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Dining Room Chairs For Sale
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Style: Victorian
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Peter Hvidt Teak Dining Chairs
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Danish Modern Peter Hvidt teak dining chairs.
Offered is a set of 6 Danish Modern teak dining chairs, designed circa 1953 by Peter Hvidt. These chairs are unique and have unicorn status and being a rare find. This set includes 6 arm chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Model FH4103 Heart Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Karis, Nyland
This is a fine set of four FH4103 stackable heart tripod dining chairs, initially designed by Hans Wegner in 1952. These particular examples were manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denm...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
A pair of “Lovö” chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of 2 stained pine “Lovö” chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair Black Leather Padded Model 'Siesta' Dining Office Chairs By Ingmar Relling
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and rare set of two, 1960s, black leather 'Siesta' dining / office chairs designed by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa in Norway.
Both chairs tufted leather seats and backrests...
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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Six Restored Johannes Andersen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in rosewood made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark including custom reupholstery.
The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple yet elegant...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Teak Dining Chairs in New Black Leather
Located in Oakland, CA
Six mid-century dining crafted of solid old-growth teak, with sturdy joinery, comfortable curved backrest and newly upholstered seats in black leather. Manufactured in Denmark during...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, pair of dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine designed by Rainer Daumiller. A simpli...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
2021 CH23 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Oak & Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH23 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid oiled oak frame, oiled walnut back, and natural paper...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak, Walnut
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill set of four dining chairs, Denmark 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill set of four dining chairs crafted from solid pine, originating from Denmark in the 1970s.
These chairs exemplify a beautiful organic design, s...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
2021 CH23 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Red Painted Oak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH23 Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid oak frame, painted red (we believe. it to ...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner JH-505 Teak and Cane Cowhorn Chairs - Set of Six
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A matching set of six JH-505 Cowhorn Chairs, designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. Executed in teak with cane seats, these iconic chairs are distinguished by their elegantl...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood, Teak
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Walnut
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chair is made with a solid walnut frame and with a natural paper cord s...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather by Finn Juhl, 1951
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Black Leather by Finn Juhl, 1951
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and black leather
Very rare dining chairs model FJ-51
Produced by cabinetma...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Set of Four Oxford Swivel Chairs in Brown Leather by Arne Jacobsen, design 1965
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of four 'Oxford Chairs' swivel dining chairs with brown leather upholstery and a metal frame. These chairs, with model 3171, are designed in 1965 and executed at a later date by ...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Six Arne Hovmand-Olsen Walnut and Teak Dining Chairs, 30 Available
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six mid-century Danish dining chairs designed by Hovmand Olsen, 1965, Denmark. The chairs are crafted of solid walnut frames with molded teak back rest and exposed brass joine...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Rainer Daumiller Dining Chairs in Pine, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Rainer Daumiller Set of Six Dining Chairs in Pine, Denmark 1970s
The dining chairs in question were designed by Rainer Daumiller during the 1970s and produced by Hirtshals Savværk. They boast a seat and backrest made of rustic pine wood, lending them a robust and natural appearance. Rainer Daumiller was a renowned Danish architect and designer who specialized in functional and sculptural wooden...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 6 Scandinavian Modern Pinewood Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Odense, DK
Charming set of Scandinavian Modern dining chairs in solid pinewood and original striped upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Four Midcentury Wishbone Chairs in Patinated Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Set of 4 Antique Dining Chairs, Scottish, Oak, Gothic Revival, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of 4 antique dining chairs. A Scottish, carved oak seat in Gothic revival taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Fascinating country house dining chairs, w...
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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Antique Duncan Phyfe Tiger Maple Chair, Circa 1880s
Located in Germantown, MD
A very charming Duncan Phyfe chair from the 19th century. Handcrafted. Red brand new red velvet upholstery being done.
Measures 18"W x 19"D x 33"H....
