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Dining Room Chairs For Sale
Set of Four "Juliane" Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Johannes Andersen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Johannes Andersen
Manufacturer: Uldum Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Rosewood, Wool
Measurements: 20" wide x 20" deep x 30.5" tall, Seat: 18" tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Set of 6 Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, plumb upholstery, 1960's
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Eero Saarinen Tulip armchairs, with plumb upholstery.
Knoll Associates, 1960's
Set of 6 chairs
Manufacturer "320 Park Avenue" labels attached underneath cushions, which dates back t...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eight Mid Century Heart Chairs, Hand Tufting Yellow Wool, Europe, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing hand tufting wool. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Fac...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Bentwood No. 18, 1960s 1 of 20
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Chair, Thonet Style, Bentwood, Cane - beautiful patina
Period: 1960s
Materials: Bentwood, Cane
Condition: solid, signs of use, undamaged
Colour: Clear Wood
Category
1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
1970's Streamline Chrome Italian Dining Chairs Set Of 6
By Willy Rizzo
Located in New York, NY
Amazing set of 6 streamline chrome Italian dining chairs in the style of Willy Rizzo, newly re-upholstered in Chenille fabric, with minor wear and patina to the chrome due to age and...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Eight MidCentury Butterfly Chairs, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark brown walnut stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful italian fabric.
This chair can be customized to your specifications or COM. Wood, stain, finish, fabric and custom dimensions options are available. Check the last pictures with color samples.
This is vintage chair after professional renovation.
Designed in 1960s in Poland.
About the fabric used in this option:
A linen fabric, whose pictorial personality is defined by the printed reproduction of a 17th century design, which transforms into a contemporary tapestry to revive one of the noblest forms of the textile tradition, thanks to a modern-day sensitivity. An ideal solution for curtains or seating of medium-intensive use.
Dedar Schwarzwald...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Six Mid Century Butterfly Chairs, Hand Tufting Pink Wool Leopard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with beautiful pink stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful hand tufting wool fabric.
This chair can be customized to you...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
Era Chair by Ton, Bentwood Chairs, Thonet Style
Located in Miami, FL
Ton Bentwood Dining Chairs with dark brown finish. Large quantity available.
Chairs retail for $500 each. Shipping fee for 2 chairs is $150, $30 will be a...
Category
Early 2000s Czech Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs and seats. Arm height is 25.25”. Available seat height is 17.5" - 19”. Made in the U...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Johannes Andersen for Vamo Sønderborg Teak Dining Chairs, Perfectly Restored
Located in Oakland, CA
An exceptional set of six mid-century dining chairs by Johannes Andersen for Vamo Sønderborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1957. Meticulously handcrafted with masterful joinery, featuring sc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Handcrafted Italian Dining Armchairs In Leather, Set of 6
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair is well-regarded piece, known for its elegant, minimalist design with a blend of high-quality leather and metal. crafted from steel and leather of very high resistance ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Highback / Ladderback Oak Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This set of four carved light oak ladder-back chairs, familiar to the "Razorblade" model, designed by Henning Kjærnulf. Crafted with solid oak frames, these chairs are both elegant a...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Solid Wood Kai Kristiansen chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of solid wood Kai Kristiansen dining chair in blue wool, probably reupholstered about 20 years ago. Some signs of use but no stains nor unsightly marks. The frames have a nice...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool
1980's Giandomenico Belotti Black Leather Dining Chairs, A Pair - Made in Italy
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Stunning Pair of Giandomenico Belotti Black Leather Dining Chairs
Elevate your space with these gorgeous, high-end designer dining chairs crafted by the renowned Italian m...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland.
We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Wool
Karve Counter Stool, Bespoke Counter Stool in Solid Oak & Leather
Located in Calgary, CA
Karve counter stool shown in a dark Wenge Stained White Oak & natural grain, smooth finish leather upholstery. A classic design, elegant yet sturdy in form, handcrafted to last gener...
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Leather, Oak
Midcentury dining chairs, Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo, Norway, 1960s, set of eight
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of eight beautiful dining chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, made from rosewood in a lovely rich brown nuance. Olive green leather seats and backs, elegantly framed by the wood.
Original...
Category
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Superb Quality Set Of Six Antique Victorian Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Superb quality set of six antique Victorian mahogany dining chairs having a superb quality mahogany balloon back with carved scrolls, newly reupholstered serpentine shaped seats in a...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs, Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, "Far East Collection"
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid walnut frames, with upholstered seats...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Chairs of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin, 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Here is a set of 6 Danish vintage chairs in great country style.
