$4,427Sale Price / set|35% Off
Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Set of 8, Distressed Finish, C20th
Located in Lewes, England
Rare early second half of the 20th century set of 11 Gustavian Axet dining chairs in distressed paint finish with wheatsheaf motifs.
Birch
Gustavian Klismos Dining Chairs by Nierman Weeks, Set of 8
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 8 exquisite Gustavian Klismos dining chairs by Niermann Weeks.
Faux Leather, Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey white Set of 8, 20th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Rare and Unusual early second half of the 20th century set of 8 Gustavian AXet dining chairs in distressed paint finish with wheatsheaf motifs.
Birch
Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian roseback dining chairs and 2 matching Roseback Carver Chairs in good condition in white with lovely carvings C 1940. Great for every day usage with ...
Birch
Vintage French Country Gustavian Cerused Pink Rose Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Rose Carved Dining Chairs - Set of 8.
Wood
$22,800 / set
18th Century Swedish Rococo Set of 8 Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional set of eight 18th-century Swedish Rococo chairs showcases the graceful curves, elegant carvings, and refined craftsmanship that define the period. Featuring beautifu...
Wood
Set of 8 Late Gustavian Chairs attributed to Ephraim Ståhl
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Ljungby, SE
Set of 8 exquisite late Gustavian Stockholm-made chairs from the early 19th century, attributed to the master chair maker Ephraim Ståhl.
Wood
Chairs Dining Set of 8 Swedish Gustavian Gray, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs dining set of 8 Swedish Gustavian gray, Sweden.
Wood
Set of 8 (Eight) Swedish Late Gustavian Dining Chairs
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Set of Eight Swedish Late Gustavian Chairs - Four Chairs Signed Hassungared, Lindome Olaus Bengtsson (1766-1845). Six of the chairs are 18th century or early 19th century, and the r...
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H 37 in W 19 in D 17.5 in
Swedish Set of 8 Gustavian-Style Side chairs with Custom Upholstered Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Gustavian-style set of eight side chairs, with newly upholstered seats, from the mid 20th century. These mid-century chairs from Sweden each feature nicely curved top rails...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 8 Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Group of 8 Gustavian Style Dining Chairs. White distress paint decorated with gilt gold high lights.
Wood, Fabric
Set of 8 Mid Century Swedish Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted for those who appreciate the elegance of mid-century design, this set of 8 Gustavian style dining chairs offers a blend of sophistication and comfort.
Upholstery, Wood
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H 34.75 in W 20.25 in D 19.75 in
Set of 8 Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A set of 8 Swedish Gustavian painted dining chairs, Circa 1800 - 1810.
Wood
A Set of 8 Swedish High Gustavian Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of 8 beautiful chairs with oval upholstered back with rose carvings and fluted legs.
Wood
Rare Set of 8 Gustavian Period Side Chairs, Lindome, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and elegant set of eight period Gustavian side chairs, crafted in Lindome, Sweden, circa 1800. These chairs exemplify the refined neoclassical aesthetic for which Gustavian fu...
Linen, Wood
Harlequin Set of 8 Antique Gustavian Style Urn Back Dining Chairs
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
A set of 8 English limed oak chairs. Not quite matching. There are actually 4 different pairs. Two with arms Each chair has a variation of the same basic characteristics. Firstly, t...
Oak
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H 37.01 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian roseback dining chairs and 2 matching Roseback Carver Chairs in good condition in white with lovely carvings C 1940. Great for every day usage with ...
Birch
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H 37.01 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian roseback dining chairs and 2 matching Roseback Carver Chairs in good condition in white with lovely carvings C 1940. Great for every day usage with ...
Birch
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H 37.01 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Gustavian Roseback Dining Chairs White Set of 8 1940s 2 Carvers
Located in Lewes, England
Rare Set of 6 Swedish Gustavian roseback dining chairs and 2 matching Roseback Carver Chairs in good condition in white with lovely carvings C 1940. Great for every day usage with ...
Birch
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H 40.95 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Swedish Gustavian Axet Dining Chairs Grey white Set of 8, 20th Century
Located in Lewes, England
Rare and Unusual early second half of the 20th century set of 8 Gustavian AXet dining chairs in distressed paint finish with wheatsheaf motifs.
Birch
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H 20.75 in W 19 in L 20.75 in
Swedish Gustavian Style Original Paint Set of '8' Near Match Dining Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
This is a set of (8) near-match (note height and slight carving variations) original paint Gustavian style dining chairs, that have not been restored, nor has any paint enhancements ...
Fabric, Wood
Antique Set of 8 Sidechairs, Gustavian Style, white distressed paint
Located in Round Top, TX
Wonderful set of 8 matching side chairs in the Swedish Gustavian style.
Wood, Paint
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H 38.25 in W 20.5 in D 19 in
Antique Set of 8 Swedish Chairs, Circa 1920-40, Painted White in Gustavian Style
Located in Round Top, TX
This wonderful set of 8 Swedish chairs is in excellent condition.