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood and Papercord Dining Chairs by Niels Moller
Located in San Diego, CA
An absolutely stunning set of six mid-century Danish modern dining chairs designed in 1962 by Niels Otto Moller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1980s. There are five o...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Papercord
Set of Eight Papercord Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand Olsen, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of eight dining chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold, Denmark, 1960's. Teak wood frame and new papercord seats.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Midcentury dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1960s, set of six
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six elegant dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, model called “Razorblade” from the cool sculpted design of the backs. Made from oak in a rustic design, seats in dusty pink velv...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Six Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Chairs. Fritz Hansen. Stainless, Cognac Leather. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 6 PK 9 Chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Recent production in solid stainless steel with cognac, caramel Leather. Signed Fritz Hansen. Very few si...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of Six Henry II circa 1880 French Oak & Embossed Leather Lion Dining Chairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptional set of six French oak with Embossed pressed brown leather upholster Henry II circa 1880 dining chairs with bronze dolphin handles
A very rare and totally original set of Victorian dining chairs...
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1880s French Victorian Antique Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Midcentury Scandia Chairs by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful example of Scandia high back dining chairs in excellent vintage condition. Rosewood slats on a chrome base. Chairs retain original label.
Norway, 1960s.
2 high back chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
3 Victorian Revival Mahogany Balloon Back Caned Dining Chairs Silk Brocade Seats
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 3 large late 20th century Victorian style dining chair. Made for Due Process Trading Company. Feature a solid mahogany frame with ...
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern Vamdrup Stolefabrik Solid Teak Danish Dining Chairs Set of 6
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Dining Table available and sold separately.
The FMV restoration team chose this tasty plum fabric and the results were even more delicious than we expected. Or if you prefer wine ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of four Voitto Haapalainen “Prisma” swivel chairs with faceted bodies.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Voitto Haapalainen “Prisma” chairs with faceted bodies which swivel on polished cast aluminum hexagonal bases. Chairs have original velvet like fabric, (light wear and one m...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Minimal Chair by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler
Located in Sagaponack, NY
"Model 701" minimal armchair with sculpted maple and wenge inlay backrest, original red upholstered seat and frame in chromium-plated steel.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rainer Daumiller Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, set of eight dining chairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s
Beautiful, organic and natural dining chairs in solid pine by Danish Rainer Daumiller in t...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Rainer Daumiller Armchairs in Solid Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, armchairs, beech, Denmark, 1980s.
This design by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller showcases elegant organic features. The subtle grain of s...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Twelve Danish Teak "Eva" Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed for Hornslet
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of twelve high backed teak dining chairs, the model known as "Eva", designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, circa 1960s. Includes two sculptural arm chairs and...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fully Restored Niels Otto Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chair with Papercord
Located in Knebel, DK
The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The model with it´s organic shapes and pieces of wood that "melt" into each oth...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Set of 6 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 6 antique Victorian quality carved walnut dining chairs having a quality carved walnut shaped back, newly reupholstered serpentine shape seats in a quality fabric standing on ...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Eastlake Victorian Reupholstered Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Stuning pair of Eastlake Victorian maple side chairs. Professionally Re-Upholstered with a very fine fabric of gold and turquoise colors on raised seats. Very comfortable.
Very good...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple, Hardwood
10 China Dining Chairs by Hans Wagner. 1982 Production. Hardly Used. Signed.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of ten "China" chairs designed by Hans Wegner and made by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1982. Acquired from the original owner, these chairs were rarely used. Cherry wood with loose c...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Danish Modern Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs
By Cado, Ole Wanscher
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An elegant design by Danish modern designer Ole Wanscher. An elegant design constructed in a rich dark mahogany. beautiful from all angles. Please inquire about upholstery options.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
2021 CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Green
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are four (sold individually) Wishbone chairs, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. The chairs are made with a solid beech frame, painted bright...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Beech
Set of four oak and wool dining room chairs by Henning Kjaernulf, 1960's
Located in Balen, BE
A set of four quarter-sawn oak dining chairs by Henning Kjaernulf. They still have their original wool upholstery in traditional Danish Olmerdug fabric. Amazing wood selection and gr...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Göran Malmvall Dining Office Chair in Pine Produced in Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare dining chair in pine designed by Göran Malmvall and produced by Svensk Fur in the 1940s. In good vintage condition with some signs from age and use. Perfect as side or office ch...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of ten teak dining chairs by Børge Mogensen, model 155, in a rare edition with steel legs. Elegant, light expression. Two of the chairs have...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rainer Daumiller Pair of Armchairs in Solid Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill, pair of dining chairs, solid pine, Denmark, 1970s
This pair of armchairs by Danish designer Rainer Daumiller has multiple features. The vivid...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 6 Antique Victorian Quality Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Set of 6 antique Victorian quality rosewood dining chairs having a quality rosewood shaped top rail with carved scrolls, carved splat to the centre, newly reupholstered seats in a qu...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
Fritz Hansen by Arne Jacobsen Orange Leather Series 7 Dining Chairs, Set of Two
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955, the Series 7 Dining chair has been made by Fritz Hansen ever since. A true design icon, the Series ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Ten Fully Restored Niels Otto Møller Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The model is with it´s organically-shapes and pieces of wood that "melt" into e...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 7 Mid Century Danish Modern Windsor Style Dining Chairs KD Sun Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Set of seven Danish Modern style dining chairs, made in Thailand by KD Sun Furniture, circa 1970/80's. The chairs are a modernist reinterpretation of the classic English Windsor bra...
