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Set of Four Design Antonin Suman Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Designed by Antonin Suman - Good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s Set of Four Antonin Suman Dining Chairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - Heigh of seat 46 cm
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

1960s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chairs
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in light menthol color - Wooden parts has been lacquered in ebony color - Made in Czechoslovakia.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

1960s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chairs
1960s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chairs
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 21.26 in
Set of Four Dining Chairs or Antonín Šuman, 1960s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Designer: A. Šuman - Good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s Antonin Suman Set of Two Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly reupholstered - Good original condition - With signs of use
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

1960s Antonin Suman Beech Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia. -The wooden parts have been refurbished. - High of seat 47 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s Antonin Suman Beech Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- repolished - newly upholstered - height of set 46 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1960s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good condition - Wooden parts has been refurbished. - Measures: height of seat 44 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Antonin Suman Set of Six Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Good original upholstery - Good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Good original upholstery - Good original condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s - Made in Czechoslovakia. - original condition suitable for new upholstery jr.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Four Midcentury Dining Chairs by Antonín Šuman, 1980s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of wood, fabric Antonín Šuman designer Original condition.
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Vintage 1980s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s Antonin Suman Set of 4 Oak Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in light pink fabric - Carefully refurbished - Sturdy and stable - heigh of seat 47 cm
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

1960s Antonin Suman Set of Four Beech Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use. - Sturdy and stable.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960s Antonin Suman Set of Four Walnut Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in quality Kirgby Design fabric - Carefully refurbished - Height of seat 44 cm
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Four Midcentury Dining Chairs by Antonín Šuman, 1960s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Made of beechwood - Maker: Tatra Pravenec - Perfect original condition.   
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Four Midcentury Dining Chairs by Antonín Šuman, 1960s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Made of beechwood - Maker: Tatra Pravenec - Perfect original condition.   
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1966s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of beechwood - Made: Tatra Pravenec - Labeled - Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1966s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of beechwood - Made: Tatra Pravenec - Labeled - Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Four Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Maker, Thoner, Bystrice pod Hostýnem - Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of three Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960's
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Good original upholstery - Original condition - cleaned.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Maker: Ton Bystrice pod Hostýnem - Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Maker: Ton Bystrice pod Hostýnem - Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Iconic Dining Chairs By Tatra By Antonín Šuman, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Antonín Šuman, Tatra
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful dining chairs produced by Tatra company in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. The chairs were
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Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Walnut

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

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Upholstery, Ash, Wood

1960s Antonin Suman Oak Chair, Set of Three
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Repolished - Sturdy and stable - high of seat 48 cm
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1960s Antonin Suman Oak Chair, Set of Three
1960s Antonin Suman Oak Chair, Set of Three
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 19.3 in
Mid-Century Modern Ash Dining Chair by Antonin Suman for Tatra
By Antonín Šuman, Tatra
Located in Vienna, AT
Ashwood with ash veneer, upholstered. Designed by Antonin Suman in the 1960s for Tatra in
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Ash

Mid-Century Modern Ash Dining Chair by Antonin Suman for Tatra
By Antonín Šuman, Tatra
Located in Vienna, AT
Ashwood with ash veneer, upholstered. Designed by Antonin Suman in the 1960s for Tatra in
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Ash

Midcentury Chair by Antonin Suman
By Antonín Šuman, TON a.s.
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood plywood seat designed in the 1960s by Antonin Suman for TON (former Thonet). Used
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Midcentury Chair by Antonin Suman
Midcentury Chair by Antonin Suman
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Antonin Suman, Set of Four Bentwood Dinning Chairs by Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Set of four midcentury dining chairs designed by Antonín Šuman and produced by TON. It features a
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Chairs Designed by Antonin Suman, 1950s, Czechia
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by renowned Czech Mid-Century Modern designer Antonín Šuman. Period: 1950-1959 Source
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Walnut

1960 Set of 4 Retro Suman Chairs and Table, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Designed by Antonín Šuman 1960, production by Fa Jiton and Ton Czechoslovakia. - Veneered table
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Chairs Made in 1950s Czechia, Designed by Antonín Šuman
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by renowned Czech mid century modern designer, Antonín Šuman. In pristine original
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Mid-Century Upholstered Chair by Antonin Suman
By TON a.s., Antonín Šuman
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood upholstered designed in the 1960s by Antonin Suman for TON (former Thonet). Up to 30
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Upholstery, Beech

Mid-Century Upholstered Chair by Antonin Suman
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 19.69 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Chairs Made in 1950s Czechia by Antonín Šuman
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Set of four Mid-Century Modern chairs made in 1950s Czechia by Antonín Šuman In pristine
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Antonín Šuman Tatra Czechoslovakian Mid-Century Chairs, 1960s, '4 Pieces'
By Tatra, Antonín Šuman
Located in Budapest, HU
Set of Czechoslovakian Mid-Century Modern chairs. Designed by Antonín Šuman, manufactured by Tatra
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

