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Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs by De Coene
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern mahogany dining chairs by De Coene features generous seats and tailored
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
6 Vintage Mid Century Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs by McIntosh
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful mid century modern set of six dining chairs in solid mahogany manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s Scottish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Horseshoe Curved Back Mahogany Dining Chair B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern horseshoe curved back mahogany dining chair B. Item includes unique
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Modern style mahogany mesquite finish dining side chair with a slung upholstered seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Wood
Six Italian Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dining / Side Chairs, Ico Parisi Style
By Ico Parisi
Located in Stamford, CT
Six Italian Mid-Century Modern mahogany dining / side chairs, Ico Parisi Style
Six solid dark
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 36 in W 17 in D 18 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
4 Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Schou Andersen Slat Back Mahogany
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of 4 mahogany dining chairs by Schou Andersen. Made in Denmark.
Very good condition. Minor
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 39.5 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
Six Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Vittorio Dassi, solid mahogany chairs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Faux Leather
H 39.38 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Dining Chairs
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six dining chairs from Italy attributed to Carlo di Carli. They are made of mahogany that
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Italian Dining Chairs upholstered in Boucle Fabric- very comfortable
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 6 Mid-Century Neo-Classic Style Mahogany and Brass Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 6 Mid-Century Neo-Classic (Russian) Style mahogany dining chairs (1 armchair, 5 side chairs
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 8 Ico Parisi Italian Mid-Century Mahogany Framed Dining Chairs
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 Italian Mid-Century dining chairs with mahogany frames and yellow faux alligator
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Dining Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid Century modern style mahogany mesquite finish armchair with a slung upholstered seat and back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Ico Parisi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1960s
By Ico Parisi, Figli di Amadeo Cassina
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six chairs mod. 110 by Ico Parisi. Italy, 1961. Produced by Sons of Amedeo Cassina, Meda. Mahogany
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Wormley Dunbar Style Cane & Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This Mid Century Modern set of 6 cane back dining chairs is built for lifetimes made of mahogany
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Vintage John Stuart Cane Back Mid Century Modern Asian Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage John Stuart Cane Back Mid Century Modern Asian Inspired Dining Chairs - Set of 10. Item
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 41.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mid Century Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar mid century Mahogany dining chairs - set of 8
Each armless chair
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Chairs, Set of 8 by Davis Cabinet Company
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Mahogany frames, Mid-Century Minimalist style with original linen weave texture material, 6 side
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 8 Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs of Mahogany with Copper Accents
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 8 Mid-Century Danish dining chairs of mahogany with copper accents.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Copper
Danish Modern Mahogany Caned Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
Danish Modern mahogany dining chairs, six (6), 1960s, comprising two arms and four sides
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany, Fabric
Vintage Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Style Blue Sculpted Dining Chair -Set of 6
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Style Blue Sculpted Dining Chairs - Set of 6. Item features
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Mahogany
H 33.5 in W 20 in D 21 in
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
Category
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 Mahogany 8 Dining Room Armchairs by Soro Stolefabrik Denmark
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 8 Danish Modern Dining / conference chairs in mahogany with a Knoll like blue
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
8 Monteverdi Young Dining Chairs by Maurice Bailey, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey
Located in Monrovia, CA
Upholstery, Original Mahogany With Vintage Monteverdi Young Labels. 2 Captain Chairs and 6 Side Dining Chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 43 in W 22 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Back / Straight Barrel Legs Dining Chair Set / 8
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful craftsmanship set of eight Mid-Century Modern dining room chair. The set include six side
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Walnut
H 36.5 in W 22 in D 18 in
Formal Mid-Century Dining Chair Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Reminiscent of Adrian Pearsall designs, this formal Mid-Century dining chair set includes six side
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Asian Style Dark Brown Henredon Dining Side Chairs
By Henredon
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of four Asian Mid-Century Modern dining side chairs by Henredon. Mahogany frames refinished in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 37.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Danish Modern Dining Chairs
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Priced individually. 3 available. Price includes your choice upholstery. Original textile on seats is horsehair; useable but flawed condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Four Mahogany and Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four mahogany and caned dining chairs, circa 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Cane, Wood
Set of Six Harvey Probber Ebonized X-Base Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Set of six X-base dining chairs by Harvey Probber. Brass hardware contrasts and compliments the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
H 47 in W 18.25 in D 20.5 in
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs
By Henredon
