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Set of Six Danish Curved Back Dining Chairs
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs with curved backs crafted of teak, on oak frames. Attributed to Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Set of Six Danish Curved Back Dining Chairs
Set of Six Danish Curved Back Dining Chairs
H 30.71 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Danish Curved Back Dining Chairs in Black Vinyl
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of eight midcentury Danish dining chairs handcrafted of solid walnut with dramatic curved backs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Two Curved Back Danish Teak Dining Chairs
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of two curved-back Danish teak dining chairs. Beautifully constructed and upholstered in a rich
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Oak and Teak Curved Back Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four mid-century Danish dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, 1955, Denmark. The chairs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Young Mfg Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Teak Curved Dining Arm Chairs - Pair
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Young Mfg Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Teak Curved Dining Arm Chairs - Pair. Item features
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

4 Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Set of 4 Danish rosewood dining chairs, circa 1960's. Stunning grain patterns, comfortable bowtie
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

4 Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
4 Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs
H 30 in W 18.5 in D 18.5 in
Vintage Danish High-Back Teak Dining Chairs by Korup Stolefabrik 1960s, Set of 4
By Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak dining chairs by Korup Stolefabrik 1960s, Set of 4. Set of Danish Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Rainer Daumiller Dining Chair with Detailed Back in Pine
By Hirtshals Savvaerk, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, dining chair, pine, Denmark, 1970s. Beautiful organic and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Kurt Østervig Walnut Dining Chair, Denmark 1950s
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Utrecht, NL
Walnut chair by Danish designer Kurt Østervig, manufactured by Brande Mobelindustri Denmark in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Rainer Daumiller Mid-Century Pine Chairs with Large Curved Backs
By Hirtshals Savvaerk, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century set of 4 Rainer Daumiller designed plyafully curved pine dining chairs for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 4 Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Duxbury, MA
Stylish set of 4 vintage mid century danish modern teak dining chairs with woven seats. Unique
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rope, Teak

Set of 4 Danish Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Danish Dining Chairs
H 34.25 in W 17.25 in D 19.75 in
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chairs in Pine, Denmark, 1970s
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Almelo, NL
Rainer Daumiller Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine, Denmark 1970s The dining chairs in question
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Twelve Danish Teak Dining Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Large set of 12 Danish dining chairs with teak curved backs and walnut frames, newly upholstered
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Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak, Walnut

Six Rosewood Danish Dining Chairs in Blue Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six Mid-century Danish rosewood dining chairs handcrafted with arched frames and dramatic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Twentieth Century Danish Wooden Dining Chairs, Set of Five
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in High Point, NC
, with modern-inspired curves and simple construction and finish, these chairs from twentieth-century
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Erik Buch Dining Chairs for Orum Mobler, Denmark, 1960s
By Erik Buch
Located in Almelo, NL
Dining chairs by Erik Buch for Orum Mobler, Denmark, 1960s As rare as they are aesthetically
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood

Dyrlund Rosewood Mid Century Danish Modern Curved Back Dining Side Chair
By Dyrlund
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dyrlund Rosewood Mid Century Danish Modern Curved Back Dining Side Chair. Item features beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs Model J80 by Jørgen Baekmark
By FDB Møbler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Danish modern teak dining chairs are a stunning set of four chairs designed by furniture
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Henning Kjærnulf Set of Four Oak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
curved, wide armrests, ribbed lower seat and the carved front legs that are connected to the back legs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Set of Six 'Morten' Dining Chair by Niels Koefoed, Denmark 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Hellouw, NL
Niels Koefoed’s designs reflect the quiet precision of Danish modernism. The “Morten” dining chair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Six Danish Vintage Teak Dining Chairs by Korup Stolefabrik
By Korup Stolefabrik
Located in London, GB
A fantastic and very rare set of six Danish vintage teak dining chairs by Korup Stolefabrik. They
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Danish Modern CH-23 Leather Dining Chairs by Hans J. Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful Danish modern leather dining chairs designed by the iconic designer Hans J. Wegner for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Ole Wanscher "Model 1675" Dining Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of classically elegant “1675” dining chairs was designed in 1942 by Ole Wanscher and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Six Restored Jens Hjorth Beech and Teak Mid-century Danish Dining Chairs
By Jens Hjorth
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century Danish dining chairs designed by Jens Hjorth and manufactured by Randers Stolefabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

