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Dining Room Chairs For Sale
Set of (4) Vico Magistretti Style Dining Chairs in Tibetan Long Hair Sheepskin
Located in Medina, OH
Set of (4) Dining Chairs, Made in Italy in the style of Vico Magistretti. The chairs have been refinished recently and have been freshly reupholstered in this gorgeous gray toned Lo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Sheepskin, Pine

Drexel French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Drexel, "Esperanto Collection" USA, 1970s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seats....
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1970s American French Provincial Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Six Vittorio Dassi Mid-Century Modern Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Six dining chairs designed by the famous Italian architect Vittorio Dassi, solid mahogany chairs and original eco-leather upholstery, in excellen...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Walnut

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Gordon International
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Gordon International 1986. Solid birch wood with fabric seats. Seats should be recovered, we can help. Finish on wood is uneven.
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1980s American Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Birch

Set of Six 19th C. Renaissance Revival Dining chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking set of six 19th century French dining chairs showcases the ornate craftsmanship of the Renaissance Revival style. Each chair features intricately hand-carved walnut fra...
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Arches Dining Chair, Velvet & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Aldo Jacober, Set of 4 Folding Chairs with Cane Seats, Italian Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
This set of four vintage folding chairs, designed by Aldo Jacober for Alberto Bazzini in the 1960s, showcases the elegance of Italian mid-century modern design. Each chair features a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Beech

Philippe Starck Olly Tango Chair for Aleph Ubik, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Bent bentwood Olly Tango chair on chrome legs by Philippe Starck for Aleph Ubik.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

A Set Of 6 'MODEL 316' Chairs - Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A set of six 'Model 316' chairs crafted by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Noteworthy for their captivating steam-bent curved backrests and gracefully an...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

20th Century Italian Set of Six Modernist Brass Dining Room Chairs by Chiavari
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Art Deco Italian Modernist dining chairs made of hand crafted gilded brass, designed and produced in Chiavari in good condition. The legs of the small detailed side chairs are slightly splayed, connected with pairs of cross supports. Newly upholstered in a white velvet. Two chairs have a small stain. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1930, Italy. Seat: 18.25" H x 14" W x 13" D The Chiavarina was created in 1807, in Chiavari, near Genoa, by an Italian cabinetmaker. In 1855, about 600 workers were designing and making Chiavari chairs. After the success, the chair was praised by the King of Sardinia...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Brass

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dining Chairs – Set of Eight, 1955
Located in Chicago, IL
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Dining Chairs – Set of Eight, 1955 A timeless set of eight dining chairs designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1955. Featuring ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Mid Century Robert Haussmann for Stendig RH-304 De Sede Chairs Set of 6
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A unique set of (6) RH-304 Suede chairs. designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig De Sede. This set was made circa 1960. these chairs are upholstered in Light Tan Sue...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

22 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 22 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, 1974. The chairs are labeled ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Hand Tufting Chair, Blue Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is hand tufting multicolor wool. Ab...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Therien Workshops for Dessin Fournir Italian Walnut Arm Chair - Venetian 1 of 4
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Therien Workshops for Dessin Fournir Italian Walnut Arm Chair - Venetian 1 of 4 Available.
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1990s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Set of 14 Louis XVI Period Dining Chairs with Cane Back and Velvet Seats
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional set of 14 Louis XVI period chairs embodies the timeless elegance of the late 18th century. Featuring a refined and classic design, these chairs are crafted from carv...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Cane, Oak

Set of 6 Arches Dining Chair, Walnut & Tan, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair is designed in the like...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Set of 6 Black 1980s 1-2-3 Series Dining Chairs by Verner Panton for Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six 1-2-3 Series dining chairs by Verner Panton for Rosenthal with chrome bases, newly reupholstered in Pauline Black. In otherwise original condition with visible wear consis...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of Four Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
Located in New York, NY
Set of six dining chairs designed by John Hutton for Donghia, circa 1990's. These stylish chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the fabric is worn, and will need to be replaced...
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Set of 8 Baker Regency Style Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional set of 8 Regency dining chairs with caned seats & Klismos styling by Baker Furniture, upholstered in windowpane chenille ...
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2010s American Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Belgian Black Marble

Mid-Century Ella Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder - Set of Six
Located in Raleigh, NC
Six Danish mid-century dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder circa 1960s. The detail in Vodder’s designs are always eye catching while putting function at the forefront. Each chair h...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak

