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1930s Elm Church Dining Chair, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s Elm church dining chair – set of four. 1930s Elm church dining chair – set of four. England
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Vintage 1930s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1930s Elm Church Dining Chair, Set of Four
1930s Elm Church Dining Chair, Set of Four
H 75.2 in W 37.41 in D 15.75 in
1930s Elm Church Dining Chair, Various Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s Elm Church dining chair – various quantities available 1930s Elm Church dining chair
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Vintage 1930s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1930s Elm Church Dining Chair, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s Elm Church dining chair – set of six 1930s Elm Church dining chair – set of six. England has
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Vintage 1930s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1930s Elm Church Dining Chair, Set of Six
1930s Elm Church Dining Chair, Set of Six
H 75.2 in W 37.41 in D 15.75 in
1940's Solid Ash Church - Chapel Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Solid Ash Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available 1940’s Solid Ash Church
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Vintage 1940s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

1940's Solid Elm Church - Chapel Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Solid Elm Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available 1940’s Solid Elm Church
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Vintage 1940s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Walnut Upholstered Hall, Church, Side Chair, Scotland 1880, H1195
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Walnut Upholstered Hall, Church, Side Chair, Scotland 1880, H1195 Scotland 1880 Solid
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Antique 1880s Scottish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

'6' Oak & Papercord "Church Chairs" by Viggo Hardie-Fischer for Sorø Stolefabrik
By Sorø Stolefabrik, Viggo Hardie-Fischer
Located in Norwalk, CT
A rare and highly collectible set of (6) "Church Chairs", designed by the enigmatic Danish
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Mid-Century Perriand Inspired Ladder Back Oak Church Chairs with Rush Seats
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quaker style ladder back dining chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand with oak frames and rush
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Mid-Century Charlotte Perriand Inspired Dark Stained Oak and Rush Church Chairs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Quaker Style ladder back dining chairs in the style of Charlotte Perriand with dark stained oak
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of eight modernist dining chairs
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Set of eight modernist dining chairs Large set of dining room chairs from a 1970s church. The
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Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of eight modernist dining chairs
Set of eight modernist dining chairs
H 31.11 in W 1.97 in D 19.69 in
Lupita Dining Chair by OHLA STUDIO
By Ohla Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Lupita Dining Chair by OHLA STUDIO Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 83 cm Materials: Polished Aluminum
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2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Lupita Dining Chair by OHLA STUDIO
Lupita Dining Chair by OHLA STUDIO
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Set of 2 Lupita Dining Chair by OHLA STUDIO
By Ohla Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Lupita Dining Chair by OHLA STUDIO Dimensions: D 40 x W 40 x H 83 cm Materials: Polished
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2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Lupita Dining Chair by OHLA STUDIO
Set of 2 Lupita Dining Chair by OHLA STUDIO
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1950's Lamstak Sapele Stacking Dining Chairs - Large Quantities Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Lamstak Sapele Stacking Dining Chairs – Large Quantities Available 1950’s Lamstak Sapele
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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert ‘Louisiana’ Dining Chair in Oak and Suede
By Vilhelm Wohlert, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Bo and Vilhelm Wohlert for P. Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, ‘Louisiana’ dining chair, oak, suede
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Suede, Oak

MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chair Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak plywood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

1940's Solid Ash Church - Chapel Dining Chairs - Good Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940’s Solid Ash Church – Chapel Dining Chairs – Good Quantity Available 1940’s Solid Ash Church
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Vintage 1940s English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Six Original Victorian circa 1890 Steeple Back Gothic Arch Oak Dining Chairs 6
Located in GB
Victorian dining chairs circa 1890 A very decorative and well made set, each chair has an open steeple
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Antique 1890s English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

6 Harden Mid Century Solid Cherry Queen Anne Style Caned Dining Arm Chairs
By Harden Furniture 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Six vintage dining chairs by Harden Furniture, circa 1958. Made of solid cherry featuring a crest
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Vintage 1950s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Cherry

