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Dining Room Chairs For Sale
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Mid-Century Benny Linden Dining Chairs - Set of Six
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-century set of six dining chairs designed by Benny Linden, Denmark. Made from Danish teak wood. The legs of the chairs are sculpted tapered teak. The back legs lead all the way t...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen No. 317 Armchairs, Set of Four
Located in Raleigh, NC
An excellent set of four Danish armchairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. The sculpted teak frames are in great condition and the leather seats are recently upholstered and s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak, Leather

Set of 8 Custom Modern Leather Dining Chairs with Washed Finish
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 custom modern leather dining chairs with washed finish. This Neo-Deco side chair is a Carrocel custom piece. The frame is composed of unfinished maple with a curved rectangu...
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2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Maple

Hans Wegner CH23 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen & Son, Denmark, Set of 8
Located in Culver City, CA
Imagine a world where dining isn't just a meal—it's an enchanting experience. These CH23 dining chairs are your golden ticket to that fantastical realm. Crafted with the kind of arti...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Teak

Set of Six Regency Parcel-Gilt Rosewood-Grained Caned Side Chairs, circa 1810
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of six Regency parcel-gilt rosewood-grained caned side chairs, circa 1810 Simulated Coromandel and parcel-gilt dining chairs. Each with turned crest rails with central panel, ...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood, Giltwood

Mid Century Italian Cane Chairs 1970s Set of 4
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare and original curved shape Italian chairs from 1970s with black lacquered wood and cane seat and backrest and chrome structure. Minimalist and solid. Very good vintage condition.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Hans J. Wegner Set of Six “Wishbone” Chairs in Oak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner “The Wishbone Chair”. Set of six armchairs of oak. Seat with woven papercord. CH 24. Designed 1949. Manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Italian Set of 4 Leather D Dining Chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian set of 4 cognac leather and dark beech wood dining chairs by Ilmari Tapiovaara for La Permanente Mobili Cantù. The chairs are in really good vintage condi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Mid Century Leopard Velvet Chair, Walnut Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in leopard, durable and pl...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

INVICTA Dining Chair in Velvet
Located in Frazão, Porto
The Invicta dining chair is a unique piece, and the impressive design with just one leg in the back, in solid wood, will make the dining room a so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Lacquer

Set of Six Pietro Costantini Lacquered Gondola Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of six Italian gondola style dining chairs designed by Pietro Costantini in San Vito al Torre Italy. The chairs feature a black lacquer piano finish on the klismos style...
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Naugahyde, Wood

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-28-A Set of 12 Chairs / Authentic Mid-Century Modern
Located in Zürich, CH
We offer a set of 12 authentic Pierre Jeanneret dining chairs (we offer 6, 10 or 12 too). Normally they are always a bit different in size, so they normally never fit. That is a rare...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Set of 10 Antique English Georgian Mahogany and Needlepoint Chairs, Circa 1820's
Located in New Orleans, LA
Set of 10 Antique English Georgian Mahogany & Needlepoint Chairs, Circa 1820-1830. All chairs have original needle point and petit point scenes of Biblical subjects.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Dining Room Chairs

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Tapestry, Mahogany

Set of Four Design Dining Chairs by Oswald Haerdtl, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Design: Oswald Haerdtl - All renovated, new upholstery - Labeled by manufacturer.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

A Set of Twelve George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs 19th Century, great scale
Located in Buchanan, MI
A Set of Twelve George II Style Mahogany Dining Chairs 19th Century, great scale for comfort. Height 37 1/2 x width 21 1/2 x depth 20 inches.
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19th Century English George III Antique Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Sotto Cane-Back Dining Chair in Walnut Wood Finish with Oatmeal Fabric, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Putting a lot of effort our amazing Uultis team has created the Sotto dining chair, thinking of every possible detail like the cane back that just blends perfectly with the walnut wo...
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2010s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Six Mid-Century Modern Medium Light Walnut Dining Chairs New Upholstery MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs with curved backs and new upholstery.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Brick Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Timeless design in combination with handmade couture techniques. The dining chair features curved wooden upholstered back for greater comfort. Offered...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sotto Cane-Back Dining Chair in Teak Wood and Light Beige Fabric, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Putting a lot of effort our amazing Uultis team has created the Sotto dining chair, thinking of every possible detail like the cane back that just blends perfectly with the teak wood...
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2010s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern curved back dining chairs upholstered in black faux leather. Crafted of solid black wood frame for either casual or formal dining room or kitchen. This chair is ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Brutalist Primitive Danish Oak Dining Scandinavian Chairs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 4 vintage Brutalist Primitive Dutch oak dining chairs. 17.5w 19d 41h 18seat
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1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Set of 8 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large set of eight Jens Risom Playboy dining chairs professionally reupholstered in super soft and curly camel fabric. An exemplar of Mid-Century Modern design, Danish American Jens ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Modern Laurence Dining Chairs, Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Laurence Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Laurence leather dining chair ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Set of Four "California" Armchairs by Antonio Sibau
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four dining armchairs in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright by A. Sibau produced in Manzano, Italy Made of beechwood with cherry fini...
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1980s Italian Prairie School Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Cherry

