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Dining Room Chairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Eight Restored Ebonized and Reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored ebonized and reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Anders...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Paul Frankl Set of 4 Plunging Neckline Dining/Game Chairs 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 "Plunging Neckline" dining/game chairs by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, American 1950's. Refinished and newly upholstered in white leather. These chairs are both very ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of 1960s Danish rosewood carver chairs by H W Klein for Bramin
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and stylish pair of 1960s solid rosewood Danish carver chairs upholstered in their original yellow velour textile. These H W Klein designed chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Oak Oil and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Oak Oil and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son.
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
1960s Erik Buch Beech framed Danish Dining Chairs
By Erik Buch
Located in London, GB
A stylish and rare set of six set of solid beech framed, Danish dining chairs with newly upholstered blue corduroy textile. Designed by Erik Buch for O.D Mobler, these dining chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Magnificent Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Weiman/Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: completely restored and Installation Ready. Expert custom upholste...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
2021 CH20 Elbow Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green & Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH20 Elbow Dining Chair made with a solid beech frame, painted mint green, and a green Chagrin leather seat (ordered COL or Customers Own ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
Handbraided Rattan and Wooden Set of Six Chairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant set of six rattan chairs with a natural teak wooden structure and handcrafted braided rattan seat combining quality, robustness and class. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Set 6 Modernist Dining Chairs by Greta Grossman for Gleen of California
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 6 Modernist Dining Chairs by Greta Grossman for Gleen of California
Spectacular set of six dining chairs by Greta Magnusson Grossman. She received the Good Design award from the ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Chrome Dining Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of four chrome dining set styled after Milo Baughman, each chair features a chrome base with a unique sculptured armrest and has a blue velvet upholstery making them one of a kind.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Midcentury Thonet N. 17 high back bentwood Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Thonet, Michael Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Distinctive set of six no. 17 bentwood and cane 'long john' chairs designed by Michael Thonet. Originally designed in the 1860s and produced by Thonet in the 20th century by multipl...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Set of Four Teak Danish Midcentury Chairs, New Upholstery
Located in Chorzów, PL
Chairs from Denmark, around 1960.
Made of teak wood. New upholstery - black Italian natural leather.
After wood renovation.
Excellent condition.
Dimensions: height 98 cm / height...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
2021 CH33T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in White 3x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are three (sold separately) CH33T Chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs are made with a solid beech frame, painted white. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-25-A Pair of Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Chandigarh
Located in Zürich, CH
This pair of chairs are an iconic pieces. It appears so simple and still so precise, where proportions seems to be perfect. This A-shaped legs are typical for Chandigarh objects. The...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Formanova Italian Dining Chairs Set of Four by Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, gray green cotton velvet and iron, Italy, 1968, set of four. These chairs represent timeless items designed by Gianni Moscatelli for F...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Two Mid Century Oak Dining Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid century style dark oak dining armchair in our Dusk finish, with a padded back and seat upholstered in performance linen fabric adds comfort and sophistication to this timeless de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
4 Arne Jacobsen Swiveling Oxford Dining Chairs, Denmark
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of four swiveling upholstered Oxford dining chairs in a tightly woven dark purple contract fabric with chromed shaft and cast aluminum star base having plastic feet to protect ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Striped Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four dining chairs, oak, fabric, France, 1960s
Beautifully shaped chairs in patinated oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Tobia & Afra Scarpa Set of Six Black Dialogo Dining Chairs by B&B 1973
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of six Dialogo chairs with structure in wood, seat and back in black fiberglass and metal details.
Designed by Tobia & Afra Scarpa and produced by B&B Italia in 1973.
The Dial...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Set of Ten Kai Kristiansen Style Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs, Danish
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of Ten Kai Kristiansen Style Mid-Century Modern Dining / Side Chairs, Danish
Ten sculptural teak Danish design dining chairs from the Mid-Century time period. Original wooden f...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
2021 CH20 Elbow Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Oak & Tan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (three are available, though priced individually) CH20 Elbow Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Set of Six Hans Wegner Teak CH23 Chairs in Danish Cord by Carl Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
We have a set of 6 CH23 dining chairs designed by iconic furniture designer Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark c. 1950’s. The oak and teak wood frames have been restored...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Cord
Black Dining Chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Black dining chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970s
Introducing the iconic "Cesca" B32 dining chair by Marcel Breuer, expertly crafted by Italian brand Fasem in the 1970s. This Classic chair has remained a favorite among interior designers and design enthusiasts alike, thanks to its timeless elegance and unparalleled comfort.
