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Teal Eero Saarinen Style Dining or Cocktail Chair in Velvet
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch, mid-century modern dining or cocktail chair. Designed in a style reminiscent of Finnish
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pine Mid-Century Dutch Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A pine centre dining table. Holland, c1970s. Circular with a strong well formed central
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Peter Ghyczy, Holland, 1960s
By Ghyczy
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Peter Ghyczy, Holland, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Mid-Century Dutch Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, beech, The Netherlands, 1960s. Set of six modest Dutch dining chairs. These
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Mid-Century Dutch Dining Chairs
Set of Six Mid-Century Dutch Dining Chairs
H 35.04 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Pair of Dutch Mid-Century Wenge Dining Chairs
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1960s Dutch wenge wood dining chairs with woven rush seats and seat-backs, designed by
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wenge

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Extendable Dining Table
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak extendable dining table with 2
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Extendable Henning Kjaernulf Dining Table
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern teak extendable dining table with 2
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table by Louis van Teeffelen, 1950s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern extendable dining room table. Design by Louis van Teeffelen
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

Teak Expandable Dining Table Dutch, 1960
By Pastoe
Located in Den Haag, NL
Teak expandable dining table Dutch 1960. Good looking teak dining table. Comes with two sliding
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Teak Expandable Dining Table Dutch, 1960
Teak Expandable Dining Table Dutch, 1960
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Oak Mid-Century Modern Round Dining Room Table by Architect Bart van Kasteel
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and one of a kind Mid-Century Modern round dining room table. Design by Architect Bart
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Expendable wooden Dining Table, 1960s
By F. Moller
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mid Century wooden expendable dining table. Dutch, 1960s. Good condition. No discoloration
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Dining Table, Danish Design, Rosewood, Dutch Extensions, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A stunning dining table crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in luxurious rosewood, featuring a Dutch
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Wengé Dining Chairs Rattan Dutch, 1960s
By Martin Visser
Located in Den Haag, NL
4 dining chairs. Solid Wengé frame, comes with a rattan seat. Very nice organic shaped chairs
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wenge

Wengé Dining Chairs Rattan Dutch, 1960s
Wengé Dining Chairs Rattan Dutch, 1960s
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Teak Dining Chairs, Faux Black Leather Seats
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
Mid Century Modern and very much in the style of Aksel Bender Madsen, made in Holland, 1960's.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Teak

Four Beech Mid-Century Modern Faux Bamboo High Back Dining Room Chairs, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of four Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs. Striking Dutch design from
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech

Dining Table, Teak Pull, Dutch Extension, Danish Design, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
needed. The table's sleek lines and minimalist aesthetic reflect the mid-century modern design ethos
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Dining Table, Teak, Dutch Extension, Danish Design, 1960
Located in Lejre, DK
This dining table in teak is a beautiful and functional piece of furniture in Danish design from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

1960's Midcentury Dutch Design Dining Chairs
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Dining Chair set of 4. Made in the Netherlands, 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather

1960's Midcentury Dutch Design Dining Chairs
1960's Midcentury Dutch Design Dining Chairs
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 17.52 in
Vejle Møbelfabrik's 1960s Danish Design Dining Table with Dutch Extension
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
functional design, epitomizes mid-century modern aesthetics.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Brutalist slatted wood dining chair 1970s, Holland
By 't Spectrum
Located in Den Haag, NL
The chairs feature a solid Oak wood structure that has been painted black. The design in particularly appealing because of its curved slats, both for the seat and backrest. The backr...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Dutch Cabinetmaker Folding Dining Table by De Volharding, Netherlands 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-century Dutch furniture design was characterized by a blend of modernist influences and a
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Siltal Egyptian Revival Periwinkle Enamel Dutch Oven
By Siltal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Designed for the food writer and chef Robert Carrier – Beautiful Italian Mid-Century Modern design
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Mid-20th Century Italian Egyptian Revival More Dining and Entertaining

