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Dining Room Chairs For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1950s
Italian Pair of Dining Chairs With Structural Frames in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, oak, velvet, Italy, 1960s
Beautiful pair of dining chairs in blonde oak and velvet petrol colored upholstery. The open frame in combination with the striking...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova Set of Ten 'Elisa' Armchairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova, set of ten armchairs model 'Elisa', velvet, fabric, lacquered beech, Italy, 1960s
These wonderfully constructe...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Rare Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel Set of Six 'Badminton' Chairs in Salmon Pink Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel for Poul Kold Savvaerk, set of six armchairs model 'ND150' Badminton, chromed steel, fabric, lacquered wood, Denmark, design 1958, produ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Dutch Set of Six Armchairs in Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, plywood, Netherlands, 1960s
A set of innovative and durable chairs: these strongly curved dining chairs crafted from plywood. These...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Dutch Set of Twelve Dining Chairs in Wood and Dark Green Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, wood, dark green leatherette, The Netherlands, 1960s.
Modest set of twelve dining chairs. Its design shows clear lines and an open backseat. The dark green leatheret...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Elegant Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Red Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, leatherette, oak, brass, Europe, 1960s.
This sculptural pair of armchairs resembles the design by the architects of BBPR. The model with a wide seat has a characteristic,...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
Giuseppe Davanzo Set of Eight Dining Chairs 'Serena' in Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giuseppe Davanzo for Appiani Selezione, set of eight dining chairs 'Serena', elm, plastic, Italy, 1960s
This set of eight Italian dining chairs was d...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Elm
Ernst Moeckl Set of Four Colorful 'Kangaroo' Chairs
By Ernst Moeckl, Trabant
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, set of four 'Z' chairs, fiberglass, Germany, 1968
This set of white Kangaroo chairs is designed by Ernste Moeckl in 1968. The chair is also called the Z-ch...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Fabricius & Kastholm Pair of Dining Chairs in Chestnut Brown Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm for Kill international, pair of dining chairs, leather, chrome-plated metal, Germany, 1960s.
Pair of stylish dining chairs designed by Preben Fab...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Jacob Kjær 'UN' Armchairs with Original Black Leather and Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, 'UN' armchairs model 'B37', original black leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1949, manufactured 1957
Stunning pair of 'UN' chairs by Jacob...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Six Stackable Armchairs in Blue Upholstery and Black Metal Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, lacquered metal, fabric, beech, The Netherlands, 1960s.
This set of mid-century Dutch chairs are stackable and therefore easy to store. Another functional feat...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Erik Kirkegaard Set of Eight Armchairs in Teak and Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, set of eight armchairs, teak, fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1960s
Very comfortable dining chairs, due to well shaped armrests and ergonomic propo...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953.
In 1953, Finn Juhl designed this 'Reading Chair' for Bovirke....
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Mid-Century Dutch Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, beech, The Netherlands, 1960s.
Set of six modest Dutch dining chairs. These puritan, simplistic chairs with two horizontal slats contain a curved top rail and are a ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova Pair of 'Elisa' Armchairs in Green Velvet
By Poltronova
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova, pair of armchairs model 'Elisa', velvet, lacquered beech, Italy, 1960s.
These wonderfully constructed chairs are based on a solid constructio...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Purple Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four dining chairs, fabric, oak, France, 1960s
These distinctive chairs in beautifully patinated oak...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
French Art Deco Set of Four Dining Chairs in Red Leatherette and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, leatherette, oak, brass, France, 1940s
The strong, elegant form of the geometrical backrest with spindles, all executed in the finest oak is absolutely s...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Tapio Wirkkala Set of Six 'Nikke' Dining Chairs with Metal Frames
By Tapio Wirkkala, Asko
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tapio Wirkkala for Asko, set of six dining chairs, black lacquered plywood, metal, Finland, 1950s
Beautiful 'Nikke' set of six dining chairs design by the Finnish designer Tapio Wir...
Category
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Six ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of ‘Conference’ armchairs, original fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This set of six armchairs were commissioned by ...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of Four Dining Chairs in Walnut with Rotatable Backrest
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, walnut, fabric, Europe, 1960s.
This design has a strong and sincere appearance constructed due to the subtle and minimalist wooden frame. The rotatable ba...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Jacob Kjaer Rare Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Niger Leather
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, dining chairs, niger leather, cuban mahogany, brass rivets, Denmark, 1937.
