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Dining Room Chairs For Sale
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Set of 6 "Model 101" Dining Chairs, Designed by Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four chairs was designed by Guiseppe Gibelli for Fratelli Maspero and manufactured by Sormani in Italy, Mariano Comense in the 1960s. The "Elisabetta" model is made of oa...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Palisander

Vintage 1958 Set 6 Pia Chairs by Poul Cadovius for Royal Persiennen Woven Seats
By Poul Cadovius, Royal Persiennen
Located in Basel, BS
Pia Chair, Set of 6, Original first edition by Poul Cadovius for Royal Persiennen 1958 model chairs, in excellent vintage condition. Beautiful woven seating. Teak wood. Design by Poul Cadovius, 1958 The Poul Cadovius Pia...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Papercord, Rope, Teak

Pair of Vintage Czech Dining Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern dining chairs. This set is in excellent vintage condition with brand new Knoll upholstery and few signs of age-related wear (see p...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

4 Charlotte Perriand Style Dining Chairs France ca 1970
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful set of 4 dining chairs in the manner of Charlotte Perriand. Solid, dark brown coated, wooden chairs with cane / rush seats. "Nature and the...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rush, Wood

6 blond wood midcentury Italian dining chairs, 1950s, attrib. to Melchiorre Bega
Located in London, GB
A set of six stylish and comfortable mid-century Italian dining room chairs, blond wood, grey upholstery, circa late 1940s - early 1950s. We now also have a similar set of 6, not re...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Mid-Century Modern Vinyl Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of four vintage modern dining chairs feature a solid walnut frame with unique beveled armrests. Sleek design with thick cushions and beautiful bright orange vinyl covering. The slanted legs and barrel backrest offer style and comfort in any modern interior. Manufactured by "High Point...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready texture...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Fiberglass

Vintage ‘Andover’ Arm Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig - Set of Four
Located in Raleigh, NC
Vintage armchairs designed by Davis Allen for Stendig, circa 1980s. The set of four armchairs are made from rosewood with a glossy finish. Spindles wrap along the arms and backs of t...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Rosewood

Set Of Four Mahogany, Cane & Leather Regency Folding Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusual and rare set of Regency style folding dining chairs in mahogany and cane, with dark ivory leather seats and scalloped backs. Extremely well constructed. Just the right thin...
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1950s American Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Hank Loewenstein Padova Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Denver, CO
Designed and sold by Hank Lowenstein originally in the 1970’s. Four chairs from an original set. All seats are newly upholstered in fabric from Bernhardt Interiors, Style 1429-100 Simplicity in Oatmeal and 100% natural Cotton batting. No flame retardants or spray adhesives of any kind were used...
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1970s American Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Maple, Plywood

CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Derby Modern Dining Chairs, Walnut, Brown Leather
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Derby Modern Dining Chairs, Walnut, Brown Leather These modern walnut dining chairs by Lawrence Peabody : The Derby Modern Dining Chair for Craft Asso...
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2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

1960s Set of 6 Erich Buch Solid Palisander Dining Chairs, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original upholstery - The wooden parts have been re-polished - Very good condition - Height of seat 44 cm.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Palisander

Mid-Century High Back Brutalist Dining Chairs by DePuydt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century, high back brutalist dining chairs by De Puydt, Belgium. Distinct design from the 1970's, made from rough oak with heavy ...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

1960s Italian Set of Four Hand-Stitched Leather and Chrome Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Very chic Italian chairs with exceptional design that gives a very sleek and attractive profile, the chromed tubular structure upholstered with hand-stitched Italian tan leather. The design of the leather simply strapped over the back adds to the elegance...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Yellow Dining Chairs by Vittorio Dassi, Set of Six, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elegant lines and solid structures for this stunning set of six dining chairs, designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s and all ready-to-use. Their wooden surfaces have all been polished to shellac recently and are in excellent conditions of the period, as well the seats upholstered in golden yellow silk...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Silk, Oak

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

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Oak

20th Century Set of Six Catalan Chairs in Carved Walnut and Caned Seats
Located in Miami, FL
20th century set of six Catalan chairs in carved walnut and caned seats. Country chairs.
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Six Fully Restored N. O. Moller Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The model is with it´s organically-shapes and pieces of wood that "melt" into e...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood

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

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Zebra Wood

Pair of Vintage Czech Dining Chairs
Located in Gardiner, NY
Pair of authentic vintage Czech mid century modern dining chairs. Made by TON for Interier Praha. Maker's label on bottom. This set is in excellent condition with brand new Knoll c...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of Six Biedermeier Chairs, Cherry Wood, Ebony, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very beautiful set of six original early 19th century Biedermeier chairs from Southern Germany. Beautiful blonde cherry solid wood with ebonized back decoration. Inlaid with ebony tr...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Cherry, Ebony