Gio Ponti set of twelve Leggera chairs with rope seat, Cassina, Italy, 1951
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of 12 ash wood chairs with hand-knotted rope seats, designed by Gio Ponti as model 646 Leggera in 1951 and manufactured by Figli di Amedeo Cassina during the late 1950s. Concept...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Ash

La Loire Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Chair from BoBo Atelier. Custom Wood Finishing and Upholstery Work included in the price of each chair. Customer provides fabric (COM)
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2010s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Set of Eight 20th Century Dark Gray Boucle Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in dark gray (...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Modern Chair Gropius CS1 in Velvet Fabric by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
New Noom furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of craft...
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2010s Ukrainian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet

Vintage Set Seven Wheatsheaf Shieldback Dining Chairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This fantastic set of seven Vintage Wheatsheaf shieldback dining chairs, dates from the mid 20th Century. Masterfully crafted in beautiful solid mahogany throughout, the finish and ...
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Mid-20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Silhouette Dining Chair, Translucent Brown, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Iron Design Award Winner for Furniture Design at the A’Design Award Competition 2023-2024 Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Chenille, Beech

Pr. French Bistro Cafe Style Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pr. charming French Bistro, Cafe style arm chairs, one in pink, one in blue. The chairs have metal faux bamboo frames, with woven seats and back rests. Both are in very good original...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Maitland Smith Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Chippendale style dining chairs By Maitland Smith Late 20th Century Solid mahogany frames, with ivory upholstered seats. Measures: Side chairs - 24...
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Late 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Hans Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, Set of 8
Located in Culver City, CA
Imagine a world where dining isn't just a meal—it's an enchanting experience. These CH23 dining chairs are your golden ticket to that fantastical realm. Crafted with the kind of arti...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Teak

Set of Four McGuire Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine set of four rare McGuire Antalya directors style dining armchairs featuring lattice style laced rawhide woven leather seats and back. Model #MCLM45 is crafted with rattan pol...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Wood

1980’s Brown Jordan Aluminum Venetian Scalloped Shell Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Gorgeous set of aluminum outdoor dining chairs by Brown Jordan with original vinyl cushions that snap on and a scalloped design The finish is a Verdigris marble for a beautiful color...
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

Three Mid Century Bar Stools Velvet Nouvelles Vagues by Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful, well crafted dark green upholstery. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with vintage tan aniline lea...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Eames Herman Miller Dining Chairs in Elephant Gray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Elephant Gray Eames dining chairs by Herman Miller. These side chairs have excellent fiberglass texture and even color throughout. Herman Miller embossed logo visible and par...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Fiberglass

Midcentury Design Stacking Chairs by Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz, 1960's Germany
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern German Design Stacking Chairs by Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz. Made in Germany, 1960's / 70's period. Set of 12 chairs which can be stacked in one stack. Pag...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Gazelle Sol y Luna Patio Chairs by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of patio chairs designed by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan, circa the 1960s. Model Sol y Luna Dining Chairs. Made of Aluminum. Set of 2 Gazelle Chairs. G...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

Arne Hovmand Olsen set of eight dining chairs in oak Mogens Kold Denmark 1960
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful large set of eight dining chairs designed by Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark 1960. This refined set of eight dining chairs features sculptural solid oak frames and h...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
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1940s American American Classical Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Maple, Oak, Walnut

Colombo Sanguineti set of 10 "Lucciola" dining chairs, Chiavari, Italy, 1960s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A beautiful set of ten “Lucciola” in ebonised cherrywood with gold leaf detail, produced by Sanguineti Colombo, Chiavari, early 1960s There are chairs that stand out not just for th...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Set of Six Borge Mogensen Chairs Teak Seagrass Soborg Mobler Denmark Dining
Located in Basel, BS
Set of six Børge Mogensen dining chairs, model BM 157 for Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1950s. Teak frame with woven seagrass seats. Cleaned and refinished with oil, all c...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Seagrass, Teak

Oak Frame Scissor Chair, Manner of Jose Zanine Caldas
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Oak frame scissor chair in the manner of Jose Zanine Caldas. Multiple available, see photos for variation in color of upholstery.
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Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Paul Evans for Directional PE-105/106 MCM Bronze Stalagmite Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul Evans for Directional PE-105/106 Mid Century Bronze Stalagmite Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 21 wide x 23 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height of 18 inches Eac...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Bronze

