Set of Six Dining Chairs
$2,638 / set
Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Six French cherrywood dining chairs with drop in seats covered in velvet.
Vintage 1920s French Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
$2,638 / set
Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
Six French cherrywood dining chairs with drop in seats covered in velvet.
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th C. Lillian August Cherry Wood Dining Chair with Rush Seat - A Pair
By Lillian August
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. a pair of cherrywood dining chairs with high backs, curved arms and woven rush seats.
Rush, Wood
Set of Four Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Cherrywood, Circa 1820-1840
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th century antique set of Four dining chairs from Southern Germany, crafted from cherrywood with partial veneer and finished in a hand shellac-polished surface.
Wood, Walnut
Set of Eight Continental Late 18th Century Cherrywood Dining Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and most elegant complete set of eight French late 18th century Cherrywood dining armchairs. Each chair is raised by fine square lightly tapered legs at the front and beauti...
Cherry
$11,474Sale Price / set|21% Off
Early 19th Century, Empire Cherrywood Seating Group, 2 Armchairs and 6 Chairs
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Beautiful unique seating group consisting of 2 armchairs and 6 chairs. The group dates back to the Empire period of the early 19th century, circa 1800-1810. All chairs are made of so...
Upholstery, Cherry
Set of Six Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six dining chairs in cherrywood with upholstered seats, raised on tapered square legs with straight aprons.
Fabric, Cherry
Antique Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Cherrywood with Ebonized Inlays
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique pair of German Biedermeier dining room chairs made of hand crafted shellac, partly veneered Cherrywood in good condition.
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Ebony
Set of Six Industrial Dining Chairs by Elmar Flötotto, 1970
By Pagholz Flötotto, Elmar Flötotto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful cherrywood colored pagwood industrial dining chairs designed by Elmar Flötotto for Pagwood, on stackable, espresso color enameled metal frames, ergonomic cut-out in Seat fo...
Metal
$4,400Sale Price / set|20% Off
Four Classic Cherrywood and Cane Armchairs in the Style of Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Expertly designed and constructed cherrywood armchairs with tight Danish weave cane seats and backs. Saber front legs and slightly raked back legs. Sturdy and strong chairs with mult...
Cane, Cherry
Set of Mid-19th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of eight Continental 19th century Biedermeier st. Cherrywood and ebonized Fruitwood dining chairs. The set consists of two arm chairs and six side chairs each raised b...
Cherry, Fruitwood
Neoclassical Chairs in Cherrywood, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of three dining chairs in cherrywood, with tapered front legs and slightly splayed saber legs at the back.
Cherry
Unavailable
H 37.5 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Six 1940s, French Neoclassical Cherrywood Dining Chairs with Brass Sabot
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A gorgeous set of six 1950s, French neoclassical cherrywood dining chairs with gilded brass sabot feet.
Upholstery, Cherry
Unavailable
H 37.5 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Set of 6 French Cherrywood Dining Chairs Attributed to Baptistin Spade
By Baptistin Spade
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of six solid cherrywood dining chairs attributed to noted French designer Baptistin Spade C. 1940s.
Brass
Set of Four Cherrywood Chairs
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Set of four cherrywood chairs.
Wood
Set of Eight Cherrywood and Leather Chairs
By Jacques Quinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Exceptional set of eight dining chairs in cherrywood, bronze and white leather by Jacques Quinet, circa 1960.
Cherry
Cherrywood set of 4 armchairs and two chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with ladder back above a bowed seat, supported by two rounded front tapering supports and back squared tapering legs.
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 141.74 in D 47.25 in
Expandable Cherrywood Art Deco Dining Room Set with Twelve Chairs
Located in Senden, NRW
Wonderful Art Deco dining room set consisting of an extendable cherrywood dining table and twelve matching chairs.
Leather, Fabric, Cherry
Art Deco Set of 6 Cherrywood Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 6 French Art Deco period cherrywood dining chairs, recently reupholstered in a blue gray velvet blend.
Velvet
A Stylish Set of 6 French 1940's Cherrywood Dining Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish and refined set of 6 French 1940's cherrywood dining chairs; in the manner of Jules Leleu; each with subtly tapering and arching padded back above a serpentine inset seat; ...
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H 44.1 in W 20.87 in D 18.51 in
Set of Six Danish Cherrywood Dining Chairs by Bob og Dries Van Den Bergh
By Bob & Dries Van Den Berghe, Tranekær Furniture
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of six Danish cherrywood dining chairs. Designed 1970 by Bob og Dries van den Bergh for Tranekær Mobler.
