Dining Room Chairs
Dining Room Chairs For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Color: Beige
Rene Prou Art Deco Golden Wrought Iron Dining Room Chairs Black Vinyl Seats, 6
By René Prou
Located in Miami, FL
Superb set of six Art Deco wrought iron dining chairs golden powder coated finish by rene prou in the 1940s style.
The set contains 4 highbacked chairs...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Six Italian Midcentury Dining Chairs in Varnished Bamboo and Leather, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Wonderful set of 6 chairs. Two of the chairs are armchairs for each end of the table.
The complete set consists of eggshell-white painted bamboo wood paneling.
Inside the bamboo stic...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970’s
By Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
Giovanni Offredi for Saporiti dining chairs, Italy, circa 1970. Original condition, Saporiti tag on bottom, sled bases.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Bamboo Rattan Peacock Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Midcentury set of four peacock or fan back dining armchairs made in the Hollywood Florida Regency taste. The chairs feature a balloon shaped back with an open lattice fretwork design...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
6 Karl Springer Onassis Chairs in Goatskin with Leather Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six original Karl Springer Onassis Chairs in goatskin. The six chairs have been in a one user household and are in great vintage conditi...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Goatskin
Set of Four Chrome Base Mid Century Dining Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of nice Mid-Century Modern chairs on chrome bases with vinyl upholstery.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Brass by Romeo Rega
By Romeo Rega
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful set of 6 chairs in brass by Romeo Rega. The chairs are in a very good condition.
Category
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Maison Jansen Cerused Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Gorgeously finished set of 6 dining chairs each stamped "Jansen" in cerused oak with a clear shiny gloss finish and brass embellishments.
4 side chairs & two armchairs.
Upholst...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
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
Six Danish Modern Teak Fan Back TOTEM Dining Chairs by Torstein Nilsen Westnofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage Mid-Century Danish modern teak fan back dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa with stunning whimsical form in the style of Afra & Tobia Scarpa. Set consist...
Category
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Set of Six Rare Brass Dining Side Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of rare design brass chairs. Low profile HEAVY brass dining chairs.
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Two Sets of One Painted Mid-Century Modern Table and Four Chairs
Located in Washington, DC
Two sets of four chairs and two tables of this interesting wrought iron table with matching chairs painted in white enamel. 1970 Industrial modern design.
Great for a card table or...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four 20th Century Gazelle Beige Wood Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seats were dressed in...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Set of Four Wrought Iron Garden Patio Dining Chars Orleans for Woodard 1950/1960
Located in New York, NY
Set of four Woodard Orleans pattern dining arm chairs. The chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, the paint finish shows wear and variations through...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Four 1960s Miller-Style Tulip Dining Chairs with New Black Vinyl Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time and bring classic style to your dining room with our set of four 1960s Miller-style dining chairs. Each chair in this collection boasts a distinctively modern aesthetic, featuring a unique curved back seat design that not only adds a touch of mid-century charm but also provides exceptional comfort and support during your meals. The chairs have been updated with new black vinyl seat cushions, ensuring they blend seamlessly with contemporary home decor while offering a durable and easy-to-clean seating option. The pedestal legs of each chair provide a sturdy base, embodying the perfect balance between elegance and functionality. These sleek and stylish chairs are more than just a place to sit; they're a conversation starter, a nod to the iconic designs of the past, and a durable addition to your home. With a seat height of 20 inches and a depth of 18 inches, they are designed to accommodate a variety of body types, ensuring every guest enjoys the utmost comfort. Whether you're hosting a formal dinner party or enjoying a casual family meal, this set of modern dining chairs...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of ten armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames.
Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were originally designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and later manufactured by Gebruder Thonet in the 1970s. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmobel) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four McGuire Red Lacquered Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous bespoke set of four lacquered McGuire rattan dining chairs finished in a chic, whimsical, lipstick red color. Special order custom...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Naugahyde, Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Six Erik Christiansen ‘Boomerang’ Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Set of six Erik Christiansen ‘Boomerang’ teak dining chairs
Captain chairs:
22” D x 21.5” W x 31.5 H
18.25 seat height.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
McGuire Rattan Target Arm Chairs or Dining Chairs, a Pair
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of rattan arm chairs or dining chairs designed by breakthrough innovator Elinor McGuire in the California organic modern style. These impeccably crafted chairs display an open rattan back, which frames McGuire's iconic Rattan Target design. Chairs feature gracefully curved arms, McGuire's signature rawhide laces on the exposed joints, and thick rattan frames in a medium brown wood tone. Seats have a loose cushion with vintage fabric that rests on a stick deck, and each chair retains the McGuire San Francisco brass plaque. If you are interested in a set of four or six McGuire Rattan Target Chairs...
