. It features a slight convex curvature...
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2010s American Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint, Oak

1960s Vintage Robert Haussmann for Stendig Rh- 304 De Sede Chairs Set of 6
By Robert Haussmann, Stendig Co., De Sede
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A unique set of six RH-304 leather chairs designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig / de sede. This set is hand built in the 1960s, these chairs are upholstered in sa...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Byron Botker for Landes Pair of Lounge Chairs with Tubular Frames
By Landes Manufacturing Co., Byron Botker
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Byron Botker for Landes, pair of lounge chairs, beige fabric, chromed metal, United States, 1970s A comfortable easy chair that features a curved, chromed tubular frame. The frame...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Modern Cream Gradient Velvet Wave Bench Ebony Veneer Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
21th century Contemporary cream bench & Ebony veneer base bold shapes Cadiz Bench combines bold shapes with extreme attention to comfort. A modern bench ideal for any contemporary s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches

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Velvet, Wood, Ebony

Contemporary Art-Inspired Round Bedside Table Nightstand Wood Marquetry
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Bedside Table is the perfect choice for a luxury bedroom design. A modern nightstand table made in marquetry and can be customized to meet your style and favorite wood colors...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands

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Wood

6 Post-Modern Arrben Italy 'Canasta' Armchairs Leather Enameled Tubular Steel
By Arrben
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Post-Modern set of six (6) 'Canasta' armchairs by Arrben of Italy, in stitched thick saddle-leather mounted on enameled tubular steel frames. Notice how the seats defy gravit...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

1970s Flat-Bar Brass Plated Set of Six Dining Chairs by Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by the iconic Brno chairs, these hefty flat bar cantilevered chairs by Brueton. Distinguished by its flowing lines, featuring stainless steel frames in a rare brass plated f...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Set of Six Dining Chairs by Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Highland, IN
This is one of our favorite designs by Milo Baughman. These dining chairs have a beautiful architectural base of polished chrome square stock steel supporting an upholstered seat and...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

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Flat Bar Brno Arm Chair, Knoll Velvet/Aviator Upholstery & Gold Frame
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in East Greenville, PA
chair and desk chair. Frame features limited edition 18K Gold plated finish. Upholstery in Knoll Velvet
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Set of Six Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Waterfall Arm Dining Chairs
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A set of six dining chairs by Charles Hollis Jones, produced circa 1970s, with frames and curved
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Pierre Jeanneret Committee Chairs Ten Certificate by Jacques Dworczak 1953
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
support for the armrests with stuff over "Roll" arm covers, the chairs with original markings to the
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Teak

Set of 12 Brass DIA Dining Arm Chairs Navy Velvet Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing set of 12 twelve vintage dining arm chairs armchairs. Tagged DIA Design Institute of
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

DIA Chrome Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs Dining Set of Eight Mohair Velvet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage set of eight (8) DIA Design Institute of America dining armchairs arm chairs. These have
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chromcraft Dynasty Velvet Channel Back Tufted Brass Dining Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six vintage Chromcraft dining chairs in the manor of Milo Baughman feature a heavy brass
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Elegant Pierre Cardin Blue Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
An attractive set of dining chairs by French designer Pierre Cardin for Dillingham. Are of mid
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 10 Custom Black Modern Curved Dining Chairs
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 custom black modern dining chairs by Carrocel. This transitional style dining chair
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2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Black Lacquer 'Andover' Arm Chairs by Allen Davis for Stendig, 1980s
By Stendig Co.
Located in Hawthorne, CA
with bent wood spindles in black lacquer and original emerald green velvet upholstery. Overall great
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Vintage 1980s Italian Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Set Ten Vintage Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs with New Velvet Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in the United States, this set of 10 dining chairs date from the 1980s. The set consists of
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Set of Six Restoration Hardware Washed Oak and Velvet Dining Chairs
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stately set of six French style Dining chairs by Restoration Hardware. White washed oak in taupe
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Art Deco Amboyna Wood Chairs with Black Velvet Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
upholstered in a short napped black cotton velvet. Unknown maker. Sold and priced as a set of six. Measures
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Amboyna

Set of Six Black Chinioserie Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Superb set of six black chinioserie dining chairs (two-arm chairs and four side chairs). Ebonized
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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Hollywood Regency Art Deco Revival Cloverleaf Top Parson Style Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
cloverleaf shaped tops in forest green velvet, circa 1970s. Two arm or host chairs and two side chairs. All
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet

4 Milo Baughman Bronze and Velvet Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
handsome grey-slate blue velvet. Set is composed of two arm chairs and two sides. Arm height measures 25".
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Custom Dining Room Table & 10 Chairs Set Suite
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom made hand rubbed dining table and 10 chairs made by Carrocel. Consists of a flame mahogany
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Set of Six Kembo 'Se23' Armchairs in New Grey Velvet
By Kembo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great set of Kembo SE23 armchairs newly upholstered in seal grey velvet, lightly refinished black
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