Marcel Breuer, the renowned Bauhaus designer, revolutionized the world of furniture design with his innovative use of materials and avant-garde approach. The Cesca...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
6 Milo Baughman Chrome & Cane Back Black Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The simplistic high back chrome frame is softened by the original inset panel of caning. The set consists of four ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Jean Prouvé Chaise mod. Standard dite "Tout Bois", France 1941
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Jean PROUVÉ (1901 -1984) - Chaise standard dite "Tout Bois"
SOLID WOOD AND PLYWOOD "TOUT BOIS" CHAIR BY JEAN PROUVE - 1941
H : 82 cm W: 41 cm D: 52 cm
Bibliographie : "Jean Prouv...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Set of Eight Dining Chairs 1958, Belgium for Belform by Alfred Hendrickx
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of eight very rare Model S2 chairs designed by Alfred Hendrickx in 1958 for Belform.
Although the chairs look very fragile but they are very solid ...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Dining Chairs x 4 by Lb Kofod Larsen for Gplan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning set set of 4 Ib Kofod Larsen dining chairs G Plan Danish Design
Ib Kofod Larsen designed most of the G Plan Danish Design rang...
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Mid Century Modern Cathedral Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding set of 4 mid-century modern cathedral style walnut ding chairs. Lovely spire shaped tops with sensuous legs these chairs are magnificent in person. The chair pads are c...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Fine Set of Six Italian Mid Century Wood Chairs, 1950'
Located in Rome, IT
Set of six Italian wood chairs with white upholstery seats.
Made in Italy 1950'. The wood is in perfect vintage condition.
Each chair has been mast...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Mahogany and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Mahogany and Leather for Carl Hansen & Son.
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Oak and Rush
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, set of eight dining chairs, oak, rush, France, 1960s
Beautifully shaped chairs in patinated oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Ro...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
1955, Arne Jacobsen, Eight Turquoise to Upholster 3207 Butterfly Armchairs
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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Six 20th Century Burgundy Red Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in burgundy red,...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
4 Rosewood "Lis" Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood and leather "Lis" dining chairs, by Niels Koefoed circa 1960's. Iconic, comfortable ladder back design with bowtie slats. Elegant, organic lines with beautiful wood grain pa...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
6 Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Red Brown Leather Dining Chairs Asko Finland
By Asko
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
(6) Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Red Brown Leather Dining Chairs Asko Finland. Great Rare set of Finnish Dining Chairs Scandinavian Modern Design ...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
4 vintage Eero Saarininen Knoll Inc. Executive armchairs with an oak frame base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A classic set of 4 vintage Eero Saarininen Knoll Inc. executive armchairs in the original Knoll blue fabric with an oak frame base.
The Eero Saarinen Executive armchair was featured in nearly every Florence Knoll Mid Century interior throughout the 1950s and beyond. Originally introduced in 1950, the chair transformed the notion of what executive seating could be with its fluid, sculptural form and modern finishing. The timeless and versatile design continues to fit seamlessly into work, conference, lounge and dining applications of any décor.
The chair remains as one of the most popular Knoll designs ever with new versions of the armchair, as shown here, in fabric with the wooden light oak base retailing at around £2,000 per chair. And it’s the wooden legs that add to their appeal and was ultimately a big improvement on the original tubular steel frame. They are just warmer and more welcoming, as well as being more aesthetically pleasing. As such the chairs are more often used these days as dining chairs rather than in the office.
The chairs are also supremely comfortable and are upholstered in a classic Knoll wool fabric that has different subtle colour flecks within the fabric and that also features a slightly darker colour in the seat. This is an intentional design aesthetic as it helps to maintain the condition and look of the seat with heavier use.
They date from the 1990s and remain in very good vintage condition with only light signs of use.
