Set of Eight McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The set comprising of two host armchairs and six side chairs. The chairs are constructed with a bamboo style rattan pole frame, finished in a rich lacquer, and tied together with han...
Leather, Fabric, Rattan
Set of 8 Costantini Lacquered Dining Chairs
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Dallas, TX
The set consists of six side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 25.5 inches wide.
Wood, Lacquer
Set Six Minton-Spidell Regence Walnut Dining Chairs
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The set consists of four side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 26 inches wide and 42 inches high.
Brass
$7,800 / set
H 34.5 in W 22.5 in D 24.5 in
Set of Michael Taylor Neoclassical White Klismos Dining Chairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An iconic and refined set of five labeled "White Klismos" dining chairs by Michael Taylor Designs comprising of two host armchairs and three side chairs.
Wood, Leather, Lacquer
Set of Eight French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant suite of eight French dining chairs crafted in the grand Louis XVI style, consisting of six side chairs and two host armchairs.
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of Eight Tommi Parzinger X-Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An iconic and rare set of eight mid-century modern dining chairs consisting of six side chairs and two host armchairs designed by Tommi Parzinger (German 1903-1981) for Charak Furnit...
Mahogany, Fabric
Set of Ten Kreiss Vegan Leather Sutton Dining Chairs
By Kreiss
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of ten dining chairs by Kreiss Collection consisting of eight side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 25 inches wide with a 27 inch high padded arm.
Faux Leather, Naugahyde, Hardwood
$8,800 / set
H 46 in W 21 in D 26 in
Set of Eight Country French Provincial Style Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The set consists of six side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 24 wide by 26 inches deep having 26 inch high flat arms.
Fabric, Beech
Set of Eight Tommi Parzinger X-Back Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An iconic and rare set of eight mid-century modern dining chairs consisting of six side chairs and two host armchairs designed by Tommi Parzinger (German 1903-1981) for Charak Furnit...
Fabric, Mahogany
Set Six Baker Chinoiserie Greek Key Dining Chairs 1960
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous mid-century set of six rare lacquered hardwood dining chairs by Baker. The set consists of four side chairs and two host armchairs 24.5 inches wide with a dramatic Greek key...
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of Ten English Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The set consists of eight side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 23 inches wide, 22 inches deep, and 42 inches high.
Fabric, Mahogany
$25,000 / set
H 36 in W 19 in D 23 in
Set of Twelve John Hutton Donghia Block Island Cane Dining Chairs
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The large set consists of ten side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 24 inches wide having an arm height of 26 inches high.
Mahogany, Rush, Rattan, Cane
Set of Ten Therien Studio Volute Walnut Dining Chairs
By Dessin Fournir, Therien Studio Workshops
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The bespoke set consists of eight side chairs and two host armchairs. The Volute chairs are designed in a whimsical Venetian baroque style from walnut.
Brass
Set of Eight Michael Taylor Margot Dining Chairs Distressed
By Michael Taylor
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The set consists of six side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 24 inches wide at the arms.
Fabric, Wood
$4,995 / set
H 40.25 in W 25.25 in D 24 in
Set of 8 Custom-Made Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
One chair retains arms, making it ideal as a host or captain’s chair at the head of the table.
Mahogany
$2,750 / set
H 37.75 in W 18.12 in D 19.75 in
Vintage Boho Bielecky Brothers Wrapped Rattan Dining Chairs - A Pair
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Perfectly suited as unique host or accent chairs, or combined with a larger set for eclectic dining seating, these chairs offer structured comfort and high visual impact.
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
$28,000 / set
H 39.5 in W 25 in D 26 in
Set of Ten Bill Sofield McGuire Danish Cord Cocoon Dining Chairs
By William Sofield, McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A sublime set of ten rare "Cocoon" dining chairs designed by William Sofield for McGuire. The set is comprised of eight side chairs and two host armchairs.
