Funky Dining Chairs
3 Funky Red and White Midcentury Dining Chairs
Located in Brecht, BE
Happy red colored skai on these 1960s dining chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Circa 1970s Set of Six Willy Rizzo Dining Chairs
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 1970s dining chairs are the quintessence of Rizzo's style.
"Imagination and strong
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Penguin' Dining Chairs in Mahogany Plywood
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen & Larsen, 'Pinguin' dining chairs, mahogany plywood, fabric, coated
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Curvy Dining Chairs or Side Chairs After Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky set of four curvy chairs after Verner Panton circa 1980's. These chairs have their original
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
Italian Memphis Design Abstract Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1980s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
One of 40 geometrical abstract Memphis design postmodern dining chairs or accent chairs.
The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in
Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Red Lion Furniture, Set of 4
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Red Lion Furniture Company. This incredible set
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31.5 in W 19 in D 18 in
Vintage Pagholz Flototto Stacking Chair Set of 14 chairs, 1970
By Pagholz
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
. This rare dining room chair is a real collector's item and brings a piece of German design history to
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Barrel Back Vinyl Arm Chair, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Take a seat in this Sculptural Chrome Chair and travel back in time to the funky '70s - groovy
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
8 Mies van der Rohe Cantilever Chairs in Chrome & Black Saddle Leather 1980s
By Gavina, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
and still continuing to this day. Originally designed as a dining chair they work equally well as side
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 33.08 in W 19.49 in D 28.35 in
Vintage Postmodern Abstract Memphis Style & Geometrical Dining Chairs
Located in Chino Hills, CA
. Funky look overall! Very fun chairs
Condition: Some wear to the vinyl and metal; priced accordingly
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Space Age Red Plastic Vintage Dining Chairs Steen Ostergaard, 1966, Denmark
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age four ( 4 ) red plastic vintage dining chairs by Steen Ostergaard 1966 for Cado Norway
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Vintage 1970s Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Accent Dining Armchair Chair, Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Madison, WI
For sale is a single funky vintage Vico Magistretti beauty, the "Carimate" chair by Cassina. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 29.5 in W 22.5 in D 18.2 in
Asian Parson Style Black Extension Dining Table with Two Aproned Leaves
By Grand Rapids Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Mid-Century Modern dining table. It was created in the 1960s by Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ash
12 seat Vintage Matteo Grassi leather and glass oval racetrack dining table
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A beautifully designed and constructed Matteo Grassi cream leather and glass dining, or conference
Category
1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 125.99 in D 39.38 in
1950s Mid-Century Table with Drawer, Solid Beech, Top in Formica, Brass Feet
Located in Vigonza, Padua
, Parisi worked to create desks, chairs, and upholstered sofas in wood and metal for high-end clients. In
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 63 in D 31.89 in
10 Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastlhom FK armchairs with a Matteo Grassi table
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Highclere, Newbury
domestic environment as a dining, side or desk chair, or in a business environment as a meeting room or
Category
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 29.14 in W 125.99 in D 39.38 in
Mid Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar Stool
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
upholstered seat offers fun punctuation to dining, living or office spaces. Mix them with Classic Knoll dining
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar and Low Stool, Set of 2
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll dining chairs to create an Eclectic statement at your table or sprinkle them around for impromptu
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
H 30 in W 15 in D 15 in
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar and Low Stool, Set of 2
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Knoll dining chairs to create an eclectic statement at your table or sprinkle them around for impromptu
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Fabric
H 30 in W 15 in D 15 in
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Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Two pedestals
Oval
Made to order in Italy.
Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm.
Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Black Metal and Red Skai Italian 1950s Chairs in the Style of G. Rinaldi
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Pair of midcentury chairs made from black metal structure and red skai seat and back. Silver painted feet and brass studded backrest. The special structure of the metal rod gives a c...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Jenny Glass Large Wall Sconce in Enamel, Glass & Brass, Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Jenny Glass, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. You asked for it! A new iteration of our best-selling Jenny sconce featuring a blown glass g...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
H 16.52 in W 13.63 in D 5.29 in
Contemporary Round Center Coffee Table in Wood Marquetry Black & White
Located in Porto, PT
Santiago Center Table celebrates the 20th-century art movement, Cubism, with handcraft expertise. Rough and natural materials approach us with an exact message: modest luxury. This a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood, Birdseye Maple
21st Century Ej Ee Bed Upholstered Cotton Velvet Headboard by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
The Postmodernism movement is notoriously difficult to define. So the best way to characterize this elusive art movement is that it’s a reaction against the utopian ideals of moderni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Cotton, Wood
H 69.3 in W 137.8 in D 90.56 in
Modern Cream Velvet Wave Stool with Ebony Veneer Base
Located in Porto, PT
Modern cream velvet wave stool with ebony veneer base
Cadiz Stool combines bold shapes with comfort. A modern design stool, upholstered in velvet, for any living area or current ho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Stools
Materials
Velvet, Ebony, Wood
Eero Aarnio for Asko Arm Chair Red Fiberglass Pastil "Pastille", Finland, 1960s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Telgte, DE
Eero Aarnio for Asko chair red fiberglass Pastil "Pastille", Finland, 1960s
A red high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 36.23 in Dm 36.23 in
Eames "DCM" Molded Plywood Chairs for Herman Miller in Rare Cherry
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Bent plywood chairs produced by Herman Miller and designed by Charles and Ray Eames. This chair is in great vintage condition, shows better than expected with little signs of use. Of...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pagholz Bent Plywood Chair
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage Rosewood Color Stacking Chair
Overall Dimensions: 18 1/2" x 20 1/2" x 31 1/2" high
Seat Height: 18"
Materials: Bent Plywood & Metal
Category
Mid-20th Century German Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Eames for Herman Miller Tan Padded Shell Chair
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Seating: Ray and Charles Eames Padded Chair for Herman Miller
Own a piece of design history with this iconic mid-century modern chair, designed by legendary duo Ray and Charl...
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Selection of Willy Rizzo sofas available, we can restore, choose your own fabric.
By Willy Rizzo
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
This iconic sofa was designed by Willy Rizzo in 1969 and is published in many of the interior design journals of the period. This design was illustrated in Casa Vogue's feature on Ri...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede, Wood
H 31.5 in W 82.68 in D 43.31 in
Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper, ‘Lambda’ Chairs, Gavina Production, Italy, 1959
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Argelato, BO
Designed by the famous Italian architect Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper nel 1959, the chair has an absolutely futuristic shape for the times which it was made. The "Lambda" was desi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 78 in W 39 in D 45 in
Leda Armchair, Sculpture Inspired by Salvador Dali “Femme á la téte rose” 1935
By Salvador Dalí, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Taken from “Femme á la téte rose,” 1935 (Woman with a head of roses). It was sufficient for this sculpture to be made as a three dimensional piece, remaining faithful to every detail...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 36.23 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Pair of B&B Italia Maxalto Imprimatur Antonio Citterio Armchairs
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of high back B&B Italia hand made in Italy Maxalto Imprimatur armchairs designed by Antonio Citterio RRP £6000.
The chairs ar...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
Kartell Calice Stool in Red by Ettore Sottsass
By Kartell, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Calice vase is included in the "Kartell goes Sottsass - A Tribute to Memphis" collection, launched in homage to the movement founded by design guru Ettore Sottsass.
Dimensio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Materials
Plastic
Studio Cappellini Normal Chair with Leather Upholstery for Cappellini
By Jasper Morrison, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A successful blend between rigour and Romanticism. In this chair, the precision of the design is accompanied by a captivating aesthetic flair. The Normal chair has a frame without ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Contemporary Classic Chair Design by Anna Gili Chair in fabric Made in Italy
By Anna Gili
Located in Milan, IT
to an interior. Chiaravalle chair is a classical contemporary chair for dining room, living room
Category
1990s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 34.26 in W 20.87 in D 22.45 in
Set of 6 Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A swinging 60s set of folding funky dining chairs all'Italiana!
