René Herbst, ‘No. 212 (Sandows)’ Chairs, Herbst Studio, France, 1927
By René Herbst
Located in New York, NY
René Herbst was known as l’homme d’acier (man of steel) was of of the first French designers to work with tubular steerl earning him the nickname. The No. 212 chair is one of his s...
Stainless Steel
$3,200 / set
Set of Green Desk Chairs by Rene Herbst, 1940s
By René Herbst
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This green desk chair set was designed by René Herbst, a pioneer of French modern design. Its lightweight construction, combining a tubular steel frame with a molded plywood back and...
Steel
$2,194Sale Price / set|20% Off
Postmodern Design "SANDOWS" Chairs by Rene Herbst
By Ecart International, René Herbst
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Modernism Design "SANDOWS" Cord Chairs by Rene Herbst for Ecart International. Made in France in the 1980's period. These are classic modernist 1930's German Bauha...
Steel
Post modern René Herbst Sandows Dining Chairs in black Bauhaus circa 1980
By René Herbst, Ecart International
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern René Herbst Sandows Dining Chairs in black circa 1980.
Steel
Set of 4 Sandow dining chairs by rene Herbst, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage black metal dining chairs with elastic cords designed by rene Herbst in the bauhaus period and produced in the 1980s Very good condition. 1980s - Italy Dimensions: Height:...
Metal
Four Modernist Tubular Sandows Chairs by Rene Herbst, c.1980
Located in Surbiton, GB
A set of four Sandows Chairs designed by Rene Herbst and retailed through Harrods in the 1980s. René Herbst (1891–1982) was a pioneering French designer and co-founder of the Union...
Chrome, Nickel
Unavailable
Set of 6 Rene Herbst French Bakelite Chairs
By René Herbst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Bakelite Chairs with Painted Metal legs designed by Rene Herbst
Metal
Rene Herbst Sandows Dining Chairs
By René Herbst
Located in London, GB
A pair of model 101 Sandows dining chairs designed by French architect Rene Herbst in 1928 and reproduced in the 1990's.
Metal
4 Sandow dining chairs by rene Herbst, 1980s
By René Herbst
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage chromed metal dining chairs with elastic cords designed by rene Herbst in the bauhaus period and produced in the 1980 Very good condition. 1980s - Italy Dimensions: Height...
Chrome
4 Sandow Dining Chairs by Rene Herbst, 1980s
By René Herbst
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage chromed metal dining chairs with elastic cords designed by rene Herbst in the bauhaus period and produced in the 1980s These are the versions with armrests which are very ...
Chrome
Sandows Bungee Chairs by René Herbst
By René Herbst
Located in London, England
Model: Sandows chair and matching dining table Designer: René Herbst Material: Nickel-plated steel tube and elastic rubber cord Period: Circa 1990's edition, designed 1928 ...
Metal
Vintage 'Sandows' Chair by Rene Herbst
By René Herbst
Located in Surbiton, GB
A vintage, chromed tubular steel and bungee cord Sandows chair, designed by Rene Herbst in the 1920's. 2 available. A late 20th Century production these chairs were first shown t...
Chrome
Set of 6 Sandow dining chairs by rene Herbst, 1980s
By René Herbst
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage grey metal dining chairs with elastic cords designed by rene Herbst in the bauhaus period and produced in the 1980s Very good condition. 1980s - Italy Dimensions: Height: ...
Metal
Sold
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 19.3 in
France Modern Chairs Mod. Sandows by René Herbst for Formes Nouvelles, 1970s
By René Herbst
Located in MIlano, IT
France modern chairs mod. Sandows by René Herbst for Formes Nouvelles, 1970s Set of 8 chairs mod. Sandows with structure in steel rod. The backrest and seat are made up of a series ...
Metal
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H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 19.49 in
Pair of Vintage René Herbst 'Sandows' Style Chairs in Steel, Black Cord, 1920s
By René Herbst
Located in Zagreb, HR
A pair of unique Bauhaus ‘Sandows’ style chairs originally designed by René Herbst in the 1920s and produced by Formes Nouvelles in the 1960s. Unknown production, possibly original, ...
