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Pierre Jeanneret Dining Chairs with Metal Detail, Set of 12 in Whiskey Cowhide
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Chairs with Metal Detail, Set of 12 in Whiskey Cowhide
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Dining Chairs in Teak
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A terrific large set of correct and perfectly matched dining chairs in teak by Pierre Jeanneret
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Dining Chairs in Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Dining Chairs in Teak
H 33.5 in W 17.5 in D 20.5 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Set of 12 Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
We offer a set of 12 authentic Pierre Jeanneret dining chairs (we offer 6, 10 or 12 too). Normally
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-28-A / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
We offer a set of 4 authentic Jeanneret dining chairs. Normally they are always a bit different in
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Set of 4 Chairs PJ-SI-28-B / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
We offer a set of 4 authentic Jeanneret dining chairs. Normally they are always a bit different in
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-B Set of 6 Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
We offer a set of 6 authentic Jeanneret dining chairs. Normally they are always a bit different in
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of 2, Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Set of two Library chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, originally designed in 1955 for University of Punjab
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Chairs with Cushion, Set of 6     
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Jeanneret Chairs with Cushion, Set of 6     
Category

20th Century Indian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-E Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
sculptural chairs Pierre Jeanneret did. So the chair appears even from the backside strong. Its patinated
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Four X Frame Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret & Eulie Chowdhury, Chandigarh India 1959
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Chair known as ‘Cane seat wood back chair’ in solid teak and braided canework. Solid ‘banner’ type
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Pair of X-Leg Chairs PJ-SI-45-A / Authentic Midcentury
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This set of two X-leg chairs is absolutely fantastic. The X-shape legs are characteristic of Pierre
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Office Cane Chair Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-28-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
This chair is not only a beautiful chair, it’s the most famous item of all Chandigarh items. Its
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of Six Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Six armchairs from The State Bank of India, France/India, 1950s; teak, upholstery, cane; hand painted letters/numbers to three; measures: 33 1/2" x 21" x 21"; the bank was designed b...
Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Library Dining Chairs '4'
Located in London, GB
A set of four 'Library' dining chairs. Pierre Jeanneret, India, c1960s. Scarce and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Committee Dining Chair for Cassina, Italy - New
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material and size. The measurements given apply to the chair
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Oak, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret, French Mid-Century Modern, Six Dining Chairs, Teak, Chandigarh Set of six Pierre
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret, Rare Armless Easy Chair, Chandigarh, 1955
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret; Le Corbusier; Armless easy chair; India; Chandigarh; 1955; 1950s; Mid-Century
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Cane, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Office Dining Chair in Teak by Pierre Jeanneret for Chandigarh 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century office dining chair in solid stained teak and rattan by Pierre Jeanneret / Le
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Library / Dining Table, Mid-Century Modern, Teak
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stamford, CT
Pierre Jeanneret 'Library Table' Model PJ-TAT-08-A Monumental collector's table in solid teak
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Black Wood Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair with Cushion by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of Four Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chairs by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Four Chairs, model 055, designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Dining Set, by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
with the finest materials, this set includes a dining table, 2 chairs, and 2 armchairs. Jeanneret was
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Set of Two Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chairs by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of 2 Pierre Jeanneret 055 Capitol Complex Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Dining Set, by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining set designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret 056 Capitol Complex Dining Set, by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Dining set designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019. Manufactured by Cassina in
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Oak Frame Scissor Chair, Manner of Jose Zanine Caldas
By José Zanine Caldas, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Oak frame scissor chair in the manner of Jose Zanine Caldas. Multiple available, see photos for
Category

Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pierre Jeanneret Mid Century Wooden Office Chair in Teak & Rattan Produced 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century dining / office wooden chair in teak and rattan by Pierre Jeanneret produced for
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Sculptural Chairs in Solid Pine in Style of Charlotte Perriand, 1960's
By Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful large lot of sculptural solid pine chairs in the style of the brutalist work of Charlotte
Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 4 Dutch Brutalist Style Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Oak Ladder Back Dining Chairs. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these chairs embody the
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, 1964, Set of 6
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand dining chairs for Robert Sentou, straw and wood, France, 1964, set of six. The
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Rosewood Table PJ-TA-01-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Exceptionally rare and important Pierre Jeanneret Rosewood table, model PJ-TA-01-A, circa 1962
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pierre Jeanneret Rosewood Table PJ-TA-01-A
Pierre Jeanneret Rosewood Table PJ-TA-01-A
H 30.15 in W 72.5 in D 36.75 in
4-Set Slung Rope Dining Chairs by Frida Minet and Adrien Audoux for Vibo Vesoul
By Vibo, Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
a set of four ‚slung rope‘ dining chairs, designed by audoux-minet for french manufacturer ‚vibo
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Oak

Set of 6 brutalist wood and papercord dining chairs, Netherlands 1960s
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 6 solid wood dining chairs. Designed in the style of Charlotte Perriand and Pierre
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Set of 6
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown
Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Brutalist Fishbone Chairs Spanish Oak Boucle
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These chairs have a distinct design that appears to be inspired by the organic forms of fish bones
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Pair of Charlotte Perriand Dordogne Chairs for Robert Sentou, France c1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou
Located in London, GB
, including the heads of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, who, chastened, offered her a job. Her career
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Pine

Set of Six Charlotte Perriand Dordogne Chairs for Robert Sentou, France c1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou
Located in London, GB
Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, who, chastened, offered her a job. Her career flourished and her
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine, Straw

Set of Four Charlotte Perriand Dordogne Chairs for Robert Sentou, France c1950
By Charlotte Perriand, Robert Sentou
Located in London, GB
, including the heads of Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret, who, chastened, offered her a job. Her career
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Pine

Rare Pierre Jeanneret Dining Office "Box Chair" Produced for Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare mid century office dining chair in solid stained teak and rattan by Pierre Jeanneret / Le
Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Brutalist Pierre Chapo Style T-Back Dutch Design Beechwood
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful Brutalist Beech chairs made in the Netherlands around the 1970s. Probably inspired by
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chair by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chair designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Dine Out
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Wood

Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chair by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chair designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Dine
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret tribute collection, the dining chair is known for its elegantly bold
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Chair by Cassina
Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Chair by Cassina
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 24.81 in
Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Chair by Cassina
By Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
of the Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret tribute collection, the dining chair is known for its elegantly
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Chair by Cassina
Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Chair by Cassina
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 24.81 in
Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, 1964, Set of 10
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, straw and wood, France, 1964, set of ten. The
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, 1964, Set of 14
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, straw and wood, France, 1964, set of fourteen
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, 1964, Set of 4
By Robert Sentou, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand Dining Chairs for Robert Sentou, straw and wood, France, 1964, set of four
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
of the Hommage à Pierre Jeanneret tribute collection, the dining chair is known for its elegantly
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Chair by Cassina
Pierre Jeanneret Commitee Chair by Cassina
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 24.81 in
Set of Four Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chairs, by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chairs designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Dine Out
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Wood

Set of Two Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chairs by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chairs designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Dine Out
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Wood

Set of Two Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chairs, by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chairs designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Dine Out
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Wood

Set of Six Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chairs by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor Chairs designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Dine
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Wood

Set of Two Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chairs by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chairs designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Dine
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Wood

Set of Four Rodolfo Dordoni ''Dine Out' Outside Chairs by Cassina
By Rodolfo Dordoni, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Outdoor chairs designed by Rodolfo Dordoni in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The Dine
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Wood

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Jeanerret Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the jeanerret dining chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every jeanerret dining chair was constructed with great care. There are 46 variations of the antique or vintage jeanerret dining chair you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer jeanerret dining chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A jeanerret dining chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made jeanerret dining chair over the years, but those crafted by Pierre Jeanneret, Nathan Lindberg and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Jeanerret Dining Chair?

Prices for a jeanerret dining chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,093 and can go as high as $84,000, while the average can fetch as much as $15,168.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Questions About Jeanerret Dining Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A 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, 2021
    Dining 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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, 2023
    The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2023
    Whether 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining 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, 2022
    No, 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, 2021
    To 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, 2023
    To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2021
    Choosing 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, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    Dining 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The 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.