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Dining Room Chairs For Sale
Creator: Herman Miller
Creator: T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Set of 4 modern dining chairs by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 modern dining chairs by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller. Very comfortable. Standard 18 in. seat height. Stackable.
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20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Pair of Charles Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs "Crimson" Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early pair of Charles Eames fiberglass arm shell chairs "Crimson" orange, Herman Miller. Nice original condition, retains original gel...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Oak DCW Dining Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
The DCW dining chair is a classic mid-century plywood design by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, both functional and comfortable. This model, made in the 1950s, is constructe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Rubber

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

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Fiberglass

Eames for Herman Miller Navy Blue Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Navy Blue Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread te...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Six Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974.
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of six stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, 1974. The chairs are labe...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dining or Desk Chair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Listed is a single classic slat back dining chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Shown in original finish, but includes refinishing in color shown or dark espresso, custom ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four Vivid Yellow Fiberglass Eames DSR Chairs on Black Eiffel Tower Bases
Located in Ferndale, MI
Very clean original set of four chairs together since new. Herman Miller DSR ( Dining Side Rod ) chairs designed be Charles and Ray Eames in the mid ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 16 Saddle Leather DCM Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Hard to find an incredible set of 16 classic EC-127 padded DCM dining chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1971-1981. This version was developed in 1969 in an effort to sidestep the challenges of the glued shock mounts found on the plywood versions. These famed chairs...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set 4 George Nelson, 1st Year Production Daf Swag Leg Dining Chair / Fiberglass
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare set of four swag legged dining chairs designed in 1958 by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Only produced in fiberglass for a few years, cream colored fiberglass on a s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Modern Herman Miller Slat Back Armchairs Burnt Orange Brushed Chenille
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage modern Herman Miller slat back armchairs comprised of brown mahogany finished wood frames with slat backs and their original burnt...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chairs, Newly Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding iconic set of six early "DCM" chairs By Charles Eames for Herman Miller USA, 1950s Bent walnut plywood seats and backs, with metal frame. Measures:...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Breathtaking Restored Set of 14 of Klismos Dining Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered and completely installation ready. This large set of rare examples is unique on the market. Expert custom upholstery service is available. The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) modern Klismos dining chairs...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Early Set of Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Chairs in Zebrawood
Located in East Hampton, NY
A set of 4 of beautifully grained early DCM chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in a very hard to find zebrawood pressure molded plywood on chr...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

All ARMS, Stellar Set of 14 of Klismos Dining Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered and co...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Sleek Lined Armchairs for Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of expertly restored sleek lined arm chairs designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Holland & Sherry wool upholstery in a grey and white very small checker board patt...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Six Classic Fiberglass Swivel Side Shell Chairs Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Six Classic Mid-Century Modern fiberglass swivel side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames, manufactured by Herman Miller. Remarkable condit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

6 Limited Edition Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM in Tri-Color Hairy Hide
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Set of 6 Limited Edition Charles Eames for Herman Miller DCM in Tri-Color Hairy Hide, 1998. This rare set of DCM chairs were only produced for a short period of time and were a part ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Ash

Dining or Desk Chair by Ernest Farmer for George Nelson and Associates
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Ernest Farmer
Located in Littleton, CO
A rare birch dining or desk chair by Ernest Farmer of George Nelson and Associates for Herman Miller. Professional reupholstery available at pass-thro...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Zebrawood DCM Chairs, Rare
Located in St. Louis, MO
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Zebrawood DCM chairs, rare set. Zebrawood was used from 1954-1959. Very nice original condition, minor scuffs to seat. Labels.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eames for Evans Aniline DCM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce, early red aniline dye DCM dining chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, made by Evans for Herman Miller. Molded plywood has great age, wearing its original patina handsom...
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Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Eames for Herman Miller Crimson Red Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s red fiberglass shell side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The scarce candy red colored shell has its original finish with distinct thread te...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Herman Miller Eames Elephant Hide Grey DSR Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller Eames DSR fiberglass chair on Eiffel base in elephant hide grey. Chair dates to 1961. Base has excellent patina and new glides. No s...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