Leather, Cord, Walnut
$4,701 / set
H 32.09 in W 18.31 in D 16.54 in
Antique Regency Mahogany Dining Chairs – Set of Six with Cane Seats
Located in Suffolk, GB
Sets such as this would originally have been used around a dining table with the armchair placed at the head for the host while the single chairs completed the sides of the table.
Mahogany
$2,400 / set
H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Heywood-Wakefield M 154 Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
Comprising two host armchairs and four side chairs executed in solid wood with a luminous blonde Wheat finish, the suite reflects the clean geometry and structural sophistication fav...
Wood
Set of Eight Maitland Smith French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
By Maitland Smith
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The set consists of six side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 25.5 inches wide having gracefully curved flat arms measuring 24.5 inches high.
Brass
$12,000 / set
H 37.25 in W 24 in D 24.5 in
Set of Ten John Hutton for Donghia Grand Soleil Dining Chairs
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Substantial set of ten "Grand Soleil" black leather and mahogany dining chairs designed by John Hutton for Donghia. The imposing set consists of eight side chairs and two host armcha...
Leather, Hardwood
$3,800 / set
H 41.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
Set of Six Pietro Costantini Post Modern Lacquered Dining Chairs
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The set consists of four side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 25.5 inches wide.
Leather, Wood
Set of Six Karl Springer JMF Silver Leaf Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The rare set consists of four side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 21.5 inches wide and 26 inches high at the arms.
Silver Leaf
Set of Eight Faux Bamboo Bouclé Lacquered Chloe Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Known as Chloe chairs the set consists of six side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 22 inches wide and 22 inches deep.
Bouclé, Mahogany
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 Six Minton-Spidell Louis XIII Os de Mouton Dining Chairs
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An extraordinary set of six Minton-Spidell "Dauphine" upholstered dining chairs hand-crafted in the French Provincial, or Louis XIII taste, consisting of five side chairs and one hos...
Brass
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
$5,995 / set
H 36 in W 24 in D 18 in
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
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
$2,925 / set
H 30 in W 22 in D 24 in
Mid 20th Century Mid Century Dining Chairs by John Keal, Set of 4
By John Keal
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
There are two host arm chairs and two side chairs. Stout, stylish cerused mahogany frame with beautiful lines.
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Six Napoleon III Style Faux Rope Cerused Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of six hand-carved faux rope Spanish dining chairs made in the Napoleon III taste. The set consists of four side chairs and two host armchairs measuring 23.5 inches wide ...
Fabric, Beech
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
$8,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34.5 in W 16 in D 20 in
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
$4,950 / set
H 38 in W 21 in D 21 in
Exceptional Set of Six Vintage Rattan Dining Chairs in Cream Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
The set consists of two ( 2 ) host and four ( 4 ) side chairs. The price listed is for the set.
Rattan
$94,000 / set
H 32 in W 22 in D 21 in
Extraordinary Set of 12 Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Custom Cane Back
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
The set consists of two (2) Host arm chairs and ten (10) side chairs. The stunning custom-made cane and walnut back is a modification to the vintage Gibbings chair.
Cane, Walnut
$105,000 / set
H 32 in W 22 in D 21 in
Extraordinary Set of 14 Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Custom Cane Back
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
The set consists of two (2) Host arm chairs and twelve (12) side chairs. The stunning custom-made cane and walnut back is a modification to the chair.
Cane, Walnut
$86,500 / set
H 32.5 in W 23 in D 22 in
Breathtaking Restored Set of 14 of Klismos Dining Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
The set consists of two (2) Host arm chairs and twelve (12) side chairs. A set of this size of these difficult to find seating examples is the collector's equivalent of capturing a P...
Walnut
$7,950 / set
H 41.5 in W 22 in D 20 in
Elegant Set of Six Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
The set consists of two ( 2 ) host and four ( 4 ) side chairs. Excellent Restored Condition.
Walnut
$1,260Sale Price|30% Off
H 47 in W 23 in D 23 in
English-Made Late 17th Century Style Solid Oak High Back Side & Arm Chair
Located in North Salem, NY
These new English-made Tudor style host & hostess dining chairs features a sturdy frame crafted from solid oak, known for its durability and timeless beauty.
