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Mid Century Modern Green Four Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining room chairs or chairs from green lacquered beech and plywood
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Century Furniture Mid Century Cane and Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture Mid Century Cane and Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Four Red Beech Dining Room Chairs or Chairs 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage dining room chairs or chairs from red lacquered beech and plywood 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Trenton, NJ
Indulge in the fusion of form and function with this elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern Dining
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Mid Century Modern ROSEWOOD DINING CHAIRS, a Pair
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Pair of Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs, c. 1960's. Simple, clean lines + perfect
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Eight Broyhill "Brasilia" Dining Chairs
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 vintage walnut dining chairs manufactured by Broyhill for the Brasilia collection, circa
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six French Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in New York City, NY
Set of six original French Modernist dining chairs featuring an open airy designed frame.
Tall
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
21st-Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs: Set of Six
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your dining experience with our exceptional set of six 21st-century mid-century modern
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs. Newly upholstered in a dark peacock color that
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Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Six Italian Mid Century Dining Room Mahogany Chairs by Vittorio Dassi
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A splendid Mid-Century Modern set of six dining room chairs by Vittorio Dassi, from the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 38.19 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century MODERN Teak Danish DINING CHAIRS, Set of Five
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Set of Five Mid Century Modern Teak Danish Dining Chairs, Made in Denmark, c. 1960's. The
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
6 French Mid-Century Dining Room Chairs Black Lacquer Hermès Colored Leather
Located in Salzburg, AT
6 chairs in a fantastic, concise design and clear lines, attributed to the French architect and
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 34.26 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Design Side Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
four Mid-Century Modern style Italian dining chairs. Beautiful solid light oak frame with original
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Drexel Mid Century Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Mid Century dining chairs - set of 4
Each chair measures: 20.5 wide x 21 deep x 40 high
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Walnut Dining Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Walnut Dining Chair
This chair measures: 24 wide x 20 deep x 34 inches high, with a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Twelve Vintage Bicolor Beech Dining Chairs Franz Schuster
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern twelve ( 12 ) bicolor beech vintage armchairs or dining chairs by Franz Schuster
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Mid Century Dining Room Chairs Pine Wood Cognac Leather Sweden 1970s Set 4
Located in Almelo, NL
Dining Chairs in Pine and Leather, Sweden 1970s
This set of four dining chairs is made of pine
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine, Leather
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 16.15 in
Mid Century MODERN DINING CHAIRS, Made in Denmark, Set of 4
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Set of four Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs, Made in Denmark. These chairs have curves in all the
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Inspired Hendrick Side Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Mid-Century Modern Inspired Hendrick Side Chair Set of 8. This mid-century modern inspired dining
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid century italian dining chairs, 1950s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century italian dining chairs made from an incredibly elegant ebonized wooden frame and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Green Mid-Century Modern Six Vintage Dining Chairs, 1950s, Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern set of six green vintage dining chairs or chairs, which were designed and
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Beech
H 30.71 in W 19.49 in D 17.13 in
Danish Mid Century Modern, Dining Chair in Pine & Lambswool, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Odense, DK
A neat brutalist dining chair in solid pine, reupholstered seat and back in a great quality
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Pine
Mid Century Modern Vintage Franz Schuster Bicolor Dining Chairs 1950s Vienna
By Franz Schuster, Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage authentic twelve ( 12 ) dining chairs from beech and plywood in bicolor
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 32.49 in W 19.1 in D 21.07 in
Four French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs -Deep Mahogany Finish
Located in New York City, NY
Set of four original French Modernist dining or side chairs featuring an open airy "X" designed
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
H 40.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in
Set Six Milo Baughman Dining Room Chairs Chrome Sand Color Seats Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern set of six Milo Baughman dining room chairs.
Recently reupholstered in a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36 in W 19 in D 22.5 in
Set of 8 Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish mid-century dining chairs, circa 1960's. Beautifully curved tapered backrests and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Vintage Eight Green Beech Stackable Dining Chairs 1950 Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern eight vintage dining chairs from beechwood 1950s Vienna in green color tone
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.91 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Fantastic Set Four Adrian Pearsall Lacquered Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set of four Adrian Pearsall black lacquered dining chairs. These chairs retain their
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 36 in W 19 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Beech Dining Chairs, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Almelo, NL
Midcentury beech dining chairs, France 1960s
midcentury beech dining chairs in the manner of
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs, with greatly worked and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 20.48 in
Set Four Adrian Pearsall White Lacquered Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set of four Adrian Pearsall white lacquered dining chairs. These chairs retain their
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Four Vintage Green Beech Dining Chairs, circa 1956, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of four vintage dining chairs executed by E. & A. Pollak, Austria, which
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.71 in W 19.49 in D 17.13 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and stylish Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs, with greatly worked and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Italian Walnut Wood Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs, with greatly shaped wooden
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.59 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Blue Twelve Dining Chairs Roland Rainer 1952 Vienna
By Roland Rainer Emil & Alfred Pollack
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern twelve ( 12 ) dining chairs or chairs from beechwood and plywood in ocean blue
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
H 30.52 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Organic Walnut Dining Chairs A7 Carl Auböck 1950s Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage authentic four ( 4 ) dining chairs model A7 from solid walnut by
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 30.91 in W 17.33 in D 19.1 in
Mid-Century Modern Coral Silver Six Dining Chairs Theo Häberli Switzerland 1960s
By Theo Häberli
Located in Basel, BS
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Coral upholstered (RARE!) vintage dining chairs by Theo Häberli, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42.52 in W 19.1 in D 17.13 in
Mid-Century Modern Red Silver Ten Dining Chairs Theo Häberli Switzerland 1960s
By Theo Häberli
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining chairs model chaise lyre by Theo Häberli 1960s.