All Arms, Extraordinary Set of 8 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered and co...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1950, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Set DSS Fiberglass Stacking Chairs
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Early Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DCM Chair in Oak, 1953
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Company molded plywood dining chair in oak with wonderful patina. The oak version is very rare, only one year in production.      
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

All Arms, Extraordinary Set of 14 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered and co...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Extraordinary Set of 14 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered and completely installation ready. This large set of these rare examples is unique on the market. Expert custom upholstery service is available. The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) modern Klismos dining chairs...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Green Leather 'Dax' Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames, 1960s
Located in Hilversum, NL
A Dax rope edge fiberglass Zenith shell chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Co. with aluminum-finished legs retaining the original green leather upholstery over a...
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960, Ray and Charles Eames, Original La Fonda Chairs by Miller in First Fabric
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Full Option Rare Green Desk Chair, 1958
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) Alu chair...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

DCW Dining Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early, Mid-Century Modern oak 'DCW' dining chair designed by Charles Eames with a double shock-mount to the backrest. Manufactured by Herman Miller in the USA, circa 1950s.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1948, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Fiberglas Stacking Side Chair
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 4 Modern Dining Chairs by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 modern dining chairs by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller. Very comfortable. Standard 18 in. seat height. Stackable.
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20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous set of 4 Herman Miller Eames dining chairs. Vintage fiberglass shells are stamped Herman Miller and guaranteed authentic. Surfaces has been custom recoated in vibrant colors...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Herman Miller Eames Dining Chair Set in Black on Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The sexiest set of Eames chairs in town. All black on black color combination. All self leveling glides present on black bases. No cracks in shells. All signed Herman Miller and guar...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs Set in Pastels
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous set of 4 Herman Miller Eames dining chairs. Vintage fiberglass shells are stamped Herman Miller and guaranteed authentic. Surfaces has been custom recoated in vibrant colors...
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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames for Evans Ebonized DCM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early ebonized DCM dining chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, made by Evans for Herman Miller. Molded plywood has great age, wearing its original patina handsomely. Original fi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

