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Wishbone Chair Set Of 6

Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer Wishbone Dining Chairs by Blowing Rock Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Lacquer Wishbone Dining Chairs by Blowing Rock - Set of 6. Listing
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 'CH24' wishbone dining chairs by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of six 'CH24' dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, Denmark. The chairs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

6 Vintage "Wishbone" Style Chairs by Blowing Rock Furniture
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bring home the best of both worlds with this wonderful set of 6 mid-century vintage dining chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

6 Vintage "Wishbone" Style Chairs by Blowing Rock Furniture
6 Vintage "Wishbone" Style Chairs by Blowing Rock Furniture
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
H 32 in W 20 in D 18 in
D Scan Teak Dining Room Chairs/ Set of 6
By Hans Frydendal 1, D-Scan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Set of 6 Chairs attributed to Hans Frydendal. Chairs also have a Hans Wegner Wishbone vibe. Nice
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Vintage 1970s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Bentwood

D Scan Teak Dining Room Chairs/ Set of 6
D Scan Teak Dining Room Chairs/ Set of 6
$1,800 / set
H 32 in W 22 in D 19 in
Hans Wegner vintage Wishbone CH24 for Carl Hansen, 1970's edition
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in PARIS, FR
known as the "Wishbone chair" has been recognized by many professionals as the perfect chair. The price
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans Wegner vintage Wishbone CH24 for Carl Hansen, 1970's edition
Hans Wegner vintage Wishbone CH24 for Carl Hansen, 1970's edition
$1,557 / item
H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Hans Wegner vintage Wishbone CH-24 for Carl Hansen, 1970's edition
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in PARIS, FR
Hans Wegner Wishbone CH-24 for Carl Hansen, 1950, sold as a set of 4 and we have 6 in total. This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans Wegner vintage Wishbone CH-24 for Carl Hansen, 1970's edition
Hans Wegner vintage Wishbone CH-24 for Carl Hansen, 1970's edition
$6,228 / set
H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in

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Set of 6 Wishbone Style Dining Chairs
By Carl Hansen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 6 Wishbone style dining chairs This set of stylish wishbone chairs are lacquered in
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Wishbone Style Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Wishbone Style Dining Chairs
H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.75 in
Set of 6 Wishbone Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner.
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of six CH 24 - The Wishbone chairs patinated oak and braided paper cord. Hans J. Wegner / Carl
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans J. Wegner Set of 6 Early Stamped Carl Hansen & Sons Wishbone Chairs, 1950s
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
An extremely rare collection of 6 model "CH-24" / "Wishbone" chairs from the very early years of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of 6 Hans J Wegner Wishbone Ch24 Chair Carl Hanson 1960s Editions in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
seats. In excellent condition. A set of 6 Wishbone chairs in this condition from the 1960s is a rare
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of ‘6’ danish modern white wishbone chairs by Hans J Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of ‘6’ danish modern white wishbone CH24 chairs designed by Hans J Wegner. Made by Carl Hansen
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Lacquer

Hans J. Wegner CH-24 Oak Wishbone Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Beautifully patinated set of iconic "wishbone" dining chairs by Danish Designer Hans J. Wegner from
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of six original Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Set of 6 Hans Wegner Wishbone or Y Chairs all in good non refinished condition, with original paper
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Vintage 1940s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Eleven Mid-Century Modern Wishbone Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
. Dovetailed construction on the backs of each chair. 5 chairs were just added to this set of 6, making 11. Now
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Velvet

1960s Hans J. Wegner Set of 6 Early Wishbone Chairs in Oak By Carl Hansen and So
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Praha, CZ
- very good original condition considering the age with minor signs of use - Sturdy and stable - Stamped by producer - height of seat 43 cm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Heywood Wakefield Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Wichita, KS
Heywood Wakefield wishbone dog-biscuit dining chairs set of six Offered for sale is a set of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set Of 6 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 original Danish solid oak Hans Wegner Wishbone chairs. Labeled underneath.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set Of 6 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs
Set Of 6 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs
H 28.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of six Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs. Featuring a high wishbone
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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut

Set of 6 Wishbone Chairs by Hans J. Wegner and Carl Hansen and Son, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 6 Wishbone chairs, model CH24, in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J. Wegner and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of 6 Wishbone dining chairs in oak designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen.
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 6 Wishbone Dining Chairs in oak designed Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen. Marked with label. We
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Papercord

Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Dining Chairs Refinished & Reupholstered
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Heywood Wakefield wishbone dog-biscuit dining chairs set of six. Elevate your dining space with
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Maple

Hans J. Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chair, Set of 6
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kastrup, DK
6 Hans J. Wegner CH24 Wishbone chairs, Y-chairs. Designed 1950, manufactured by Carl Rasmusen Oak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans J. Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chair, Set of 6
Hans J. Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chair, Set of 6
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son Wishbone Chairs set of 6 in Oak and Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Set of Six Hans J. Wegner "CH-24" Wishbone chairs from the Carl Hansen & Sons production in the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Wishbone Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Esperance, NY
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield wishbone dining chairs - set of 6.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wishbone Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of six Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wishbone Dining Chairs. Featuring a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Set of 6 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs in Oak and Black Lacquer
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
leather seat pads made specifically for the Wishbone chair. We have a set of 6 in excellent vintage
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Early 2000s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 6 Original Oak Wishbone Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hanson & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A beautiful set of these classic dining chairs by the master designer Hans J. Wegner and produced
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of 4 Vintage Patinated Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Culver City, CA
contemporary environment. This specific set of wishbone dining chairs came out of an estate in Beverly Hills
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set di 6 sedie 'CH24 Wishbone' design di Hans J. Wegner, black structure
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Milan, IT
Set of six CH24 "Wishbone" chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949 and produced in Denmark in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hans J Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark 1949
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice and excellent set of 6 so called Wishbone chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of Six 'CH23' Chairs by Hans J. Wegner in Beech and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of 6 CH23 chairs, beech and teak, cane, Denmark, design 1950
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Danish Modern Modular Teak Wall Unit by Poul Cadovius for Cado, 1960s
By Cado, Poul Cadovius
Located in Asaa, DK
four Wegner Wishbone chairs. Five of the shelves in this system has never been used before and has
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

6 Hans Wegner Wishbone y chairs in Oak, Carl Hansen
Located in Sittard, NL
Set of 6 beautifull Wishbone 'y' chairs in Oak and paperstring. Beautifull condition and patina
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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful set of 6 Wishbone chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen, model CH24. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chairs
Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chairs
H 28.75 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
6 Vintage Danish Mid Century "Wishbone" Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful set of 6 scandinavian modern dining chairs in beech wood designed by Hans
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 Hans Wegner dining chairs with tea frames an rope seats
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Hans Wegner oak dining chairs with teak frames and rope seats. We also have 2 wishbone
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20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Teak, Rope

Hans Wegner Fine & Rare Set of 6 Teak Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine & rare set of 6 arm chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen. "Wishbone" design, signed. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Rush

Hans Wegner Fine & Rare Set of 6 Teak Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine & rare set of 6 arm chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen. "Wishbone" design, signed. This is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Rush

Set of 6 Heywood Wakefield M154 Dog Bone Dining Chairs
Located in Long Beach, CA
Set of 6 Heywood Wakefield M154 Dog Bone Dining Chairs. Set includes 2 arm chairs and 4 side
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20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Early Original Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone Chairs, circa 1955
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Set of 6 early original Hans Wegner CH24 Wishbone chairs, circa 1955. Hard to find early examples
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Set of 6 CH-24 Wishbone Chairs by Hans Wegner in Ebonized Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Set of 6 CH-24 Wishbone chairs by Hans Wegner in ebonized oak. Signed on underside, these are in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Upholstered Seat Dining Chairs. One captain and five side chairs. Sky Blue Upholstery. Measures 19 " in width, 19 " in depth and 31" in heig...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
$670 Sale Price / item
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H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Organic Modern Center Table Jean in Natural Travertine Marble Stone
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Located in Lisbon, PT
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Brutalist Center Tables