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
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
Set of Eight (8) Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare grouping of eight (8) iconic Tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen featuring the Classic organic sculptural form and orange wool upholstery on white enameled cast iro...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
McGuire Bent Rattan Bistro Loop Back Dining Armchairs, a Set of Four
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A lovely set of Four Bent Rattan Loop or Fan Back Dining Armchairs, No. M26 from McGuire San Francisco. These beautifully handcrafted vintage dining armchairs have the original cerused limed finish. Rawhide lacing enhances their appeal. The organic modern chairs feature a rattan frame and loop or fan back, with inspiration drawn from Thonet's No. 25 bistro chair in the art nouveau style. Chairs have upholstered seats and gracefully curved armrests (26" h). Each chair retains a McGuire maker's plaque. For a complete dining set, a glass-topped dining table is also available through a separate listing. Nice vintage as-found condition. Enjoy uncompromising quality and relaxed, timeless style from McGuire San Francisco (now Baker McGuire...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Fabric
Maurice Burke for Arkana GB, Set of 4 Fibreglass Counter-Swivel Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Torquay, GB
Midcentury set of 4 fibreglass shell dining/armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture GB, circa 1960s.
Offered here in original vintage condition.
Featuring fibreglass shell seats with streamlined curved arm and backrests.
Heavy weighted and powder coated 4 point star...
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Mid-20th Century English Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 4 Italian Spaghetti Chairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias Design, 19
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Italian Spaghetti chair by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, 1980s. Spaghetti chair with off white/light grey painted metal structure, seat and b...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Ten Ormolu Mounted Classical French Empire Style Dining Chairs
Located in Rochester, NY
A matched set of ten French Empire style chairs with finely detailed brass metal ormolu mounts at backs, legs and feet - the wood frames with aged original old finish . There are tw...
Category
20th Century Unknown Empire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Limited Edition, Set of Six Metallic Ostergaard Space Age Chairs, 1970
Located in Rijssen, NL
Unusual set of Ostergaard polyethylene in lacquered metallic color made by rotational molding fixed (indoor/outdoor use) chairs with new seats made of geometric woven jacquard textil...
Category
1970s Danish Space Age Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Polyester
Set of Four McGuire Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine set of four rare McGuire Antalya directors style dining armchairs featuring lattice style laced rawhide woven leather seats and back. Model #MC...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Ficks Reed Bamboo Sheaf Dining Table and Five Swivel Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
California modern sun room dining set with table and five armchairs.
Off-white lacquered bamboo sheaf pedestal base dining table raised on arched supports with a 42 inch round...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Henredon French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of 6 vintage henredon French Provincial cane back dining chairs...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Cane
Italian Marcel Breuer Cesca Bar Stools - PAIR
Located in Madison, WI
Very nice looking and strong Pair of very sturdy Marcel Breuer Italian Chrome and Birds eye woven cane seats and backs. These also Feature the built-in footrests.
Very good vintage...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Eight Milo Baughtman Thin frame Chairs for Thayer Coggin
Located in New Haven, CT
From an elegant Connecticut Estate this Set of Six Milo Baughman Thin Frame Chairs are in a mirrored Chrome finish.
They were used on a carpet and well cared for and they retain the...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Majestic Set of 12 Greene & Greene Inspired Chairs by Brown Jordan, circa 1980
By Brown Jordan
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored, newly upholstered and completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A fabulous set of twelve (12) dining chairs by Brown Jordan, circa 1980. There are two (2) host chairs...
Category
1980s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Karl Springer Folding Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
set of 6 Folding Chairs
Steel ,Brass and Naugahyde
Category
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Four Aged Gilt Metal Bamboo Chiavari Style Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four Chiavari style distressed gilt metal dining chairs in stylized bamboo with upholstered seats. Seat covered with cross hatch textured cotton in tan, brown and light blue.
Category
1950s American Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 rattan chairs by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian, 1955
By Carlo Hauner
Located in London, GB
A rare set of six rattan and enamelled iron chairs.
Carlo Hauner for Forma Moveis, Brazillian, 1955.
It is unusual to find a good set of these chairs by a master of Italian/Brazilian...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 12 Mariani Italian Mid-Century Chrome Tubed and Leather Upholstered
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 mid-century Italian "Tucroma" dining chairs with chrome tube frame, soft brown leather upholstered seat & back cushions and strapping, (designed by GUIDO FALESCHINI, MARIAN...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Lavender Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the chair is known by its geometry-related names such as "squatting man...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
1970s Set of Eight Marcel Breuer Model B5 Side Dining Chairs in Tan Leather
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of 8 Model B5 side chairs, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1926. This particular set dates to the 1970s. The listed price includes the set of eight. Their simpl...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1960s Arne Jacobsen Set of Eight Reupholstered T Chairs or Hammer Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight Danish reupholstered vintage, Arne Jacobsen model 3103 named "T chairs" / "Hammer chairs" due to the shape.
This set of chairs m...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan and Reed Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing set of 6 vintage bohemian bamboo rattan dining chairs. Each feature a washed finish with a sculpted reed ribbon back rest. The cushions are black with a postmodern, 80s style...