Vintage Danish Mahogany Cowhorn Chairs 1940s, Set of 6
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Mahogany cowhorn chairs 1940s, Set of 6 Early mid-century modern cow horn chairs in solid mahogany made in Denmark. Sculptural backrests with beautiful lines. Round tapered legs. Wooden frame and back lacquered in clear gloss. Seats upholstered in green velvet. Impressive craftsmanship with beautiful joinery details. Very comfortable chairs. The designer of this chair is unknown, but as this is a very early Danish modern chair it is not unlikely that it has inspired Hans J. Wegner and Knud Færch in the design of their cowhorn chairs. These elegant and organically shaped dining armchairs are in excellent vintage condition. Only minor dings to the wood. The vintage velour fabric...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Ember Chair by Sun at Six, Sienna and Forest, Midcentury Style Chair in Oak
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at six is a contemporary furniture design studio working with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. The Ember chair...
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2010s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Brutalist Primitive Spanish Oak Rustic Dining Chairs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare set of oak dining chairs produced in Spain. Brutalist geometrical design. Super sturdy construction. Exposed joints.
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1970s Spanish Rustic Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Gianni Vigorelli Set of Six Italian Dining Chairs with Crossed Backrests
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gianni Vigorelli, set of six dining chairs, beech, plywood, fabric, Italy, 1950s. These chairs are beautifully constructed featuring a X-shaped frame, a striking detail that convinc...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mario Bellini 412 "CAB" Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1978, Set of 6
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini 412 "CAB" dining chairs for Cassina, vintage edition in China red leather, Italy, 1978, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-stan...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Tan Leather Libellula Chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 70's
Located in Outremont, QC
4 Steel & Tan Leather Libellula Chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula, 70's Price is for the set // Dimensions: 21”W x 22”D x 30”H
 each Seat height 17" // *Very Good condition...
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1970s European Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Niels Otto Møller Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Niels Otto Møller, set of four dining chairs, model 78, teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s. A beautiful dining set designed by Danish Niels Otto Møller. Carved from the rich, lustrous gr...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Arches Dining Chair, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Best Chair Design at the International Design & Architecture Awards 2021 Honorable Mention at the European Product Design Awards 2021 The Arches dining chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of Two 20th Century Chairs in Dark Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Very beautiful original shape in butterfly type. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been r...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Extraordinary Set of 8 Vintage Bamboo and Brass Chairs by Vivai del Sud
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. Expert cust...
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1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 6 dining chairs model 71 designed by Niels O. Møller. Produced by J.L Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Hemp, Teak

Exquisite Set of 12 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker, circa 1958, Cane Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. This l...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Cherry

Pierluigi Molinari for Pozzi Italian Mid Century Dining Chairs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 4 Pierluigi Molinari lacquered dining chairs. Made in Italy. Original burgundy color.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of Two Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Kvadrat Fabric by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1965. Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe Colombo, Chair 300 is a beautiful example of his functional design sensibility. Upholst...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

4 Hans J. Wegner Cow Horn Chairs for Johannes Hansen in Oak
Located in San Diego, CA
Set of 4 Restored Oak Cow Horn chairs by Hans Wegner with new olive green leather seats. This set of Cow Horn Chairs are rarely seen and extraordinarily crafted with inlays of Braz...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Herbert Von Thaden And Donald Lewis Jordan Molded Birch Plywood Chairs Model 102
Located in Monrovia, CA
2 1940s Mid Century Modern Molded Plywood Dining Chairs Made In The USA, Also Know As The Model 102 Chairs. Herbert von Thaden and Do...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Dutch Dining Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained beech, The Netherlands, 1940s This pair of dining chairs not only shows a well-balanced backrest and overall frame. The frame is very structured and sturdy wh...
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1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Modern Anjos Dining Chairs, Italian Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Anjos Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Anjos ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Beech, Oak

