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. Inspired by Grecian 18th
Faux Leather, Wood, Paint, Upholstery
$6,777 / set
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
Birch
$8,210 / set
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
Birch
$8,148 / set
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 early second half of the 20th century set of 11 Gustavian Axet dining chairs in distressed
Birch
$4,495 / set
H 39 in W 19 in D 20 in
Gustavian Style Cerused Dining Chairs In New Blue & White Linen Set Of 8
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such a lovely set! The eight chairs have been newly upholstered in a blue and white
Upholstery, Beech
$3,600 / set
H 37 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
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. Item
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
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
Chairs Dining Set of 8 Swedish Gustavian Gray, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs dining set of 8 Swedish Gustavian gray, Sweden. A set of 8 dining chairs made during the
Wood
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. The paint on these chairs
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. They have just been given an
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. Painted in a white
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
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
Wood, Paint
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, 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
Wood
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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
Pine
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. There are 8 in the
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
Wood
Set of 8 Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 8 dining chairs, Sweden circa 1890, in the Gustavian style. Unusual tall oval backs with
Wood, Leather
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 Glendale, 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
LUdown Cylinder Flush Mount
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...
Steel, Brass, Gold, Silver
$5,950 / set
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Smoked Silver Finish
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano sconces in smoked and silver glass. We loved the organic shape of the sconces and their dynamic design. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards and is in ve...
Murano Glass
LUhans Indoor Outdoor Sconce 'Pat Cop'
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of our Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, this LUhans patinated un-lacquered copper indoor outdoor sconce is inspired by Scandinavian mid-century design. Wired with a ...
Copper
$6,950 / item
H 47.25 in Dm 21.66 in
Florian Schulz Double Onos 55-Pendant Lamp with Side Counter Weights
By Florian Schulz
Located in Berlin, DE
Really beautiful Florian Schulz double Onos 55-pendant lamp with one E27 / model for each lamp 100 Watt bulbs. Also available in US wired.
Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$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
$14,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 20.48 in D 25.6 in
Set of 8 Contemporary Dining Chairs Upholstered in Brick Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Timeless design in combination with handmade couture techniques. The dining chairs features curved wooden upholstered back for greater comfort. Offered in fumed Oak frame and brick v...
Fabric, 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
French Art Deco Console
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Classic French Art Deco wooden carved console in green patina. Polygonal top shape in predominately geometric motifs with fine carving details. The console features a beautiful mat...
Wood
$5,500 / 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
$32,000 / set
H 33.9 in W 51.2 in D 24.8 in
Pair of Large Biedermeier Chests of Drawers, Italy, Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of large Biedermeier chests of drawers, each with three drawers and chamfered corners. The top drawer projects slightly forward, accentuating the classic structure of...
Walnut
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
Swedish Gustavian Massive Trestle Base Dining Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This massive Swedish Gustavian pine dining table is over 12 feet long, (12’-3 ⅝” to be exact) - a great scale for the frequent entertainer with room for at least fourteen guests. The...
Iron
Set of Twelve Louis XVI Gustavian Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Glorious set of twelve Swedish dining chairs crafted in the Louis XVI Gustavian taste. The chairs feature beech frames that have been painted or glazed with an intentionally distress...
Fabric, Beech
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.