1960s Set of Six Danish Dining Chairs in Teak and Boucle Fabric
Located in Knebel, DK
The well designed and well crafted Danish dining chairs from the 1960s were conceived by one of the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Henning Kjaernulf model #255 dining chairs in rosewood Bruno Hansen Denmark 1960
By Bruno Hansen, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
, Denmark 1960. These dining chairs showcases the refined artistry of mid-century Danish design. Crafted
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill set of four dining chairs, Denmark 1970
By Hirtshals Sawmill, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Almelo, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill set of four dining chairs crafted from solid pine
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Danish Set of Eight Sculptural Dining Chairs in Solid Elm and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, elm, wool, Denmark, 1960s  This ensemble of eight dining chairs in elm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm, Fabric

Mid Century Modern Danish Jens Risom Set 4 Teak Dining Chairs 1960 Reupholstered
By Jens Risom
Located in Portland, OR
A very stylish set of four Jens Risom (1916-2016) Danish Mid Century Modern teal dining chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Teak Dining Chairs Model OD-49 by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in North Hollywood, CA
iconic dining chairs that were designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark. These chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960s Pair of Danish Dining Chairs in Teak and Oak by Helge Sibast
By Helge Sibast, Sibast
Located in Knebel, DK
Pair of Fully restored Danish modern 1960s dining chairs by Helge Sibast. The chairs feature
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Teak

Arne Hovmand Olsen Danish Set Of Four Teak & Leather Mid Century Dining Chairs
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Norwich, GB
Arne Hovmand Olsen Set of Four Teak & Leather Dining Chairs. Danish - Circa 1960. The chairs have
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Henning Kjærnulf Set of Six Oak Dining Chairs for EG Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
other Danish mid-century designers. In light of how sought after his dining sets and lounge chairs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pr. Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs att. to Poul Volther for Frem Rojle
By Frem Røjle, Poul Volther
Located in New York, NY
Classic pair of Mid Century Danish Modern dining chairs, made in Denmark, attributed to Poul
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Rosewood, Teak

Set of 8 Moller Model 75 Dining Chairs, Niels Møller, JL Møllers, Denmark, 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited set of eight (8) Model 75 Dining Chairs by Niels Møller for J.L
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Dining Room Chairs
Located in Nantucket, MA
An amazing and elegant set of six Mid-Century Modern Danish teak dining barrel arm chairs. They
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

c. 1956 Knud Andersen Danish Teak Dining Chairs in Teal Wool, Set of Ten (10)
By Knud V. Andersen for Anton Michelsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Sculptural set of ten (10) mid-century Danish dining chairs, handcrafted by Harbo Sølvsten & Knud
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

6 Yngve Ekstrom Danish styled Teak Upholstered Dining Chairs for Swedese Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of six teak wood framed dining chairs with curved backs for comfort and seats reupholstered
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of Four '4' Dining Chairs by Jørgen Baekmark for FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1950's
Located in Deland, FL
chairs look amazing with the unique curved spindle back, very comfortable and durable. A rare and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Teak Curved Back Armchair Model B49 by Jacob Kjaer, Circa 1955
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Four model B49 armchairs by Jacob Kjaer. Constructed in teak with seat and curved back upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Benny Linden Dining Chairs
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic set of six Danish modern dining chairs by Benny Linden, crafted from solid teak with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Benny Linden Dining Chairs
Set of Benny Linden Dining Chairs
H 36 in W 18 in D 18 in
Set of Eight Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
This set of eight dining chairs are a gorgeous statement collection. Made from stunning hardwood
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Upholstered Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Upholstered Dining Chairs
H 17.33 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Set of 4 Farstrup Dining Chairs
By Farstrup
Located in London, GB
chairs feature elegantly curved backs and armrests, which seamlessly flow into the legs, offering a sense
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 4 Farstrup Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Farstrup Dining Chairs
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chair in Solid Pine
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, dining chair, pine, Denmark, 1970s Beautiful, organic and
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Rainer Daumiller Dining Chair in Solid Pine
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chair in Solid Pine
H 34.45 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in
Coffee Brutus Dining Chair by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Coffee Brutus dining chair by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Category