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Danish Modern Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An elegant design by Danish modern designer Ole Wanscher. An elegant design constructed in a rich
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vittorio Dassi Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs, Italy 1950s
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Vittorio Dassi, solid mahogany chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Tommi Parzinger, Dining Chairs, Mahogany, Fabric, USA, 1950s
By Charak Furniture Company, Tommi Parzinger
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 8 mahogany and white fabric dining chairs designed by Tommi Parzinger and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-Century Scandinavian Set of Five Mahogany Geometric Chairs, Denmark, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of five scandinavian chairs made in solid mahogany wood. Reupholstered in geometric patterned
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Mahogany Dining Chairs by Palecek Set of 6
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Set of 6 Mahogany Cane Back Dining
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet, Cane
1960s Mid-Century Modern Design Style Black Wooden and Black Metal Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1960s Mid-Century Modern Design style black Mahogany wooden feet and black metal chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Dining Arm Chairs
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining arm chairs
By Henredon
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
H 39.5 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Dining Chairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs
By Henredon
USA
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
H 39.5 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Set of Four Harvey Probber Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of Four Harvey Probber Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s fully restored with beautifully maintained
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Paul McCobb for Directional Mahogany Bowtie Dining Chairs, Fully Restored
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional set of six Mid-Century Modern bowtie dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 34 in W 18.75 in D 18.5 in
Henredon Aston Court Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Aston Court Mahogany dining chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 21 wide x 21 deep x
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Henredon Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Sculpted Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs
By Henredon
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
H 43.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
Set of 8 Tommi Parzinger American Mahogany & Chenille Tweed Dining Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
SET of 8 midcentury American lacquered mahogany dining chairs (2 armchairs, 6 side chairs) with
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Chenille, Mahogany, Lacquer
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nylon, Mahogany
H 33.5 in W 17.25 in D 19.5 in
Tommi Parzinger Ten Dining Room Chairs, Mahogany, Striped Fabric
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of ten Tommi Parzinger attributed dining chairs. Each in very nice condition with new
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Four Mahogany Dining Chairs in the manner of Jean Michele Frank
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in San Francisco, CA
.
The four mahogany chairs, offered here, have all hallmarks of this gifted creator.
The chairs are
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Dining Table Chairs, Model 78, Designed by N.O Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
Mahogany dining table chairs, model 78, designed by N.O Møller and manufactured by JL Møller
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Ole Wanscher Set of Twelve Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
This set of 12 mahogany Rungstedlund dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher were produced during
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Ole Wanscher set of Six Refinished Mahogany Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
This set of six mahogany Rungstedlund dining chairs designed by Ole Wanscher were produced during
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
1960's Four Fully Restored Ole Wanscher Mahogany Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Knebel, DK
a well well designed and well crafted mid-century modern set of chairs with Ole Wanschers well
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in
Set of Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs After Alexandre Noll, France 1960's
By Alexandre Noll
Located in New York, NY
A set of dining chairs in the manner of Alexander Noll, expertly carved out of solid mahogany with
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
8 Danish Mid Century Arne Hovmand Olsen Teak and Fabric Dining Chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A set of eight mid century dark stained teak and fabric rail back dining chairs designed by Arne
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 38.59 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Ole Wanscher Mahogany Rungstedlund Dining Chairs with Leather Seats
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Belmont, MA
Designed by Ole Wanscher in the 1960s, this set of Rungstedlund dining chairs features a mahogany
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 30 in W 20 in D 20 in
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
Paul McCobb for Directional MCM Bleached Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - 4
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional Mid Century Bleached Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Each
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
H 36 in W 17.75 in D 21 in
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
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Mid Century Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mid century modern mahogany dining chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, all mid century modern mahogany dining chairs available were constructed with great care. Mid century modern mahogany dining chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mid century modern mahogany dining chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern mid century modern mahogany dining chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made mid century modern mahogany dining chairs over the years, but those made by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Harvey Probber are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mid Century Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs?
Prices for mid century modern mahogany dining chairs start at $1 and top out at $90,000 with the average selling for $5,998.
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.
Questions About Mid Century Modern Mahogany Dining Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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Vintage Chinese Dining Table And Chairs
Mid-20th Century Nickel Chairs
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