Category
1990s Philippine Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Reed
Vintage MCM Rattan and Wrought Iron Dining Chairs by Maurizio Tempestini
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous set of 6 vintage MCM outdoor dining chairs. Designed by Maurizio Tempestini for the Salterini group. Unmarked. Chic wrought iron frame with a woven rattan back panel. Thes...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960's French Metal Framed Stacking University - Dining Chairs - Set Of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French Metal Framed Stacking University – Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight
1960’s French Metal Framed Stacking University – Dining Chairs – Set Of Eight. We sourced these great ch...
Category
1960s French Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Bamboo Dining Chairs from Gasparucci Italo, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 6 Italian dining chairs, fabricated in the 1970s by Gasparucci Italo.
They are made of bamboo.
The chairs are in good vintage condition.
We work with professi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
team form ag folding chairs, interlübke
Located in Neuss, NW
Timeless folding chairs by Swiss designer duo team form ag (Franz Hero & Karl Odermatt) for interlübke from the 1970s. High-quality stainless steel frame with backrest and seat made ...
Category
1970s German Bauhaus Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Sculpted Pencil Reed Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Sculpted Pencil Reed Dining Chairs - Set of 4, blending natural materials, unique design, and relaxed sophistication.
Crafted with bamboo and ...
Category
1990s Philippine Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Exceptionally Unique Set of 'Breteau' Wrought Iron Chairs, c 1955 France, Signed
By Breteau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally unique set of wrought iron chairs stamped 'BRETEAU' with rope corded seats, circa 1955 France.
A similar chair sold in 2009 at Christie's, sold as 'Jean Luc Breteau'. This chair was also stamped and hand crafted in the same fashion, only difference with a leather wrapped seat. It sold for well over the estimate given by Christie's, with Buyers Premium and accounting for inflation the single chair cost around $9,000 to the lucky winning bidder. This set, even more special as a rare set of four, allowing the opportunity to use around a cafe or center table.
Three of the four chairs are stamped on the upper circular backrest, as can be seen in the photos. Each chair exhibits unique characteristics throughout consistent with hand-crafted and hand-hammered items. Exceptionally unique, and exquisitely refined.
These unique Breteau iron chairs would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as side chairs, dining, cafe or breakfast table chairs...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967.
PLIA, the symbol of a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Boho Chic Cream Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Boho Chic Cream Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs are a beautiful fusion of bohemian charm and natural elegance. With a tranquil cream finish and meticulously crafted details, these ch...
Category
1980s Philippine Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
1930s Cesca Armchair by Marcel Breuer
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A minimal Cesca armchair designed by Marcel Breuer featuring caned seat and back on a cantilevered tubular chrome frame. Originally from the Levy House...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Modern Parson Dining Chairs for Directional, puffy off-white
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Modern Parson Dining Chairs made by Directional.
Off-white in color
Fully upholstered
4 arm-less chairs and 2 with arms.
Armchairs: 22"w x 23"d x 37"h
Regular chairs: 20"w x 23"d x 37"h
Vladimir Kagan designed a number of pieces for the furniture company Directional, although we couldn't find more information if he designed these or not.
These could very well be a set of one-off chairs.
Manufacturer labels attached to the bottom "Directional Custom...
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1970s Minimalist Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Four Mario Bellini for B and B Italia Vol Au Vent Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish set of four Italian dining chairs designed by Mario Bellini for B and B Italia. The chairs feature a molded steel and foam fra...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Boho Chic Twisted Pencil Reed Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs With Pink Cushions
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Our Boho Chic Twisted Pencil Reed Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs come in a set of six, offering an eclectic charm with pink cushions and unique...
Category
1990s Philippine Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Reed
Vintage French Country Caned Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Set of 6 Vintage French Country Caned Back Flamestitch Fabric dining chairs
Set includes 2 arm and 4 side chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inc...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cotton
Mid Century Modern Tans and Brown Tufted Vinyl Dining Swivel Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage mid century modern swivel dining chairs in casters. Each chair features a tan and brown vinyl seat cushion a...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Boho Chic Ornate Bamboo Rattan Ball in Claw Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Delight in the charm of these Boho Chic Ornate Bamboo Rattan Ball in Claw Dining Chairs. This set of four boasts a unique bamboo and rattan design wi...
Category
1990s Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Eames PSC Chairs for Herman Miller with Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Charles and Ray Eames PSC chairs for Herman Miller
Set of six
circa 1980s
with stitched beige color upholstery.
Manufacturers stamp on underside of she...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Six Vintage Woven Wicker Dining Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of Six Vintage Woven Wicker Dining Chairs. Each with an arched back and cross stretchers at the bottom of the legs to keep the frame of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Twine
Set of 8 Formanova "Ponney" Swivel Chairs, Designed by Gianni Moscatelli, Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian set of eight swivel chairs dates from the 1970s, it is the model Poney. The chairs were designed by Giulio Moscatelli and manufactured by Formanova. The chairs are cover...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
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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