They are designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by the Danish company EG Furniture.
The chairs are made of so...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining armchairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Sculpted walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Measures: 22"W...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Modern Dining Archipen Chair in Various Fabrics by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
The concept behind our latest creation, the "Archipen" chair, celebrates movement and dynamism through its distinctive design. With its minimalist aesthetic, characterised by clean l...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Bouclé, Faux Leather, Acrylic, Wood, Ash
Set of 6 Art Deco - "Amsterdam School" Oak Dining Chairs with Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Gorgeous "Amsterdam School" dining chairs. A Dutch offshoot of the Art-Deco and Art Nouveau movement, "The Amsterdam School" is characterized by an imaginative and expressiv...
Category
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Henning Kjærnulf Set of 6 Razorblade Dining Chairs in Lambswool and Oak, 1960's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful set of 6 vintage sculptural dining room chairs (Model 54) designed by Henning Kjærnulf for Nyrup Møbelfabrik, Denmark in the 1960s. Solid oak frames with Medium Grey Lambsw...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
Ollie Stone Washed Linen Slip Cover Dining Chair in Oatmeal Linen
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Ollie Dining Room Chair, a perfect blend of style and functionality. This chair features a heavy stone washed linen slip cover in an elegant oatmeal greige color, giv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Foam, Wood
Set of 6 "Palisade" Dining Chairs by Hooker Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Like a piece of exquisite natural art, the sculpture-shaped wood back Palisade Side Chair exudes warmth and beauty, crafted of highly-figured decorative Walnut Veneers. The seat is c...
Category
1990s Vietnamese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Six Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of six antique Victorian quality rosewood dining chairs having a quality rosewood shaped top with a carved solid rosewood splat to the back, newly reupholstered drop in seats in ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of 6 Henning Kjærnulf "Razorblade" Chairs in Oak & Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking and highly popular sculptural set of 6 classic dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool. Designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for Nyr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
The Vände chair is a contemporary take on the Classic Windsor chair. Hand-turned spindles feature wedged, mortice and tenon joinery for strength and aesthetic appeal.
The round seat...
Category
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swedish Designer, Dining Chairs, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A set of four dark-stained birch dining or side chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Dimensions: 30.625” H x 16.4” W x 17.25” D
Seat Height: 17.25”
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of 2 Danish Henning Kjærnulf style Lounge Chairs of Solid Oak 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A stunning set of two danish vintage lounge chairs size King and Queen
They are most likely designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured in Denmark by EG Møbler
The set has frames a...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
Modern Baby Gropius Chair CS1 Fluffy Edition in Faux Sheepskin by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The latest addition to NOOM's iconic furniture collection is the Gropius Fluffy Edition. This stunning chair combines timeless aesthetics with ultimate comfort, perfect for interior ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Fur, Faux Fur, Sheepskin
Space Age Dining Margot Chairs, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy 1968
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Space Age Dining " Margot " Chairs, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA,
The chairs, often referred to as the "Margot" model, reflect the excellent representation of Italian Space Age design, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Bunny Williams Home Crofter's Outdoor Dining Chair
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the form a of traditional crofter’s chair, our new all-weather wicker group has a fantastic, indoor-outdoor finish with a textured hand. A curved back, with canted suppor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Resin
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Light Creme White Boucle, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of th...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
Set of Six Red Wine Kangaroo Chairs Designed 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
Set of 4 Whimsical Chairs in Oak and Rush 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Set of 4 Whimsical Chairs in Oak and Rush, Europe, 1950s.
This is a very delightful set of 4 chairs in solid oak and rush. These are littered with wonderful details like the carved ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Hand Tufting Pink Wool Leopard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with beautiful pink stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful hand tufting wool fabric.
This chair can be customized to you...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Beech
William Doezema for Mastercraft Hollywood Regency Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six mid-century modern Hollywood Regency dining chairs
By William Doezema for Mastercraft
USA, 1970s
Beautiful burled Carpathian elm wood frames, with brass deta...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs att. to E. Buch c. 1950/60's
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Mid Century Danish Modern dining chairs, attributed to Erik Buch, for Anderstrud Mobelfabrik c. 1950/60's. The chairs are all structurally sound and sturdy, all show mino...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood, Teak
Rare Set of 10 Attributed Maison Jansen Cameo Back Painted Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a very good set of 10 Attributued Maison Jansen style dining chairs in green paint and sleek dark hunter green genuine leather upholstery. The leather is in very good conditi...