Set of Six English Windsor Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Six unusual and wonderful aged, worn patina chairs are in good condition.They look fantastic together as a set. The seat height of all seats is 18.5 in. (47 cm) The height of the armrest is 26.77 in. (68 cm) The two high back chairs are 37.79 in. (96 cm) high x 22.04 in. (56 cm) wide and seat height 18.50 in. (47 cm) x 22.04 in. (56 cm) deep. The other four Windsor chairs...
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Early 20th Century English Country Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Danish Teak Dining Chairs Mod. 78 by Niels Otto Möller
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic Danish modern Pair of teak dining chairs Mod. 78 with Textile cord seats designed by Niels Otto Moller in 1962 and produced by J.L. M...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Textile, Teak

Set of Four Dining Chairs/ Thon 'Thonet', 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - New upholstery - Solid - Wooden parts has some signs use - Good, original condition.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Massive Dining Chairs Designed by Luciano Ercolani for Ercol, 1970's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Italy - made of pinewood - wooden parts has some signs use - good original condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight restored Erik Buch dining chairs made by Anderstrup Møbelfabrik. The chairs are made in teak and feature a solid wooden frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs char...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs after Paul McCobb or Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and interesting set of dining chairs made by Heywood Wakefield. A very nice minimalistic look created out of solid walnut. Armchairs measure H 40 W 23 D 19. In the sty...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Set of 3 Early 19th Century Sabre Leg Klismos Form Side Chairs
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Three sabre leg Klismos form side chairs of European beech and mahogany with seats upholstered in suede. Denmark, circa 1820.
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1820s Danish Biedermeier Antique Dining Room Chairs

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Suede, Beech, Mahogany

Rare Set of Six Campanino Chiavari Walnut Chairs by Fratelli Levaggi, 1950
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful set of six Italian chairs in walnut wood, model "Campanino" by Fratelli Levaggi from the early 1950s, in Chiavari. These chairs were originally designed in 1807 by Giuseppe...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut, Wool

Mid Century Italian Cane Chairs 1970s Set of 4
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare and original curved shape Italian chairs from 1970s with black lacquered wood and cane seat and backrest and chrome structure. Minimalist and solid. Very good vintage condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Frank Gehry for Knoll Maple Hat Trick Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of maple plywood hat trick chairs designed by Frank Gehry for Knoll. Each beautiful chair is signed and dated on bottom. Constructed on 8-7...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Maple

Andrew Delfino for McGuire Rattan and Leather Armchairs or Dining Chairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of vintage McGuire rattan and leather arm chairs or dining chairs, featuring Craftsman details. The chairs were designed by Andrew Delfino and have a rich dark tobacco finish ...
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 10
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of ten. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of tw...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Beech

French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Located in Stockbridge, GA
Beautiful line with an oval back that we call " Medaillon " Louis XVI Chairs, very elegant. They are in a very good condition, ready to be used around a Dining Table.
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Cherry

Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Chandigarh PJ-SI-25-A Chair
Located in London, GB
A Pierre Jeanneret authentic dining or occasional chair. Ideal for use at a desk or as fireside chairs. India, c1960s, Chandigarh. Teak and Cane. PJ-SI-25-A Model. ...
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Set of 6 Brutalist Chairs, Solid Oak, Spain, 1970s
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very typical and exclusive Brutalist design chairs. Bought from the 1st owner who bought it in an exclusive home furnishings store in the Neth...
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1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Antique Set 4 Spanish Polychrome Dining Chairs Giltwood Green Painted Folk Art
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
A stunning set of four Andalusian ladderback dining chairs in original Polychrome dark green and old gold with rush seats – a stunning combination of colours with the most appealing ...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Paint, Giltwood, Wood

Dining Set by David Rosen Futura-Series Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950's
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare entire dining set by david Rosen 'Futura-series' for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950's. a Dining table expandable, with 8 dining chair, certains with armrest. Futura-...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern to Modern Oak Maroon Vinyl Rolling Game or Dining Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern to modern rolling game or dining chairs comprised of oak frames, maroon vinyl seats and backs, brass sabots, and casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Oak

Important Pierre Patout Mahogany Dining Chairs from S.S. Île de France, c. 1927
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of important Pierre Patout open arm chairs were from the first class dining room on board of the S.S. Île de France, circa 1927. With excellent provenance, this exact set was previously sold at Christie's New York on June 1, 2006 during their Ocean Liner Furnishings and Art auction as Lot 286. As seen in the last photo, they had a hammer price of $12,000 plus buyers premium (usually from 20 to 30% of hammer price) and had an estimate of up to $25,000. Keep in mind that this is in 2006 and the inflation rate since then has been almost 30% in total. One of the chairs still retains the Christie's label as can be seen in the last photo. These Pierre Patout french art deco dining chairs feature an open arm design, flared legs, scalloped Mahogany sections which make up the seat base and seat back. Covered in soft and sumptuous velvet which has a light orange-brown color. Such incredible craftsmanship and quality materials that you just don't find in todays products. This set is priced for the set of 6 chairs, if you wish to purchase only a pair contact us to discuss. Such an amazing set for art and design collectors or interior designers looking for something truly special for best client. These chairs have incredible heft - you can feel the quality at first touch. These chairs are just exquisite - get them while they are still available and before someone else does. ABOUT THE DESIGNER: Pierre Patout (1879-1965), was a close friend and associate of Jacques-Emile Ruhlman, creating designs for the 1925 Exposition of Decorative Arts. Patout designed the main gateway of the Exposition on the Place de la Concorde, and also The Hôtel du Riche Collectionneur, one of the most popular attractions at the Exposition. Inside it displayed new furniture designs of Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann, as well as Art Deco fabrics, carpets, and a painting by Jean Dupas. His success at the Exposition led to commissions for transatlantic ocean liners including the Ile de France, L'Atlantique, and, the most famous of all the SS Normandie. The highlight of the Normandie interior was the dining room, illuminated with rows of lighted columns of Lalique crystal. The SS Île de France...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