2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Coffee Brutus Dining Chair by 101 Copenhagen
Coffee Brutus Dining Chair by 101 Copenhagen
H 26.78 in W 19.69 in D 26.78 in
Sand Brutus Dining Chair by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Sand Brutus dining chair by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
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2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Sand Brutus Dining Chair by 101 Copenhagen
Sand Brutus Dining Chair by 101 Copenhagen
H 26.78 in W 19.69 in D 26.78 in
Set of Four Arne Vodder Dining Chairs
By Arne Vodder, France & Daverkosen
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1950s. A scarce set of four Model No. 203 dining chairs by Arne Vodder for France
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Arne Vodder Dining Chairs
Set of Four Arne Vodder Dining Chairs
H 34 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, pair of dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s Beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
H 33.86 in W 19.3 in D 18.51 in
Set of 6 Niels Vodder Dining Chairs
By Niels Vodder
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1950s. A stunning set of six dining chairs attributed to P. Vodder for Niels Vodder
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Teak

Set of 6 Niels Vodder Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Niels Vodder Dining Chairs
H 31.5 in W 18.25 in D 18.5 in
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
By Hirtshals Sawmill, Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, pair of dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s Beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
H 34.45 in W 19.3 in D 19.89 in
Niels O. Moller Dining Chair Model.71
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Model 71, designed by Danish designer Niels Ott Moller, is still loved today for its beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Niels O. Moller Dining Chair Model.71
Niels O. Moller Dining Chair Model.71
H 27.96 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Danish Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Lis Chairs
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Baltimore, MD
“Lis” made in Denmark, circa 1960s. This stunning set of six ladder back teak chairs features two arm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Poul Hundevad Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
Poul Hundevad Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 18.31 in
Dark Grey Brutus Dining Chair by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark grey brutus dining chair by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
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2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Dark Grey Brutus Dining Chair by 101 Copenhagen
Dark Grey Brutus Dining Chair by 101 Copenhagen
H 26.78 in W 19.69 in D 26.78 in
Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Pine
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of eight dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Jydsk Møbelindustri Skanderborg
By Kai Kristiansen, Jydsk Mobelindustri Skandeborg, Helge Sibast, Arne Vodder, Johannes Andersen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century set of six dining chairs designed by Jydsk Møbelindustri Skanderborg, Denmark circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Dyrlund Teak & Fabric Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Dyrlund
Located in Basildon, London
A fantastic example of midcentury Danish design, this set of chairs was manufactured by Dyrlund
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Dyrlund Teak & Fabric Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Dyrlund Teak & Fabric Dining Chairs, Set of 4
H 39.77 in W 21.66 in D 24.41 in
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs attr. Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Trenton, NJ
Sleek, sculptural, and undeniably sophisticated, this set of four Danish modern dining chairs is
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Rainer Daumiller Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Sawmill
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of six dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s Beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 4 Brutus Dining Chairs by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Brutus dining chairs by 101 Copenhagen Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
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2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Set of 4 Brutus Dining Chairs by 101 Copenhagen
Set of 4 Brutus Dining Chairs by 101 Copenhagen
H 26.78 in W 19.69 in D 26.78 in
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Danish Curved Back Dining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Danish curved back dining chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every Danish curved back dining chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Danish curved back dining chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A Danish curved back dining chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Danish curved back dining chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kai Kristiansen, Kurt Østervig and Brande Møbelindustri produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Danish Curved Back Dining Chair?

Prices for a Danish curved back dining chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $475 and can go as high as $7,200, while the average can fetch as much as $2,673.

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.