Set of 10 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 12 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 6 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 4 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 8 MCM Thonet #1216 Dining Chairs Bent Oak Plywood Saddle Seat Single Bow
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Mid-Century Modern Thonet #1216-S17-B1 dining chairs comprised of bent oak
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Robert and Trix Haussmann Oak and Rope Dining Chairs Mid century 1963 Set of Six
By Trix and Robert Haussmann
Located in Milano, IT
Zurich. These chairs were in a church and are therefore numbered on the right side. They are beautiful
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

6 Chairs Egon Eiermann Chairs #SE19 Bauhaus Germany 1950s Vintage
By Wilde + Spieth
Located in Hannover, DE
. Model: SE19 from 1953. The chairs were used in an old church and have a shelf in the back for a hymnal
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

ARPEGGIO/A Solid Oak Wood Brown Leather Upholstered Dining Armchair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
timeless elegance. The designers seamlessly blend different eras and styles, creating a chair that
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Oak

Set of Four Kaare Klint ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3949 Chairs by Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Dronten, NL
the Deck Chair (both 1933), the Church Chair (1936), and the Circle Bed (1938) featuring curved sides
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s This collection comprises an extensive array of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
Rustic Danish Chairs in Straw and Oak
H 37.6 in W 19.1 in D 15.56 in
Rustic Danish Pair of Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s This collection comprises an extensive
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Rustic Danish Pair of Chairs in Straw and Oak
Rustic Danish Pair of Chairs in Straw and Oak
H 37.6 in W 19.1 in D 15.56 in
Fritz Hansen Style Stacking Teak Toned School Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century, Fritz Hansen style auditorium chairs. This lot was originally used in a Dutch church
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

8 Stühle Egon Eiermann Chairs #SE19 Bauhaus Germany 1950s Vintage
By Wilde + Spieth
Located in Hannover, DE
. Model: SE19 from 1953. The chairs were used in an old church and have a shelf in the back for a hymnal
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
wonderful used as dining chairs, but they would be equally as fabulous around an office or conference table
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960's Linking and Stacking Chairs by Clive Bacon, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s linking and stacking chairs by Clive Bacon – set of four 1960’s linking and stacking chairs
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Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960’s Linking And Stacking Chairs By Clive Bacon – Last Few Remaining
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Linking And Stacking Chairs By Clive Bacon – Last Few Remaining 1960’s Linking And Stacking
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Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960's Linking And Stacking Chairs By Clive Bacon - Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Linking And Stacking Chairs By Clive Bacon – Set Of Six 1960’s Linking And Stacking Chairs
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Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960's Linking And Stacking Chairs By Clive Bacon - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Linking And Stacking Chairs By Clive Bacon – Set Of Eight 1960’s Linking And Stacking Chairs
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Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 3 Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Rosewood & Black Leather Chairs
By Bramin Mobler, Henry Walter Klein
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of three modernist chairs was designed by H.W. Klein for the Danish manufacturer Bramin
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 6
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
have to sacrifice style for durability! They will be wonderful used as dining chairs, but they would be
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 4
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
wonderful used as dining chairs, but they would be equally as fabulous around an office or conference table
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 8
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
! So, you don’t have to sacrifice style for durability! They will be wonderful used as dining chairs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs, 'The Red Chair', model 4751, original
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs 'The Red Chair', model 3949, original
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Classic Swedish pine chairs set of 4 in solid pinewood Early 1900
By Sven Markelius, SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Bodafors
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 4 classic, minimal and elegant lightweight comfortable pinewood chairs from Sweden around
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Set of 13 Kaare Klint Church Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Kaare Klint
Located in Norwalk, CT
Kaare Klint Church Chairs, exclusively curated for Fritz Hansen in the vibrant decade of the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass Sidechairs with Eiffelbase
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
University in St. Louis and worked with partners as an architect of residential buildings and churches. He
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dom Hans van der Laan Pine Dining Room Chair, 1940s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chair by Dom Hans van der Laan, Netherlands, 1960s. The chair was designed by the Dutch
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Vintage 1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Hans Wegner Inspired Danish Blonde Dining Chairs with New White Canvas Seats
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner inspired Danish dining chairs with new rope tied natural canvas seating and blonde wood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Wood by Sineo Gemignani Italian Manufacture 1940s
By Sineo Gemignani
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
A very rare set of six dining chairs entirely made in curved wood, this set was designed by the
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Robert Mouseman 6′ Dining Table and Set of 6 Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Flower Mound, TX
mouse signature, and accompanied with six oak dining chairs, Circa 1960-70, adzed paneled back
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Late 20th Century English Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Mario Botta Set of Six La Tonda Chairs in Black Lacquered Metal by Alias 1980s
By Mario Botta, Alias
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six 614 or La Tonda chairs in black lacquered tubular metal frame with seats in black
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Sheet Metal

