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Mid-Century Modern Set of Dining Chairs
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six mid-century dining chairs with a beautiful warm wood structure and white vinyl
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs DIA White Upholstery MINT!
By Design Institute America
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with arms DIA White Upholstery MINT!
Bent Tube Bauhaus
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
6 White Fine Furniture Asian Ming Chinoiserie Style White Lacquer Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
stunning in juxtaposition around a mid-century modern or industrial dining table. You could use them alone
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Six Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Kitchen Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of six dining chairs. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern White Vintage Dining Chairs by Theo Häberli, 1960 Switzerland
By Theo Häberli
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of 7 white vintage dining chairs by Theo Häberli model Chaise Lyre.
This
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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 White Sof-Tech Dining Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Mid Century Modern White Sof-Tech Dining Chairs by David Rowland for Thonet blend sleek design
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 22.75 in D 18 in
Harry Bertoia Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of Four White Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Vienna, AT
A Harry Bertoia Mid-Century Modern vintage set of 4 dining chair or side chair, which show a white
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 22.84 in
Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
combined with mid-century modern style. The tall black backs, topped with minimalist finials resembling
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage-modern dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman, features tufted white vinyl upholstery and
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
This set of six wooden chairs was made in Poland, circa 1960. The textured white upholstered seat
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Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs, Set 4
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four Milo Baughman style parsons dining chairs with waterfall backs. In its original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
H 38.25 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Modern Dining Chairs, 1901, White Leather
By Laura Trenchard, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Modern Dining Chairs, 1901, White Leather
These modern dining
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ziricote
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 42.52 in W 17.13 in D 19.1 in
Rare White and Grey Mid-Century Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Van Oss Culemborg
Located in Schagen, NL
Elegant set of four dining chairs featuring each four tapered teak legs and a comfortable flexible
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Thonet style Hand Carved Wooden Dining Chairs, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Thonet; Austrian design; Furniture design; Armchairs: Hand-crafted; Mid-Century Modern; Sedie
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Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 40.16 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century White Enameled Steel Metal Orange Fabric Dining Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage mid century white enameled steel metal frame orange fabric dining side chairs - a pair
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 17.5 in D 22.5 in
Italian 6 Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Cantilever Chrome Dining Room Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
The size shown is for the 4 side chairs. The 2 arm head chairs measure 33.50" high, 24" wide, 26
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34 in W 21 in D 26 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Tapered Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful set of 6 Mid-Century Modern tapered high back cane dining chairs. (4) of the chair have
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair Mid-Century of Modern Arm Dining Chairs by Dixon Powdermaker.
Located in Miami, FL
A Set of two Vintage Mid-Century / Hollywood Regency Walnut Arm Side / Dining Chairs by Dixon
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane
Woven Danish Cord Chair, Hardwood, Custom, Mid Century Modern Style, Dining
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid-century inspired Rian low back dining or office chair made with hardwood and woven Danish Cord
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
H 33 in W 18.75 in D 22.5 in
Mid Century Modern Tulip Br50 Dining Chairs by Knoll - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with our Mid Century Modern Tulip BR50 Dining Chairs by Knoll. A
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 36 in W 19 in D 19 in
Arthur Umanoff Mid-Century Modern Granada Dining Table with Four Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous 5-piece dining set which includes 4 high back chairs and a round glass top table that is
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
1950's Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Baker Furniture Company, Dorothy Draper, Henredon
Located in Burbank, CA
We have this incredible set of four original Mid-century Modern dining chairs for sale. They were
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century White Vinyl and Chrome Cantilever Dining Chairs by Loewenstein/Oggo
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Elegant Mid-Century Chrome Dining Chairs by Loewenstein/Oggo combine style and comfort
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 19 in D 22 in
10 Mid Century Modern Stacking Chairs by AIR in White
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant set of 10 heavy duty stacking chairs in white plastic, not vinyl, by AIR
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Lucite
Four American Mid-Century Modern Curvy Dining / Side Chairs by Russel Wright
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Stamford, CT
Four American Mid-Century Modern Curvy Dining / Side Chairs by Russel Wright
Russel Wright for
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Californian Modern Dining Chairs in White Boucle Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Streamlined Californian Mid-Century Modern side chairs with white bouclé terry upholstery and sleek
Category
20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
24 Georg Kofoed Style Mid-Century Modern Ebony Dining or Side Chairs
By Georg Kofoed
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 24 Georg Kofoed Scandinavian Modern ebony or rosewood dining chairs. Can purchase as many as
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Satin, Wood
Set of Four Stylish Mid-Century Modern Plastic Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four Mid-Century Modern chairs feature a unique minimal design in solid white plastic
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set 6 Charles Hollis Jones Mid-Century Modern Lucite X Base Dining Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of 6 tubular lucite & brass dining chairs with a Gothic shaped high back rest, designed
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lucite, Fabric
Pair Of Mid Century Yellow & White Retro Lounge Dining Chairs Vintage MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Pair of Mid Century Yellow and White Retro Lounge or Dining Chairs