4 DKX-2 Wire Bikini Shell Chairs X Bases Hot Pink Bikinis Eames Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous set of four DKX-2 wire bikini shell chairs on X bases with Hot Pink Naugahyde bikini covers designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. They are in wonderful vintage restored condition overall. The chairs have had some factory weld modifications and one chair has had repairs to welds. All have a fresh coat of black paint. The bikini covers have been cleaned. There may be a couple small nicks in the bikini covers. Please see photos. Circa 1960s. She wore an itsy bitsy teeny wennie not so yellow hot pink bikini………………..oh! Hello! I know. I get carried away. But how could you not with these absolutely over-the-top cool set of four wire shell chairs with hot pink, yes, I said hot pink, bikini covers? They are on solid X bases and we have ordered new boot feet for them. When the Eames designed the wire shell side chair for Herman Miller in the 1950s it was inspired by trays, dress forms, and baskets. Versatility was one of the Eames design edicts so this chair could be configured in multiple ways. It could be purchased on a variety of bases and without any covering, with a full cover, or with this the half cover which has been nick-named….the bikini. This set of four are circa 1960s. Charles Eames was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1907. Ray Kaiser Eames was born in Sacramento, California in 1912. They met at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan and were married in 1941. They moved together to California and continued their design work they began together at Cranbrook. A commission, which they acquired from the government during WWII to produce molded plywood splints and stretchers, launched a career producing iconic Mid-Century Modern furnishings which are still fresh and sought after today. The Eames and their association with Herman Miller were the partnership of the century. If you want to learn more about Charles and Ray please visit Eames Office, the Eames Official website. Herman Miller started life as Star furniture...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1965, Verner Panton, Two Stacking Chair 1st Herman Miller Edition, in Blue
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,check last five pictures, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) From the early 1950s, Panton had dreamt of making a stackable, cantilevered plastic chair all in one piece. In 1956, he designed the S chair which can be considered a forerunner of the Panton chair. He saw it as an item of furniture in which the back, seat and legs were made of the same material and in one continuous piece. It was first produced in 1965. Panton made a series of sketches and design drawings for the Panton chair in the 1950s. In 1960, he created his first model, a plaster-cast, in collaboration with Dansk Akrylteknik. In the mid-1960s, he met Willi Fehlbaum, who, unlike many other producers, was fascinated with the drawings of his legless chair...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Brown Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We have eleven original 1960s Eames fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases. Narrow mount. Lovely rich brown color. These have their original finish and are gorgeous, gleaming,...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Early Eames Herman Miller DKR Chairs on Eiffel Tower Bases With Covers
Located in Ferndale, MI
Completely original and intact Charles and Ray Eames Herman Miller DKR chairs on Eiffel tower base. Original seat covers retain labels show some mino...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Vintage Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage Eames chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition. Stamped under.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Early Walnut Eames DCWs Dining Chair Wood for Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous pair of early Eames DCW dining chairs in walnut. An ergonomic dining chair that is attractive as is comfortable to lounge in, like its...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 Vintage Eames Chairs by Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 vintage Eames chairs by Herman Miller. All original, not a recent edition. Stamped under.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1965, Verner Panton, Stacking Chair, Herman Miller, Second Edition in White
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller Red Aniline DCM
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early Charles Eames for Herman Miller red Aniline stained DCM with early glides, no label. Shock mounts are still solid, there is wear and loss to fi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Pair of George Nelson Armchairs in Cowhide Upholstery
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of George Nelson for Herman Miller armchairs with new cowhide upholstery. Great for any modern environment besides the obvious modern cabin or rustic setting.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Cowhide, Walnut

1965, Verner Panton, Rare Purple Stacking Chair 1st Herman Miller Edition
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,check last five pictures, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-) From the early 1950s, Panton had dreamt of making a stackable, cantilevered plastic chair all in one piece. In 1956, he designed the S Chair which can be considered a forerunner of the Panton chair. He saw it as an item of furniture in which the back, seat and legs were made of the same material and in one continuous piece. It was first produced in 1965. Panton made a series of sketches and design drawings for the Panton chair in the 1950s. In 1960, he created his first model, a plaster-cast, in collaboration with Dansk Akrylteknik. In the mid-1960s, he met Willi Fehlbaum, who, unlike many other producers, was fascinated with the drawings of his legless chair...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Set of Four Dining Chairs by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four dining chairs, designed by T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. These chairs are currently being refinished and reupholstered, and can be finishe...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Dining Room Set by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish dining set by Robsjohn-Gibbings includes his iconic x-style base and six matched dining chairs, all featuring unique and sturdy Mid-Century construction. The stylish sea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Pedestal Chairs
Located in Asheville, NC
Four Herman Miller black leather upholstered pedestal chairs, underside stamped, December 19th 1975 on black aluminum and steel pedestal bases.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of six dining chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Two armchairs and four sides. A matching dining table is also available. Upholstery is original ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Ladder Back Chairs Medium Walnut, Set of Eight, USA, 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous restored ladder back chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb in med dark walnut. Two armchairs and six without arms, 1950s, USA. We also have a set that is light walnut.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Herman Miller Eames Wenge Wood Veneer DCM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely rare combination of wenge wood veneer and dark eggplant frame. No veneer chips. Special custom order. Chair is in very good condition. Collector's item. Maintains black med...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 modern dining chairs by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 modern dining chairs by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller. Very comfortable. Standard 18 in. seat height. Stackable.
Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Ladder-Back Chairs in Walnut, Set of Eight, USA, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous restored ladder back chairs by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb in Walnut. 2 arm chairs and 6 without arms. 1950s USA
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six walnut dining chairs T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six walnut dining chairs T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Vertical slate back with subtle architectural silhouette is furth...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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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