Antique Pair of Windsor Bow-Brace Back Side Chairs with Decorative Splat, 19th C
Located in Norton, MA
Adorable antique pair of Windsor bow-brace back dining chairs with a decorative splat and finely turned legs and stretcher, in ash with coordinated host and Hostess chairs with rushe...
Wood
Set of 8 One-of-a-kind Modernist Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 unusual modernist dining chairs. Host and hostess chairs with painted wood back, 6 side chairs with aluminum back.
Aluminum, Steel
Set of 8 one-of-a-kind modernist dining chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 unusual modernist dining chairs. Host and hostess chairs with painted wood back, 6 side chairs with aluminum back.
Steel, Aluminum
Set of 8 One of a Kind Modernist Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 unusual modernist dining chairs. Host and hostess chairs with painted wood back, 6 side chairs with aluminum back.
Aluminum, Steel
Set of 8 One of a Kind Modernist Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 unusual modernist dining chairs. Host and hostess chairs with painted wood back, 6 side chairs with aluminum back.
Aluminum, Steel
Set of 8 One of a Kind Modernist Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 unusual modernist dining chairs. Host and hostess chairs with painted wood back, 6 side chairs with aluminum back.
Aluminum, Steel
$8,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Antique English Windsor Bow-Brace Back Dining Chairs with Decorative Splat
Located in Bronx, NY
Eight fine English Windsor bow-brace back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned legs and stretcher, in ash with coordinated host and hostess chairs with rushed seatin...
Ash
Set of Four (4) Antique English Brace Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Four English Windsor bow-brace spindle back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned legs and stretcher consisting of 2 host and hostess chairs and 2 side chairs.
Wood
Modern Chinoiserie Set of 8 Marge Carson Dining Chairs in Tortoise Finish
By Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This amazing custom made set made by Marge Carson in a modern chinoiserie style was from a very upscale Rancho Mirage estate. Set of 8 chairs include 6 armless modern Ming style chai...
Wood
Modern Accent Chairs by Carsons Inc Chrome Frames & Oatmeal Herringbone a Pair
By Carson's Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
The front legs angle slightly forward and the back bend slightly outward and the chair profiles are incredible!! They would be beautiful host and hostess chairs at your dining table,...
Metal, Chrome
19th Century English Regency Painted and Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
In modern homes, this pair is ideal as host and hostess chairs at a dining table or as additions to any living area.
Textile, Wood
MCM Mauve Hopsacking & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Topeka, KS
They could be great as host and Hostess chairs at your dining table or breakfast nook, or they will work wonderfully at a game table, in your home office or den, in your bedroom, sit...
Metal
Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock
By Steelcase, Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
They will also be awesome in your Mid-Century Modern home at your game table or equally as nice as host and Hostess chairs at the breakfast nook. Maybe you need some extra seating in...
Metal
6 White Fine Furniture Asian Ming Chinoiserie Style White Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
You could use them alone or add a pair of host and hostess chairs in a complementary shape and design.
Wood, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Chairs Paul McCobb for Winchendon Set 5
By Paul McCobb, Planner Group
Located in Topeka, KS
This set of Planner Group dining chairs would look marvelous by themselves in a sitting room or around a game table but combined with an incredible pair of host and Hostess chairs th...
Fabric, Maple
Modern Pair Off-White and Chrome Accent or Dining Armchairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
They would also be fabulous as the host and hostess chair at your dining table mixed with just about any design style.
Chrome
Modern Pair of Black and Walnut Tone Wood Accent or Dining Armchairs by Haworth
By Haworth
Located in Topeka, KS
Or they would be fabulous host and hostess chairs at your dining table mixed with a myriad of other design options.
Fabric, Wood
6 General Fireproofing Mid Century Machine Age Aluminum Goodform Armchairs
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Not sure exactly how to describe it, but it’s fabulous!! Two of the chairs are slightly darker gold with less silver and a little extra detail including a V-shaped overlay detail of ...
Aluminum
Scandinavian Modern Teak Pair of Armchairs with Brushed Charcoal Fabric Seats
Located in Topeka, KS
They would make a great pair of host and hostess chairs at your dining room table or side chairs in your bedroom.
Fabric, Teak
Vintage MCM Chrome & Royal Blue Fabric Armchairs by Hibriten Chair Company
By Hibriten
Located in Topeka, KS
They would be wonderful used as side chairs in your living room, family room, bedroom, study, or as host and Hostess chairs at either end of your Mid-Century Modern dining table.
Chrome
Vintage Modern Vecta Contract Brown Leather & Chrome Cantilever Pair of Chairs
By Vecta Group
Located in Topeka, KS
They could be used in a living room setting, your master bedroom, home office, entry, or as host and hostess chairs in your dining room. Or mix them with your modern country or mount...
Chrome
Pair Modern Chrome Cantilever Chairs Oatmeal Hopsacking Steelcase Model 421 482
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
They could be used in a living room setting, your master bedroom, home office, entry, or as host and hostess chairs in your dining room. Or mix them with your modern country or mount...
Chrome
Pair of Vintage English Regency Style Leather Armchairs Carved Wood Frame
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The craftsmanship is evident throughout, offering a balance of comfort, durability, and traditional design. These chairs work beautifully as host and hostess seating, desk chairs, o...
Leather, Wood
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H 37 in W 21 in D 19 in
Set of Eight Louis XVI-Style Dining Chairs in Painted Finish with Host Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of eight upholstered dining chairs which include two high back Host and hostess chairs.
Hardwood
Set of Ten French Renaissance Style Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
The host and hostess chairs are upholstered in a different fabric.
Fabric, Wood
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H 48 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of Ten Antique French Dining Chairs with High Backs and New Upholstry
Located in Houston, TX
Large French chairs from the Victorian era with an ebonized finish The set is comprised of eight side chairs and two large host and hostess chairs.