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Steel

Dutch Dining Chairs in Wood and Green Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, wood, dark green leatherette, The Netherlands, 1960s. Modest set of four Dutch
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Contemporary Modern Brass and Fumé Glass Circular Dutch Table
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Contemporary circular table. Structure composed of three brass platen shape legs, finished with circular aluminium pieces that support a circular fumé tempered glass top. Made in the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Wim Den Boon Dutch Modernism Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wim Den Boon; Dutch Modernism; Dining chairs; Side chairs; Dutch design; Wim Den Boon was a
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Louis Van Teeffelen AWA Holland Cow Horn Chairs, 1950s, '3 Pieces'
By Louis Van Teeffelen, AWA Holland
Located in Budapest, HU
AWA Holland chairs designed by Louis Van Teeffelen. Part of the Cow Horn model series from the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Teak

Dining table with Dutch extension, designed by Kaj Winding from the 1960s
By Kaj Winding
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining table with Dutch extension, designed by Kaj Winding, made in oak by Slagelse Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Classic Mid-Century Eero Saarinen Style Tulip Dining Table by Cees Braakman
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and stylish all white tulip base dining table designed by Cees Braakman in the style of Eero
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Metaform Marble Table with White Enameled Pedestal Base
By Metaform Holland
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage, Mid century marble pedestal table by Metaform. Top is solid marble and base is a white
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Marble, Metal

Four Blond Wood Dining Chairs by Dutch Cor Alons 1950s
By Cor Alons
Located in London, GB
Set of four early 1950s blond wood bent ply chairs reupholstered in dark aubergine red bouclé wool fabric are designed by Cor Alons & J.C.Jansen 1949, produced by C.den Boer's Meubel...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wool, Plywood

Set of 4 Dutch dining chairs 1960's by De Star Gelderland
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in London, Lambeth
of the Netherland produced many of the most well -known Dutch chairs of the mid-20th century. Their
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Dutch Brutalist Style Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
, Wabi Sabi, Rural, and Mid Century Modern styles.
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Dutch Dining Chairs in Stained Oak and Paper Cord Seating
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, paper cord, The Netherlands, 1960s These dining chairs feature a geometric
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Old Rural Dutch Ladder Back Oak - Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful ladderback chairs from the 60s made of oak with wicker woven seats. The chairs have a very nice patina due to the intensive use of recent years. The construction is still ...
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Oak

Dutch Set of Six Dining Chairs in Wood and Green Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, wood, dark green leatherette, The Netherlands, 1960s. Modest set of six dining
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Dutch Pair of Rustic Dining Chairs in Stained Wood and Cast Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, stained beech, cast iron, The Netherlands, 1970s. Rustic pair of Dutch
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Jan de Jong Dining Table Bossche School Holland 1970 Dom Hans van der Laan
By Jan de Jong, Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare and very collectable example of the "Bossche school" furniture by architect Jan de Jong . Together with Dom Hans van der Laan, de Jong who started out as Dom Hans' student, stoo...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Iron

Set of Six Dutch Rustic Dining Chairs in Stained Wood and Cast Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained beech, cast iron, The Netherlands, 1970s. Rustic set of six Dutch dining
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Dutch Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Wood and Dark Green Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, wood, dark green leatherette, The Netherlands, 1960s. Modest set of twelve dining
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Two Cherry Mid-Century Modern Chairs Model Swing by van Os Culemborg, 1950s
By Van Oss Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning set of two Mid-Century Modern Model Swing dining room chairs. Design by G. Van Os for
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Set of 6 Metaform "Cirkel 1" Dining Chairs by Karel Boonzaaijer&Pierre Mazairac
By Metaform Holland
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Set of six "Cirkel 1" dining chairs by Karel Boonzaaijer & Pierre Mazairac for Metaform, The
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Chairs "Revolt" by Friso Kramer for Ahrend
By Friso Kramer, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Revolt chair was designed by Friso Kramer in 1953 and has since become an icon of Dutch Design
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dutch Design Industrial Plywood Chairs, 1960s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very comfortable Industrial plywood chairs, produced in Holland in the 1960s. These Dutch design
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dutch Design Industrial Plywood Chairs, 1960s
Dutch Design Industrial Plywood Chairs, 1960s
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Dutch Design Industrial Plywood Chairs, 1960s
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very comfortable industrial plywood chairs, produced in Holland in the 1960s. These Dutch design
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dutch Design Industrial Plywood Chairs, 1960s
Dutch Design Industrial Plywood Chairs, 1960s
H 34.26 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wood Dinning Chair by Aksel Bender Madsen
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
timeless design with a clear influence of Scandinavian design from the Mid-Century Modern era. Aksel
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Ate van Apeldoorn chairs 1960s Holland
By Houtwerk Hattem
Located in Den Haag, NL
.knotted at the bottom . The leather seats are in a distressed condition . see Photos . 1960s Holland .
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Ate van Apeldoorn   chairs   1960s  Holland
Ate van Apeldoorn   chairs   1960s  Holland
H 31.89 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Ceramic Table Lamp
Located in Weesp, NL
Rare ceramic table lamp made in the Netherlands during the early 1960s. The lamp is in great condition without any cracks or chips. Measurements: H 26 x W 19 x D 19 cm.  
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Modern Dutch Ceramic Table Lamp
Mid-Century Modern Dutch Ceramic Table Lamp
H 10.24 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Mid Century Modern Dutch Enameled Metal Desk Lamp
By Hala Zeist, Egon Hillebrand, Gispen, Christian Dell
Located in Houston, TX
Mid Century Modern Dutch Enameled Metal Desk Lamp. This sculptural orange enameled designer lamp is
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Dutch Set of Six Armchairs in Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, plywood, Netherlands, 1960s A set of innovative and durable chairs: these strongly
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Plywood