This item is sold as a set of 4 chairs but the chairs are also available as a complete dining set matched with a Florence Knoll Walnut table...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Set of 8 Kipp Stewart Dining Chairs - Refinished & Reupholstered in Your Fabric
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Curvaceous Dining Chairs, designed by Kipp Stewart for Calvin, American, circa 1960s. These chairs are currently being refinished ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
French Dining Chair in Oak and Blue Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, oak, velvet, France, 1950s
This dining chair of French origin embodies an evolved rustic character with great quality of elegance. This is discernible in the open and ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Young American Modern Mid Century Dining Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Young American modern mid century dining chair
Chair measures: 16.5 wide x 19.5 deep x 31.25 high, with...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Kipp Stewart Mid-Century Modern Restored Dining Room Chairs
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six totally restored chairs by Kipp Stewart for Calvin. Refinished walnut and reupholstered with new foam and cotton velvet fabric. Grea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Armchair in Patterned Upholstery and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar by Mobilier Universel, armchair, model '5762', teak, fabric, Belgium, design 1957
This dining chair is designed by Edward Wormley for the furniture company...
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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Niels Møller Modell 75 Danish Oak Dining Papercord Chair for J.L. Møllers
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Niels Otto Möller Modell 75 for J.L. Möllers Mobelfabrik.
Solid oak frame with papercord.
Set of 4.
Classic Danish design.
In good vintage condition.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Vestervig Eriksen, 1960s, Fully Renovated
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of four dining chairs by Vestervig Eriksen from 1960s, made by Brdr. Tromborg’s Eftf., Møbelfabrik as the original stamp says. It is still preserved on the back side of the seati...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Fabric
2021 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH47 Dining Chair in Oak w/ Natural Papercord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH47 Dining Chair made with a solid oiled oak frame and natural paper cord seat. Designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Set of Four Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of wood and fabric
- Good, original upholstery
- Good, original condition.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
European Dining Chairs in Soft Pink Velvet Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, velvet, beech, metal, Europe, 1950s
Elegant dining chairs in a soft pink velvet upholstery. A beech frame with armrests holds the seat and backrest that is highlighte...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Upholstered Walnut Dining Chairs, 1970s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These beautiful Vintage dining chairs were made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s.
It was most likely be TON company – the s...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Mcm Reupholstered "Vico Magistretti Style" Dining Chairs
Located in Medina, OH
Pair of mid-century modern blonde Beachwood dining chairs, in the style of Vico Magistretti. Professionally reupholstered in a performance orange boucle. This new fabric brings out t...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
2021 Set of 7 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of seven Wishbone dining chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs are made with a solid beech frame, painted white with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Italian Solid Wood Dining Chairs - a Set of 4
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 4 mid century Italian dining chairs. Solid wood frames with a minimalist geometric silhouette. Newer upholstery in a black white and gray woven cotton. Sourced in Northern I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Coral Silver Six Dining Chairs Theo Häberli Switzerland 1960s
By Theo Häberli
Located in Basel, BS
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Coral upholstered (RARE!) vintage dining chairs by Theo Häberli, 1960s.
This is the "Chaise lyre" model. These are especially fantastic examples. In goo...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Mahogany and Fabric for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Vilhelm Lauritzen 'VLA61' Chair in Mahogany and Fabric for Carl Hansen & Son.
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
A vintage set of six Danish 1960s Rosewood dining chairs by H W Klein for Bramin
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and stylish 1960s set of six of solid rosewood Danish dining chairs upholstered in their original yellow velour textile. These H W Klein designed chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Nichols and Stone Maple Windsor Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Germantown, MD
A 1960s set 4 Nichols and Stone Maple Windsor Dining Chairs in good vintage condition.
Measures 16.5" in widht, 18" in depth and stand 33" tall. Seat height is 18"
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
1960s Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak dining chairs were designed and manufactured in Denmark circa 1960s. These stunning dining chairs feature a strong teak frame creating a refined and elegant look. ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
2020 CH33T Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Blue Beech
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are two (sold separately) CH33T Chairs designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid beech frame and painted st...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Multiple Eames Aluminum Group Chairs EA108 in Chrome and Red Leather, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable dining and/or conference chairs in very good / excellent condition with minimal light wear. Lightweight chrome-plated aluminium frame with...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro Dining Side Chair is made from a solid American walnut or white oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a leather sling seat.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
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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