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Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

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 celebrated 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.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Set of 8 Dutch Mid-Century Stacking Chairs with Single Shell Seat
Set of 8 Dutch Mid-Century Stacking Chairs with Single Shell Seat

Set of 8 Dutch Mid-Century Stacking Chairs with Single Shell Seat

$1,500 / set

Set of 8 Dutch Mid-Century Stacking Chairs with Single Shell Seat

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome, Mid-Century reddish teak toned dining chairs with blue enameled metal frames. Metal legs and side hooks for creating a single row of chairs. Very comfy single pressed wood ...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Dark Brown Stained Thonet "N. 218" Inspired Chairs
Set of 4 Dark Brown Stained Thonet "N. 218" Inspired Chairs

Set of 4 Dark Brown Stained Thonet "N. 218" Inspired Chairs

$1,650 / set

Set of 4 Dark Brown Stained Thonet "N. 218" Inspired Chairs

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 4 Thonet "N. 218" style dark stained bent wood bistro chairs with cane seats. In original condition with visible wear consistent with their age and use. Wear includes scratchi...

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

12 Mid-Century Modern 401 Dining Room Chairs by Niels Otto Møller, 1970s
12 Mid-Century Modern 401 Dining Room Chairs by Niels Otto Møller, 1970s

12 Mid-Century Modern 401 Dining Room Chairs by Niels Otto Møller, 1970s

$7,139 / set

12 Mid-Century Modern 401 Dining Room Chairs by Niels Otto Møller, 1970s

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare set of 12 Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs. Design by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. Striking Danish design from the 1970s. Solid oak frame...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans Olsen, Set of 4 Frederik VII Dining Chairs, Oak & Leather, Mid-20th Century
Hans Olsen, Set of 4 Frederik VII Dining Chairs, Oak & Leather, Mid-20th Century

Hans Olsen, Set of 4 Frederik VII Dining Chairs, Oak & Leather, Mid-20th Century

$6,500 / set

Hans Olsen, Set of 4 Frederik VII Dining Chairs, Oak & Leather, Mid-20th Century

By Hans Olsen

Located in Odense, DK

A refined and rare set of four mid-20th-century "Frederik VII" dining chairs, beautifully crafted in smoked oak with elegant carved details. The seat and backrest are upholstered in ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Art Deco set of black lacquered "Model 81" Thonet armchairs, 1980s
Art Deco set of black lacquered "Model 81" Thonet armchairs, 1980s

Art Deco set of black lacquered "Model 81" Thonet armchairs, 1980s

$2,750 / set

Art Deco set of black lacquered "Model 81" Thonet armchairs, 1980s

By Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four black lacquered, bent wood "Model 81" manufactured by the renowned Gebrüder Thonet firm in Vienna, Austria. Originally created in 1904 and subsequently reissued in 1987, ...

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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Set of Six Dining Room Chairs Attribuited to Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950
Set of Six Dining Room Chairs Attribuited to Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950

Set of Six Dining Room Chairs Attribuited to Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950

$5,929 / set

Set of Six Dining Room Chairs Attribuited to Gio Ponti, Italy, 1950

By Gio Ponti

Located in Brescia, Brescia

An elegant and restrained group that captures the spirit of Italian post-war design, where proportion, lightness and architectural clarity take precedence over ornament. These chairs...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Erik Gunnar Asplund Wood Leather Dining Chairs '501 Göteborg' For Cassina Italy
Erik Gunnar Asplund Wood Leather Dining Chairs '501 Göteborg' For Cassina Italy

Erik Gunnar Asplund Wood Leather Dining Chairs '501 Göteborg' For Cassina Italy

$14,800 / set

Erik Gunnar Asplund Wood Leather Dining Chairs '501 Göteborg' For Cassina Italy

By Cassina, Erik Gunnar Asplund

Located in Vienna, AT

Set of ten (10) Göteborg chairs produced by Cassina Italy 1980. Originally designed designed by Erik Gunnar in 1934-1937. Cognac brown leather, all chairs have a producer stamp and c...

