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Dining Room Chairs For Sale
Aldo Jacober, Set of 4 Folding Chairs with Cane Seats, Italian Modern, 1960s
By Aldo Jacober
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Danish Modern Mahogany Cowhorn Chairs 1940s, Set of 6
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Mahogany Cowhorn Chairs 1940s, Set of 6.
Early Scandinavian Mid-century modern cow horn dining chairs in solid mahogany made in De...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Chair with White Fabric Upholstery Seat by Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Calligraphic Sculpted Brass Chair with White Fabric Upholstery Seat by Misaya
Dimensions: W 58 x L 54 x H 79 cm
Materials: Brass
Hand-sculpted brass chair.
Misaya emulates Chinese ...
Category
2010s Thai Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Eight JH507 Armchairs by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of eight oak armchairs model JH507 designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Fully restored. Refinished and reupholstered in Holly Hunt fabric.
This set of chairs came d...
Category
1960s Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Classic Antique Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a gracefully curved urn form splat back adorned with exquisite figured Cerejeira veneers, known for their beautiful swirling patterns that captivate the eye. The veneers fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese American Classical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Barsacchi & Vegni 'Avila' Dining Chair in Walnut and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barsacchi & Vegni, dining chair, model 'Avila', walnut, leather, metal, Italy, 1970s
Lovely dining chair designed by Barsacchi and Vegni in the 1970s. This design catches the eye ...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set Of 6 Dining Table Chairs Model 42 Made In Rosewood By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 6 dining table chairs, model 42, made of rosewood, designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Schou Andersen in the 1960s. The chairs have red fabric cushions that add comfor...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Regal Tall Modern Tufted Dining Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning, tall, highback Adrian Pearsall Dining Chairs in crushed green velvet. The tufted, tapered high back profile evokes a regal sophistication that commands respect. Previous o...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Torbecchia Chairs in walnut and rush, Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, 1960s
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 8 dining chairs from the Torbecchia series, designed by Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova in 1964.
Solid walnut structure with seats upholstered in rush. The solid wood chai...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Walnut
Anglo-Indian Carved Solid Ebony Klismos Chairs, Set of Six, Ceylon, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A rare and exquisite set of circa 1830 Anglo-Indian, Anglo-Ceylonese, or Sri Lankan Galle District manufactured carved solid ebony dining chairs of neoclassical English regency klism...
Category
Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
9 Fine French 1940s Oak Armchairs by Jacques Quinet (price is per chair)
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jacques Quinet (1918 - 1992) - Nine fine French 1940s comfortable solid oak dining / desk arm chairs.
Provenance: Reading room of the library of Rouen.
Price is per chair
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Golden Birch square 2+1 A
Located in Lewes, England
3 Swedish Biedermeier Empire antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in the Classic honey oak color French p...
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” Chair for Bernini, 1993
By Gaetano Pesce, Bernini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gaetano Pesce “543 Broadway” chair for Bernini, epoxy resin, stainless steel, gum, 1993
The eclecticism and genius of Gaetano Pesce are explicitly visible in his iconic "543 Broadwa...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Henredon Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of ten of Chippendale or Georgian style dining chairs
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved solid mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side Chairs:...
Category
1980s American Georgian Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Contemporary Dining Chairs Offered In Brick Velvet, Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Timeless design in combination with handmade couture techniques. The dining chairs features curved wooden upholstered back for greater comfort. Offere...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of six antique Victorian quality carved oak dining chairs consisting of a pair of elbow chairs and four single chairs having a quality carved oak back with carved cherubs, sunflo...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Baker Furniture Regency Klismos Cherry Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Regency Klismos style dining chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Solid carved cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side Chairs: 20.5...
Category
1960s American Regency Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Maison Regain Set of 6 Chairs, Solid Elm, 1970s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Those impressive chairs were produced by Maison Regain in France in the late 1970s. They are made in solid elmwood and cord. The very solid construction and the attractive grain of t...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
4 x CAB 413 Armchairs & 6 x CAB 412 chairs in Black Leather for Cassina, Italy
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 4 Mario Bellini CAB 413 chairs + 6 CAB 412 chairs, made by Cassina. Flexible steel frame covered with a skin of high quality vintage black saddle leather.
The chairs, which ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Post Modern Cantilever Swing Chairs by Herbert and Jutta Ohl for Rosenthal Linie
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rare set of 4 1980s Post-Modern Cantilever Swing Chairs. Designed in 1982 by Herbert and Jutta Ohl for German Manufacturer Rosenthal Studio Lini...