Category
Late 20th Century Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: Carl Hansen & Søn, Denmark, 1962
Material: oak , paper cord
Size: 20.5 w × 18 d × 31 h in seat height 17 inches.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Lovely Set Of Eight Victorian Balloon Back Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this stunning set of eight compressed balloon back in walnut dining chairs, mid 19th century, each with an acanthus scroll crest rail over the drop-in se...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
6 Danish A-frame Walnut Dining Chairs in Original Black Vinyl
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six mid-century Danish solid walnut dining chairs, upholstered in the original black vinyl. Featuring doweled joinery, these sturdy chairs are built to last for generations. T...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Chairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Birch construction with bent teak seat. Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara in 1955 for Edsby-verken in Sweden.
Perfect vintage condition.
Signed Edsby.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch, Teak
Børge Mogensen Armchair, Fredericia Furniture, oak and leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen armchair made in partly solid oak.
New upholstered with black aniline leather.
Made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Six '3758A' Red Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier, set of six dining armchairs, model '3758A', fabric, oak, Denmark, design 1927, made 1940s
These dining chairs were designed in 1927 and ...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Natural Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Scandinavian chair 'Shanghai' by Norr11
Designed by Rune Krojgaard & Knut Bendik Humlevik, 2011
Model in the picture:
Frame: Light Smoked Oak
Seat: Natural Rattan
Available as well with paper cord, french rattan or various upholsteries
Dimensions:
W. 58,5 cm
D. 57,7 cm
H. 79,5 cm
S.H. 45 cm
Arm rest 65 cm
A modern interpretation of the ancient Chinese Horseshoe Chair. The Shanghai Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
"Dynasti" Mid-Century Solid Walnut Dining Chair with Leather Upholstery
Located in Queens, NY
8 Contemporary Modern Danish style Solid Walnut "Dynasti" Dining Chairs. Crafted from FSC-Certified environmentally sourced walnut. The chair\'s unique design is a fusion of Danish m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Knud Hansen for Søren Willadsen Set of Eight Danish Dining Chairs in Leather Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Knud E. Hansen for Søren Willadsens Møbelfabrik, set of eight dining chairs, leather, elm, Denmark, 1952
A refined set of dining chairs, designed by Danish designer Knud E. Hansen and brought to life by the skilled hands at Søren Willadsens Møbelfabrik in Vejen, Denmark. These chairs exemplify timeless Danish design, but it is their history that truly sets them apart. Originally commissioned for the Danish ferry M/F Broen, built in 1952, they once served passengers on the important route between Seeland and Fyn – the main artery connecting Copenhagen with the rest of Denmark. Archival images even show this very chair in the royal private lounge, used during the reign of King Frederik IX.
Søren Willadsen wasn’t just a craftsman – he had a rare talent for being exactly where Danish design was happening. With an exceptional eye for quality, he collaborated with some of the great names in mid-century furniture, including Finn Juhl, Jørgen and Nanna Ditzel and Illum Wikkelsø. While these designers are widely recognized, the fact that many of their iconic pieces were made in Willadsen’s workshop in Vejen is a lesser-known part of the story.
The chairs exhibit a design that reflects the refinement of 18th-century English-style dining chairs...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Walnut Niels Moller Model 75 Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful refinished danish walnut side chair by Niels Moller for J.L. Moller. this chair has been professionally refinished and has a new danish paperwork seat. this chair would wor...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
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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