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1980s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Ash

Gijs van der Sluis Style Beech Wood and Metal Stacking Chairs
Gijs van der Sluis Style Beech Wood and Metal Stacking Chairs

Gijs van der Sluis Style Beech Wood and Metal Stacking Chairs

$295 / item

Gijs van der Sluis Style Beech Wood and Metal Stacking Chairs

By Gijs Van Der Sluis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Gijs van der Sluis style stacking armchair exemplifies Dutch Mid-Century Modern design with its blend of natural materials and industrial functionality. The pressed beech wood s...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Dining Chairs Wood Curved Leather Beige Mid-Century Modern Italy 70s
Set of 4 Dining Chairs Wood Curved Leather Beige Mid-Century Modern Italy 70s

Set of 4 Dining Chairs Wood Curved Leather Beige Mid-Century Modern Italy 70s

$968

Set of 4 Dining Chairs Wood Curved Leather Beige Mid-Century Modern Italy 70s

Located in Palermo, IT

Four Midcentury Modern wooden chairs in the style of Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s High-quality materials and precision craftsmanship give them an iconic and refined look. The chairs fea...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Model 60 Razorblade Dining Chairs in Solid Oak by Henning Kjærnulf
Set of 4 Model 60 Razorblade Dining Chairs in Solid Oak by Henning Kjærnulf

Set of 4 Model 60 Razorblade Dining Chairs in Solid Oak by Henning Kjærnulf

$4,200 / set

Set of 4 Model 60 Razorblade Dining Chairs in Solid Oak by Henning Kjærnulf

By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very sought after set of 4 Danish oak dining chairs Model 66 by Henning Kjærnulf made in the 1970's by Nyrup Møbelfabrik Very typical of Kjærnulf.'s designs as he was known for comb...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Mid Century Farstrup Danish Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Mid Century Farstrup Danish Dining Chairs - Set of 10

Mid Century Farstrup Danish Dining Chairs - Set of 10

$5,580 / set

Mid Century Farstrup Danish Dining Chairs - Set of 10

By Farstrup

Located in Lutz, FL

Complete set of 10 Farstrup Danish dining chairs in stained oak with blue and green dot upholstery. The frames are sturdy and well-designed with their tight joinery and sled base leg...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Elegant set of 6 dining chairs "Elisabetta" by Giuseppe Gibelli for Sormani.
Elegant set of 6 dining chairs "Elisabetta" by Giuseppe Gibelli for Sormani.

Elegant set of 6 dining chairs "Elisabetta" by Giuseppe Gibelli for Sormani.

$10,648 / set

Elegant set of 6 dining chairs "Elisabetta" by Giuseppe Gibelli for Sormani.

By Sormani, Giuseppe Gibelli

Located in Wolfurt, AT

GIUSEPPE GIBELLI, SORMANI, 1963 Model “Elisabetta” Elegant set of 4 dining chairs designed by Giuseppe Gibelli for Sormani. Fully restored – ash wood stained walnut, newly upholstere...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of 8 Iconic Razorblade Tall Version Dining Chairs in Carved Oak 1960s
Set of 8 Iconic Razorblade Tall Version Dining Chairs in Carved Oak 1960s

Set of 8 Iconic Razorblade Tall Version Dining Chairs in Carved Oak 1960s

$7,600 / set

Set of 8 Iconic Razorblade Tall Version Dining Chairs in Carved Oak 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Set of 8 Iconic Razorblade oak dining chairs by Henning ("Henry") Kjærnulf made in Denmark the 1960's as by EG Kvalitetsmobel (chairs are labeled underneath). These are the taller ve...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Set of Six Shell Dining Chairs, Linen Schwarzwald by Dedar, Vintola Studio
Set of Six Shell Dining Chairs, Linen Schwarzwald by Dedar, Vintola Studio

Set of Six Shell Dining Chairs, Linen Schwarzwald by Dedar, Vintola Studio

$7,260 / set

Set of Six Shell Dining Chairs, Linen Schwarzwald by Dedar, Vintola Studio

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Dining Chairs w Wood Legs C1955
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Dining Chairs w Wood Legs C1955

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Dining Chairs w Wood Legs C1955

$4,795 / set

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Dining Chairs w Wood Legs C1955

