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Modern Dining Room Chairs

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Contemporary Velvet Dining Chair Offered With Nails On The Curve & Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This Chair is the epitome of serenity inducing design. With an embracing silhouette and luxurious deep seat, its sensuous curves and comfortable back perfectly adapt to the body. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Chair New Pansé, Blue Velvet Fabric, Made in Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
They are the harbingers of spring, nature awakens with them and colours emerge. Pansies are the inspiration for the new VG chair, with its slender legs of Canaletto walnut and the en...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut, Plywood

Chair Audrey, Dove Colour Fabric, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
VG furniture represent luxury in terms of exclusivity, distinction and high quality. They are the result of sophisticated and exclusive design with a strong identity and are the outc...
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Mario Bellini “The Bellini Chair” for Heller, Set of Nine
Located in Miami, FL
Set of nine white sculptural Bellini chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Heller. These lightweight, versatile and stackable plastic chairs are perfect for indoor or outdoor settings.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Modern Laurence Dining Chair, DEDAR Salmon Wool, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence dining chair was crea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Wool

Set of Four Charlotte Perriand Dordogne Chairs for Robert Sentou, France c1950
Located in London, GB
Set of six available. Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999), a key figure of European modernism, famously started her career with a rebuff from Le Corbusier’s studio: “We don’t embroider ...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Pine

Mobil Girgi Set of Four Ladder Back and Leather Dining Chairs, Italy, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
A set of four walnut ladder back dining chairs with original black leather seats, the seats and back legs are angled, with straight legs in the front. The chairs from every perspect...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Six Paul Frankl for Johnson "Corset" Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of six Paul Frankl dining chairs for Johnson Furniture. The chairs frames are made of cerused oak and are very sturdy and comfortable. Measures: 32 inches H x 23 in...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Modernist Vintage Four Dining Chairs Cognac Brown Leather Chrome, 1980s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage four ( 4 ) dining chairs or armchairs from cognac brown leather and chromed base by Fasem, Italy 1980s. A beautiful set of four ( 4 ) dining chairs or armchairs fr...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian 1970's Set of Six Maple and Cane Dining Chairs, Italy, circa 1970
Located in New York, NY
An Italian 1970's set of six dining chairs in maple with caned seats, the high backs are slatted with the mid-section indented forward, molding to your back. The cane seats extend sl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Maple

C. 1961 Set of 6 Herman Miller Eames Orange Bikini Pad Swivel PKC2 Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare and original set of six Herman Miller Eames PKC-2 dining / side chairs, designed by Ray and Charles Eames. This set is special...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1990s Set of Crassevig & Knoll Gina / Ginotta Dining Chairs by Enrico Franzolini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four gorgeousGina / Ginotta bent plywood dining chairs with oatmeal-color fabric upholstery, produced by Crassevig, distributed by Knoll in the US, and de...
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1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 2020 Executive Armchair with Ivory Leather & Wood Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single 2020 production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive arm chair with ivory/off-white leather upholstery and ebonized walnut wood legs. The upholstery appears ...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970s Set of Eight Marcel Breuer Model B5 Side Dining Chairs in Tan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 8 Model B5 side chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular set dates to the 1970s. The listed price includes the set of eight. Their simpl...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1950s Jens Risom Design C 106 and C 206 Dining Chairs Set of Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six C 106 and C 206 dining chairs designed by Jens Risom and produced by Jens Risom Design Inc. circa late 1950s. These are gorgeous original examples in walnut, whi...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric, Foam

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, DEDAR Red Wool, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence dining chair was crea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Wood

2000s Set of Six Harry Bertoia for Knoll Chrome Wire Dining / Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are classic Bertoia side chairs, model 420c, designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These chairs consist of welded chromed-steel wire seats & backs, and ret...
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Black Lacquered Bankstuhl Chairs by Willy Guhl for Stendig, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 6 Bankstuhl caned dining chairs, designed by Willy Guhl. This simple solid model of dining chair is composed of a wood frame with a caned seat and back. This silhou...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Cane

JOLIE DINING CHAIR - Modern Sculpted Design in Creme Boucle
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Jolie Dining Chair is a stylish and comfortable piece of furniture designed with a modern aesthetic. It features sweeping lines that add a sense of elegance and sophistication to...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

