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Mid-Century Modern Round Wooden Leather Dining Table by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Round Wooden Leather Dining Table by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s.
This Guaruja
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Concrete, Metal
H 29.53 in Dm 52.76 in
Modernist Dining Chairs in Metal and Camel Leather, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
luxurious camel-coloured leather. The supple leather not only adds a touch of opulence to your dining area
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brody Walnut Dining Set
By Chrome Craft
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Brody Walnut Dining Set. Featuring a laminated walnut
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Godfrey Syrett Black Vinyl + Metal Dining Chairs, Set of 4, 1960s
Located in Ely, GB
A Set of 4 Mid Century Black Dining Chairs, Designed by Godfrey Syrett, Circa 1960s.
The chairs
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
Vittorio Introini, "Chelsea" Dining Chairs Leather Walnut Metal, Italy 1960s
By Saporiti, Vittorio Introini
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 6 beige leather, walnut and metal "Chelsea" dining chairs, designed by Vittorio Introini
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 17.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of Eight Mid-century Dining Chairs in White Leather by Mario Bellini, Brazil
By Mario Bellini
Located in New York, NY
effortlessly flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, modern, Danish modern or contemporary environment. This piece
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.8 in W 16.5 in D 17.7 in
Arrben Italy, Set of Six Midcentury 'Sultana' Dining Chairs, Metal and Leather
By Arrben
Located in Schagen, NL
enameled heavy metal wire base with thick Black Cuir Leather upholstery. While the chairs are stackable and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 15.75 in D 18.51 in
Four Ostrich Leather Dining Chairs by Calligaris
By Calligaris, Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home genuine vintage furniture that helped make mid-century Italian design synonymous with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midnight Modern Leather Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterful blend of luxury and comfort, the dining chair introduces a simple yet elegant mix of
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Retro Tubular vinyl 4 Stacking dining Chairs, 50s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Set of 4 very retro and unique dining chairs.
Metal mid century tubular stacking chairs.
Vinyl
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Mid-20th Century British Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Design Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Dining Chairs w. Black Leather Seats
Located in Lisse, NL
materials and the rounded design of both the metal and leather, in our view, must have made it a true
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
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H 35.5 in W 17.8 in D 20.8 in
Mid Century Red Black Vintage Folding Dining Chairs Marcello Cuneo, 1970, Italy
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining chairs model Luisa designed by the Italian architect Marcello
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.3 in W 18.11 in D 23.43 in
Set of 10 Mid Century Italian Folding leather Chairs 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Set of 10 Mid Century Italian Folding Leather Chairs from the 1960s epitomizes versatility and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Dining Chair in Metal and Yellow Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, yellow leatherette, metal, Italy, 1970s
Comfortable Italian dining chair in yellow
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Umberto Mascagni Chinoiserie Mid Century Dining Table & Six Chairs
By Umberto Mascagni
Located in Norwich, GB
A unique mid-century Italian chinoiserie dining table and six dining chairs, designed by Umberto
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Mid-Century Dining Chairs: Elegance in Barrel Back Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite collection of eight vintage mid-century dining chairs, showcasing expert
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 12 Mariani Italian Mid-Century Chrome Tubed and Leather Upholstered
By Guido Faleschini
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 mid-century Italian "Tucroma" dining chairs with chrome tube frame, soft brown leather
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Robert Mallet-Stevens Dining Chairs in Colourful Metal
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Mallet-Stevens for Stevens designs, dining chairs model 222, lacquered metal, leatherette
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage leather dining chairs, set of 8, 1980s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 8 exquisite leather curved dining chairs in the manner of Gerard Van Den berg for Montis
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage leather dining chairs, set of 8, 1980s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 8 exquisite leather curved dining chairs in the manner of Gerard Van Den berg for Montis
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Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Six Arne Jacobsen Butterfly Dining Chairs Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
because of the rare and beautiful natural leather upholstery of course all original. Much harder to find
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four 1980s "Costes" dining-chairs designed by Philippe Starck and made in Italy by Driade
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Black Leather Dining Chairs by Arrben, 1980s
By Arrben
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage dining chairs with armrests by Arrben Italy.
Black leather seat and backrests, black
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Dining or Conference Table in Hardwood, Metal, Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Dining or Conference Table in Hardwood and Metal by Sergio
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Metal
H 28 in W 102 in D 29 in
Mid-Century "Tung Si" Chairs by Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hickory Manufacturing Company of Hickory, North Carolina for their iconic mid-century "Tung Si" series
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-century red chair Italy 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
essence of mid-century design. This armchair stands out with its unusual yet captivating design, a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Robert Mallet-Stevens Dining Chairs Model 222 in Colourful Metal
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Mallet-Stevens for Stevens Designs, dining chairs model 222, lacquered metal, leatherette
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Giotto Stoppino Modern Metal Chrome Dining Chairs for Kartell, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino, Kartell
Located in Puglia, Puglia
. Iconic Italian mid-century modern design; Giotto Stoppino was an architect and a pioneer of design
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Vintage Arrben Italy dining room chairs, black leather with leather armrests.
By Arrben
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Arrben Italy dining room chairs, black leather with leather armrests.