1960 Set of 4 Design Retro Chair, Antonín Šuman for Ton, Czechoslovakia
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Design by Antonín Šuman, production by Ton Bystrice pod Hostýnem - Construction with bent beech
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Iconic Tatra Chairs In Oak & Fabric By Antonin Šuman, Tatra 1960s
By Tatra Pravenec, Antonín Šuman
Located in Zohor, SK
The iconic Tatra Chairs produced by Tatra Furniture in Pravenec, Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Designed
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Mid-Centruy Design Dining Chairs by Antonín Šuman for Mier Topoľčany
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Orange mid-centruy design dining chairs by Antonín Šuman for Mier Topolcany.
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Vintage 1960s Slovak Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Dining Chairs Designed by Antonín Šuman, 1960s
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of beechwood, fabric - Original upholstery - Maker: Ton - Good, original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Dining Chairs by Antonín Šuman for Mier, 1960's
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood dining chairs were made in the former Czechoslovakia by Mier Topolcany in the 1960´s
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Mid-20th Century Slovak Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood

Dining Chairs by Antonin Suman for Tatra, 1960s, Set of Two
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Żory, PL
Set of two chairs produced circa 1960 in former Czechoslovakia and designed by Antonin Suman for
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Dinning Chairs by Antonín Šuman for Tatra Nábytok, Set of 2
By Tatra Pravenec, Antonín Šuman
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Bentwood dining chairs designed by Antonin Suman. The chairs are upholstered with fabric and made
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood, Plywood

Set of 4 MidCentury Dining Chairs by A.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of four vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Antonin Šuman in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 10 MidCentury Dining Chairs by A.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of ten vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Antonin Šuman in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 12 MidCentury Dining Chairs by A.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of twelve vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Antonin Šuman in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Ash, Beech

Set of 8 Mid-Century Dining Chairs by a.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 8 vintage dining chairs was designed by Czech designer Antonin Šuman in the 1960s. The
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash, Oak

1970s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chair by TON
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered white boucle fabric - high of seat 46 cm
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

1970s Antonin Suman Set of Four Dining Chair by TON
By Antonín Šuman, Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered grey boucle fabric - high of seat 46 cm
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

1960s Side, Dining Chairs by Antonin Suman for Ton, Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s side – dining chairs by Antonin Suman for Ton, pair. 1960s side – dining chairs by Antonin
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Vintage 1960s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antonin Suman for TON Armchairs in Black Lacquered Wood
By Antonín Šuman, TON a.s.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chairs were designed by Antonin Suman and manufactured by TON. The design features a wonderful bentwood
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

Antonin Suman for TON Dining Chairs with Red Wooden Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
large set of dining chairs that were designed by Antonin Suman and manufactured by TON. These chairs
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Antonin Suman for TON Set of Six Armchairs in Black Lacquered Wood
By Antonín Šuman, TON a.s.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1977 A set of six dining chairs that were designed by Antonin Suman and manufactured by TON. These
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Lacquer

1960's Mid Century Dining Chair Model U - 300 by Antonin Suman
By Interiér Praha, Antonín Šuman
Located in Brno, CZ
This is a dining chair model U -300 and it was produced by Interier Praha Company in former
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1960s Mid Oak Dining Chair by Antonin Suman for Ton, Double Vent
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Mid Oak Dining Chair By Antonin Suman For Ton – Double Vent 1960s Mid Oak Dining Chair By
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Vintage 1960s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Dining Chairs by Antonín Šuman for Tatra Nabytok Np, 1960s
By Antonín Šuman, Tatra
Located in Lucenec, SK
These chairs were designed by Antonin Šuman and were manufactured by the Tatra Nabytok Company, in
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Plywood

Antonin Suman for TON Dining Chairs with Red Frames and Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
dining chairs are manufactured by Ton. The chair features a wonderful bentwood frame that is colored in
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1960's Dark Oak Dining Chair by Antonin Suman For Ton - Double Vent
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s Dark Oak Dining Chair By Antonin Suman For Ton – Double Vent. 1960’s Dark Oak Dining Chair
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Vintage 1960s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1960's Side, Dining Chairs by Antonin Suman for Ton, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s side – dining chairs by Antonin Suman for ton – set of four 1960’s dark walnut dining
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Vintage 1960s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1960s Side Chair by Antonin Suman for Ton, Double Cut Out
Located in Hook, Hampshire
960s Side Chair By Antonin Suman For Ton – Double Cut Out 1960s Side Chair By Antonin Suman For
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Vintage 1960s Czech Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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Suman Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of suman dining chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, all suman dining chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of suman dining chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of suman dining chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern suman dining chairs are of considerable interest.

How Much are Suman Dining Chairs?

Prices for suman dining chairs start at $250 and top out at $5,912 with the average selling for $1,364.

A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture

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

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Finding the Right 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.