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
$74,500 / set
H 32 in W 24 in D 21 in
Extraordinary Set of 12 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The set consists of two (2) Host arm chairs and ten (10) side chairs. A set of this size of these difficult to find seating examples is the collector's equivalent of capturing a Purp...
Walnut
$86,500 / set
H 32 in W 24 in D 21 in
Extraordinary Set of 14 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The set consists of two (2) Host arm chairs and twelve (12) side chairs. A set of this size of these difficult to find seating examples is the collector's equivalent of capturing a P...
Walnut
$105,000 / set
H 33.25 in W 20.75 in D 21 in
Miraculous Set of 14 Vintage Walnut Danish Leather Strap ARM Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
All leather has been professionally replaced and is suitable for heavy regular use. The Host arm chairs measure: 20.75 inches wide, 21 inches deep, 33.25 inches high (back), 18 inch ...
Leather, Walnut
$87,500
H 31 in W 22.25 in D 23 in
Incredible Set of 14 Walnut Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1955
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
There are two (2) host and twelve (12) side chairs; host arm height is 24.25 inches.
Walnut
$78,500 / set
H 38 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Sophisticated Set of 12 Rush Cane Chairs by Hutton for Donghia, circa 1995
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
The price listed is for the set of twelve (12) chairs. The Host Armchairs measure: 22.75 inches w, 21.5 inches d, 38 inches h (back), 20.5 inch seat height, 25 inch arm height.
Cane, Mahogany
$60,000 / set
H 33.25 in W 20.75 in D 21 in
Miraculous ALL ARM Set of 8 Walnut Danish Style Chairs by Tomlinson, c 1958
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
All leather has been professionally replaced and is suitable for heavy regular use. The Host arm chairs measure: 20.75 inches wide, 21 inches deep, 33.25 inches high (back), 18 inch ...
Leather, Walnut
$91,500 / set
H 36 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Pristine Set of 14 Merbau Cane SIDE Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
The set consists of two (2) host arm chairs and ten (10) side chairs. Examples from this particular custom order series are nearly impossible to find for sale.
Cane
$90,000 / set
H 33.25 in W 20.75 in D 21 in
Miraculous ALL ARM Set of 12 Walnut Danish Style Chairs by Tomlinson, c 1958
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
All leather has been professionally replaced and is suitable for heavy regular use. The Host arm chairs measure: 20.75 inches wide, 21 inches deep, 33.25 inches high (back), 18 inch ...
Leather, Walnut
$52,500 / set
H 36 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Pristine Set of 8 Merbau Cane Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia, c 1995
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
The set consists of two (2) host arm chairs and six (6) side chairs. Examples from this particular custom order series are nearly impossible to find for sale.
Cane
$78,500 / set
H 36 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Pristine Set of 12 Merbau Cane Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia, c 1995
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
The set consists of two (2) host arm chairs and ten (10) side chairs. Examples from this particular custom order series are nearly impossible to find for sale.
Cane
$2,895 / set
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
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
$52,000 / set
H 31 in W 22.25 in D 23 in
Stellar Set of 8 Walnut Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1955
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
There are two (2) host and six (6) side chairs; host arm height is 24.25 inches.
Walnut
$4,995 / set
H 35.25 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Planner Group Dining Chairs Paul McCobb for Winchendon Set 5
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
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
$39,500 / set
H 31 in W 18 in D 20 in
Radiant Set of 14 Rattan Chairs in Cordovan and Caramel by Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
The set consists of two (2) host arm chairs and twelve (12) side chairs. Stout rattan and hardwood frame with beautiful cane accents and details.
Cane, Rattan
$2,295 / set
H 32.5 in W 23.75 in D 25.25 in
Brown Vinyl Faux Leather Pair Steelcase 451 Rolling Office Chairs Style Pollock
By Charles Pollock, Knoll, Steelcase
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
$2,295 / set
H 31.5 in W 23.25 in D 27 in
MCM Mauve Hopsacking & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
By Peter Protzmann, Herman Miller
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
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