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Pair of Danish Vintage Model 71 Chairs by Niels Moller
By Neils O. Möller
Located in London, GB
An incredibly stylish and iconic pair of Danish vintage model 71 chairs by Niels Moller. They were
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Danish Mid Century Teak Niels Moller Model 55 and Model 71 Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 4 Niels Moller Model 71 Chairs and 2 Model 55. Stamped. Armchairs are 21.5wide. Original
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$8,995 / set
H 31.25 in W 20 in D 20 in
Danish Rosewood Chairs Model 71 by Niels O. Møller, 1970s. Set of 6.
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Rosewood Chairs Model 71 by Niels O. Møller, 1970s. Set of 6.
Set of six Scandinavian Mid
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
$8,558 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 20.08 in
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark, 1959
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Indulge in the timeless beauty of the model 71 chair, a true masterpiece of design and
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$4,754 / set
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs in Original Red Cord
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This set of Niel Otoo Moller's Model 71 chair was designed in 1952. Mosty assume that Niel Otto
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
$5,441 / set
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in
Niels O. Moller Dining Chair Model.71
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Model 71, designed by Danish designer Niels Ott Moller, is still loved today for its beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Niels Møller - Chair model 71 - teak - leather seat - 50s - Denmark
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Niels Møller Chair Model 71 in Teak with Leather Seat from the 50s
Beautiful vintage Danish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
$475 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 16.15 in
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Excellent restored with glossy finish new upholstered. (Another fabric or
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Bouclé
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Original condition. Delivery time 3-4 weeks.
Up to 12 avalable, price per chair.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Excellent original condition. New upholstery in price included
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Excellent original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Excellent restored with new upholstered. (Another fabric or leather of course
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Teak Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Møbelfabrik, model number 71. Fully restored, oiled wood surface with new foam and new fabric upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Hardwood Dining Chairs Model 71 By Niels Otto Møller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
, mdel 71. Original condition not restored. Set of four.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Thonet Rocking Chair, Model Number 71, Vienna, 1910, Signed Thonet Bellow
By Michael Thonet
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Thonet rocking chair, model number 71. Vienna, 1910. Signed Thonet Bellow.
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Rocking Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Rattan
$2,300
H 36.62 in W 25.2 in D 33.08 in
Set of 8 Niels Møller Model 71 Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
Niels O. Møller
Model 71 dining chairs, 1951
Set of 8 rosewood dining chairs designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Cord, Rosewood
Eero Saarinen CHAIR '71' For Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Forest, BE
vocabulary of form, startlingly different from the other. The Model 71 and 72 Chairs – now known as the
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Metal
Niels Otto Møller. Pair of Model 71 Dining Chairs for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and timeless pair of Model 71 dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
$3,328 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Folke Ohlsson Model 71-C Teak Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman for Dux
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Teak Møller Model 71 Dining Chair, Designed by Niels Otto Møller
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Oceanside, US
The Moller Chair 71 was manufactured in Denmark during the 1950s by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
$824 Sale Price
21% Off
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 17 in
Niels Otto Møller Chair Model 71 – Danish Oak, New Papercord, 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hannover, DE
Niels Otto Møller Chair – Model 71 in Oak
Iconic Danish design, originally created in 1951, this
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$991
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 20.08 in
Niels Otto Møller Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Model 71 Paper Cord Dining Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful set of four cleanly designed dining chairs by famed 20th century Danish designer Niels
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
$2,800 / set
H 31 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
Set of 5 Model 71 Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Mølle
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Warminster, GB
, Denmark.
The Model 71 circa 1950's was one of Moller’s first designs and remains an all time Danish
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Teak Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs- Model 71, Denmark
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in The Hague, NL
most organic designs you'll ever see.
Model number- 71.
Perfectly executed joinery connects the solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
$4,154 / set
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold 8 dinning chairs model 71 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Oirlo, LI
8 dinning chairs model 71, Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, 1960s
Discover the timeless
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$13,669 / set
H 25.6 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in
4 Neils O Moller Scandinavian Modern Model 71 Teak Dining Chairs Unupholstered
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Neils O Moeller Scandinavian Modern Model 71 teak dining chairs by J.L. Mollers Mobelfabrik
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Burlap, Teak
$4,495 / set
H 31 in W 19.75 in D 19 in
Set of four Niels Moller model 71 dining chairs with original wool upholstery
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Liberty, NY
Fantastic set of four Niels Otto Moller model 71 dining chairs with their original and rare orange
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
$4,170 / set
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Highland, IN
A handsome set of four model 71 dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller and made by J.L. Møllers
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
$4,500 / set
H 30.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
Four Niels Moller Model 71 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather.