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of six Executive dining chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll C1955. These are the bent wood version, walnut. Made and sold to the IBM machine co in the fifties these were ...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Cantilever Chrome Chairs with Cushions Gastone Rinaldi 'Sabrina'
Cantilever Chrome Chairs with Cushions Gastone Rinaldi 'Sabrina'

Cantilever Chrome Chairs with Cushions Gastone Rinaldi 'Sabrina'

$2,100 / set

Cantilever Chrome Chairs with Cushions Gastone Rinaldi 'Sabrina'

By Gastone Rinaldi

Located in Toronto, ON

Set of four Cantilevered chrome chairs attributed to as the 'Sabrina' chairs by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA. They feature a removable cushions on all four chairs. The chairs have some s...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s
Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s

$9,075 / set

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of four dining chairs model Leggera designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, ash wood frame and waxed rope seat, circa 1960s. Cassina adhesive label on some chairs Bibliography: Domus...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Rope

Set of Six Vintage Danish Oak Dining Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s
Set of Six Vintage Danish Oak Dining Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s

Set of Six Vintage Danish Oak Dining Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s

$2,848 / set

Set of Six Vintage Danish Oak Dining Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

We present a complete set of six Danish Brutalist dining chairs from the 1960s, embodying the iconic and sought-after style of Henning Kjærnulf. Expertly crafted from solid oak, each...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Four Mid Century Style Laskasa Karen Laquered Dining Chairs
Set of Four Mid Century Style Laskasa Karen Laquered Dining Chairs

Set of Four Mid Century Style Laskasa Karen Laquered Dining Chairs

$1,874 / set

Set of Four Mid Century Style Laskasa Karen Laquered Dining Chairs

Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB

Set of Four Mid Century Style Laskasa Karen in a rosewood style Laquered finish with Tan leatherette upholstery. They are in the style of Inger Klingenberg for the manufacturer Frist...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

1970s Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Chairs of Solid Oak
1970s Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Chairs of Solid Oak

1970s Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Chairs of Solid Oak

$4,598 / set

1970s Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Chairs of Solid Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf, Nyrup Møbelfabrik

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Here is a set of 6 Danish vintage razor blade chairs in great country style. They are designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by the Danish company Nyrup Møbelfabrik/ EG Furni...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, DELFI Carmine by C&C, Walnut Wood, 1960s
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, DELFI Carmine by C&C, Walnut Wood, 1960s

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, DELFI Carmine by C&C, Walnut Wood, 1960s

$1,197 / item

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, DELFI Carmine by C&C, Walnut Wood, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric produceed by C&C Milano - one of the most luxury ...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Jacquard, Velvet

Hans Wegner Mid Century Set Of Six Oak Wishbone Chairs
Hans Wegner Mid Century Set Of Six Oak Wishbone Chairs

Hans Wegner Mid Century Set Of Six Oak Wishbone Chairs

$6,200 / set

Hans Wegner Mid Century Set Of Six Oak Wishbone Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A set of six older curated Wishbone Chairs with Oak frames and Rope seats designed by design Master Hans Wegner in 1949 and made by Danish makers Carl Hansen & Son. Each with rop...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of Six McGuire Dining Chairs
Set of Six McGuire Dining Chairs

Set of Six McGuire Dining Chairs

$2,575 / set

Set of Six McGuire Dining Chairs

By McGuire

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is a set of six dining chairs, two armchairs and four side chairs, each with its own chocolate brown seat cushion, by McGuire of San Francisco. The chairs’ design blends nat...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Mid Century Blue Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Blue Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Blue Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s

$968 / item

Mid Century Blue Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs in Teak Model CH-31 by Carl Hansen & Søn
Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs in Teak Model CH-31 by Carl Hansen & Søn

Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs in Teak Model CH-31 by Carl Hansen & Søn

$21,351 / set

Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs in Teak Model CH-31 by Carl Hansen & Søn

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

This is a very rare set of CH31 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1956. These chairs come from a significant era in design history, combining sharp, classic lines with an o...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set Of 2 Red Chairs mod. Padova By Hank Lowenstein, Italy 1970s
Set Of 2 Red Chairs mod. Padova By Hank Lowenstein, Italy 1970s