Faux Leather, Cherry
Set of '6' Cherrywood Dining Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
With original vinyl upholstery and brass studs. Measures: 17.5” W x 18” D x 37” H x 19” seat.
Wood
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H 37.25 in W 20.75 in D 21.5 in
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Carved Cherrywood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six contemporary neoclassical style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1990s Solid carved cherrywood frames, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cherry
Set of 6 French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six French Art Deco period cherrywood dining chairs, recently reupholstered in a velvet blend.
Cherry
French Louis XIII Set of 6 Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French antique set of 6 Louis XIII cherrywood dining chairs with ebonized and French polished legs.
Cherry
Elegant Set of 6 Art Deco Ebonized Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant French Art Deco period set of six ebonized cherrywood dining chairs, recently reupholstered in a platinum microvelvet.
Cherry
Pair of Aro Chairs by Chi Wing Lo for Giorgetti, 1990s
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Chi Wing Lo
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of very elegant cherrywood dining chairs with armrests model 'ARO' designed by Chi Wing Lo for Giorgetti. 1990s - Italy Good condition Dimensions: Height: 82cm/32.22" ...
Leather, Cherry
Rare Set of eight dining chairs by Ico & luisa Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
This wonderful set of 8 rare cherrywood dining chairs by Ico & Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo, Cantù .
Fabric, Cherry
A large cherrywood dining table by Melchiorre Bega
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in London, GB
A true masterpiece in exceptional condition . We have also 8 cherrywood dining chairs by Ico Parisi to complement the set (please see our other listing) Measurements: W240cm (94.5in...
Brass
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H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Six Vintage Danish Solid Cherrywood ‘Cowhorn’ Hans Wegner Style Dining Chairs
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of 6 vintage Hans Wegner style ‘Cowhorn’ Danish solid cherrywood, steel and Alcantara dining chairs. Although by an unknown designer and manufacturer these solid cherrywood ...
Steel
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H 41 in W 19 in D 17 in
Set of Six 18th Century Cherry Side Chairs probably Hartford, Connecticut
Located in Milford, NH
Rare set of six Connecticut cherrywood dining chairs with molded crest and stiles and pierced splat with heart motif all above a slip seat with shaped apron and supported by turned f...
Cherry
hollywood regency Chiavari Cherrywood and Wicker Dining Chairs
By Chiavari
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cherrywood lightweight dining chairs, set of six.
Wicker, Cherry
Baker Furniture Cherrywood Regency Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Solid cherrywood, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cherry
Set of Six French Vintage Dining Chairs in solid cherrywood
Located in Austin, TX
Fantastic set of six French vintage dining chairs in solid cherrywood, original vinyl seat backs, seat cushions reupholstered in chocolate brown microfiber.
PVC
Set of four low back dining chairs in solid cherrywood
Located in London, GB
An architectural set of four low back dining chairs made from solid cherrywood with excellent geometric design.
Cherry
French Cherrywood Midcentury Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
A set of six midcentury French cherrywood chairs finely crafted of with stylish, strong, and comfortable frames. The original vinyl seats have been professionally repaired, please se...
Cherry
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H 34.75 in W 20.5 in D 19.5 in
Baker Furniture Solid Cherrywood Regency Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of eight Regency style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Solid cherrywood frames, with gray velvet upholstered seats.
Velvet, Cherry
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H 33.5 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Set of Six Vintage Statton Solid Cherrywood American Colonial Dining Chairs
By Statton Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage Statton solid cherrywood American Colonial dining chairs. Listing includes (6) side chairs, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, original label, shapely ...
Cherry
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H 36.25 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
19th Century German Biedermeier Set of Four Cherrywood Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier set of four dining room chairs made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Cherrywood, in very good condition.
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry
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H 39 in W 22 in L 39 in
Set of 4 Country French Provincial Carved Cherrywood Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 country French Provincial carved cherrywood rush seat dining chairs. Items feature woven rush seat, loose cushion, solid wood construction, distressed finish, nicely carved ...
Rush, Cherry
Set of Six French Cherrywood Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Vintage set of six French cherrywood chairs, from Paris. In beautiful original condition with lovely colour, patina, and ebonized trim, in the Directoire style. 20th century French p...
Cherry, Ebony
English Victorian Cherrywood Chair 19th Century, Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
Group of six English Victorian carved cherry wood chair, open back, tapered cabriole legs, seat upholstered in brown velvet, circa late 19th century. Dimensions: 37" H x 18" W x 2...