Upholstery, Wood
Modernist Set of 8 Arched Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous set of 8 modernist chairs feature a stylized arched back design. Host and hostess chairs feature a cut-out back detail.
Set of Ten Mahogany Dining Room Chairs
By Joseph Gerte
Located in Milford, NH
A fine set of dining chairs, all mahogany with matching upholstered seats, eight pierce and foliate carved shield back chairs and two fully upholstered host and hostess chairs.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Alice in Wonderland "Kings" Elegant Armchair
Located in North Miami, FL
Lacquered grey and finished with chrome nail heads all around. Work great as host and hostess chairs or for a library.
Wood, Canvas
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H 43.31 in W 18.9 in D 16.15 in
Pair Norwegian 18th Century Rococo Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
They are perfectly suited as host and hostess chairs at a dining table or as a matching set of side chairs in any room.
Brass
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H 42 in W 33.5 in D 33.5 in
Outstanding Pair of Vintage Distressed Bomber Leather Wing Back Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Perfect as unique host and hostess chairs at your dining room table, flanking the fireplace for an evening of after dinner conversation with good friends, or as the perfect spot for ...
Leather
c.1880 Pair of French Louis XIII Style Throne Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Would look great at the ends of a table as host and hostess chairs.
Oak
Pair of Vintage French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
They could also be used as host and hostess chairs around a dining room table.
Cane, Walnut
Midcentury Blue Velvet Milo Baughman Style Parsons Open Arm Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
These would make a statement in a living room, dining room (used as host and hostess chairs) a bedroom (in my opinion, Every bedroom needs at least one chair.) or in an entry way.
Metal
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H 34 in W 22 in D 20 in
Pair of English Sheraton Mahogany Arm Chairs with Leather Box Cushions, c. 1800
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
They make great desk chairs or host and hostess chairs around a dining table!
Mahogany
Alice in Wonderland Queen of Hearts Armchair
Located in North Miami, FL
Lacquered grey and finished with chrome nail heads all around. Work great as host and hostess chairs or for a library.
Wood
Gorgeous Pair of Vintage French Os de Mouton Throne Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Magnificent pair of original French hand-carved hardwood Os de Mouton/Louis XIII throne chairs. Utilized most anywhere, this pair would work in the parlor by the fireplace, a library...
Neo-Gothic White Carved Armchairs, Pair
Located in Austin, TX
This pair make excellent hall chairs or host and hostess chairs at a dining table.
Velvet, Wood
Set of Four Vintage Swedish Neoclassical Style Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
See photos very sturdy with comfortable large seats. Great occasional chairs, office chairs or host and hostess chairs.
Velvet, Mahogany
c.1890 Pair of Antique French Os de Mouton Throne Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Utilized most anywhere, this pair would work in the parlor, a library, home office, or in the dining room as host and hostess chairs. Upholstered in new neutral muslin with gorgeous ...
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H 40.5 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
Hollywood Regency Art Deco Revival Cloverleaf Top Parson Style Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Two are armed host and Hostess chairs with the most appealing rounded front arms.
Velvet
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H 29.5 in W 80 in D 44 in
Modern Dining Room Set for 8 by Marge Carson in Tortoise Lacquer, Glass & Bronze
By Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of 6 armless modern Ming style chairs with beautiful silk blend original seat cushions and finally, a pair of Host and Hostess chairs with arms.
Wood
Pair Vintage Swedish Empire Style Mahogany Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair will make gorgeous host and hostess chairs or a lovely pair of occasional chairs in a living area.
Pair of Heavily Carved Antique French Walnut Throne Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Spectacular as his/hers host and hostess chairs in the formal dining room, in the front parlor flanking the fireplace, or in the library as a spot for that after dinner digestive.
Walnut
Pair of Heavily Carved Antique French Walnut Throne Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Spectacular as his/hers host and hostess chairs in the formal dining room, in the front parlor flanking the fireplace, or in the library as a spot for that after dinner digestive.
Walnut
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H 30.75 in W 20 in
Thonet Bauhaus Style Reverse Cantilever Chairs in Chrome Black Cane by Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Topeka, KS
They could be used in a living room setting, your master bedroom, home office, entry, or as host and Hostess chairs in your dining room. No matter where or how you use them…you need ...
Chrome
Magnificent Pair of Antique French Rococo Throne Chairs
Located in Highwood, IL
Perfect most anywhere, this pair would be remarkable utilized in a formal living parlor, as his/hers host and hostess chairs at an elegant dining table, or masterpieces flanking the ...
Walnut
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H 34 in W 22.75 in D 28 in
Modern St Timothy Chair Cantilever Chairs Chrome Rectangle Tube & Black Leather
Located in Topeka, KS
This pair of chairs would be excellent as host and hostess chairs at your dining table, in your home office or study, in your bedroom, or simply as comfortable extra seating in your ...
Chrome
Majestic Pair of Antique Carved Throne Chairs w/Tooled Leather
Located in Highwood, IL
Though these chairs would be amazing host and hostess chairs, they are also well suited for clients in an executive office, as spectacular fireside chairs in the library for enjoying...
Walnut
Majestic Pair of Antique Carved Throne Chairs w/Tooled Leather
Located in Highwood, IL
Though these chairs would be amazing host and hostess chairs, they are also well suited for clients in an executive office, as spectacular fireside chairs in the library for enjoying...
Walnut
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H 30.5 in W 24.5 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Scandinavian Style Bentwood Oak Armchairs with Blue Upholstery
Located in Topeka, KS
They would make a great pair of host and Hostess chairs at your dining room table or side chairs in your bedroom or living room.
Upholstery, Oak
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