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Stamped Mid-Century Dining Chairs
By Ligna
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four mid-century dining chairs in the style of Niels Koefoed's 'Eve' chairs. Made by Ligna
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Stamped Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Stamped Mid-Century Dining Chairs
H 37 in W 16.5 in D 19.75 in
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
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Drexel Mid Century Dining Chairs
Drexel Mid Century Dining Chairs
H 40 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
6 Rosewood Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century dining chairs, circa 1960's. Curvaceaouse, elegant frame with comfortable
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 6 Chrome Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sleek set of mid-century dining chairs, the chairs sit on chrome legs to give ample stability
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Chrome Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Chrome Mid-Century Dining Chairs
H 34.88 in W 17.38 in D 20 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

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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

Set of 10 Fine French Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883 - 1961)- Rare set of 10 fine French Mid-Century dining chairs with a tubular
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid century dining chairs by Jos De Mey, 1950s
By Jos De Mey
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century dining chairs by Jos De Mey for Luxus. Black wooden frames with newly upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid century dining chairs by Jos De Mey, 1950s
Mid century dining chairs by Jos De Mey, 1950s
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Robsjohn Style Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 3
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Style Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 3 Each chair measures: 22.5 wide x 20 deep x 31
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia mid century dining chairs - Set of 5 The captains' chair measures: 21.25 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Young Manufacturing Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Young Manufacturing mid-century dining chairs - set of 5. The captains' chair measures: 23.5
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Mid-Century Dining Chairs
H 37.75 in W 16.5 in D 23.5 in
Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century dining chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 17.5 wide x 18
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Russel Wright for Conant Ball Young American Modern Mid Century Dining Chair
By Russel Wright, Conant Ball
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

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 28.25 wide x 22
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel New Todays living mid century dining chairs - set of 6 Each chair measures: 21.25 wide x 21
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs Made in Germany by Casala
By Casala
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated sculptural set of mid century dining chairs, made in Germany, for Casala. The set
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Style Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball
Located in Countryside, IL
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball style mid-century dining chairs - set of 4 Each chair measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner group mid century dining chairs - set of 6 Each armless chair measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four French Mid Century Dining Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four mid century dining chairs in elm wood by Charlotte Perriand produced for Les Arcs
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

6 Italian Mid Century Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
6 Italian Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs Solid Wood Frame Tapered Legs Refinished
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

6 Italian Mid Century Dining Chairs
6 Italian Mid Century Dining Chairs
H 38.25 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
6 Chrome Mid Century Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six mid century chrome dining chairs in the style of Milo Baughman, American, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

6 Chrome Mid Century Dining Chairs
6 Chrome Mid Century Dining Chairs
H 35 in W 19 in D 23 in
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Profile by John Van Koert circa 1950
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite set of mid century dining chairs, designed by John Van Koert for the classic Profile
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 8 Vintage Mid-Century Dining Chairs: Timeless Elegance in Red Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our exquisite collection of eight vintage mid-century dining chairs, a testament to
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Design; Dining Chairs; Mid-Century Modern; Italy; 1960s; Modernist; Italian dining chairs
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Cognac Mid-Century Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
French wood & leather dining chairs; Mid-Century Modern; Craftsmanship; 1950s, France; Mid-century
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Cognac Mid-Century Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
Cognac Mid-Century Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
6 Rosewood Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood Danish dining chairs, circa 1960's. Lovely unique chairs with supportive, comfortable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen
By Grete Jalk
Located in Buxton, GB
ROCAILLE ANTIQUES Add charm and elegance to your dining room with this set of six mid-century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Set of Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Mid-Century Modern dining chairs in walnut wood frame. Vinyl seat coverings and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Set of Mid-Century Dining Chairs
H 30 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs Set of Four
Located in Hudson, NY
Sleek and modern, this exquisite set of four mid-century Italian dining chairs is sure to make a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Mid century Dining Chairs, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Style: Vintage, Mid-Century, Scandinavian Modern Detailed Condition: Very Good — This vintage item has
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Mid century Dining Chairs, 1960s, Set of 2
Mid century Dining Chairs, 1960s, Set of 2
H 31.89 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder, c1950
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
cleaned and waxed the leather has been cleaned and treated Age: 1950 Style: Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Mid century Dining Chairs, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Prague 8, CZ
An upholstered dining chairs, made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960s. The chairs are
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Fabric, Wood

