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Pair of Dining Chairs by Andre Arbus, France
By André Arbus
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of dining chairs by Andre Arbus, France, new orange velvet upholstery.
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1950s French Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pair of Dining Chairs by Andre Arbus, France
Pair of Dining Chairs by Andre Arbus, France
H 37.41 in W 20.08 in D 19.3 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern Pair of Dining Chairs
Located in Seattle, WA
Pair of Dining Chairs Reupholstered with Black Vinyl or Similar Material. Mid Century Modern Lines
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, pair of dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s Beautiful
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Pine

Poul Hundevad Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Hundevad, pair of dining chairs model '30', teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s Pair of dining room
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Teak, Fabric

Vintage Poul Hundevad Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
Poul Hundevad Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 18.31 in
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, pair of dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s Beautiful
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
H 30.12 in W 22.64 in D 19.1 in
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, pair of dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s Beautiful
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
H 34.45 in W 19.3 in D 19.89 in
French Pair of Dining Chairs in Vinyl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, vinyl, France, 1960s These dining chairs are characterized by a
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage French Pair of Dining Chairs in Vinyl
French Pair of Dining Chairs in Vinyl
H 31.11 in W 20.67 in D 21.66 in
Italian Pair of Dining Chairs With Structural Frames in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, oak, velvet, Italy, 1960s Beautiful pair of dining chairs in blonde oak
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

French Pair of Dining Chairs in Ash and Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, straw, ash, France, 1960s This pair of side chairs features a solid wooden
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Straw, Ash

Vintage French Pair of Dining Chairs in Ash and Straw
French Pair of Dining Chairs in Ash and Straw
H 29.14 in W 18.9 in D 18.51 in
Børge Mogensen Early Pair of Dining Chairs in Oak and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of dining chairs chairs, model 3236, oak, leather
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Fabricius & Kastholm Pair of Dining Chairs in Chestnut Brown Leather
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill international, pair of dining chairs, leather, chrome
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak and Green Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Duba, pair of dining chairs, teak plywood, fabric, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1970s Pair of
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, pair of dining chairs, pine, reupholstered in sheepskin "Aussi" by Skandilock, Czech Republic
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Sheepskin, Pine

Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin
Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, pair of dining chairs, pine, reupholstered in sheepskin "Maori" Honey by Skandilock, Czech
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin
Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine and Sheepskin
H 30.32 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Pair of Dining Chairs
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala, pair of dining chairs, metal, plywood, Finland, 1960s This exceptional pair of
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1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Tapio Wirkkala Pair of Dining Chairs
Rare Tapio Wirkkala Pair of Dining Chairs
H 30.91 in W 17.52 in D 20.67 in
Roland Rainer Pair of Dining Chairs in Wood
By Roland Rainer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roland Rainer, pair of dining chairs, stained beech, lacquered beech, Austria, 1950s. These dining
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Beech

Roland Rainer Pair of Dining Chairs in Wood
Roland Rainer Pair of Dining Chairs in Wood
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 21.66 in
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, pair of dining chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s These elegant teak
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed Pair of Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
Afra & Tobia Scarpa attributed Pair of Dining Chairs in Black Leather This pair of dining chairs
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Sculptural Pair of Dining Chairs in Oak with Iron Accents
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, oak, iron, Europe, 1970s These chairs exemplify a harmonious synthesis
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1970s European Brutalist Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Iron

Pair of dining chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of dining chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1934. Veneered
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Velvet, Ebony, Macassar

Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth Pair of Dining Chairs
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Egon Eiermann for Wilde and Spieth, pair of dining chairs, beech, leather, leatherette, Germany
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

Kurt Østervig for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Kurt Østervig, Sibast
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Østervig for Sibast, pair of dining chairs, cognac leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s. These
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Italian Pair of Dining Chairs in Stained Wood & Beige Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, fabric, Italy, 1960s Everything about this pair of chairs is
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Dining Chairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Washington, DC
Rare pair of iron chairs by Brazilian Modern Master Joaquim Tenreiro. Brazil, 1950 Manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Iron

Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Dining Chairs
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Dining Chairs
H 80.8 in W 39 in D 49.8 in
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Pair of Dining Chairs in Brown Leather & Walnut
By Silvio Coppola, Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, pair of dining chairs, model '330', cognac brown leather, walnut, Italy
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Silvio Coppola for Bernini Pair of Dining Chairs in Leather and Walnut
By Silvio Coppola, Bernini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, pair of dining chairs, model '330', cognac leather, walnut, Italy
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Fabiaan Van Severen Pair of Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By Fabiaan Van Severen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. Distinct pair of dining chairs by Belgium designer Fabiaan Van Severen. Created in 1997, this design
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1990s Belgian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Steel

Matteo Grassi Pair of Dining Chairs in Leather and Steel
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Matteo Grassi, pair of dining chairs, leather and steel, Italy, 1980s. These sophisticated dark
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Steel

Vittorio Introini for Mario Sabot Pair of Dining Chairs in Dusty Pink
By Mario Sabot, Vittorio Introini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Mario Sabot, pair of dining chairs, chrome-plated steel, fabric, Italy, 1970s
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Niels Otto Møller Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak and Papercord
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, pair of dining chairs, model 71, teak, papercord
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Papercord, Teak

Arne Vodder for Sibast Pair of Dining Chairs in Walnut and Grey Upholstery
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, pair of dining chairs model '418', walnut, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Dining Chairs in Oak and Purple Upholstery
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of dining chairs, solid oak, fabric, 1960s These distinctive chairs in
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron “Bridge Fumay” Pair of Dining Chairs, France 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
. This solid oak “Fumay” pair is indeed, part of a dining group designed in 1965 by the world-famous
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Bouclé, Oak