Discover the charm
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 18.51 in
Robert Mallet-Stevens Dining Chairs Model '222' in Colourful Metal
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Mallet-Stevens for Stevens Designs, dining chairs model '222', lacquered metal, leatherette
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Set of Eight Italian Modern Leather High Back Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An elegant set of eight Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs that have an unusual metal base
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Robert Mallet-Stevens Set of Six Dining Chairs in Colourful Metal
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Mallet-Stevens for Stevens Designs, set of six dining chairs model 222, lacquered metal
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
4 Danish Mid Century Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold MK310 teak dining chairs
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A beautifully sculptural set of 4 Vintage Danish Mid Century Arne Hovmand-Olsen MK310 teak dining
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Steel and Cognac Dining Chairs by Raymond Rombouts, Belgium, 20th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exceptional steel dining chairs designed by the iconic Belgian architect, Raymond Rombouts. Crafted
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Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 21.26 in
Mart Stam Cognac Leather and Chrome Dining Chairs for Thonet
By Thonet, Mart Stam
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four Cantilevered Cognac leather and chrome dining chairs, designed by Mart Stam for Thonet
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
6 x Black Leather Tripot Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy 1980
By Pietro Costantini
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing a Timeless Classic: Set of Six Black Leather Tripot Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
MCM Chromcraft Ribbed Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern Chromcraft ribbed or channeled black vinyl faux leather
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34 in W 16 in D 20 in
Thema Italy Set of Six Dining Chairs in Tubular Steel and Black Leather
By Thema Italy 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Thema Italy, set of six dining chairs, metal, leather, Italy, 1960s
Dining chairs with tubular
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
Important Set of 12 Saddle Stitched Leather Dining Chairs by Jacques Adnet
Located in London, GB
upholstered in black leather with Adnet’s signature white saddle stitch. Patinated brass feet and finals with
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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32.88 in W 20.28 in D 20.28 in
Six Italian Midcentury Dining Chairs in Varnished Bamboo and Leather, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
set consists of eggshell-white painted bamboo wood paneling.
Inside the bamboo sticks are metal tubes
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
H 37.8 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Carlo Bartoli Black Leather Dining Room Chairs for Matteo Grassi Italy 1980s
By Carlo Bartoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Almelo, NL
such as living rooms, dining rooms, family rooms, screening rooms, or offices. By using mid-century
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Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Set of Four Chairs Black Leather and Metal by Designer Willy Rizzo for Cidue
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Antwerp, BE
black buffalo leather. Traces of normal wear and a beautiful patina. Minimalist and modern Italian
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 20.87 in
1980's Chromcraft Leather Dining Game Chairs & Table
By Chromcraft
Located in Lake Worth, FL
dining game 5 piece set
Chairs have casters and adjustable seat rocking tension and the table currently
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Four Dining Chairs in Beige Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, set of four dining chairs, model '72', lacquered steel, leather, United
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fabricius & Kastholm Pair of Dining Chairs in Chestnut Brown Leather
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill international, pair of dining chairs, leather, chrome
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 17.33 in
Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum Dining Chair in Black Leather
By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, dining room chair, steel, patinated leather, The Netherlands, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Les Arcs Dining Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand patinated Leather
By Jean Prouvé, Charlotte Perriand, Dal Vera, Steph Simon
Located in Vorst, BE
Dining chair commissioned / selected by Charlotte Perriand for the interior design of the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed Pair of Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed Pair of Dining Chairs in Black Leather
This pair of dining chairs
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Cidue Italian Grey Leather and Steel Dining Chairs, by Giorgio Cattelan
By Giorgio Cattelan, Cidue
Located in Chicago, IL
Cidue Italian grey leather and black enameled steel dining chairs, 1970. Designed by Giorgio
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Romeo Rega, Set of Four Chrome and Leather Dining Chairs from 60s
By Romeo Rega
Located in Catania, CT
Chrome and black leather. Set of four dining chairs in excellent condition with some trace of age
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Black Swedish Set of Six Vintage Pearwood Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A black, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish set of six dining chairs made of hand crafted Pearwood
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
No Reserve
H 34.25 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Les Arcs Dining Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand, New Leather, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand, Dal Vera
Located in Vorst, BE
Dining chair commissioned / selected by Charlotte Perriand for the interior design of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 leather dining chairs by Jørgen Kastholm for Kusch&Co
By Kusch+Co, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
-looking curved metal frame supports the leather seat only at the front ends, giving the chair a certain
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Unique one of a kind set of six dining chairs in tan cognac leather, circa 1970
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Unique set of six minimalistic dining chairs in black coated metal and cognac leather. This is a
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, set of eight dining chairs model ‘415A’, black leather, fiberglass
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.89 in W 20.67 in D 24.02 in
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, set of six dining chairs model ‘415A’, black leather, fiberglass
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni set of 4
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather "Monk" Dining Room Chairs for Molteni, Italy 1974
Set of four
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 37.8 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
50 x Matteo Grassi Leather Cantilever Dining Chairs by Mart Stam, Italy 1970
By Matteo Grassi, Mart Stam
Located in DE MEERN, NL
? Look no further than the Cantilever Black Leather Dining Chairs by Mart Stam for Matteo Grassi! These
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Set of Six Brutalist Oak and Leather Dining Chairs, France 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Brutalism, originating in the mid-20th century, is an architectural and design movement that
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Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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Mid Century Dining Metal Leather For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of mid century dining metal leather available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, every item from our selection of mid century dining metal leather was constructed with great care. Find 1570 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of mid century dining metal leather now, or shop our selection of 223 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of mid century dining metal leather — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of mid century dining metal leather is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Cassina, Knoll and Charlotte Perriand each produced at least one beautiful piece of mid century dining metal leather that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Dining Metal Leather?
A piece of mid century dining metal leather can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,864, while the lowest priced sells for $91 and the highest can go for as much as $147,453.
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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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