Dom Hans Van Der Laan Dining Table in Blue
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dom Hans van der Laan, dining table, lacquered pine, metal, The Netherlands, 1980s Dutch
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Dom Hans Van Der Laan Dining Table in Blue
Dom Hans Van Der Laan Dining Table in Blue
H 29.53 in W 103.94 in D 44.89 in
Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, dining, cafe or breakfast table chairs, bedside chairs, fireside chairs, dressing or changing room chairs
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Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique Old Hickory Furniture Rocking Arm Chair No. 21 Rocker Adirondack Lodge
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Inn in Yellowstone National Park. The original dining chairs that were shipped in 1904 are still in
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Vintage 1930s Adirondack Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood

Brutalist elm dining table by Olavi Hanninen and Mikko Nupponen in Finland 1959
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist elm dining table by Olavi Hanninen and edited by Mikko Nupponen in Finland in 1959 This
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm

W. Kuyper Dutch Arts & Crafts Dining Suite in Oak & Rush, c. 1920s
Located in Norwalk, CT
suite includes (4) side chairs and an oval table with one butterfly-style leaf, conveniently stored
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rush, Oak

Vico Magistretti Carimate Table Set for Cassina, Italy, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
four cylindrical red legs. A perfect match to the designer s Carimate chairs that can be found on the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Beech

Olavi Hanninen Vintage Black Brutalist Table in Elm
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
church silverware, including total interior designs for many public facilities. His modernist designs
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm

Olavi Hanninen Vintage Black Brutalist Table Desk in Elm
By Alexandre Noll
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
church silverware, including total interior designs for many public facilities. His modernist designs
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Elm

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Villa Church Chair
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
back. In this version of the sling chair, designed in 1928 for the Villa Church à Ville-d’Avray, the
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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Church Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of church dining chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct church dining chairs — often made from wood, hardwood and oak — can elevate any home. Church dining chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Church dining chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many church dining chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Lane Furniture, Warren C. Church and Kaare Klint produced popular church dining chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Church Dining Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $686, while they’re typically $86 on the low end and $3,195 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Church Dining Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The chairs in a church are often called pews. The word comes from the Old French word puye, which means balcony. You may also sometimes see pews referred to as benches. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of pews from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To protect your woven dining chairs, try a fabric protection spray designed for the specific type of material. Follow the application directions printed on the bottle for best results. Also, wipe your chairs clean after every meal with a slightly damp cloth to reduce the risk of stains. On 1stDibs, find a range of woven dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Choosing a fabric for reupholstering dining chairs is dependent on a number of factors. Cotton, faux suede, leather, tweed, velvet and vinyl are all popular options though each has different benefits. It is important to consider durability, ability to clean, and coordinating with decor.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best fabric for dining room chairs is really a matter of preference. Those who are looking for maximum durability should opt for a smooth synthetic fabric that is liquid repellant. Shop dining room chairs in a variety of fabrics on 1stDibs.