French Pair of Dining Chairs in Wood and Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, beech, straw, France, 1960s. Set of twelve beautiful French dining
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Straw, Beech

French Pair of Dining Chairs in Wood and Straw
French Pair of Dining Chairs in Wood and Straw
H 31.11 in W 17.33 in D 19.89 in
Edward Wormley Pair of Dining Chairs in Red Leather
By Mobilier Universel, Edward Wormley
Located in Waalwijk, NL
leather, Belgium, design 1957 This pair of grand armchairs by Edward Wormley designed in 1957 consists of
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Leather, Wood

French Pair of Dining Chairs in Stained Wood and Rush
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, stained wood, rush, France, 1940s. Decorative pair of French armchairs. The
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Dining Chairs in Green Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of '72' dining chairs, black lacquered steel
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of Dining Chairs in Yellow Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of model 72 chairs, in wood and yellow fabric, United
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Dining Chairs by Albert Haberer for Hermann Fleiner, Germany, 1950s
By Albert Haberer, Hermann Fleiner
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of wooden dining chairs, designed in 1950s by Albert Haberer and manufactured by Hermann
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Pair of Dining Chairs in Off-White Upholstery and Black Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, fabric, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s Italian dining chairs that have a
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Aino Aalto Dining Chairs Model 615 Produced by Artek in Finland
By Aino Aalto
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of dining chairs model 615 designed by Aino Aalto. Produced by Artek in Finland.  
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Birch, Cane

Pair of Mid Century Modern Iron with Wood Dining Chairs by Clifford Pascoe C1960
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of dining chairs by Clifford Pascoe in iron with bentwood backrests. New ultra suede
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful pair of dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar ( model 4710A ). These chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Regency Inspired Side Chairs with Caned Seats
Located in Sheffield, MA
A unique and unusual pair of 20th Century Regency inspired mahogany side chairs with caned seats
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20th Century European Regency Revival Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pair of Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, straw, Italy, 1950s Crafted with a refined decorative allure and a
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

"Leggera" Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of dining chairs by Gio Ponti in ash with rush seats woven in a basket weave pattern, all
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1950s Italian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Rush, Ash

"Leggera" Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina
"Leggera" Chairs by Gio Ponti for Cassina
H 32.75 in W 15.5 in D 16.5 in
Pair of French Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frame and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, beech, straw, France, 1960s. Stunning set of French chairs with red beech
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Straw, Beech

Italian Modern Rosewood and Leather Dining Chairs, Design Luciano Frigerio, 70s
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Lucija, SI
Rare pair of dining chairs designed by Luciano Frigerio. Made in Italy in the 70s Rosewood and
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Dutch Pair of Rustic Dining Chairs in Stained Wood and Cast Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, stained beech, cast iron, The Netherlands, 1970s. Rustic pair of Dutch
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Side Chairs in Chrome and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, leather and chrome-plated steel, Europe, 1970s.  These well-executed chairs
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Side Chairs in Chrome and Leather
Pair of Side Chairs in Chrome and Leather
H 28.35 in W 22.25 in D 23.63 in
Johannes Andersen Pair of 'Juliane' Dining Chairs in Teak and Leather
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik, pair of dining chairs model ‘Juliane’, teak, brown leather
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Gianni Vigorelli Pair of Italian Dining Chairs with Crossed Backrests
By Gianni Vigorelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianni Vigorelli, pair of dining chairs, beech, plywood, leatherette, Italy, 1950s. These chairs
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Faux Leather, Beech

Pair of Italian Dining Chairs in Oak and Vibrant Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, black lacquered oak, fabric, Italy, 1970s Outstanding pair of geometrical
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Johannes Andersen Pair of 'Juliane' Dining Chairs in Oak
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This pair of dining chairs is designed by Danish designer Johannes Andersen and produced by Uldum
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

20th Century White Swedish Pair of Vintage Birch Dining Chairs by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish pair of dining chairs made of hand crafted Birchwood, designed
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of FCH1A Dining Chairs Edited By Seltz, circa 1980, France.
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of dining chairs for Seltz, France, circa 1980. Solid beech. Dimensions: 95 cm H, 46 cm W, 55
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1980s French Scandinavian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rustic Danish Pair of Chairs in Straw and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, oak, straw wicker, Denmark, 1960s This collection comprises an extensive
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Straw, Oak

Rustic Danish Pair of Chairs in Straw and Oak
Rustic Danish Pair of Chairs in Straw and Oak
H 37.6 in W 19.1 in D 15.56 in
Pair of 'T-Shape' Dining Chairs in Oak and Brown Checkered Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, oak, fabric, France, 1960s. These dining chairs have a strong resemblance
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Italian Pair of Chairs in Red Saddle Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Borghi Cantù, pair of dining chairs, saddle leather, stained wood, Italy, 1970s This ensemble of
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian Pair of Chairs in Red Saddle Leather
Italian Pair of Chairs in Red Saddle Leather
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 20.95 in
Rare Guglielmo Pecorini Pair of Chairs in Walnut and Cognac Leather
By Guglielmo Pecorini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Pecorini, pair of dining chairs, walnut, leather, brass, Italy, circa 1940 These
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1940s Italian Art Deco Pair of Vintage Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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Pair Of Vintage Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of pair of vintage dining chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct pair of vintage dining chairs — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Pair of vintage dining chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Pair of vintage dining chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many pair of vintage dining chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Chiavari, Donghia and Ficks Reed produced popular pair of vintage dining chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Pair Of Vintage Dining Chairs?

Prices for pair of vintage dining chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, pair of vintage dining chairs begin at $499 and can go as high as $8,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,199.

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.