The rare set of
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42.52 in W 17.13 in D 19.1 in
DYRLUND Mid 20th Century Rosewood Danish Modern Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
By Dyrlund
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Danish Modern dining side chairs by Dyrlund. Solid rosewood with curved backrest, multi
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
H 31.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
DYRLUND Mid 20th Century Rosewood Danish Modern Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
By Dyrlund
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Danish Modern dining side chairs by Dyrlund. Solid rosewood with curved backrest, multi
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
H 31.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
DYRLUND Mid 20th Century Rosewood Danish Modern Dining Side Chairs - Pair C
By Dyrlund
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Danish Modern dining side chairs by Dyrlund. Solid rosewood with curved backrest, multi
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
H 31.5 in W 20 in D 19.5 in
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs -Deep Mahogany Finish
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of original French Modernist dining or side chairs featuring an open airy "X" designed frame
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Beech
H 40.5 in W 18.5 in D 16.5 in
Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs, Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1960 's
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gian Franco Frattini
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Modern Dining Chairs Set of Six Gianfranco Frattini for Figli di Amedeo Cassina - Italy
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Lane Perception Mid Century Dining Chair, Single
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane perception mid century dining chair - single
This chair measures: 20.75 wide x 20 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Stanley Walnut Mid Century Dining Side Chair
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Stanley Walnut Mid Century Dining Side Chair
This chair measures: 20 wide x 19 deep x 33 high
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Young American Modern Mid Century Dining Chair
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Countryside, IL
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Young American modern mid century dining chair
Chair measures: 16.5
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 31.25 in W 16.5 in D 19.5 in
Lovely Set 6 Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely set of 6 Milo Baughman style chrome dining chairs. We love the rounded chrome tube frames in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century MODERN Teak Danish DINING CHAIRS by Farstrup Mobler, Set of Five
By Farstrup
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Set of Five Mid Century Modern Teak Danish Dining Chairs by Farstrup Mobler, Made in Denmark, c
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 30.75 in W 20.5 in D 18 in
Pair Highback Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Trenton, NJ
bring a touch of sophistication and mid-century flair to your dining room.
Dimensions: 21w 23d 39.5h
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Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brown Beech Six Gio Ponti Style Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage six dining chairs or chairs from beech in the style of Gio Ponti 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 20.28 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ten Beech Velvet Grey Blue Dining Chairs, 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage set of ten vintage dining chairs or armchairs from grey stained beech
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 30.52 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
Mid-Century Modern Beech Vintage Dining Chairs Franz Schuster Vienna Up to 18
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage dining chairs or chairs from natural lacquered solid beechwood and
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Beech
H 32.48 in W 23.62 in D 22.05 in
Augusto Savini for Pozzi Dining Room Chairs, Italy 1968.
By Augusto Savini, Pozzi
Located in Almelo, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi dining room chairs, Italy 1968.
A gorgeous set of high-quality dining
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Saint Louis, MO
curly camel fabric. An exemplar of Mid-Century Modern design, Danish American Jens Risom was one of the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 21.6 in D 19 in
Widdicomb Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Widdicomb Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 34 inches
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 5
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century teak dining chairs - set of 5
Each chair measures: 22.75 wide x 21 deep x 34.5
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Set of 4 Thonet Style Bentwood Dining Room Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
with minimal wear. Blue vinyl is a vibrant color and is easily changed out. Chairs are also very comfy.
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Vintage 1970s Polish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Beech
Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century walnut dining chairs - set of 6
These chairs are 24 wide x 22.25 deep x 33 inches high
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern White Dining Chairs by Theo Häberli 1960 Switzerland
By Theo Häberli
Located in Zagreb, HR
Very unique sculptural Mid Century Modern dining chairs by Theo Häberli model Chaise Lyre.
Set of
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 42.52 in W 17.13 in D 19.1 in
Mid-Century Modern Solid Wood and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Bridgeport, CT
-Century Modern Style Cane Back dining chairs with new stain resistant gray boucle upholstery. Lovely solid
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Late 20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan
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Mid Century Modern Color Dining Room Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century modern color dining room chair available at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern color dining room chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and beech. Find 6 options for an antique or vintage mid century modern color dining room chair now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern color dining room chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mid century modern color dining room chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Mario Bellini, Cassina and Charles and Ray Eames each produced at least one beautiful mid century modern color dining room chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Mid Century Modern Color Dining Room Chair?
A mid century modern color dining room chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,575, while the lowest priced sells for $589 and the highest can go for as much as $25,500.
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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