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Funky Black Leather Chairs, by Pierre Mazairac & Karel Boonzaaijer
Located in The Hague, NL
These 1980s funky dining chairs are made of real black leather on a metal base. Designed by Pierre
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Memphis Style Funky Plywood Stacking Chairs with Turquoise Frames
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Funky plywood stacking chairs with Turquoise frames. In original condition with some signs of wear
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Ebonized Midcentury Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A smart set of dining chairs, recently painted black, from the earlier part of the 20th century
Category
Mid-20th Century French Other Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of Four Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs
By Arturo Pani
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Four vintage Mid-Century Modern dining chairs. The chairs are from the late 1950s, the design is in
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Solid Oak English 40's Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of five side chairs and one armchair with solid oak construction, heavy and pierced carvings
Category
Vintage 1940s English Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Mohair, Upholstery
12 Mies van der Rohe Bauhaus MR10 cream leather dining chairs by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Highclere, Newbury
in 1927 and still continuing to this day. Originally designed as a dining chair they work equally
Category
1990s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Verner Panton White Phantom Innovation Plastic Dining or Lounge Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Atlanta, GA
different ways! From a laid back lounge chair, a high back dining chair, a two seater tete-a-tete and even a
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 31.75 in W 44.5 in D 13.75 in
4 Boris Tabacoff Chairs
By Boris Tabacoff
Located in Brecht, BE
A quirky and funky set of 4 dining chairs by Boris Tabacoff, upholstered in their original 1970's
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s French Chalet Oak Chairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four bleached oak dining chairs from France, circa 1960. Featuring a scrolling apron
Category
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Oak
Dining Set - Vintage Midcentury Mart Stam design chairs with Thonet Table
By Mart Stam, Thonet
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Bauhaus dining set featuring 4 Mart Stam cantilever chairs in black leather and chrome and an
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 20.08 in
Chromcraft Amber Acrylic with Shag Fabric Chairs and Faux Marble-Top Dining Set
By Chrome Craft
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Super funky vintage 1970s, dining set by Chromcraft. The set comes with four Lucite chairs and oval
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Acrylic
H 35 in W 20.5 in D 22.5 in
Early 18th Century English Windsor Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine and very comfortable Windsor chair is in good condition but has some minor old repairs
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Country Windsor Chairs
Materials
Pine
Dining set - Knoll International Mies Van Der Rohe Mr10 Chairs and Mz59 Table
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Highclere, Newbury
equally as well as dining table or a funky office meeting table.
Table Dimensions:
H 72cms x Dia
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bauhaus Dining Room Sets
Materials
Chrome
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 33.47 in
12 Knoll, Mies van der Rohe MR10 chairs matched to a Matteo Grassi dining table
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Matteo Grassi
Located in Highclere, Newbury
. Originally designed as a dining chair they work equally well as side chairs or as a set of funky office
Category
1990s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Sets
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 125.99 in D 39.38 in
Large Rustic French Farmhouse Dining Table, France, early 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
This large French provincial dining table is truly exceptional due to its size and whimsical design
Category
Early 20th Century French Rustic Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
H 30.71 in W 122.84 in D 31.5 in
Black Molded Plastic Side or Slipper Chairs by Norix Set of Ten
Located in Topeka, KS
stability. I can think of a thousand and one uses for these fun and funky and wonderful chairs, you just
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Blue Molded Plastic Side or Slipper Chairs by Norix Set of Eight
Located in Topeka, KS
stability. I can think of a thousand and one uses for these fun and funky and wonderful chairs, you just
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Dinette Set, Oval Double Pedestal Table with Six Swivel Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Fun and funky Mid-Century Modern dinette set featuring an oval table with double pedestal base of
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 27.5 in W 65.25 in D 42 in
Vintage Original Eames Boardroom Table and Chair Set by Vitra and Herman Miller
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Highclere, Newbury
furniture would never come close to. It would also work well as a funky, more industrial style home dining
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.75 in W 94.49 in D 47.25 in
Herman Miller Boardroom Table Chair Set with 10 Eames Leather Soft Pad Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Highclere, Newbury
would also work well as a funky, more Industrial style home dining set.