Category
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Six 1950s French Art Deco Scalloped Back Maple Dining Chairs in Off-White Velvet
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant restored set of six 1950s French Art Deco dining chairs, sourced from Provence. Expertly hand-crafted from solid maple, the chairs feature a petite profile with gracefully...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Maple
Maurizio Salvato Postmodern Point Chairs for Saporiti Italia - Set of Four
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four Point postmodern dining chairs in purple ultra-suede fabric with single arm rests designed by Maurizio Salvato for Saporiti Italia, 1985.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Baby Gropius Chair CS1 Fluffy Edition in Premium Faux Fur by Noom
Located in Paris, FR
The latest addition to NOOM's iconic furniture collection is the Gropius Fluffy Edition. This stunning chair combines timeless aesthetics with ultimate comfort, perfect for interior ...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Faux Fur
Early 19th Century Rare Ladder Back Chairs with Herringbone Seats Set of 6
Located in Louisville, KY
These 3-splat ladder-back chairs are a beautiful and mysteriously unique grouping. Made from hardwood, each of these chairs has been hand-carved with hand-woven herringbone cane seat...
Category
Early 19th Century American Country Antique Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Danish Henning Kjærnulf Razor Blade Armchair of Solid Oak with New Sheep Skin
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf razor blade armchair manufactured by EG Furniture.
The chair is made of solid oak with high backrest. The seats are upholstered with new sheepskin wh...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Kate Stone Washed Linen Sllip Covered Dining Chair with White Oak Legs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Kate Linen Slip Covered Dining Chair
This linen slipcovered dining chair is a stylish and comfortable addition to any dining room. Made fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Foam, Oak
Set of 4 Selene Dining Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in München, DE
Stunning Italian plastic chairs from the 1970s.
Extremely successful design and an enrichment for every home.
The chairs are both comfortable an...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Rare Set of Four Kaare Klint Armchairs in Mahogany and Niger Leather, 1920’s
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and highly collectible set of four Kaare Klint armchairs, crafted from solid mahogany and upholstered in Niger leather. These chairs are a unique variation of the original des...
Category
1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
19th-C. English Scrubbed Pine Dining Chairs New Upholstery - S/12
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This beautiful set is ready to go! This is a late 19th century English scrubbed pine set if twelve dining chairs. The neutral upholstery is new. The side chairs measure as follows: 2...
Category
Late 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Pine
1950s French Art Deco Maple Dining Chairs in Striped Fabric - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautifully restored set of six 1950s French Art Deco dining chairs, sourced from Provence. Expertly hand-crafted from solid maple, each chair features a sleek silhouette with grac...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Maple
Dining Chair in Walnut Finish with Off White Sheepskin Fabric, Olga Collection
Located in Miami, FL
An Olga Scandinavian Modern style dining chair designed by Aciole Félix For Uultis, with walnut finish, upholstered in off-white sheepskin fabric. The Olga dining chair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Mid Century Vintage Olive Green Heart Velvet Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart". The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. Chair was produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renova...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Beech
1960s Steffen Syrach-Larsen, 7 Solid Wood Carver Chairs, Red Wool Upholstery
Located in London, GB
1960s Steffen Syrach-Larsen 7 solid wood carver chairs sold individually. Seat and back upholstered with red wool. Made by cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen. Model presented at The Copen...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Wool
Mid-Century Heart Chair in Amuleto Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing Zebra fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set Six Drexel Consulate Series Walnut Cane Back & Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Six Drexel Consulate Series Walnut, Cane Back & Upholstered Dining Chairs
All solid American Walnut. Yellow color upholstery.
Measures 20" in width, 21" in depth x 38" in he...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Light Ivory Boucle, Light Oak Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 01).
This chair can be cus...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Cast Resin 'Stone' Dining Chair, Aged Stone Finish by Zachary A. Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic longevity. Surprising comfort.
Dimensions: Width 17 in. (43.2 cm), depth 20 in. (50.8 cm), height 33 in. (83.8 cm). Weight 35 lbs. (15.8 kg). No assembly required.
Finish color options:
white stone
natural stone
aged stone (shown)
key stone...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Resin, 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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