Wood, Paint, Upholstery
Dining Chairs Set of 8 Gustavian Period Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A set of 8 dining chairs made in Sweden during the Gustavian period 1790-1810.
Wood
Set of 8 Antique Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Dining Side Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
An exquisite set of (8) carved Gustavian side chairs with distressed white paint and gilt accents. 19th Century, Swedish.
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Primitive Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in San Angelo, TX
Primitive style of Swedish chairs that have been dry scrapped that have age to them. Two have different legs and a different back that match for a pair but are being sold with the ot...
Wood, Paint
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H 38 in W 22 in D 20 in
Antique Set 8 Swedish or Gustavian Style Side Dining Chairs with Mohair Wool
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Set of 8 Swedish style distressed painted walnut side chairs with mohair upholstery.
Walnut
Set of 8 Slat Back Painted And Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Set of 8 slat back painted and upholstered dining chairs Painted in a soft white, with wood peeking through, and upholstered in a natural canvas. Solid and sturdy ready for everyday...
Wood
Set of 8 Gustavian Style Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 open back Gustavian Style Side Chairs.
Canvas
A set of 8 Gustavian dining room chairs
Located in SE
A set of beautifully carved Gustavian dining room chairs from beginning of 1800.
Wood
Set of 8 Vintage Gustavian Dining Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lovely set of eight Swedish Vintage Gustavian Style dining chairs finished in eggshell paint and stripped to the linen under upholstery. The oval sheaf backs are topped by beautiful ...
Wood
Set of 8 Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 8 dining chairs, Sweden circa 1890, in the Gustavian style.
Wood, Leather
Set of 8 1930s Swedish Stick Back Painted Dining Chairs
Located in London, England
A wonderful set of 8, Swedish, Circa 1930s, stick back painted dining chairs, upholstered in a pale linen fabric. The chairs have been refreshed and repainted later. Measures: Heig...
Linen, Wood, Paint
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H 33.86 in W 16.93 in D 18.9 in
Set of 8 Swedish Mid 19th Century Dining Chairs with Decorative Urn Detail
Located in London, England
A great set of eight Provincial Swedish dining chairs with highly decorative urn detail to their backs. Dated from the mid circa 19th century the chairs are made of pine and sit on g...
Pine
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STOCKHOLM, This Gustavian style armchair is inspired by one of the finest ...
Beech
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$2,552 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
Modern Counter Stools in Walnut, Cicely Collection
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
These walnut counter height cicely stools are beautifully constructed from solid walnut in Ohio, USA. This stool was style-spotted at the Spring 2022 High Point Market. These stools ...
Walnut
Set of Six 19th Century Swedish Carved Back Dining Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming set of six Swedish dining chairs with richly carved seat backs with lyre and leaf motifs. Recent upholstery seat in linen.
Linen, Wood, Paint
$6,560Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 23 in
Rare Set of Six Double x Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Wichita, KS
A classic and rare set of six black painted mahogany dining chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger originals, circa 1950. Two arm chairs and four side chairs included in th...
Fabric, Mahogany
English Painted Breakfront Bookcase
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Wonderful early 19th century English painted breakfront bookcase. Good carved decoration and astragal glazing. Fitted with adjustable shelving. 1830. Code: 8693 Dimensions: W: 81.5...
Oak, Pine
$2,750
H 34.25 in W 27 in D 29 in
Pair of Danish 1950s Medium Size Lounge Chairs in Floral Fabric and Skirts
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful pair of 1950s Danish easy chairs in the style of Peter Hvidt. Very elegant with their distinct shape, precise lines and harmonious proportions. The size make them very ver...
Wool, Beech
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
Barbara Barry for Baker Art Deco Slipper Chair
By Barbara Barry, Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco, Hollywood Regency style slipper chair, designed by Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture, circa 1980/90's. This voguish chair is in excellent, original, clean and ready...
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Antique Swedish Red Painted Baroque Secretary
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A two-tiered wooden cabinet from the 18th century Swedish Gustavian period. The top door opens to reveal a decorative top shelf and three other shelves. The top of the bottom shelf c...
Wood
100% Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian sofa. the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
Birch
$4,950 / set
H 36 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Six French Neoclassical Dining Chairs in Off-White Velvet by Maurice Hirsch
By Maurice Hirsch
Located in Astoria, NY
Exquisite mid-20th-century set of six dining chairs by the esteemed French maker Maison Maurice Hirsch, celebrated for neoclassical designs inspired by the grandeur of the Louis XVI ...
Metal
$6,900 / set
H 35.5 in W 19.25 in D 16.88 in
Set of Four 18th c. Swedish Gustavian 'Model' Chairs in Original Paint
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful example of the Swedish Model chair wearing original paint with newly upholstered slip seats. These beautiful chairs have oval pierced backs and charming turned legs with...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
Gustavian Style Swedish Dresser, large four-drawer commode with an antique painted finish, with carved dental moldings, blind fret carings, with large long drawers, brass ring pull h...
Wood
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.