12Set of Original Austro Chairs by Franz Schuster for Wiesner Hager, Austria, 1959
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This austro chairs are designed 1959 by Austrian architect Franz Schuster and produced by Wiesner Hager. The chair gets well-known also as "Forum Stadtp...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Lacquer, Beech

Kurt Ostervig dining chairs and table c1960
Located in London, GB
Set of five dining chairs by Kurt Ostervig with a round walnut dining table with one extension leaf made by cabinetmaker Willy Beck, all made in Denmark about 1960.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Hans J. Wegner Set of Six “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of six armchairs of oak. Seat with woven papercord. CH 24. Designed 1949. Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Set of 25 Furniture Plugs fit for Erik Buch Model 49 and Other Teak Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 25 button plugs for Erik Buch model 49 teak dining chairs and other dining chairs with similar plug holes. The button plugs have the original dimensions and shape to ensure...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

20th Century Czech Wooden Armchairs, Set of Four
Located in High Point, NC
This beautiful set of four wooden armchairs epitomizes the Czech Modern style. Made in the 1950s, the form is both graphic and ergonomic: geometric A fram...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Bouclé, Hardwood

Set 6 Paul Frankl Style Mid Century Dining Chairs 2 Arm + 4 Side with New Fabric
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1950s set of six dining chairs in manner of Paul Frankl. Found in the US - unknown maker - these chairs are similar in style to the Corset chair des...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of Six Biedermeier Board Chairs, Cherry Wood and Mesh, Vienna, circa 1830
Located in Regensburg, DE
Beautiful Set of six Biedermeier board chairs from Vienna, Austria, circa 1830. Wonderful bright cherry veneer (shovel) and solid wood (frame and legs). Book-matched cherry veneer ...
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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Dining Room Chairs

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Natural Fiber, Cherry

Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 6 dining chairs model 71 designed by Niels O. Møller. Produced by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Hemp, Teak

Set of 8 Minimalist Spindle Back Dining Chairs by Conant Ball
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautiful set of 8 midcentury spindle back dining chairs by Conant Ball. These chairs have a very clean, minimalist design, their solid rock maple construction makes them both stylis...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Maple

Italian Art Deco Set of Eight Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Italy, circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
Italian Art Deco set of eight dining chairs; with molded back rests and straight legs, in a stunning burl wood and walnut. Newly restored and re-upholstered in a creamy boucle. Flo...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Bouclé, Walnut, Burl

Rounded Dining Chair by Rejo Studio
Located in Riyadh, SA
Minimalist design, maximum style. With two part cone in ash wood to give it a chic modern profile. The chair is part of the Rounded Collection. Di...
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2010s Turkish Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Ash

Set of 6 Mid Century High Back Walnut Dining Chairs Style of Adrian Pearsall
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern walnut dining table high back chairs style of Adrian Pearsall - Good Vintage condition solid chairs - shows little signs of use and wear - off white textured upholstery in good shape or have them re-upholstered. Located in NYC. No Label or markings. 2x Arm Chairs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

1950's White Painted Stickback Dining Chairs - Solid Seat - By Ton - Set Of Fiv
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s White Painted Stick back Dining Chairs – Solid Seat – By Ton – Set Of Five 1950’s White Painted Stick back Dining Chairs – Solid Seat – By Ton – Set Of Five. These chairs were...
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1950s Czech Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Oswald Mathias Ungers for Draenert Pair of 'Leonardo' Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Oswald Mathias Ungers for Draenert, pair of 'Leonardo' dining chairs, beech, leather, Germany, design 1988 This pair of 'Leonardo' dining chairs are de...
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1980s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Georgian Revival Eclectic Set, Unique Set English Style Each in Different Design
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Beautiful set of 6 chairs and two armchairs. Made of eight different style of chairs. This group was made with the Chippendale and Hepplewhite style chairs...
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Dining Room Chairs

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Cherry, Walnut

Set of 8 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large set of eight Jens Risom Playboy dining chairs professionally reupholstered in super soft and curly camel fabric. An exemplar of Mid-Century Modern design, Danish American Jens ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Hand-Carved Thai Oriental Teak Wood Dining Chairs with Dancing Female, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of hand carved Thai oriental teak wood dining chairs with dancing female. Listing includes ornately carved throughout, dancing Thai woman to backrest, carved paw feet, finely ca...
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Late 20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Luc Bar Stool with Natural Oak and Boucle Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc bar + counter stool with their Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. This chair is made of solid wood structure, natural rattan back and soft comf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Rattan, Wood

Vintage, New and Antique Dining Room Chairs

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.

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