Velvet, Cherry
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H 34.65 in W 18.12 in D 18.51 in
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Chairs, Set of Eight, Cherrywood, Circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Eight identical antique Biedermeier chairs in cherry wood West Germany / France Cherry tree Biedermeier around 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 88 x 46 x 47 cm Seat height: 47 cm ...
Cherry
Baker Furniture Cherrywood Regency Armchairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Regency style armchairs By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Solid Cherrywood and upholstery Measures: 23.5" W x 22.5" D x 35.25" H. Seat height 19.5", ...
Upholstery, Cherry
Set Of Six Italian Modernist Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six stylish Italian Modernist dining chairs. Cherrywood frames with upholstered seats and backs.
Upholstery, Cherry
Six Dining Chairs in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Munich, DE
Dining chairs in cherrywood and velvet upholstery.
Set of Six French Vintage Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French set of six vintage Art Deco dining chairs of cherrywood, ebonized and finished with a lustrous French polish.
Linen, Velvet, Cherry
Six William Walker Modern Fan Back Dining Room Chairs, circa 1992
Located in Bellport, NY
Six solid cherrywood William Walker dining room chairs. (all with arms).
Cherry
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H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 55.12 in
Grange Handmade France Cherrywood Extending Dining Table and Six Chairs
By Grange
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning handmade in France RRP £6000 Grange cherrywood extending dining table and six chairs A very good looking and well-made piece, t...
Rattan, Cherry
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H 29.53 in W 14.57 in D 19.69 in
Dining Set - Cherrywood Incorporating 6 Philippe Starck Tessa Nature Chairs
By Philippe Starck
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An impressive and substantial dining set incorporating a large solid cherrywood dining table matched with 6 Philippe Starck cherrywood Tessa nature chairs.
Cherry
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H 37.8 in W 77.96 in D 45.48 in
Grange Handmade France Cherrywood Extending Dining Table and Six Chairs
By Grange
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning handmade in France RRP £6000 Grange cherrywood extending dining table and six chairs A very good looking and well-made piece, the ...
Cherry
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H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Danish Modern Cherry CH24 Wishbone Chairs by Hans J. Wegner, 1990s
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Asaa, DK
Also known as the Y Chair. Set of six iconic Scandinavian modern dining chairs in cherrywood with seat in woven paper cord.
Cherry
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H 30 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
Vintage 1980s A. Sibau Sculptural Cherrywood Chairs and Glass Dining Table Set
By A. Sibau
Located in San Antonio, TX
Designed by A. Sibau, this table set is in overall good condition. Beveled glass top. Solid cherrywood base and chairs, circa 1980s, Italy. Dimensions: 21" W x 20.5" D x 30" H 18" se...
Wood
Set of Eight French Art Deco Period Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Wonderful set of eight French Art Deco period chairs with two armchairs and six dining chairs, solid cherrywood, very comfortable.
Walnut
6 Vintage Thomasville Queen Anne Style Solid Cherrywood Dining Chairs
By Thomasville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
6 vintage Thomasville Queen Anne style solid cherrywood dining chairs. Listing features 4 side chairs, 2 armchairs, slender Queen Anne legs, solid cherry wood construction, beautiful...
Wood, Cherry
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H 36 in W 18.25 in D 17 in
Paolo Buffa Neoclassical Cherrywood Dining Chairs 1940 Italy Set of Six
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six refinished Paolo Buffa dining chairs in cherrywood, made in the 1940s in Italy.
Jute, Foam, Cherry
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H 36.03 in W 16.34 in D 17.25 in
Cherrywood Maple Blue Upholstery Dining Chairs Set of Four circa 1780 Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs four hand carved solid cherrywood with maple inlays circa 1780 Austria.
Upholstery, Cherry, Maple
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H 42.75 in W 18 in D 18 in
High Back Frank Lloyd Wright Style Modern Italian Cherry Dining Chairs
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Striking set of eight Frank Lloyd Wright style cherrywood dining chairs. The solid cherry chairs were made in Italy and certainly show the Italian flair for fine design.
Fabric, Cherry
French Art Deco Set of Cherrywood Dining Room Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
French Art Deco period set of four side chairs and two armchairs. A beautiful set of dining room chairs of solid cherrywood, beautiful profiles, professionally reupholstered in new 1...