Category
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chair in Brilliant Yellow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic Herman Miller fiberglass diamond chair. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. circa 1970s production. Model DSX. This shade is called “Brilliant Yellow” and is one of the less c...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Secession dining chairs N369A by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession dining chairs N369A by Josef Hoffmann in very nice original condition. Signed with importers lable.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Beech, Bentwood
Bill Stephens for Knoll Dining Chair
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bill Stephens for Knoll dining chair, bentwood and blue Naugahyde seats.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
1970s Swivel Tulip Leather Chairs Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, timeless, tulip swivel chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is stateme...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Rustic Brutalist Design Oak Slat Back Dining Chair set, Belgium 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Rustic / Brutalist in Design Oak Slat Back Dining Chair set of 6. Made in Belgium, 1950's / 60's period. Solid oak constructed chairs with woven rush seats. The slats in the ...
Category
1960s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs attr. Erik Buch
By Erik Buch
Located in Trenton, NJ
Sleek, sculptural, and undeniably sophisticated, this set of four Danish modern dining chairs is attributed to renowned designer Erik Buch. With their gracefully curved backrests, fi...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather Seating, Caning Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Leather, Cane
Bold Dining Armchair - Karakorum 001
By Mohdern
Located in Milano, Lombardia
With a refined modern design, the Bold Dining Armchair embodies the essence of contemporary living. A statement piece that captivates with timeless elegance and sophisticated charm. ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Postmodern Set of Four Vintage Dining Chair Massimo Iosa Ghini Moroso 1988 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage set of 4 dining armchairs, which were designed by Massimo Iosa Ghini 1988 for Moroso, Italy.
Massimo Iosa Ghini (1959 in Bologna) is a popular Italian architect an...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Dining Chairs in Green Leatherette and Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, leatherette, stained beech, aluminum, Czech Republic, 1960s.
Well-proportioned dining chairs with constructive detailing discernible in the aluminum joint...
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 8 1st Edition Philippe Starck Black Leather and Aluminum Ed Archer chairs
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Set of 8 x 1st Edition Philippe Starck Black Leather and Aluminum Ed Archer chairs for Aleph, 1987.
The Ed Archer chair by Starck is possibly one of the most perfect representations...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
GUBI Daumiller Dining Armchair Brown/Black Pine by Rainer Daumiller
By Rainer Daumiller, Gubi
Located in New York, NY
Solid in construction, simple in form, and sculptural in expression, the Daumiller Armchair’s straightforward materiality and robust composition pay tribute to Rainer Daumiller’s lif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
Set of Four French Walnut Carved Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful set of four French Walnut Carved Cane Dining Chairs. Some damage to the caning (see photos) Priced accordingly
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Category
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Luca Meda Risiedo rope walnut dining chairs by for Molteni, Italy 1980s
By Luca Meda, Molteni & C
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Luca Meda Risiedo rope walnut dining chairs by for Molteni, Italy 1980s
This beautiful set of 4 chairs was designed by Luca Meda in 1988 for Molteni Italy.
It is called Risiedo and ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Walnut
Mid-Century Casalino Chair in Jade Green, Alexander Begge, Casala, Germany 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazign Casalino chair after full renovation - new glossy jade green lacquer.
Absolutely unique piece. We can prepare the chair in every RAL/Pantone color - also in bigger sets.
about the designer:
Alexander Begge was born in Germany in 1941. He trained in ceramics and designed the Casalino chairs in the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lacquer
Mid Century Brown Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland.
They are after full renovation upholstery and carp...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Vintage Set of 14 Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs Mid 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Vintage set of fourteen solid mahogany Chippendale Revival dining chairs, dating from the mid 20th Century.
They have been crafted from hand carved solid flame mahogany ...
Category
1950s English Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Charles Eames DCM Dining Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Charles Eames DCM dining chair with seat and back of molded walnut veneer, chromed steel. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1946. Produced by Herma...
Category
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Six 19th century handpainted Sheraton dining chairs with rush seats
Located in Black Rock, CT
A set of six handpainted, Sheraton dining side chairs with handwoven, rush seats and stenciled backs from the New England states, circa 1840's. Chairs are finished in a rare, ochre c...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Sheraton Antique Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rush, Paint
Set of 8 Mid Century Swedish Gustavian Style Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted for those who appreciate the elegance of mid-century design, this set of 8 Gustavian style dining chairs offers a blend of sophistication and comfort. Each chair is a testame...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Six Art Deco Rosewood Dining Chairs in Green Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of six Art Deco dining chairs sourced from Paris, France. Expertly handcrafted from solid maple wood and adorned with rosewood veneer on the back, these chairs feature...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Maple, Rosewood
French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs Hand-Made in France Armchair Available
Located in Chicago, IL
Shown in our listing here, is a set of six French Louis XVI handmade dining chair, but we also have sets available in any quantity through 1stdi...