CURVE DINING CHAIR - Modern Sculpted High Back Design in COM
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Curve Dining Chair is a stylish and comfortable piece of furniture designed with a modern aesthetic. It features sweeping lines that add a sense of e...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Contemporary Dining Chair w/ Seaming Details
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Drawing from the impossibly elegant waistlines of the pin ups, this dining chair is a sensuous piece that offers a generous seat. The seaming details are e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

CURVE DINING CHAIR - Modern Sculpted Low Back Design in COM
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Curve Dining Chair is a stylish and comfortable piece of furniture designed with a modern aesthetic. It features sweeping lines that add a sense of e...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Low Armchair in Argentine Rosewood & Leather or COM by Costantini, Bruno
Located in New York, NY
Bruno Modern Low Armchair in Argentine Rosewood & Leather or COM/COL by Costantini Measurements are 23" W x 21" D x 32" H with an 18" SH as shown. The Bruno Arm Chair...
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2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sirwa Chair by Selma Lazrak
Located in Geneve, CH
Sirwa Chair by Selma Lazrak Dimensions: D 50 x W 46 x H 77 cm Materials: Solid American walnut. The chair mirrors the contours of the Sirwa region in Morocco, known for its dramati...
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2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Dining Chairs in the style of Viggo Boesen, Bentwood, Oak and Boucle
Located in Miami, FL
Great set of Six Dining Chairs in the style of Viggo Boesen, Bentwood oak seats and backs. The chairs have been reupholstered in sand colored boucle. In total twelve chairs available.
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1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Bentwood

Set of Four Italian Midcentury Cerused Oak Chairs with Rushed Seats
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Italian midcentury Cerused oak chairs with rushed seats.
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20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Custom Cassaro Corner Banquette
Located in Houston, TX
Custom showroom corner banquette with Zebrawood veneer in Cassaro fabric from Italy. Also available C.O.M. Each bench measures 28" in depth, 56" in...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Zebra Wood

1960s Set of 8 Model 57/77 Dining Chairs in Teak by Niels Møller for J.L. Møller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of eight Dining Chairs in teak, designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in 1959. This particular set was manufactured in Denmark circa mid 1960s. The...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

In Stock in Los Angeles, Set of 2 Black Gaia Velvet Dining Chairs '7-Back'
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In Stock in Los Angeles Set of 2 Black Gaia Velvet and Leather Upholstered Dining Armchairs. The GAIA collection is a new creation designed by the well...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Pebble Chair by Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Pebble chair by Fred Rigby studio. Dimensions: L 39.5 x W 41.2 x H 91 cm. Materials: solid oak, dedar boucle weave wool. Fred Rigby studio is a Londo...
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2010s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Set of 8 Custom Modern Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 custom modern dining chairs by Carrocel. These sleek chairs have an Italian modernism with a fine cut elegant detailed design. Upho...
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2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

2009 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chair in Black Fabric Sets Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a tubular Brno Chair, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll. Multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair. There was originally ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bertu Outdoor Dining Chair, Teak Outdoor Dining Chair, Solid Teak, Suelo
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Outdoor Dining Chair, Teak Outdoor Dining Chair, Solid Teak, Suelo This Solid Teak Outdoor Dining Chair - The Suelo is beautifully constructed fr...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

1960s Dal Vera Stacking Chairs for Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs Resort Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of stacking chairs, believed to be produced by the Italian manufacturer Dal Vera. Charlotte Perriand had selected the chairs for use in the Les Arcs ski reso...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Modern Grey Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 6 Modern Grey Dining Chairs. Upholstered in soft grey chenille and hounds-tooth patterned fabric on the outside back, trimmed in aged nickel head to head nails. Each frame is ...
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2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4x 1969 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Series 7 Handstiched Leather Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four (the price listed is for four, however, up to eight side chairs are available and additional armchairs also) Arne Jacobsen Series 7 armchairs in cogn...
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1960s Danish Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chubby Chair in Buttermilk 3D Printed Recycled Plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
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2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Italian Modern red metal ABS Folding Chairs Plia Piretti Anonima Castelli, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Folding chairs mod. Plia in red metal and trasparent abs by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli, 1970s Set of three folding chairs mod. Plia with squared seat and b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Carlo Bartoli, Mito, Six Dining Chairs, Tisettanta, 1969
Located in Paris, FR
Carlo Bartoli Mito A beautiful set of six black lacquered ash wood chairs, the seat and back made of one s shaped bentwood piece. Edited par Tisettanta, Giussano, Milano. Italy, ci...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Chubby Chair in Ember 3D Printed recycled plastic
Located in London, GB
Dirk van der Kooij first fell in love with low resolution 3D printing as a student, fulfilling his search for honest and functional ornamentation. T...
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2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Modern Outdoor Dining Chair with Beige Leather Belts
Located in Santo Tirso, PT
Ribbon - Outdoor dining chair Contemporary outdoor dining chair made with structure: White lacquered aluminum, Metallic details: Nickel-plated, Upholstery: Acrylic fabric, Pipping: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Modern Maia Dining Chair, Beige Italian Leather, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Maia Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Maia leather dining chair takes it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel

Modern Teak and Brown leather armchairs in Erik Buch Style
Located in Miami, FL
Rare form, teak frame arm chairs with leather seats and backs, in style of Grete Jalk or Erik Buch . Armchairs in very fine original condition, wood restored.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1957 Set of 6 Herman Miller Eames DKR-2 Wire Dining Chairs w/ Base & Bikini Pads
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a vintage set of six Eames DKR-2 wire dining chairs with black bikini pads, produced circa 1957. The DKR was designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced by Herman ...
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1950s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

René Herbst Pair of 'Sandows' Dining Chairs in Steel and Cord
Located in Waalwijk, NL
René Herbst, pair of 'Sandows' chairs, model '101', chrome-plated steel, elastic rope, France, design 1928, produced 1970s. The 'Sandows' chair epitomizes the industrial advancement...
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1920s French Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Modern Upholstered Dining Chairs, 6
Located in New York, NY
Modern upholstered dining chairs, two arms and four sides, with upholstered scoop backs and seats now covered in a pale gold velvet, o...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1970s Set of 6 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll MR10 Dining Chairs in Rattan & Chrome
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of six 1970s vintage MR10 Chairs, designed by Mies Van Der Rohe and produced by Knoll International. These are gorgeous original examples, which still retain...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Shaker Modern Chair by Ambrozia, Walnut, Dark Brown Leather, White Cowhide
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The shaker chair is handcrafted to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame with a genuine leather seat and Cowhide back. Featuring subtile solid wood inserti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Dedar Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence dining chair was crea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

2006 Hans Wegner CH20 Elbow Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn in Oak w/ Leather Seats
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH20 Elbow Chair, originally designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in 1956. These particular examples were produced in Denmark in 2006. The listed price includes on...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Oak, Lacquer

Late 20th Century Gray & Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 6
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome gray & chrome vintage cantilever chairs by United Chair Company in the style of Steelcase, set of 6. Comprised of a chrome cantilever fram...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Set of 8 British Modern Saddle Leather Dining Chairs by Richard Young
Located in Shippensburg, PA
RARE SET OF EIGHT BRITISH MODERNIST STITCHED-LEATHER AND CHROMED STEEL DINING CHAIRS Richard Young for Merrow Associates, United Kingdom, circa 1980 unmarked Item # 307HXK27A A rar...
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20th Century English Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1946 Jen Risom 666 WSP Side Chairs Black Webbing for Knoll Associates Set of Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of six circa mid 1940s dining chairs designed by Jen Risom and produced by Knoll Associates. The model number is 666 WSP, a model introduced by Knoll Associa...
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1940s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Maple

1971 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Side Chairs w/ Edelman Leather Upholstery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen armless executive side chairs on pedestal bases, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples are circa 1971 produ...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed, Cream Boucle' Anhele Glamour Dining Chair
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Anhele dining chair with its 70's futuristic styling has a crystal clear Lucite/Plexiglass/Acrylic shell with a bouncy cream boucle seat and backrest. The pieces are joined toge...
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

1963 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Red Vinyl Armless Executive Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of armless executive dining / side chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in 1963. The chairs retain original labels from Met...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970's Set Of Six Refinished Danish Oak Veneered Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
1970's Set Of Six Danish Veneered Oak Dining Chairs The chairs with their colorfull 1970's upholstry are in good vintage condition and have been checked and refinished by our cabine...
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1970s Danish Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Papillonne Brass Chair with Pillow 'Set of 4'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Papillonne chair comes to your living room with its details, combining comfort with elegance. It is also suitable for combining with your dining table. The chair cushion can be produ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Portugal, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Royal Stranger, Emeco, Marie Burgos Design, and Finn Juhl. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $170 and tops out at $90,000 while the average work can sell for $1,969.

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