Set Of 2 Red Chairs mod. Padova By Hank Lowenstein, Italy 1970s

$1,923 / set

Set Of 2 Red Chairs mod. Padova By Hank Lowenstein, Italy 1970s

Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI

Padova chairs designed by Hank Lowenstein from the 1970s. Beautifully made in beech with original rush seats and comfortable curved backrest. These are heavy, solid chairs with chubb...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four 1970s Hungarian "Emil" Dining Chairs w/ Lime Green Upholstery, Teak
Set of Four 1970s Hungarian "Emil" Dining Chairs w/ Lime Green Upholstery, Teak

Set of Four 1970s Hungarian "Emil" Dining Chairs w/ Lime Green Upholstery, Teak

$2,750 / set

Set of Four 1970s Hungarian "Emil" Dining Chairs w/ Lime Green Upholstery, Teak

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare and spirited Set of Four "Emil" dining chairs, produced in 1973 by the Zala Furniture Factory in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. This distinctive set embodies the functional and unador...

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1970s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of 8 Brutalist Oak Decorative Back Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf
Set of 8 Brutalist Oak Decorative Back Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf

Set of 8 Brutalist Oak Decorative Back Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf

$5,200 / set

Set of 8 Brutalist Oak Decorative Back Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 8 Henning Kjaernulf designed these extraordinary Brutalist dining chairs with sculptural decorative backs. Each chair features solid oak construction with undulating cutout pa...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Blue Gray Wool, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Blue Gray Wool, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Blue Gray Wool, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s

$980 / item

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Blue Gray Wool, Walnut Wood, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your specifica...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Melchiorre Bega, Dining Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
Melchiorre Bega, Dining Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

Melchiorre Bega, Dining Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

$11,200 / set

Melchiorre Bega, Dining Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Italy, 1950s

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in High Point, NC

A set of 8 wood and purple fabric dining room chairs or side chairs produced by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, c. 1950s.. Very minor imperfections on fabric Overall Dimensions (inches): 3...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Thonet Model 17 Dining Chairs, Bentwood & Cane, 1904
Set of Four Thonet Model 17 Dining Chairs, Bentwood & Cane, 1904

Set of Four Thonet Model 17 Dining Chairs, Bentwood & Cane, 1904

$2,450 / set

Set of Four Thonet Model 17 Dining Chairs, Bentwood & Cane, 1904

By Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of Four model 17 'Cardinal' bentwood dining chairs by Gebrüder Thonet showcase the revolutionary steam-bent construction that made the Austrian company legendary. Manufactured in...

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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Set of Four Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs by Radomsko, Cane Seats
Set of Four Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs by Radomsko, Cane Seats

Set of Four Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs by Radomsko, Cane Seats

$1,650 / set

Set of Four Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs by Radomsko, Cane Seats

By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four classic Thonet bent wood bistro chairs manufactured by Radomsko, a distinguished former Thonet factory located in Poland. These chairs represent the enduring legacy of Mi...

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1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Set of Ten Shell Dining Chairs, Light Beige FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Set of Ten Shell Dining Chairs, Light Beige FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe

Set of Ten Shell Dining Chairs, Light Beige FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe

$11,979 / set

Set of Ten Shell Dining Chairs, Light Beige FR Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Hans Wegner, Dining Room Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Hans Wegner, Dining Room Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s

Hans Wegner, Dining Room Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s

$14,500 / set

Hans Wegner, Dining Room Chairs, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A set of six rare oak and blue fabric dining room or side chairs designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark, c. 1960s. Minor wear to fabric and wood fram...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Chairs of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin, 1970s
Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Chairs of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin, 1970s

Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Chairs of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin, 1970s

$4,839 / set

Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Chairs of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin, 1970s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Here is a set of 6 Danish vintage chairs in great country style designed by Henning Kjærnulf. The chairs are made of solid oak with high backrest and seats upholstered with new shee...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Johannes Andersen Made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. Set of Eight Dining Chairs
Johannes Andersen Made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. Set of Eight Dining Chairs

Johannes Andersen Made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. Set of Eight Dining Chairs