Niels O. Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chairs, 1962
Located in London, GB
Niels O. Møller Model 78 dining chairs, 1962. Set of eight rosewood dining chairs designed by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik, Denmark, 1962. Seats reupholstered in...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Göran Malmvall "501" Pine Dining Chairs for Svensk Fur, Sweden 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Svensk Fur produced line of Göran Malmvall furniture is a nod to modernist design with traditional Swedish craftsmanship. The design of these chairs relays an insight about the society and culture in which it was produced: closeness to nature, the appreciation of a clutter-free environment and the value of quality handiwork. Göran Malmvall’s Swedish pine designs often get compared to the designs of Axel Einar Hjorth, even though its pieces are exceptional designs on their own merit. Self-taught, Göran Malmvall was a highly skilled cabinetmaker with considerable technical expertise, and was renowned for the boldness of his innovations. This set of dining chairs holds a strong expression with its sturdy shaped, organic design, which is dominated by the natural beauty of the material. The backrests are formed by straight lines that slightly curve near the edges. This curvature is followed by the seats that are carved ergonomically, creating visual interest. The joinery is visible throughout the chairs, and features both bolts and seamless wooden joinery which is always a sign of quality craftsmanship. The wide backrests showcase the solid pinewood’s beautiful pattern, reinforcing the rustic feel of the design along with the conical legs that are gently tapered and tilted to support stability. The simple design of these chairs is in line with the Swedish ideals of functional furniture. However, it also portrays a sense of tranquillity that is unique to Scandinavia. This set is sure to bring this sense to any space while providing stability, sitting comfort, and natural beauty via the Swedish pine. Condition: In vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Items have scratches and marks on the wood. Dimensions: 16.14 in W x 17.32 in D x 31.88 in H; Seat height 17.71 in 41 cm W x 44 cm D x 81 cm H; Seat height 45 cm ?About the Designer: Göran Malmvall (1917–2001) was the youngest son of the manufacturing company’s founder, Karl Andersson. He studied furniture design under Carl Malmsten and was involved with the family business from an early age until 1982, mainly in the capacity of an in-house furniture designer. Self-taught, he was a highly skilled cabinet-maker with considerable technical expertise, and was renowned for the boldness of his innovations. His most notable designs include Svensk Fur, Svitjod and, not least, the KA 72 cabinet...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Set of 6 Os De Mouton Beech Tapestry Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1900 Set of 6 Os De Mouton beech tapestry chairs in original sourced condition Sourced from the South of France Measures: W 48 x D 48 x H 113 cm.  
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Early 1900s French Antique Dining Room Chairs

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Tapestry, Beech

Brutalist Mid-Century Oak De Puydt Dining Chairs '12+'
Located in London, GB
A run of dining chairs by De Puydt, Belgium, c1970s. Solid oak. Well constructed, comfy and solid. Priced and sold individually. We have a volume of these in stock. Normally a...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Six Dining Chairs by J. Stuart Clingman for Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Six Dining Chairs by J. Stuart Clingman for Widdicomb. The chairs are made of solid mahogany wood with a lacquer finish and feature brass spacer details. They have been reuph...
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1950s American Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Italian Mid-Century Yellow Dining Chairs by Vittorio Dassi, Set of Six, 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Elegant lines and solid structures for this stunning set of six dining chairs, designed by Vittorio Dassi in the 1950s and all ready-to-use. Their wooden surfaces have all been polished to shellac recently and are in excellent conditions of the period, as well the seats upholstered in golden yellow silk...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Silk, Oak

Contemporary Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered in Leather or Textiles with Arms
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Dry chair collection. The Dry chair concept is to work in a mixture of distinct references resulting in a modern classic in a dance between the retro and the modern. A heavy and i...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood

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

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Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Antique Rosewood Crown / Balloon Back Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Ely, GB
Set of Four Wonderful Early Victorian Solid Rosewood Dining Chairs, Circa 1840-1860. They are of superb quality and have beautiful form, with curvaceous backs & cabriole legs. Th...
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1840s British Victorian Antique Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Teak by Mogens Hansen Denmark 1960's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Superb set of six dining chairs designed in the 1960's by Mogens Hansen and made on his own factory. Made from Dark solid teak with a nice deep color and great grain. Many very cool ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

"Gaia" - Carved, Modern, Hand Finished Dining Chair - Wood Tone, COM
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The Gaia chair is ideal as a dining side chair, but could be placed as a “slipper” almost anywhere for a stylish accent or convenient seating. A close look reveals subtle “compound” ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Sapele Wood, Upholstery

Italian Dining Chairs with Carved Backs and Straw Seats
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, darkened beech, straw, Italy, 1950s Crafted with a refined decorative allure and a rustic inclination, these chairs present exquisite craftsmanship and intricate wood...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Straw, Beech

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, armchairs model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, design 1979 The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way Bellin...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Leather

Cappio Dining Chair in Teak Wood and Light Beige Fabric, set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
The Cappio chair highlights our beautiful teak wood finish combined with a stunning light beige fabric, this chair features a unique buckle design on the back of the seat. Our team a...
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2010s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Sotto Cane-Back Dining Chair in Teak Wood with Light Gray Fabric, set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Putting a lot of effort our amazing Uultis team has created the Sotto dining chair, thinking of every possible detail like the cane back that just blends perfectly with the teak wood...
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2010s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Italian MCM Marcel Breuer Cesca Accent, Side or Desk Chair, ITALY -- One Chair
Located in Basel, BS
A beautiful single Italian Breuer Cesca chair with a Wood framed seat and back, birds eye cane and a chrome plated metal frame. This chair is in beautiful condition, marked "made in ...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

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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