Original Tolix Glossy Grey Chairs french Made - Set of (4) Hundreds Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine French Hand-Made Tolix Steel Stacking Chairs in a set of 4. The Tolix was powdered-coated in a glossy grey finish, but please look carefully for you will see these thin brown lines called threading. We have hundreds of Tolix in stock, from Tolix Dining Chairs, to Tolix Counter Stools...
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2010s French Industrial Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Silhouette Dining Chair, Wood & COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Silhouette is a surreal reminiscence of a woman’s sensual curves that arise designed in an eye-catching dining chair. The joint dimension of people and objects represented by severa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Beech

Arthur Umanoff Iron & Slat Chair & Square Table Set
Located in Bensalem, PA
Amazing set a four Arthur Umanoff slat chairs with wrapped back, supports and wrought iron frames with a matching square table chairs measure height30.5 seat 19” width 18” and depth ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Iron

Set of Eight Swedish Rococo Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Fine set of eight mid 20th century Swedish Rococo style dining chairs. Lovely chairs feature ornate carved details, shapely curved backs and cabriolet legs, with seats upholstered in...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs

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Textile, Wood

Vienna Straw Dining Chairs Set Of 6
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Inspired by Viennese designs from the 1850s, this design combines beauty with functionality with its solid beech wood and straw structure back, stained in blond walnut. Upholstered i...
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2010s European Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Straw

Set of Six Ulderico Carlo Forni Dining Chairs in Cherry Wood, Italy, 1940s
By Don Ulderico Alberto Carlo Forni
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional set of dining chairs was designed by Don Ulderico Carlo Alberto Forni for a private residence in Milan. The design was produced by hand by a master carpenter in the Como area in the late 1940s. The frame of the chair is in solid cherrywood, with a sculptural wing shaped back. The details of the intricately made elegant backrest and the graceful tapering legs demonstrate the particularly high level of craftsmanship of the maker. The elegant silhouette of the frames is completed by the curved line of the rear legs, The chairs have been carefully restored and reconditioned, respecting and partially retaining the original patina of the wood. The upholstery has been renewed in a traditional manner, using high quality horsehair to create a comfortable and even seat. The ecru colored fabric is the beautifully structured 'Windsor' fabric by Tibor Reich...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Trimming, Cherry

Set of Six Vintage French Folding Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A welcome alternative to unsightly and uncomfortable plastic or metal folding chairs, this vintage French set is upholstered in gorgeous orange velvet and set within brushed-brass fr...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Regia Set 4 YCAMI Collection Antonello Mosca Cognac Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your zip. Set of Four Dining Chairs. Designed by Antonello Mosca. Made in Italy by Ycami Collection. Cognac Leather ove...
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1980s Italian Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plaster

Cantilever Armchair Designed by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1975
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage cantilever armchair designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, Labeled Made in Denmark. Curved laminated beech wood design with light grey- green upholst...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech, Plywood

Set Of 8 "Calin" Dining Chairs By Ligne Roset
Located in Norwood, NJ
Set of 8 "Calin" dining chairs By Pascal Mourgue for Ligne Roset. Designed in 1994 for French furniture design house, Ligne Roset, This is a set of 8, light sage green suede seriousl...
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20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Swiss Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swiss chrome set of 6 chairs, chairs are chrome base and pony upholstery original, 1970s.    
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of Four Louis XVI Caned Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of Four Louis XVI Caned Chairs. Handsome set of blonde wood carved chairs in the Louis XVI style from the 1920’s with wood peg and corner bloc...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina '121' Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, dining chairs, model ‘121’, walnut, cognac leather, Italy, 1965 Pair of stunning dining chairs by the Italian designer couple Tobia and Afra Scarpa....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 07 by Alter Ego
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Collector Modern Cassette Chair Upholstered in Famiglia 07 by Alter Ego W 70 cm 27” D 62 cm 24” H 66 cm 26” A chair that mixes both modern and classical design approaches. Designe...
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2010s Portuguese Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Poul Volther for Frem Røjle Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Poul Volther for Frem Røjle Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dining Side Chair with Woven Rope Seat. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 29.5" H x 18" W x 17" D x 17" Seat height.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rope, Teak

Four Antique Stenciled Hitchcock Style Side Chairs Signed Walter Smith, 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique set of four Hitchcock style dining chairs by Walter Smith offer gilt decorated ebonized wood construction with caned seats, signed Walter Smith, c1900 Measure - 33.5"h x1...
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19th Century Antique Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Dark Ochre Yellow Mustard Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Fiberglass

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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