Stunning set of dining chairs by Jacob Kjær manufactured in 1937. The Danish designer Jacob Kjær created this particular model for the Paris World Fair in 1937. The strong, elegant form of the geometrical backrest with spindles, all executed in the finest Cuban mahogany is absolutely striking. Lightness is created through the slim proportions of the frame which is executed in mahogany. Together with the original cognac niger leather with admirable patina this set of dining chairs is visually striking. A nice decorative touch are the brass rivets on the side of each seating.
Jacob Kjaer (1896-1957) started working as a furniture designer in 1915. From 1918-20 he studied at the Institute of Arts and Crafts Museum in Berlin, then worked in Paris and returned to Copenhagen in 1926. Here, he opened his own workshop. His highly skilled craftsmanship and designs got honored with the Hand Work Medal in 1954.
These items are in good, used condition and show patina and signs of wear and use common for pieces this age. The mahogany type of this piece does not require an export license.
Please note that we have a total of sixteen chairs...
Category
1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Twelve French Pastoral Dining Chairs in Stained Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained wood, France, late 1940s.
Set of rustic dining chairs manufactured in France. Simple yet stylish, these chairs feature a modest frame with sleek, elegant ele...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Scandinavian Dining Chair in Teak and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, teak, fabric, metal, Scandinavia, 1950s.
Dining chair in the manner of Børge Mogensen's well-known 'Søborg Chair'. This chair features a sleek metal frame with thin legs positioned outwards. The curved seating...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bertil Fridhagen for Bodafors, dining chairs, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
Lovely set of four dining chairs designed by Bertil Fridhagen for the Danish manufacturer Bodafors in the...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Twelve ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of twelve ‘Conference’ armchairs, original fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This large set of armchairs were commiss...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Hans J. Wegner Set of Four 'Sawbuck' Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, set of four 'Sawbuck' CH29 chairs, oak, Denmark, 1952.
This set of four chairs is designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen. The chairs are de...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Silvio Coppola for Bernini Set of Six Dining Chairs in Wood and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, set of six dining chairs, stained wood, leather, Italy, 1960s
This set of chairs are designed by Silvio Coppola for Bernini in the 1960s. These chairs fe...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Set of Four Dining Chairs in Black Leatherette and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, leatherette, teak, Denmark, 1960s.
This set of four armchairs shows strong resemblances to the Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen’ chair for Gustav Bertelsen & ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs in Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, fabric, beech, metal, Italy 1960s
These beautifully constructed armchairs feature an open and clear patinated wooden frame based on simplistic forms. A nic...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Eccentric Italian Fiberglass Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, in metal and fiberglass, Italy 1960s.
Pair of quirky Italian armchairs executed in white fiberglass and white lacquered metal. The construction of the chairs is ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Scandinavian Dining Chairs in Teak and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, teak, fabric, metal, Scandinavia, 1950s.
Set of four dining chairs in the manner of Børge Mogensen's well-known 'Søborg Chair'. These chairs feature a sleek metal frame with thin legs positioned outwards. The curved seating...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Vodder Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut and Grey Upholstery
By Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Sibast Møbler, set of six dining chairs model '418', walnut, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This model has a characteristic, sculptural frame executed in warm walnut. The sl...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Carl Malmsten High Back Chair in Walnut and Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, high back chair, walnut, brass, leather, Sweden, 1940s.
Rare armchair designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. This chair exhibits a warm walnut frame which is ni...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Poul Hundevad Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Hundevad, pair of dining chairs model '30', teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Pair of dining room chairs in teak and beige fabric upholste...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of Four Dining Chairs in Stained Oak and Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained oak, fabric, Europe, 1960s
Set of four spindle back dining chairs. The frame is executed in dark stained oak. An open construction is created by the use of sp...
Category
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik Armchair in Teak and Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, armchair, model '53', fabric, teak, Denmark, 1950s
Well-constructed dining chair designed b...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
One Katavolos, Kelley and Littell for Laverne T-Chair in Camel Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Katavolos, Kelley and Littell for Laverne International, dining chair, chrome-plated steel, enameled steel, leather, United States, 1952.
This elegant and playful three-legged chair...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur Set of Four 'Sörgården' Dining Chairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten for Svensk Fur, dining chairs model 'Sörgården', pine, Sweden, 1950s
This set of four dining chairs designed by Malmsten and manufactured by Svensk Fur combines comfor...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
8 Danish Modern Niels Otto Møller Sculpted Rosewood Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Set of eight exotic rosewood and vinyl armchairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for T.L. Moller of Denmark, chair model #65.
