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1950s Gilded Iron Six Dining Chairs Arturo Pani Mexico City
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Arturo Pani Modern Chairs Set of Six Gilded Iron Mexico City Fresh new dark gray fabric in a
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Gold, Bronze, Iron

1960s Eight Mahogany Bronze Custom Dining Chairs Arturo Pani Mexico City
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexico City 1960s Set of Eight Chairs attributed to Arturo Pani. Special custom design unmarked
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

1950s Frank Kyle Set of Six Gray Dining Chairs Sculptural Mexican Mahogany
By Frank Kyle
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Frank Kyle Set of Six Gray Dining Chairs Sculptural Mexican Mahogany and Brass custom made
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Large Set of Mid-Century Art Populaire Dining Chair and Table Set
Located in London, GB
A set of Art Populaire dining chairs and tables. Two dining tables with eight dining chairs
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

'Yucatan' Dining Chairs by Edmond Spence for Industria Mueblera, 1960s Signed
By Industria Mueblera Mexico, Edmond J. Spence
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of six classic mid-century modern Mahogany and cane 'Yucatan' dining chairs was designed
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Mahogany

1950s Mexico Six Spectacular Modern Gothic Cross Dining Chairs Mahogany and Cane
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexican Drama Set of Six utterly spectacular modern Gothic Cross Dining Chairs Tall back Restored
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood, Mahogany

1950s Arturo Pani Mexico Modernism Set of Six Gold Leaf Dining Chairs Rich Gray
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Arturo Pani Mexican Modernism Exquisite set of six gold leaf dining chairs in rich gray
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

1950s Rustic Leather Strap Chairs Hermanos Soto Mexico
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Hermanos Soto Mexico In the style of miguelito butaque chair Michael Van Beuren 38.25 h x 18.25 w x 20.75
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Don Shoemaker Folding Lounge Chairs, Mexico c.1960
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Francisco, CA
handcrafted designs were essentially a mid-century modern interpretation of traditional Mexican household
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Pair of Don Shoemaker Dining Chairs
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Pair of Don Shoemaker dining chairs (F84C), original leather on the seat and back, reversible seat
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Granadillo, Leather

Pair of Don Shoemaker Dining Chairs
Pair of Don Shoemaker Dining Chairs
H 33.47 in W 20.08 in D 18.31 in
Upholstered wood frame contemporary Eugenio Dining Chair by Luteca
By Luteca Furniture
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary dining chair with elegant scissor legs and floating back is inspired by the
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Brutalist Wooden Dining Chairs, Belgium, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brutalist dining chairs, a fascinating blend of sculptural elegance and rugged charm. Made of rich
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Brutalist Wooden Dining Chairs, Belgium, 1970s
Brutalist Wooden Dining Chairs, Belgium, 1970s
H 39.18 in W 18.71 in D 21.86 in
Edmond Spence Attributed 6 Mahogany Dining Chairs with Woven Seats, 1940s
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Coronado, CA
A wonderful and unique set of 6 dining chairs attributed to Edmond J. Spence, likely made in Mexico
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Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Mahogany

Set of Metal Dining Chairs by Arturo Pani with Brass Details
By Arturo Pani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four dining chairs by Arturo Pani from the 1960s upholstered in cream leather on a metal
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Silla Mexico by Diego Matthai
By Diego Matthai
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six Sillas Mexico "Mexican Chairs" designed by Diego Matthai (born 1942-) in 1971 and had
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hand Carved Mexican Modern Side Dining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved Mexican modern side chair. The chair features a mahogany frame with a carved detailing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage MCM Keller Furniture Oak Valkerie ii Dining Chairs by Edmond J Spence
By Edmond J. Spence, Keller
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Keller furniture Valkerie II Line dining or side chairs by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Spectacular Large Brown Onyx Oval Pedestal Dining Table by Muller's of Mexico
By Roberto Burle Marx, Muller of Mexico
Located in St. Louis, MO
Stunning rare artisan handcrafted 1980s Muller's of Mexico veneered brown Oynx large oval racetrack
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Vintage 1980s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Onyx

3 Sculptural Form 'Oro' Dining Chairs by Raoul Guys, 1951, Airborne, France
By Raoul Guys
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Exquisite and extremely rare set of three 'oro' dining chairs designed by sculptor and designer
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs Design by Ricardo Blanco, Argentina, 1973
By Ricardo Blanco
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs Design by Ricardo Blanco, Argentina, 1973. Documented in Ricardo
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Vintage 1970s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
imperfections. Circa, Late 20th Century. NOTE: The photos in the listing are of just a sampling of the chairs
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

6 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
dining chairs by Falcon Products Inc., set of 6. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
dining chairs by Falcon Products Inc., set of 8. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

4 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
dining chairs by Falcon Products Inc., set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

10 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
dining chairs by Falcon Products Inc., set of 10. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

12 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
dining chairs by Falcon Products Inc., set of 12. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Josef Hoffmann, Falcon, Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
dining chairs by Falcon Products Inc. We have 24 and we are selling them separately. Beautiful condition
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Boomerang Chair
By Arturo Verástegui
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Mexican scene to collaborate with us to demonstrate our mastery in joinery and carpentry through
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Boomerang Chair
Boomerang Chair
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
6 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Century. NOTE: The photos in the listing are of just a sampling of the chairs but represent the
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

8 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Century. NOTE: The photos in the listing are of just a sampling of the chairs but represent the
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

4 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Century. NOTE: The photos in the listing are of just a sampling of the chairs but represent the
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

10 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Century. NOTE: The photos in the listing are of just a sampling of the chairs but represent the
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