Dutch Set of Six Armchairs in Plywood
Dutch Set of Six Armchairs in Plywood
H 31.7 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Set of 6 vintage Marco Holland chairs
By Marko
Located in London, GB
Set of 6 industrial style chairs by Marko Holland. This comfortable utilitarian chairs have
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Set of 6 vintage Marco Holland chairs
Set of 6 vintage Marco Holland chairs
H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 18.51 in
Set of 4 vintage Marco Holland chairs
By Marko
Located in London, GB
Set of four industrial style chairs by Marko Holland. This comfortable utilitarian chairs have
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Set of 4 vintage Marco Holland chairs
Set of 4 vintage Marco Holland chairs
H 31.89 in W 16.15 in D 18.51 in
1950, Wim Rietveld for Gispen Holland, Original Dinner Table
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Beautiful Industrial dinner kitchen table. Designer: Wim Rietveld (1958-1959.) Manufacturer: Gispen Holland
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Metal

Fristho Rosewood Extendable Dining Table
By Fristho
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful, refined Mid Century Modern dining table executed in rosewood that extends easily. The 4
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Fristho Rosewood Extendable Dining Table
Fristho Rosewood Extendable Dining Table
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 33.47 in
Set of Dutch Chairs with Tubular Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
midcentury Dutch School chairs would be a great choice for your project if you are looking for chairs that
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Set of Dutch Chairs with Tubular Frame
Set of Dutch Chairs with Tubular Frame
H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Stylish, Mid-Century Cor Alons Bentwood Side Chair
By Cor Alons, Gouda Den Boer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful single Cor Alons dining chair with it's signature bent teak plywood frame, original brown
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Dutch Studio Pottery Vase
Located in London, GB
Organic hand formed vase have different scalloped edged detailing. Scratched and molded onto the surface are layers of maroon, wine, ivory, blue colors. The mix of glazes help accent...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vases

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Ceramic

Kluskens Ballerina Dining Table
Located in Nederweert, NL
in Nederweert is a proud Dutch manufacturer of furniture. Not just any furniture. No, we create and
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Oak

Kluskens Ballerina Dining Table
Kluskens Ballerina Dining Table
H 29.93 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
set of Four Gijs Bakker Strip Chairs 1970s Holland
By Castelijn, Gijs Bakker
Located in Den Haag, NL
Set of four Strip chairs designed by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn. This iconic Dutch design piece is
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Cees Braakman Japanese Series Dining Table
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Extra wide teak dining table on black enameled steel base, a beautiful example of Dutch mid-century
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Steel

Large of Twelve Dutch Chairs with Black Tubular Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
midcentury Dutch School chairs would be a great choice for your project if you are looking for chairs that
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

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Dutch Mid Century Modern Dining For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Dutch mid century modern dining available at 1stDibs. A Dutch mid century modern dining — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. There are 392 variations of the antique or vintage Dutch mid century modern dining you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Dutch mid century modern dining — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Dutch mid century modern dining, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Dutch mid century modern dining over the years, but those crafted by RAAK, J.J.M. Hoogervorst and Anvia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Dutch Mid Century Modern Dining?

Prices for a Dutch mid century modern dining start at $135 and top out at $22,500 with the average selling for $1,378.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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