Category
2010s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery, Leather
Rare Pierre Guariche Variant Tulip Cast Aluminium Chair, 1950s, France
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare variant Pierre Guariche cast aluminium Tulip / Tulipe chair, dating from the 1950s. In good vintage condition. The chair has been ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Brutalist Solid Oak Art Dining Chairs by "Kunstmeubelen De Puydt", Belgium 1970s
By De Puydt
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Looking for unique and stylish dining chairs to add character to your home? Look no further than Kunstmeubelen De Puydt's Brutalist Solid Oak Art Dining Chairs...
Category
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Liberty & Co style of CFA Voysey, Arts & Crafts Oak Dining Set with Ball Finials
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co in the style of CFA Voysey.
An Arts & Crafts oak dining set consisting of six chairs and a matching dining table.
The five single dining chai...
Category
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Mocha Mousse Pantone Kangaroo Chair, by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
French Art Deco dining chairs, France, circa 1930s. These chairs are currently being completely restored and can be completed in your cho...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of ten Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut Dining Chairs. Featuring a “Y” back design, solid wood frames, two arm chairs, eight armless side cha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut
Customizable Teak and Oatmeal Fabric Geometric Dining Chair, Cubi Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A Cubi dining chair designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis in teak wood with oatmeal fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Cubi dining chair is a masterclass in...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
Dining Chair Urban by WOO
Located in Kyiv, UA
Urban Chair by Dmytro Kozinenko – Modern Design Inspired by Urban Architecture
Discover the Urban Chair, a stunning creation by designer Dmytro Kozinenko that redefines the concept ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bentwood Prague Chairs, Model N.811 Designed by Josef Hofmann, Czechoslovaka 70s
Located in Lucija, SI
Set of 6 bentwood dining armchairs in style of Prague Chair by Josef Hoffmann.
This chairs are made by Drevunia Czechoslovakia in the 70s
Marks
The set is in very good vintage con...
Category
1920s Czech Art Nouveau Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Erik Buch Restored and Refinished Danish Teak Dining Chairs with Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
Six Erik Buch dining chairs made by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri.
The chairs feature a solid teak frame and are as all of Erik Buchs chairs characterized by high-quality materials, solid ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Fine Set of Six Italian Mid Century Wood Chairs, 1950'
Located in Rome, IT
Set of six Italian wood chairs with a precious white velvet upholstery seats.
Made in Italy 1950'. The wood is in perfect vintage condition.
Each ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
6 Post-Modern Arrben Italy 'Canasta' Armchairs Leather Enameled Tubular Steel
By Arrben
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Post-Modern set of six (6) 'Canasta' armchairs by Arrben of Italy, in stitched thick saddle-leather mounted on enameled tubular steel frames. N...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Trieste Set of Four Black Lacquered Folding Chairs by Jacob & D'aniello for Bazz
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
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...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Six Mid Century Hand Tufting Chairs, 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.
This chair can be customized to your spe...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-century Benny Linden Teak Rocking Chair c.1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A solid teak rocking chair designed by Benny Linden. Original fabric back and seat cushions with leather straps. The back cushion can easily be removed
CREATOR Designed by Benny Linden.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1960.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Teak, Leather, Fabric.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS H 37 in. W 25 in. D 32 in. Seat Height 16 in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
Broyhill Brasilia Dining Chairs Original Set of 10 Mid-Century Modern, 1962-1970
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia original set of 10 dining chairs, 2 arm and 8 sides. Dark walnut and new dark blue/black upholstery. In fabulous vintage condition apart from one side chair that had a broken back rail that has been repaired by our experienced staff. Please see photos, circa 1962-1970.
Their iconic sculpted design inspired by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer is extremely desirable and sought after. Finding an original set of ten is rare! They have been re-upholstered in a fabric that is an ongoing debate here as to whether it is blue or black. Depending on the light some of us say blue and some say black, but either way, they are absolutely stunning. They are comprised of deep sultry walnut and the backs of the chairs bear the elegant triple Brasilia arches. Their high backs, tapered legs and sturdy frame unify their comfort. These will be wonderful encompassing any dining room table. The Brasilia Collection is Mid-Century Modern in style but borders on Brutalist although it would be beautiful in an Industrial or modern country setting as well.
It is no coincidence that The Brasilia collection design is very architectural in style. It was introduced to the public at the Seattle World’s Fair in 1962 and drew its inspiration from the architecture of the newly created and majestic Capital of Brazil, Brasilia. The brochure for Brasilia by Broyhill Premier says…….”Brasilia…the city…by its daring and beauty has revolutionized architecture and opened vast new horizons of design. From this inspired dream, Broyhill Premier drew inspiration for the furniture grouping which bears the Fine young name: BRASILIA.” This line was extremely popular with the furniture buying public and is still sought out today. Broyhill ended production of this successful line sometime in the 1970s...
Category
Mid-20th Century American 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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