Gorgeous, elegant chairs with sleek lines and amazing wood...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Italian Set of Six Armchairs in Walnut and Olive Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, walnut, velvet, Italy, 1960s.
This set of six armchairs made in Italy is modest and pure in its design. The chairs feature an open and architectural walnut woo...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Velvet
Ernst Moeckl White 'Kangaroo' Dining Chairs
By Trabant, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, 'Kangaroo' or 'Z' armchairs, original finish, fiberglass, Germany, designed in 1968
This set of white 'Kangaroo' chairs is designed by Ernst Moeckl in 1968...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Large Set of Twelve Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, bentwood and textured aquamarine upholstery, Europe, 1960s.
Set of twelve elegant armchairs in bentwood. The bentwood armrests have sinuous lines, flowing across the...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Erik Buch Set of Four 'Captains' Armchairs in Oak and Red Upholstery
By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, set of four 'Captains' armchairs, in oak and fabric, Denmark, 1957.
Set of four sculpted dining chairs in solid oak. These chairs show the characteristic...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Friso Kramer Set of Eight 'Revolt' Dining Chairs in Metal and Blue Plywood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, set of eight dining chairs, model 'Revolt', lacquered plywood, metal, The Netherlands, 1953.
This chair named ‘Revolt’ is designed by the Dutch d...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wim Rietveld & W.H. Gispen for Kembo '205' Chairs in Red Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Rietveld & Willem Gispen for Kembo, dining chairs model '205', leatherette, metal, the Netherlands, design 1954.
The '205' chair is a design by Wim Rietveld and W.H. Gispen from...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dutch Dining Chairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, The Netherlands, 1940s
These dining chairs not only shows a well-balanced backrest and overall frame. The frame is very structured and sturdy which is also visib...
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1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
French Art Deco Set of Six Dining Chairs in Stained Oak and Red Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Art Deco dining chairs, stained oak, leatherette, brass, France, 1940s
With their round backrest this set of six French dining chairs catches the eye. Carved rings emphasize the cir...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Large Set of Dutch Chairs with Chrome Tubular Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Foldable chairs, chrome-plated metal and plywood, The Netherlands, circa 1930
This very large set of midcentury Dutch School chairs would be a gre...
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1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Danish Armchairs in Oak and Light Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Staten Kontrol Møbler, armchairs, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s.
Set of six Danish armchairs manufactured by Staten Kontrol Møbler. Theis model with a rounded seat has a characterist...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, set of four armchairs, teak, beige fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1950s
These elegant teak armchairs are both stately and modest. The chairs have a teak frame wit...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Set of Eight Armchairs in Stained Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight armchairs, stained mahogany, leatherette, Denmark, 1960s.
The model of these chairs is angular and modest as it is build up in mainly hor...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Jørgen Christensens Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Christensen, set of eight dining chairs, leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1950s
Exclusive set of eight dining chairs designed by Danish design...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Dutch Dining Chairs in Stained Oak and Paper Cord Seating
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, paper cord, The Netherlands, 1960s
These dining chairs feature a geometric backrest that slightly curves to provide comfort for the user. Vertical slats structur...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Papercord
French Set of Ten Dining Chairs in Stained Wood and Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchairs, stained wood, straw, France, 1940s.
Decorative set of French armchairs. The stained wooden frame has multiple carved details that a...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Ernst Moeckl Colorful Kangaroo Chairs
By Trabant, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, 'Z' armchairs, wood, Germany, 1968
This set of colourful Kangaroo chairs is designed by Ernst Moeckl in 1968. The chair is al...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Danish Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak and Striped Wool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, teak and wool, Denmark, 1960s
Elegant set of six Danish dining chairs featuring an open back with two slats, diagonal back legs that run all the way throug...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Dutch Dining Chairs in Stained Oak and Paper Cord Seating
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, oak, paper cord, The Netherlands, 1960s
Set of Dutch dining chairs in oak and paper cord, made in the 1960s. These dining chairs feature a geometric backrest that sli...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rope, Oak
Dutch Dining Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained beech, The Netherlands, 1940s
This set of dining chairs is designed with a perfectly balanced backrest and sturdy overall frame. The robust structure is evide...
Category
1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
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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