Cherry, Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Baker Furniture Cherrywood Regency Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Regency style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, circa 1980s Solid cherrywood, with upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cherry
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H 35.44 in W 17.72 in D 18.9 in
set of six cherrywood Paolo Buffa ondulations dining chairs, 1950
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
set of six elegant dining chairs designed by Paolo Buffa circa 1950 manufactured by Mario Quarti ondulation chairs Carved wooden back and spiral-carved front supports re-upholste...
Velvet, Cherry
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H 31.75 in W 22 in D 22 in
Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Cherrywood Dining Table & Eight Chairs with Leather
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This group of Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin inspired dining table and chairs are made in Italy and features high quality of craftsmanship and materials. Measurements: The table is 98.5...
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H 34 in W 16.5 in D 19 in
Cherrywood Primitive Country French Dining Chairs Woven Rush Seats Set of Four
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four vintage French Country cherrywood primitive rustic dining chairs with woven rush seats.
Cherry
Vintage Set of Cherrywood Thomas Moser 'Eastward' Dining Chairs
By Thomas Moser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous set of handmade Thomas Moser 'Eastward' dining chairs in solid cherrywood and ash; set includes two side chairs and two armchairs each signed "Thos.
Ash, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Set of Eight French Directoire Dining Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Set of eight vintage French cherrywood Directoire style dining chairs upholstered in green leather, the backs with walnut inlaid stringing and with turned tapering front legs.
Cherry, Walnut
Set of Table and Ten Chairs, Biedermeier, Solid Cherrywood
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Chairs: This set of ten farmhouse chairs from the time of Biedermeier is made of solid cherry. All chairs have minor differences in dimension. 94 cm x 45 cm x 43 cm Table: This v...
Cherry
Four Dining Chairs in the Manner of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Munich, DE
Dining chairs in cherrywood and Kvadrat upholstery.
Set of Six French Cherrywood Dining Chairs
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
Set of six French cherrywood dining chairs having ladder backs and drop in rush seats raised on cabriole legs united by an under stretcher.
Set of Eight 1940s French Lacquered Cherrywood Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of Eight 1940s French Lacquered Cherrywood Dining Chairs
Cherry
$3,850 / item
H 31.89 in W 21.46 in D 21.26 in
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and black leather seat, Italy, 1937. A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "Ba...
Wood, Leather
Carl Auböck Vice Versa Floor Lamp
By Wiener Werkstätte, Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Glendale, CA
Carl Auböck vice versa floor lamp. These iconic and Minimalist Viennese floor lamps are executed in brass, wicker and cast aluminum designed by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria, cir...
Iron, Brass
Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light
Located in San Francisco, CA
A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...
Metal
Pair of Murano Glass Wall Sconces, Art Deco Style, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Murano glass wall sconces, in stock Fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finials and brass accents Art Deco inspired design. Gives off warm beams of lig...
Brass
Panoplie Iron Tripod Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iron tripod floor lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new linen shade. Sold individually and newly made by Panoplie. Please inquire for current lead time. Measure...
Iron
$8,399 / set
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six 20th Century Italian Chairs by Alessandro Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Beautiful set of six 20th Century Italian dining chairs by Alessandro Becchi. Mid-Century in style. Upholstered with rattan. Circa 1970.
Rattan, Wood
Pair of French Art Deco chairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Pair of French Art Deco chairs
Fabric, Wood
Art Deco Italian Side Table in Burl Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Art Deco side table, walnut burl, elm burl, Italy, 1940s This stunning Art Deco side table is an exquisite example of Italian craftsmanship from the 1940s. Its design features a cap...
Burl
$8,927 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
Cannes French Inspired Small Iron Drink Table in Iron Finish
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Cannes small iron drink table in iron finish Inspired by the antique version, this small drink table is forged iron with a small round tabletop. Offered in either the dark iron fini...
Iron
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$5,500 / set
H 34 in W 18 in D 21 in
1930s French Art Deco Walnut Dining Chairs In Beige Stripe - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant restored set of six 1930s French Art Deco dining chairs, sourced from Provence. Expertly handcrafted from solid walnut, the chairs feature square backs with rounded corner...
Fabric, Cotton, Walnut
Giancarlo Palanti Italian Art Deco Stool, circa 1930
Located in New York, NY
A glamorous Italian Art Deco mahogany stool designed by Italian architect, Giancarlo Palanti, circa 1930 with elegant high backrest; with simple and streamlined design and elegant cu...
Fabric, Mahogany
Roger Capron Ceramic Floral Motif Coffee Table, France
By Roger Capron
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roger Capron design ceramic coffee table, France. Lovely and colorful floral motif top enclosed by a banded fruitwood top on cylindrical legs, signed.
Ceramic
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.
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