12 Armed Bauhaus Beech Bentwood J Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Falcon, Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Century. NOTE: The photos in the listing are of just a sampling of the chairs but represent the
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Boomerang Light Chair
By Arturo Verástegui
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
Mexican scene to collaborate with us to demonstrate our mastery in joinery and carpentry through
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Boomerang Light Chair
Boomerang Light Chair
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
1950s Eugenio Escudero Ebonized Mahogany Dining Set + Six Velvet Chairs Mexico
By Eugenio Escudero
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sophisticated dining set Ebonized Mahogany wood dining table Six blue velvet chairs Mexico circa
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Mexican Modern Lounge Chair, Wood and Leather, 1960's
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
furniture workshop, Señal, S.A., where he produced a wide range of pieces from dining set and lounge chairs
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cocobolo

Mr. W Dining Oak Chairs
By Aeterna Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Homage to our favorite chairs. Brutalist mid-century, Oak De Puydt Homage chairs.
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2010s Mexican American Empire Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Mr. W Dining Oak Chairs
Mr. W Dining Oak Chairs
H 41.74 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
1950s French Style Bronze Iron Glass Dining Table Six Chairs Arturo Pani Mexico
By Arturo Pani, Jean Royère
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mexico 1950s Round Dining Table Set Forged iron and bronze. New glass top Table 30 x 59 inches
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Noviembre X Dining Chair in Oak Wood with Leather Seat by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre X Dining Chair in Oak Wood with Leather Seat by Joel Escalona The Noviembre collection
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather, Wood, Hardwood

Cocobolo Rosewood Dining Table by Don S. Shoemaker for Señal S.A. of Mexico
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Chattanooga, TN
dining table, desk or conference table. Lovingly restored by our in-house cabinet shop, this cocobolo
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Cocobolo

Noviembre X Dining Chair in Burned Oak Wood with Leather Seat by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
Noviembre X Dining Chair in Burned Oak Wood with Leather Seat by Joel Escalona The Noviembre
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Original Vintage Mexican Rattan and Iron Dinning Set with 4 Chairs
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, we offer this amazing original Mexican vintage rattan and iron dinning set with 4
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rattan

Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Chairs
By Edmond J. Spence
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful set of 2 Mexican modernist 'Yucatan' dining chairs designed by Edmond J. Spence made of
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20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Mahogany

Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Chairs
Edmond Spence "Yucatan" Chairs
H 32 in W 24 in D 19 in
Set of Two Chairs by Michael Van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
chaises and wooden dining chairs. Their approach was a success; the pair was one of the winners of a 1941
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Two Chairs by Michael Van Beuren
Set of Two Chairs by Michael Van Beuren
H 33.47 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Set of Six Chairs by Michael Van Beuren for Domus
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
design principles to popular Mexican mainstays, such as woven reclining chaises and wooden dining chairs
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine

Emma chair without armrests designed by Tana Karei
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Crafted with precision and care, the Emma chair is a testament to the rich heritage of Mexican
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Papercord, Hardwood

Vintage John Risley Style Solid Iron His & Hers Face Dining Set Table & Chairs
By John Risley
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautifully whimsical set of shaped iron female and mail patio chairs with matching face dining
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Iron

Emma Chair in Tzalam Wood and Paper Cord Weave by Tana Karei
By Tana Karei
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
Crafted with precision and care, the Emma chair is a testament to the rich heritage of Mexican
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Papercord, Hardwood

Rare Chair Hand Painted by Mexican Mid-Century Modernist Don Shoemaker
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this rare an amazing chair hand painted designed by Don Shoemaker, circa 1960, includes
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Pine

Black Dining Table by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Piet Hein
Located in Valladolid, ES
in France, Canada, Mexico, the US and Japan in constructions as varied as an Olympic stadium
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Plywood

Black Dining Table by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Black Dining Table by Piet Hein for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
No Reserve
H 29.14 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981
By Alan Siegel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
consider for Mid-Century Modern, Contemporary, Transitional and Mixed-styled rooms. Works great as a side
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Original Domus Dinning Set by Michael Van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
popular Mexican mainstays, such as woven reclining chaises and wooden dining chairs. Their approach was a
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Modern Petite Disc Cabinet by Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1970, we offer this Mid-Century Modern petite disc cabinet by Michael Van Beuren, made in
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
mainstays, such as woven reclining chaises and wooden dining chairs. Their approach was a success; the pair
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Pine

Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren
Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
Noviembre X Coffee Table, Oak Wood Inspired by Brancusi, Design by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
furniture such as tables, chest of drawers and dining chairs, as well as comfortable lounge chairs, console
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Noviembre V Stool, Side Table inspired in Brancusi in Oak Wood by Joel Escalona
By Joel Escalona
Located in Estado de Mexico CP, Estado de Mexico
furniture such as tables, chest of drawers and dining chairs, as well as comfortable lounge chairs, console
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Oak, Wood, Hardwood

Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
mainstays, such as woven reclining chaises and wooden dining chairs. Their approach was a success; the pair
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Pine

Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren
Original Domus Credenza by Michael van Beuren
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 17.33 in
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Mexican Mid Century Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Mexican mid century dining chair available at 1stDibs. Each Mexican mid century dining chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. There are 19 variations of the antique or vintage Mexican mid century dining chair you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Mexican mid century dining chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Mexican mid century dining chair, those designed in mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Mexican mid century dining chair over the years, but those crafted by Arturo Pani, Arturo Verástegui and Joel Escalona are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mexican Mid Century Dining Chair?

Prices for a Mexican mid century dining chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $957 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,817.

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.

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