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Marble

Organic Modern Center Table Jean in Natural Travertine Marble Stone
Organic Modern Center Table Jean in Natural Travertine Marble Stone
$2,678 / item
H 13.78 in W 47.25 in D 27.56 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

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Wool, Cotton

"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé

A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
By Roche Bobois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
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20th Century French Adam Style Sofas

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Leather, Wood

A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
A French Roche Bobois leather sectional sofa.
$8,995
H 27 in W 121.5 in D 89 in
Arne Vodder Teak Dining Set with Eight Chairs for Sibast
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak Danish modern six-leg table and eight matching chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast. Measure: Oval table expands from 78" to 117" with two leaves. Perfect large-scale dining set wit...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Arne Vodder Teak Dining Set with Eight Chairs for Sibast
Arne Vodder Teak Dining Set with Eight Chairs for Sibast
$4,900 Sale Price / set
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H 31.5 in W 22 in D 17 in
Set of Twelve Sculptural Dining Chairs With Elegant Wooden Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of twelve dining chairs, beech, fabric, Europe, 1960s This set of twelve dining chairs, crafted in Europe during the 1960s, features frames made from light beech wood. Notable f...
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Set of Twelve Sculptural Dining Chairs With Elegant Wooden Frames
Set of Twelve Sculptural Dining Chairs With Elegant Wooden Frames
$4,900 / set
H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
French Cabriole Leg Nightstands or Bedside Tables - Sold as a Pair
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of French bedside end tables or nightstands of wonderfully patinated cherrywood - each stand featuring a scalloped edge gallery over a serpentine frieze of three drawers ...
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Mid-Century Modern Side Tables with Sculpted Base
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of end tables with round top and sculpted bases in a Harvey Probber style. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).  
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern End Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Side Tables with Sculpted Base
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$900 Sale Price / set
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H 21 in Dm 26 in
Pair of Mid-20th Century Restored Bent Rattan Lounge Chairs Tropical Upholstery
By Paul Frankl
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
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Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rattan

Set of Six Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé
By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing mid century modern set of six dining chairs designed by Louis van Teeffelen for Webe. Originally from Netherlands, circa 1950. (They have no attribution mark). These chairs a...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Set of Six Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé
Set of Six Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé
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H 33 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
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Located in London, GB
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$2,376
H 27.56 in W 47.25 in D 21.66 in
Set of 8 Mid Century Dining Chairs by A.Šuman, Customizable Upholstery Available
By Antonín Šuman
Located in Wrocław, Poland
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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MId-Century Saarinen Style Dining Table with White Top and Cream Tulip Base
By Eero Saarinen, Pastoe
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Fushia Corolla Mayflower Seat by Roche Bobois, France
By Fabrice Berrux
Located in Brussels, BE
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H 31.5 in Dm 35.44 in
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Wishbone Chair Set Of 6 For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wishbone chair set of 6 available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, natural fiber and oak, every wishbone chair set of 6 was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wishbone chair set of 6 — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A wishbone chair set of 6 made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wishbone chair set of 6 over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Carl Hansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wishbone Chair Set Of 6?

Prices for a wishbone chair set of 6 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,100 and can go as high as $16,561, while the average can fetch as much as $4,882.

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.

Questions About Wishbone Chair Set Of 6
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Yes, Wishbone chairs can get dirty if they are not properly maintained. Any seat in your home may get dusty or be vulnerable to staining if you spill something on it. Despite the intricate process behind Hans Wegner’s iconic chair — the Wishbone requires 100 steps to complete — the seat, in its final form, boasts a graceful simplicity. This is largely thanks to its namesake Y-shaped back, a simple support structure that allows for the back and armrest to function as a single piece and dispenses with the need for multiple back slats, lending the chair an effect of weightlessness. You can keep a Wishbone chair clean by wiping it regularly with a damp cloth. Be careful when cleaning its woven paper-cord seat, however, as this component takes manufacturer Carl Hansen’s craftsmen over an hour to make. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Wishbone chairs.