Dimensions:
Table: H 73 x W
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Conference Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 110.24 in D 55.12 in
Klauser and Carpenter Contemporary Vintage Compact Easy Chair and Sofa Set
By Established & Sons, Klauser and Carpenter
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A brand new condition Klauser and Carpenter contemporary vintage style compact Easy chair and sofa
Category
2010s British Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Metal
H 28.15 in W 56.7 in D 30.12 in
1950s Vintage French Red and Green Scoubidou Lounge Chairs, Set of Two
Located in Paris, FR
and green, these funky vintage chairs are composed of structure steel, wrought plastic (scoubidou
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Milo Baughman Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six Milo dining chairs with square tube chrome frames and upholstered high back seats
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Red Dining Chairs Rattan, 1960s
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Four very nice funky red dining chairs, bright red beech wood frames with rattan seats. The style
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Original American "Ranch Oak" Cowboy Club Chair w/Horseshoes
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Hey there pardner!! You'd best saddle up so you don't miss this incredible cowboy club chair
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Materials
PVC, Oak
Magnificent Pair of Original "Ranch Oak" Cowboy Arm Chairs w/Saddle Decoration
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
, padded arm chairs, and gleaming solid oak dining tables. The Brandt Oak factory closed in 1988, and
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
PVC, Oak
H 31.5 in W 26.25 in D 22.75 in
Original Vintage Cowboy "Ranch Oak" Armchair w/Horseshoe Arms & Cactus, Too
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
collectible and reguarded as fun and funky well constructed vintage American furniture.
Dust; cactus
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Oak
H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 28.5 in
Fantastic Original Cowboy "Ranch Oak" Sofa w/Wagon Wheels & Mountains
By A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
, wide, low-set, padded arm chairs, and gleaming solid oak dining tables. The Brandt Oak factory closed
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sofas
Materials
PVC, Oak
H 32.5 in W 80.75 in D 33.75 in
Dining Table by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, 1972, Italy
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in London, GB
Dining table by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, 1972 Italy Just a funky table! Marco Zanuso (1916
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Tables
1 of 40 Italian Memphis Design Abstract Postmodern Dining Chairs, 1980 Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
A set of 40 geometrical abstract Memphis design postmodern dining chairs or accent chairs.
The
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in
Set Of Six Walnut Italian Directiore Dining Chairs
Located in Natchez, MS
Set of six walnut Italian directiore sidechairs with funky bargello covering (easily replaced
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Bill Stephens for Knoll Leather Dining Side Chairs Set of Six Rainbow
By Bill Stephens
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a funky set of six dining chairs, each seat's leather is a different
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set 6 Swivel Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Funky wood and iron cafe or dining chairs, each one swivels, very comfortable.
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Four Brown Velour Midcentury Swivel Chairs
Located in Glasgow, GB
A set of super-funky midcentury swivel chairs in brown velour. This very stylish set are typical of
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Funky Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of funky dining chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique funky dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and wood. Funky dining chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Funky dining chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Funky dining chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Knoll, Cassina and Frederik Sieck are consistently popular.
How Much are Funky Dining Chairs?
Prices for funky dining chairs start at $228 and top out at $8,317 with the average selling for $1,265.
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 Funky Dining Chairs
- What is a dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A 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, 2021Dining 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.
- What is a carver dining chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A 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, 2023The 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2023Whether 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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, 2021Choosing 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, 2022The 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, 2022Dining 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining 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, 2022No, 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, 2021To 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, 2023To 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021The 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.
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