Steel
1940s Set of Nine Rene Herbst Tubular Metal Garden Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s set of nine Rene Herbst tubular metal garden chairs 1940s set of nine Rene Herbst tubular metal garden chairs. Rene Herbst was born in Paris in 1891 and went on to study arc...
Metal
1930s Rene Herbst Original Desk, Armchair, Bakelite Seat
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s Rene Herbst original desk – Armchair – Bakelite seat 1930s Rene Herbst original desk – armchair – Bakelite seat. Ren? Herbst was born in Paris in 1891 and went on to study arc...
Chrome
René Herbst Nickel-Plated Sandows Chairs
By René Herbst
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1970s-1980s set of four sandows chair by René Herbst with nickel-plated frames and super cool bungee seats and backs was designed in 1928 and introduced at the Salon d' Automne ...
Metal, Nickel
René Herbst Pair of 'Sandows' Dining Chairs in Steel and Cord
By René Herbst
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Herbst, pair of 'Sandows' chairs, model '101', chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, design 1928, produced 1970s.
Steel, Chrome
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H 37.5 in W 19 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Modern Black and Chrome Cord Bauhaus Chairs by René Herbst
By René Herbst
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1980s edition of the Sandows chair designed by Rene´ Herbst. An iconic Classic from the Bauhaus period. The feature polished stainless frames with elasticated cords. Plenty of extra ...
Stainless Steel
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H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 19.49 in
Pair of Vintage René Herbst 'Sandows' Style Chairs in Steel, Green Cord, 1920s
By René Herbst
Located in Zagreb, HR
A pair of unique Bauhaus ‘Sandows’ style chairs originally designed by René Herbst in the 1920s and produced by Formes Nouvelles in the 1960s. Unknown production, possibly original, ...
Steel
'Sandows' Dining Chairs by René Herbst
By René Herbst
Located in Brooklyn, NY
'Sandows' dining chairs designed by René Herbst. Chrome tubular frame with bungee seat and back.
Steel, Chrome
rene herbst chrome plated chairs
By René Herbst
Located in LA Arnhem, NL
A set of four chrome plated chairs from 1989. The sitting and back are of elastic bands with fabric.
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1980s Rene Herbst ‘Sandow’ Dining Chairs, Set of 2
By René Herbst
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
This set is a design from the 1920s but produced in the 1980s most likely via Ecart International, a Paris high level manufacturer who has in it’s DNA to produce only the best design...
Chrome
$4,571 / set
H 30.71 in W 19.49 in D 17.13 in
Green Mid-Century Modern Six Vintage Dining Chairs, 1950s, Vienna, Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern set of six green vintage dining chairs or chairs, which were designed and manufactured in Vienna, Austria, 1950s. The stable and comfortable dining chairs stand ou...
Beech, Plywood
$4,297 / set
H 30.52 in W 16.93 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Set of Four Dining Chair Roland Rainer, 1952, Austria
By Roland Rainer
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of four bicolor dining chairs, which were designed by Roland Rainer and executed by Emil & Alfred Pollak, Vienna. The presented dining chairs were designed for...
Beech, Plywood
Pair of Hans Coray Landi Chairs
By Hans Coray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Coray Landi chairs.
Aluminum
$2,420 / set
H 37 in W 19 in D 22 in
René Herbst "Sandow" Chair, Plated Steel & Elastic Rope, France, 1928
By René Herbst
Located in Tinton Falls, NJ
René Herbst, 'Sandows' chair, model N.5, plated steel, elastic rope, France, design 1928, produced 2000's. The 'Sandows' chair epitomizes the industrial advancements of the twenties...
Steel, Chrome
$1,039Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 19 in D 24.25 in
Postmodern Pietro Costantini Ello Furniture Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Burbank, CA
Incredible post-modern dining chairs for sale. From the late 1990's / early 2000's, and truly unique. They were designed by Pietro Costantini, and manufactured by Ello Furniture whic...
Chrome
$1,641Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.74 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Postmodern Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy 1980s
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Oirlo, LI
n elegant set of 6 sleek Italian dining chairs by Pietro Costantini. They’re a real example of the bold creativity of 1980s postmodern design. The chairs feature a distinctive silhou...
Wood
Single Refurbished Cane Cesca Chair in Black
Located in Medina, OH
Refurbished single caned Cesca Chair in black. The cane back and bottom were sanded then painted in black as the original gloss was wearing down and needed a full refinishing job. No...