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful set of 4 Niels Otto Moller dining chairs in Brazilian rosewood with black leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$6,850
H 30.34 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Vintage Set of 6 Møller Dining Chairs - Model 71 & 55 - Teak with New Leather
By J. L. Möller Höjbjerg, Neils O. Möller
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage Set of 6 Møller Dining Chairs - Model 71 & 55 - Oiled Teak with New Black Leather
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$9,500 / set
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Niels Otto Moller 'Model 71' Dining Chairs for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, c 1950s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible set of six 'Model 71' teak dining by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
$6,850 Sale Price / set
23% Off
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Set of 4 Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller – Model 71, Danish Mid-Century
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 Teak Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller – Model 71, Denmark (1951)
The listed price is for
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
$3,965 / set
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 15.36 in
Model 71 Dining Chairs in Dedar Fabric by Niels Otto Møller for JL Møllers 1950s
By Neils O. Möller, J. L. Möller Höjbjerg
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Model 71 dining chairs in Dedar Fabric by Niels Otto Møller for JL Møllers 1950s, Set of 6.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$5,765
H 31.3 in W 19.69 in D 19.49 in
10 Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10 teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The model 71
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
$1,250 / item
H 31 in W 18 in D 19 in
Mid-Century Oak wood Dining Chair model 71 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
in 1951, Model 71 is one of Møller’s most refined works — a truly elegant chair with a sculpted
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Birch, Oak
$1,099
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
Set Of 4 Dining Chairs Model 71 Made In Teak By Niels O. Møller From 1960s
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining room chairs, model 71, designed by Niels Otto Møller in the 1960s, is an
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
$3,642 / set
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
Set of 6 Teak and Paper Cord Model 71 Dining Chairs by Niels O Møller 1960's
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, GB
This set of four dining room chairs, model 71, designed by Niels Otto Møller in the 1960s, is an
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
$5,237 Sale Price / set
44% Off
H 30.52 in W 20.08 in D 17.33 in
Set of Six Danish Modern Teak and Paper Cord Niels O. Moller Dining Chairs 71
By Neils O. Möller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern dining chairs model no. 71 designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
$6,800
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 20.25 in
Pair of Early Knoll Model 71 Saarinen Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of early model 71 Saarinen executive chairs by Knoll in ivory vinyl with polished stainless
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Mogens Kold Dining Chair in Teak
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, dining chair model 71, teak, Denmark, 1959
This
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Six Moller Model-71 Dining Chairs w Peter Hvidt Model-311 Dining Table, 1950s
By Peter Hvidt, Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pairing of six Moller Model-71 dining chairs with rush seating and a Peter Hvidt Model
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Teak, Rush
$10,400 Sale Price / set
24% Off
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Niels Møller Model-71 Leather & Teak Arm Chairs for J.L. Møllers
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood, Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Dining Chair in Teak
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model 71, teak, brass, Denmark, 1959
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, dining chairs, model 71, teak, brass, Denmark, 1959
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Chair in Mahogany
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model 71, mahogany, brass, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Elinor McGuire M-71 Occasional Chair
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
Elinor McGuire designed this model M-71 occasional chair for McGuire of San Fransisco, the company
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Reupholstered by Niels O. Møller, 1951
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
, Scandinavian
Set of 8 dining chairs model 71
Produced by J.L. Møllers møbelfabrik in Denmark
Dimensions (W x D
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
$19,613 / set
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Niels Otto Møller Four Fully Restored Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four fully restored model 71 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$6,704 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
Niels Otto Møller Six Fully Restored Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six model 71 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951.
The chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$10,341 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
Niels Otto Moller Set of 12 Restored Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 12 model 71 rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951.
The chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$20,112 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 18.9 in
Set of 4 Danish Mid Century Chairs by Niels Moller for J.L. Mollers, c1960s
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is a stunning set of four vintage Model 71 dining chairs designed by the renowned Niels
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord, Oak
$2,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30.5 in W 19.5 in D 17 in
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Original Black Leather by Niels O. Møller
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
of 6 dining chairs model 71
Produced by J.L. Møllers møbelfabrik in Denmark
Dimensions (W x D x H
Category
20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
$10,103 / set
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in
1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 USB, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,150
H 31.75 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Sofa Model CH 71 by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Martin-Hansen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish lounge chair model CH 71 by Hans Wegner. New production
With its slender
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$5,646 / item
H 33.08 in W 51.19 in D 28.35 in
2007 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chairs Model 71APC
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Chairs, Model 71 APC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$800 / item
H 26 in W 24.75 in D 25 in
2007 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs Model 71APC 10x Available
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Chairs, Model 71 APC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$800 / item
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
2009 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Striped Fabric Model 71APC
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 APC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$750 / item
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
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Model 71 Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal model 71 chair for your home. Each model 71 chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Your living room may not be complete without a model 71 chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A model 71 chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made model 71 chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik and Arne Hovmand-Olsen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Model 71 Chair?
Prices for a model 71 chair start at $640 and top out at $11,975 with the average selling for $4,200.
Finding the Right Dining-room-chairs for You
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.
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