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Danish Hardwood Dining Chairs OD-49 by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of six hardwood dining chairs designed by Erik Buck in the 1960s and produced by Oddense
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Danish Hardwood Dining Chairs OD-49 by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of hardwood dining chairs designed by Erik Buck in the 1960s and produced by Oddense
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Four Scandinaviam Hardwood Dining Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame black painted with hardwood plywood seat/backrest made in Sweden in the late 1960s
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Mid-Century Danish Hardwood Dining Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame, seat upholstered in blue fabric, produced by in Denmark in the 1960s. Wood in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Four Danish Hardwood Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of four dining chairs designed by Johannes Andersen and produced by SVA Møbler, Denmark
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Six Solid Hardwood Dining Chairs by Erling Torvits
By Sorø Stolefabrik, Erling Torvits
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs designed by Erling Torvits for Sorø stolefabrik in Denmark. Hand-sculpted solid
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Danish Hardwood Dining Chair by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender-Madsen
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Vienna, AT
Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender-Madsen a set of six dining chairs with hardwood frame and with round
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Six Danish Niels Moller Hardwood Dining Chairs Model 79
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremal rare set of 6 dining chairs model 79 designed 1966 by Niels O. Møller and produced by J.L
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Six Hardwood Dining Chairs in the Style of Møller 77 Chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood frame, seat upholstered in synthetic leather, produced in Denmark in the 1960s
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Four Danish Hardwood Dining Chairs by H. W. Klein for Bramin
By Bramin Mobler, Henry Walter Klein
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare set of 4 dining chairs in the 1960s by Henry Walter Klein and produced by Bramin Møbler in
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Danish Hardwood Armchairs OD-49 by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood dining chair designed by Erik Buck in the 1960s and produced by Oddense maskinsnedkeri A/S
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Danish Hardwood Armchairs OD-49 by Erik Buch
Danish Hardwood Armchairs OD-49 by Erik Buch
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 21.26 in
Danish Dining Room Chair by Helge Sibast and Borge Rammeskov
Located in Vienna, AT
Cowhorn style hardwood dining chair designed by Helge Sibast and Borge Rammeskov for Sibast Mobler
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Hardwood

Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs by Helge Sibast and Børge Rammeskov
By Børge Rammeskov, Sibast, Helge Sibast
Located in Vienna, AT
Cowhorn style hardwood dining chairs designed by Helge Sibast and Borge Rammeskov for Sibast Mobler
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Four Wenge Chairs by Martin Visser for Spectrum
By Martin Visser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Dutch mid-century wenge (otherwise known as hardwood) dining chairs with woven rush
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1950s Dutch Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wenge

Móveis Cimo, Brazil - set of 4 rare Dinner Chairs, 1960s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
These 4 rare hardwood dining chairs were manufactured in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Danish Dining Hardwood Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Danish furniture manufacturer. Dining chairs with solid hardwood frame, seat and back newly
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Danish Dining Hardwood Chairs
Danish Dining Hardwood Chairs
H 35.83 in W 18.12 in D 20.48 in
Dyrlund Hardwood and Black Leather Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Dyrlund
Located in Almelo, NL
Dyrlund hardwood and black leather dining chairs, Denmark 1960s. A set of six Danish midcentury
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern "Tião" Dining Chairs in Hardwood, Sergio Rodrigues, 1959
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
These Brazilian Modern "Tião" Dining Chairs in Hardwood and Rosewood designed by Sergio Rodrigues
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

SIX VINTAGE HARDWOOD FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD OXBOOD LEATHER DiNING CHAIRS 6
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
six Regency style vintage fully restored Chesterfield aged Oxblood leather dining chairs in mahogany
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20th Century English Regency Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Eight Vintage Hardwood Fully Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Dining Chairs 8
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored Chesterfield aged cigar brown leather dining chairs in mahogany. An absolutely sublime suite of
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20th Century French Regency Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Eight Dining Chair Set in Hardwood & beige leather, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this set is nothing less than spectacular! This set of eight dining chairs was
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Set in Hardwood & Caning, Celina, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this spectacular Brazilian modern dining chair set made in Hardwood and Cane, by
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Hardwood and Leather Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Schou Andersen
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Farmhouse Dining Chairs 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Comfortable farmhouse dining chairs of the most beautiful form. Wonderful design and shaped top
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Farmhouse Dining Chairs 1970s
Farmhouse Dining Chairs 1970s
H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Six hardwood Niels Moller Model 80 Chairs, with cream vinyl upholstery
By Neils O. Möller
Located in London, GB
A stylish and beautiful vintage set of six dining chairs model 80 designed by Niels Moller for J.L
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Kindel Chippendale Dining Chairs
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Dining Chairs Model 76-076 Coloration: Fabric is Raspberry and White. From the Kindel website: "Kindel
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1980s Chippendale Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood

Kindel Chippendale Dining Chairs
Kindel Chippendale Dining Chairs
H 37 in W 22.5 in D 23.5 in
Danish Dining Chairs, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful 1960s Danish dining chairs in solid dark wood with original textured, multicolored
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Danish Dining Chairs, 1960
Danish Dining Chairs, 1960
H 31 in W 18.25 in D 19.5 in
Brazilian Modern 8 Chair Set in Hardwood & Fabric, Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern 8 Chair Set in Hardwood & Fabric, Giuseppe Scapinelli is
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood & Blue Fabric by G. Scapinelli, Brazi
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this sculptural Mid-Century Modern four chair set in hardwood & blue fabric
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Set of Four Chairs in Hardwood & Beige Leather, Unknown, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Chairs in Hardwood & Beige Leather made in the sixties are nothing less than spectacular! This set comes
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern 10 Chair Set in Hardwood & Beige Leather Joaquim Tenreiro 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern ten dining chair set n hardwood & beige
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood & Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern chair set made in Brazilian rosewood and caning designed
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Set of Six Chairs in Hardwood & Red Leather by Celina Decoracoes, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Available TODAY in NYC including FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING, these Set of Six Chairs in Rosewood & Red
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Three Mid-Century Modern Hardwood & Cane Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950 Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this exquisite Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Cane, designed by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Straw, Hardwood

Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Chic Set of 8 Lacquered Dining Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Chic set of 8 dining chairs in black lacquer with padded seat panels. The chairs are in very good
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1980s Unknown Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Chic Set of 8 Lacquered Dining Chairs
Chic Set of 8 Lacquered Dining Chairs
H 41.25 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Schou Andersen
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Teak

Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
Up to Seven Schønning & Elgaard Dining Chairs
By Schionning & Elgaard
Located in Vienna, AT
Schønning & Elgaard, dining chairs with hardwood frame, upholstered in black leather. Made in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Up to Seven Schønning & Elgaard Dining Chairs
Up to Seven Schønning & Elgaard Dining Chairs
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs, 1970s, Set of 6
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Dininig chair Period: 1970s Manufacturer : Javor Pivka, Slovenia/Yugoslavia Style: Midcentury
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Hardwood

Dining Chairs, 1970s, Set of 6
Dining Chairs, 1970s, Set of 6
No Reserve
H 30.52 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Dining Chairs, 1970s, Price Per Piece
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Vintage Dining Chairs Period: 1970s Country of manufacturer: Italy Style: modern, classic
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Vintage Dining Chairs, 1970s, Price Per Piece
Vintage Dining Chairs, 1970s, Price Per Piece
H 33.47 in W 17.92 in D 20.08 in
Thonet Dining chair No. 18 "Wide" 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane Thonet No. 18 dining chair "Wide" in great vintage condition (well preserved). Chairs
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1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood

Thonet Dining chair No. 18 "Wide" 1970s
Thonet Dining chair No. 18 "Wide" 1970s
H 33.08 in W 16.54 in D 19.69 in
Brazilian Modern 6 Chair Set in Off White Velvet & Ebony Hardwood Novo Rumo 1960
By Novo Rumo
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this very Brazilian Modern six chair set in off white velvet and hardwood with Ebony
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Set of Six Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of six Danish dining chairs in hardwood veneer from the late 1960s, by unknown designer padded
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Six Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs
Set of Six Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs
H 30.32 in W 20.08 in D 19.3 in
Set of 10 Martin Eisler Dining Chairs
By Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
Extremely rare set of dining chairs by Martin Eisler. Provenance: private collection in Rio de
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Set of 10 Martin Eisler Dining Chairs
Set of 10 Martin Eisler Dining Chairs
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chair made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Rare Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model OD69
By Kai Kristiansen, Odense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare dining chairs, model OD69, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Louis XVI Dining Chairs French Country Caned Back
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Dining Chairs Made of Solid Cherry Exceptionally well-built chairs. Very solid and heavy. Fabric is a
Category

1970s Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood, Cherry

Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs made of hardwood, designed 1951 by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J. L. Møller
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
Dining Chairs by Niels Otto Møller Model 71
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs, Mahogany, Georgian Style, Made in England, Two Chairs without Arm
By Bevan Funnell Ltd.
Located in Toronto, CA
A solid pair Georgian style mahogany dining chairs made in England. The Chippendale style chairs
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20th Century English Chippendale Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Set of Six Dining Chairs
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of six dining chairs of hardwood. Seats upholstered with black leather. Made by Søren Willadsen
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Set of Six Dining Chairs
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Set of Six Dining Chairs
H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
“Cuiaba” Set of of 4 Chairs in Hardwood and Fabric by Sergio Rodrigues, 1970’s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Hardwood and Fabric by Sergio Rodrigues, 1970’s is nothing less than the find of the year! The chairs have
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs made of solid hardwood, designed in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 1.58 in
Suite of 6 Elegant Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
A suite of 6 elegant Mid-Century Modern dining chairs.
Category

1950s Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs made of solid hardwood, designed in the 1950s by Niels Otto Møller and produced by J
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
Dining Chair by Niels Otto Møller Model 78
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 1.58 in
1960s Belgian Country Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in High Point, NC
Crafted in Belgium circa 1960, this set of wooden dining chairs imparts the air of regal dignity
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1960s Belgian Country Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Hardwood

4 Rosewood "Lis" Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
By Niels Koefoed
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood and leather "Lis" dining chairs, by Niels Koefoed circa 1960's. Iconic, comfortable ladder
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Belgian Black Marble Dining Table & Asian Modern Black Lacquer Dining Chairs Set
By James Mont
Located in Chattanooga, TN
pictured with a dining table and four chairs. The set is unmarked but bears the hallmarks of Italian
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1980s American Chinoiserie Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Erik Buck
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Vienna, AT
Erik Buck. Four chairs with hardwood frame, seats and top rails upholstered in wool. Produced by
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Erik Buck
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Erik Buck
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in
Set of Ten Dakota Jackson Leather Dolce Dining Chairs
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable set of ten leather dining chairs designed by Dakota Jackson. The bespoke chairs feature
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20th Century American Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Six Italian Avant Garde Dining Chairs
By Pietro Costantini
Located in Danville, CA
Set of Six Sculptural Italian Armchairs. The solid wood chairs have been restored from the ground
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

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Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage hardwood dining chairs available for sale. Each of these unique vintage hardwood dining chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and fabric. Vintage hardwood dining chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage hardwood dining chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage hardwood dining chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik and Niels Otto Møller produced popular vintage hardwood dining chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Hardwood Dining Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,767, while they’re typically $117 on the low end and $60,000 highest priced.

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.