Metal
$400
H 33.08 in W 17.72 in D 15.75 in
Italian modern black Chair Spaghetti by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s
By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black Chair Spaghetti by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s Chair mod. Spaghetti with rectangular and elastic seat and back made from black scooby threads. The str...
Metal
$1,599Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 47.5 in W 19.5 in D 25 in
Postmodern Ello Furniture Pietro Costantini Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage late 1990's / early 2000's six dining chairs for sale. Designed by Pietro Costantini for Ello Furniture, and manufactured in Italy. They are very solid and well built chairs,...
Wood
$2,011Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32.49 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
4 x Castelli "PENELOPE" Dining Chairs By Charles Pollock Italy 1980
By Anonima Castelli, Charles Pollock
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing a captivating set of four vintage Penelope Chairs by Charles Pollock for Anonima Castelli, Italy 1980. These iconic chairs exude timeless elegance and impeccable craftsma...
Metal, Chrome
Léon Jallot, Early Art Deco Side chair, France, c. 1922
By Léon Jallot
Located in New York, NY
Carved fruitwood Art Deco side chair by Léon Jallot. Provenance: This set of furniture, comprised of a pair of armchairs, a pair of side chairs, and a matching coffee table, was p...
Fruitwood
$2,000 / set
H 37.8 in W 18.12 in D 17.72 in
Vintage dining chairs by Pietro costantini, 1980s, set of 6
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very chic italian high back dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini. Elegant curved lacquered wood backrests and upholstered with black leather. Stamped under thea seat with '...
Leather, Lacquer
$2,674 / set
H 32.68 in W 16.15 in D 17.72 in
Set of 2 Gio Ponti “Leggera” Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1957
By Gio Ponti
Located in Kampen, NL
Set of two Leggera chairs designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, Italy, 1957. Constructed from solid ash wood and painted black, each chair features a woven straw seat for comfort and du...
Straw, Ash
$8,600 / set
H 30.25 in W 17.25 in D 20 in
Dorothy Schindele, Dining Chairs, Iron, Vinyl, United States, 1950s
By Modern Color, Dorothy Schindele
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four green-colored vinyl dining chairs with iron frames, designed by Dorothy Schindele and produced by Modern Color in the United States, c. 1950s. Upholstery distressed; r...
Iron
$2,000 / set
H 43.31 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Post modern dining chairs by Pietro costantini, 1980s, set of 6
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Very chic italian high back dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini. Elegant curved lacquered wood backrests and upholstered with black leather. Cool 'fan shaped' designe. La...
Leather, Wood
$703Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31 in W 19 in D 18 in
1980's Giandomenico Belotti Black Leather Dining Chairs, A Pair - Made in Italy
By Giandomenico Belotti
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Stunning Pair of Giandomenico Belotti Black Leather Dining Chairs Elevate your space with these gorgeous, high-end designer dining chairs crafted by the renowned Italian m...
Chrome
$5,142 / set
H 18.51 in W 19.3 in D 14.97 in
Two "T 1927" end tables by P.Chareau, Ed. Ecart International, France circa 2000
By Ecart International, Pierre Chareau
Located in Paris, FR
Two side tables model “T 1927”, by Pierre Chareau, published by Ecart International. Stamped under the top. Base in dark gray lacquered steel, top in veneered oak. Some pairs availab...
Steel
Ecart Design Canape "W" in Chocolate Leather
By Ecart International
Located in New York, NY
These chic post modern canape by Ecart Design of Paris are perfect for apartment living or for your office suite. Well proportioned and expertly upholstered their fitted loose seat c...
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
R.H. n°1, Metal Chairs by Renè Herbst, Italy, 1980s
By René Herbst, Pallucco
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of R.H. N°1 chairs by Renè Herbst. 1928 project issued in 1980 by Pallucco featuring tubular steel chrome plated frame. Back and seat rest are composed by black tension straps...
Metal
$1,028 / item
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 17.72 in
Rene Herbst Bakelite and Chrome Chairs '12 Available', France, 1950s
By René Herbst
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Handsome set of Mid-Century chairs by French designer, René Herbst, known for his functional and Minimalist aesthetic. The seats and backs are of moulded bakelite, and the structur...
Chrome
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.