Mid century Dining Chairs, 1960s, Set of 2
Mid century Dining Chairs, 1960s, Set of 2
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
Set of Six Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Italian Modernist dining chairs attributed to Vittorio Dassi. Stained beechwood.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Vintage Mid Century Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Cane inset back and chrome tubular frame. Fabric upholstered seat. Reupholstery recommended.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century Dining Chairs after Knoll, Set of 4
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish set of 4 midcentury upholstered dining chairs. Bentwood frames with interestingly
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of four dining chairs, made in the USA, circa 1950's , manufactured by Thonet. The chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pierluigi Molinari for Pozzi Italian Mid Century Dining Chairs
By Pierluigi Molinari
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 4 Pierluigi Molinari lacquered dining chairs. Made in Italy. Original burgundy color.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Chrome Base Mid Century Dining Chairs
By Saporiti, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of nice Mid-Century Modern chairs on chrome bases with vinyl upholstery.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Dining Chairs John Van Koert Drexel Projection
By Drexel, John Van Koert
Located in Baltimore, MD
A set of four extremely sought after, gorgeous 1960s, modern walnut side/dining chairs designed by
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Set of Five Mid Century Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - confortable - reupholstered.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - confortable - reupholstered.
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Three Mid Century Dining Chairs, Germany, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Extremely rare type - Comfortable.
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Four Mid-Century Dining Chairs, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of chrome, fabric - chrome parts has some signs use - pair seats - good, original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Four Mid-Century Dining Chairs, 1960's
Set of Four Mid-Century Dining Chairs, 1960's
H 33.86 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Italy 50s
Located in Lucija, SI
Pair of Italian dining chairs from the 50s era. In very good condition. The upholstery was recently
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Italy 50s
Pair of Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Italy 50s
H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
1970s Mid Century Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage mid century modern SS33 dining chairs were designed by Anton Lorenz and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

(7) Henning Kjaernulf Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Norwalk, CT
A set of seven Danish midcentury dining side chairs by designer Henning Kjaernulf, well-renowned
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1960's
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century upholstered dining chairs, made in Czechoslovakia in the 1960´s. Beech wood, fabric. In
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Dining Chair by Stol Kamnik from Yugoslavia, 1980s
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Really rare vintage dining chairs from the 80s. Made in Yugoslavia at the famous manufacture "Stol
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Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs by Gimson Slater
By Gimson and Slater Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and graceful set of 4 dining chairs made by Gimson and Slater of England, and retailed by
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Dining Chairs by A. Suman, Set of 8
By Tatra Pravenec, Antonín Šuman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 8 Chairs Designed by Antonin Suman in the 1960s for Tatra in Czechoslovakia. Ashwood with
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash, Wood

Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Precedent by Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of six dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley as part of the classic Precedent Line, for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Italian Mid Century Dining Chairs , Italy 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Italian mid century modern dining chairs. Sculptural backrest and legs crafted in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Set of 4 Mid Century Dining Chairs after Carlo de Carli
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
Very elegant Mid-Century Modern style dining chairs having medium tone scoop form hardwood frames
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, attributed to Harvey Probber. These chairs are
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 6 1970’s mid century dining chairs by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
shops throughout UK. These dining chairs are typical of the Schreiber style. Light coloured solid beech
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

German 50ties Mid Century Dining Chair Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This chair is manufactured in Germany in the 50ties The frame is made of lacquered beech stained in
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Mid Century Dining Chairs by Miroslav Navrátil, 1960s, Set of 4
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Set of four upholstered dining chairs by Miroslav Navrátil, made in the former Czechoslovakia in
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

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Midcentury Modern Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the midcentury modern dining chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A midcentury modern dining chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 911 variations of the antique or vintage midcentury modern dining chair you’re looking for, while we also have 14 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer midcentury modern dining chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each midcentury modern dining chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Antonín Šuman, Niels Otto Møller and Kai Kristiansen each produced at least one beautiful midcentury modern dining chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Midcentury Modern Dining Chair?

A midcentury modern dining chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,795, while the lowest priced sells for $172 and the highest can go for as much as $38,800.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.