6 Barrel Back Vintage Italian Dining Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 6 vintage Italian barrel back dining chairs with gold and brown fabric attributed to Milo
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Ten Italian Dining Chairs in Lacquered Wood and Fabric by Pietro Costantini
By Pietro Costantini
Located in San Diego, CA
raised black squares are made of velvet. There are two armchairs and eight side chairs and their
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Ten Italian Dining Chairs in Lacquered Wood and Fabric by Pietro Costantini
By Pietro Costantini
Located in San Diego, CA
raised black squares are made of velvet. There are two arm chairs and eight side chairs and their
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Set of Six Jeff Messerschmidt Pipe Line Series Signed, Numbered and Dated
By Jeff Messerschmidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, dated and numbered. The frames on this fantastic set of dining armchairs are made from opaque black
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Jeff Messerschmidt Pipe Line Series Signed, Numbered and Dated
By Jeff Messerschmidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frames on this fantastic set of dining armchairs are made from opaque black acrylic and heavy duty steel
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Jens Risom Arm Chairs, Midcentury Walnut + Blue Velvet Dining Chairs, a Pair
By Jens Risom, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
Jens Risom upholstered arm chairs in sculpted solid black walnut - set of two, circa early 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of Six Contemporary High Back Dining Chairs by Donghia
By Donghia
Located in San Diego, CA
a kelly green in color with a low profile crushed velvet upholstery. All the chairs have side arms
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21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Jens Risom Arm Chairs, Midcentury Walnut + Blue Velvet Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Jens Risom, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll
Located in Decatur, GA
listing is for a set of four (4) arm chairs Fully restored with blue performance velvet, webbing and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Vintage Glass, Brass, Chrome and Marble Italian Dining Set with 4 Chrome Chairs
By Banci Firenze
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A beautiful Banci Firenze vintage Italian glass, brass, chrome and marble dining table matched to
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets

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Marble, Chrome

Large "De Sede Style" Dark Green Leather Modular Sofa, Germany 1960's
By De Sede, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
design lounge chair in green or petrol velvet, rosewood sideboard or Dutch modern metal dining table and
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Leather

Vintage Set of Eight Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Set of 1980s Modern High Back Dining Chairs features sturdy chrome frames in very good
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silver Plate, Steel

Set of Six Midcentury Mastercraft Style Brass Frame Dining Chairs
By Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful set of six vintage modern dining chairs include two arm chairs and four dining
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 Andover Black Lacquer Dining Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig
By Davis Allen, Stendig Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 8 Andover Dining Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig in black lacquer with red velvet
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Lacquer

Set of 8 Dining Chairs Designed by Pierre Cardin for Dillingham
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
Set of eight high back dining chairs, designed by Pierre Cardin for Dillingham Furniture. Brass
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Hollis Jones Attributed Lucite Dining Chairs, Set of Six, circa 1970
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant and sophisticated dining chairs feature cascading Lucite arm-wrests which transition
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Lucite

Set of Eight Jeff Messerschmidt Pipe Line Series Signed, Numbered and Dated
By Jeff Messerschmidt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black acrylic and heavy duty steel joinery. The fabric is a classy navy blue cut velvet that is in near
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Pair of Brasilia Dining Chairs
Located in Wilton, CT
Velvet. May be used in any number of interior projects. Arm Height: 23.5" Seat Height: 18.25"
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Woven Cane Italian Armchair Set
Located in New York, NY
height: 49 cm. Arm height: 73cm center point. Depth of the seat: 55 cm. Material of chair: Black
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Wood

Contemporary Woven Cane Italian Armchair Set
Contemporary Woven Cane Italian Armchair Set
H 32.29 in W 24.61 in D 24.22 in
Set of 8 Paul Frankl Dining Chairs in Zebra Cut Velvet with Gold Brocade c. 1950
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern enthusiasts and designers will appreciate this rare set of eight dining chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Pace Lucite Arm/Dining Chairs in Black Velvet
By Charles Hollis Jones, Pace Collection
Located in Houston, TX
Incredibly rare to find these Pace extra wide dining chairs in very good condition. The Lucite has
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Six American Modern Chrome and Velvet Dining Chairs, 1970
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautifully proportioned set of six dining chairs with a sleek/modern double tubular chrome and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Twelve George III Parcel Gilt and Black-Japanned Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
An Important Set of Twelve Late 18th Century George III Parcel Gilt and Black-Japanned Dining
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Antique Late 18th Century Dining Room Chairs

Set of Six Brass Milo Baughman High Back Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is a vintage set of six Milo Baughman brass and black velvet high back dining chairs with arms
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Pair of leather and velvet arm chairs by Monteverdi-Young
Located in Hollywood, CA
Pair of original black leather and velvet dining chairs with mahogany bases designed by Monteverdi
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Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Six Austrian or Italian Walnut Dining Armchairs
Located in Hudson, NY
arm room as chair arms slope downwards.
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Vintage 1940s Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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Black Velvet Arm Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of black velvet arm dining chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique black velvet arm dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, velvet and wood. There are 6 antique and vintage black velvet arm dining chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Black velvet arm dining chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Black velvet arm dining chairs made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many black velvet arm dining chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Lunchstudio and Thayer Coggin produced popular black velvet arm dining chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Black Velvet Arm Dining Chairs?

Prices for black velvet arm dining chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, black velvet arm dining chairs begin at $475 and can go as high as $17,900, while the average can fetch as much as $3,575.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.