$8,052 / set

Johannes Andersen Made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. Set of Eight Dining Chairs

By Johannes Andersen

Located in London, GB

Johannes Andersen made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark Set of eight dining chairs with a sculptural style about them, consisting of six dining chairs and two original armchairs. The armchai...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Eight Mid Century Chairs, Promenade Kafkaïenne Jacquard, by Halas, Poland, 1960s
Eight Mid Century Chairs, Promenade Kafkaïenne Jacquard, by Halas, Poland, 1960s

Eight Mid Century Chairs, Promenade Kafkaïenne Jacquard, by Halas, Poland, 1960s

$7,743 / set

Eight Mid Century Chairs, Promenade Kafkaïenne Jacquard, by Halas, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is covered in Promenade Kafkaïenne...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Arne Jacobsen 'Series-7' Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed
Arne Jacobsen 'Series-7' Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed

Arne Jacobsen 'Series-7' Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed

$6,000 / set

Arne Jacobsen 'Series-7' Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptional set of 1960s Jacaranda rosewood 'Series-7' stacking chairs by Arne Jacobsen represents a rare and compelling chapter of Brazilian modernist history, blending Scandin...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy

Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy

$1,512 / set

Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

Lovely set of 4 original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in the timeless chrome and clear lucite version. This fantastic chairs were designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by A...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Dinning Chairs, 1950s, Set of Four
Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Dinning Chairs, 1950s, Set of Four

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Dinning Chairs, 1950s, Set of Four

$5,445 / set

Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Dinning Chairs, 1950s, Set of Four

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Gorgeous set of four mid-century Italian dining chairs by Vittorio Dassi, recently reupholstered in ivory satin velvet, restored and polished with shellac.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Set of Two Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs and Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Set of Two Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs and Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Set of Two Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs and Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

$3,630 / set

Set of Two Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs and Table, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fiberglass

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern or Dining Chairs, Pair
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern or Dining Chairs, Pair

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern or Dining Chairs, Pair

$1,295 / set

Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern or Dining Chairs, Pair

By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern side chairs or dining chairs By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection" USA, Circa 1950s Solid carved walnut frames, wi...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair multicolor set for Herman Miller and Vitra
Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair multicolor set for Herman Miller and Vitra

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair multicolor set for Herman Miller and Vitra

$2,200 / set

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair multicolor set for Herman Miller and Vitra

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic side chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller and Vitra. Molded fiberglass shells in the colours: Seal Brown, Elephant Hide Grey, Parchment and Ochre Light. ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Post Modern Wood Slat Dining Chairs, a Set of 4
Italian Post Modern Wood Slat Dining Chairs, a Set of 4

Italian Post Modern Wood Slat Dining Chairs, a Set of 4

$3,200 / set

Italian Post Modern Wood Slat Dining Chairs, a Set of 4

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A set of 4 Post Modern Italian dining chairs constructed of solid pine. Seats are made of individual wood slats. Sources in Italy.

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

70s Red Solid Wooden Seat Dining Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, Set of 6
70s Red Solid Wooden Seat Dining Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, Set of 6

70s Red Solid Wooden Seat Dining Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, Set of 6

$3,932 / set

70s Red Solid Wooden Seat Dining Chairs by Bruno Rey for Dietiker, Set of 6

By Bruno Rey, Dietiker

Located in Basel, BS

Iconic and comfortable 1970s Swiss Designer chairs. Suitable for side chairs, accent chairs, dining chairs, etc. Original 1970s labels present. Solid wood-- Original! *Not remakes / ...

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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Six Vintage 1960s Danish Ladderback Oak Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf Brutalist Style
Six Vintage 1960s Danish Ladderback Oak Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf Brutalist Style

Six Vintage 1960s Danish Ladderback Oak Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf Brutalist Style

$4,791 / set

Six Vintage 1960s Danish Ladderback Oak Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf Brutalist Style

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Set of six Danish "ladderback" chairs, carved from solid oak in the unmistakable brutalist-baroque style of Henning Kjærnulf. Each chair is a study in sculptural contrast, where the...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Pair of "Tokyo" Dining Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
Pair of "Tokyo" Dining Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast

Pair of "Tokyo" Dining Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast

$850 / set

Pair of "Tokyo" Dining Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast

By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Postmodern 'Tokyo' dining chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, 1980's. Black powder coated tubular metal frames with a contrasting natural wood seat and finished with a ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Oak and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Oak and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Oak and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

$2,400 / set

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Oak and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New Windsor, NY

A set of four distinct oak and cane back dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Berne, Indiana. Each chair still retains the gold metal tag on the underside of each sea...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak, Cane

Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs in Newly Upholstered Ocher Fabric, Italy 1970s
Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs in Newly Upholstered Ocher Fabric, Italy 1970s

Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs in Newly Upholstered Ocher Fabric, Italy 1970s

$8,470 / set

Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs in Newly Upholstered Ocher Fabric, Italy 1970s

Located in Hellouw, NL

This set of eight dining chairs was crafted in Italy during the 1970s. Balancing geometry with warmth, each chair features a sturdy frame in solid walnut, characterised by cylindrica...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Mid Century Burgundy Bar Stool Velvet Nouvelles Vagues by Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Burgundy Bar Stool Velvet Nouvelles Vagues by Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Burgundy Bar Stool Velvet Nouvelles Vagues by Dedar, Europe, 1960s

$968 / item

Mid Century Burgundy Bar Stool Velvet Nouvelles Vagues by Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted dark green upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, ...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Camel Craft Linen by Pierre Frey, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Camel Craft Linen by Pierre Frey, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Camel Craft Linen by Pierre Frey, Europe, 1960s

$1,113 / item

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Camel Craft Linen by Pierre Frey, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful french fabric. This chair can be customized to your specifications or...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Linen

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Orage Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Orage Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Orage Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s

$1,161 / item

Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Orage Pierre Frey Linen, Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with oak stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful french fabric. This chair can be customized to your specifications or CO...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Jacquard, Beech

Set of 6 Broyhill Premier 'Brasilia' Model #6140 Dining Chairs, 1960s, Signed
Set of 6 Broyhill Premier 'Brasilia' Model #6140 Dining Chairs, 1960s, Signed

Set of 6 Broyhill Premier 'Brasilia' Model #6140 Dining Chairs, 1960s, Signed

$4,400 / set

Set of 6 Broyhill Premier 'Brasilia' Model #6140 Dining Chairs, 1960s, Signed

By Broyhill Brasilia, Broyhill

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Offered here is a set of six Broyhill Premier 'Brasilia' (model #6140) dining chairs, including two armchairs and four side chairs, that has become one of the most sought-after Ameri...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Fabric

Set of 8 Rattan Dining Chair, Circa 1970, France
Set of 8 Rattan Dining Chair, Circa 1970, France

Set of 8 Rattan Dining Chair, Circa 1970, France

$5,500

Set of 8 Rattan Dining Chair, Circa 1970, France

By Madeleine Castaing

Located in Girona, Spain

DESCRIPTION: Set of 8 Rattan Dining Chair, Circa 1970, France. Rattan and Wicker. New Upholstered Cushions CONDITION: Very good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMEN...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Shell Dining Chair, Light Beige Fire Retardant Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Shell Dining Chair, Light Beige Fire Retardant Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe

Shell Dining Chair, Light Beige Fire Retardant Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe

$1,197 / item

Shell Dining Chair, Light Beige Fire Retardant Fabric, by Vintola Studio, Europe

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vint...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Chair and Stool, Europe
Set of Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Chair and Stool, Europe

Set of Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Chair and Stool, Europe

$3,630 / set

Set of Mid Century Hand Tufting Roe Deer Bambi Wool Chair and Stool, Europe

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. Here in set with stool. About the fabric: Seat and...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Textile, Beech

Set of Ten Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Blue Gray Wool, Europe, 1960s
Set of Ten Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Blue Gray Wool, Europe, 1960s

Set of Ten Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Blue Gray Wool, Europe, 1960s

$9,680 / set

Set of Ten Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Blue Gray Wool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric. This chair can be customized to your specifica...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Mid-century Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Knoll, Herman Miller, and Charles and Ray Eames. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $84 and tops out at $175,000 while the average work can sell for $3,236.

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