White plastic and
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Peabody Modern Dining Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody modern white dining chairs for Craft Associates furniture
These Lawrence
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Caned Back Dining Chairs with Tufted Cushions
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern set of four dining chairs features hardwood construction, unique low arms
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Four Mid-Century Modern Dining Chiavari Chairs, Blond Walnut with New Upholstery
By Fratelli Levaggi/Guiseppe Gaetano Descalzi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant and robust set of four Mid-Century modern dining Chiavari chairs, in blond walnut with new
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Mid-20th Century Italian Empire Revival Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 37.8 in W 16.93 in D 16.54 in
Asian Inspired Barrel Back White to Beige Lacquer Dining Chairs Mid Century Mint
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian Inspired Barrel back white to beige lacquer dining chairs mid century mint.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Upholstery
H 35 in W 21 in D 19 in
Set of 4 Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs By Chet Beardsley in White Boucle
By Chet Beardsley
Located in Culver City, CA
chairs would look incredible in any mid century modern, modern or contemporary home.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
H 33.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Dining Table and 6 Chairs by Móveis Flama, Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern set of dining table with six chairs by Brazilian Manufacture Móveis Flama, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Formica, Wood
H 30.12 in W 59.06 in D 33.47 in
Italinan Mid-Century Modern White Fabric N Wood Chairs by De Carli Cassina, 1958
By Cassina, Carlo De Carli
Located in MIlano, IT
Italinan Mid-Century Modern White fabric and wood chairs by De Carli for Cassina, 1958
Pair of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.86 in W 18.51 in D 24.81 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
Mid-Century Benny Linden Dining Chairs - Set of Six
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century set of six dining chairs designed by Benny Linden, Denmark. Made from Danish teak wood
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Lawrence Peabody Modern White Dining Chairs for Craft Associates Furniture
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Lawrence Peabody modern white dining chairs for Craft Associates furniture
These Lawrence
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 29.5 in W 23.75 in D 21 in
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval
By Milo Baughman, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Manufacturer: Craft Associates® Modern Furniture
Period/Model: Mid Century Modern
Specs: White Oak
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Modern Dining Chair in Solid White Oak with Wool Seat
By Christopher Solar
Located in Ottawa, CA
The Baton chair is a refined dining chair that blends a clean Mid-Century inspired aesthetic with
Category
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Set of Four Mid-Century Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Four Mid-Century Gustavian Style Dining Chairs. Lacquered a creamy off white with original
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
6 Mid-Century Modern Tall-Back Ebonized and Animal Print Dining Chairs, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs offer ebonized black metal frames with tall ladder
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 43 in W 17.75 in D 19.5 in
Set of 8 French Mid-Century Oak & Silk Dining Chairs
By Maurice Jallot
Located in New York, NY
Set of 8 French 1940s bronze mounted oak high back dining chairs upholstered in white silk (att
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century
By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer
Located in New York, NY
in a golden cream/off white cotton/linen blend. Original Tag. Chairs were made in Italy for Singer
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Mid Century Modern High Back Fretwork Chairs Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern High Back Fretwork Chairs. White painted wooden frames with geometric
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chair, Woven Danish Cord, Hardwood, Mid Century, Dining, Office, Custom, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid century inspired hardwood and Danish weave dining or office Rian Bullhorn chair. Can be made
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
H 33 in W 22 in D 22 in
Chair, Woven Danish Cord, Walnut, Hardwood, Mid Century, Dining, Office, Semigood
By Semigood Design
Located in Issaquah, WA
Mid century inspired, hardwood and Danish weave dining or office chair. Can be made with any
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Cord, Hardwood
H 38 in W 18.75 in D 19 in
Ernst Moeckl White 'Kangaroo' Dining Chairs
By Ernst Moeckl, Trabant
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, designed in 1968
This set of white 'Kangaroo' chairs is designed by Ernst Moeckl in 1968. The chair is
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Chairs Robert Guillerme & Jacques Chambron
By Robert Guillerme
Located in New York, NY
style of interior from classic Mid Century Modern to contemporary. They have been newly reupholstered in
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
American Mid-Century Modernist Dining Chairs, Set of 6, 2 Arms, 4 Sides
Located in Miami, FL
American Mid-Century Modernist dining chairs, set of 6.
Offered for sale is a set of six
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
H 34.25 in W 23.5 in D 24.25 in
Set of Four Modern Asian-Inspired Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Four Mid-Century Modern Chinese inspired 3-legged armchairs. The low profile armchairs have wood
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 6 Oak Bentwood Mid-century Dining Chairs Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of mid-century oak dining conference chairs that stack. Flared bentwood arms created
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 32 in W 25.75 in D 21.5 in
Two Sets of One Painted Mid-Century Modern Table and Four Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
painted in white enamel. 1970 Industrial modern design.
Great for a card table or kitchen table
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Midcentury Modern Chair Dining White For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic midcentury modern chair dining white available at 1stDibs. A midcentury modern chair dining white — often made from metal, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. Find 220 options for an antique or vintage midcentury modern chair dining white now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a midcentury modern chair dining white — 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 midcentury modern chair dining white, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury modern chair dining white over the years, but those crafted by Knoll, Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Midcentury Modern Chair Dining White?
Prices for a midcentury modern chair dining white can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $165 and can go as high as $56,400, while the average can fetch as much as $2,995.
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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