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Place of Origin: European
Biedermeier Carver Chairs Swedish Late 1800s Antique Dark Golden Birch 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish Biedermeier Empire pair of antique carver chairs in highest grade quilted golden birch veneers finished in a darker oak color French polish finish with rounded arms. They ha...
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Late 19th Century Biedermeier Antique European Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

Pair of Danish Rosewood and Leather Side Chairs
Located in Dorchester, MA
This elegant pair of Danish modern side chairs features frames of solid rosewood with canted back rests and leather-upholstered seats.
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Dark Green Leather, 1977, Set of 2
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, Dark Green leather, Italy, 1977, set of two. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the re...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Leather

Vintage Cane Cantilever Dining Chairs in the manner of Marcel Breuer Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage chairs are made in Italy from the 70ties In the manner of Marcel Breuer the chairs are strongly inspired by the Bauhaus Movement and also from Finland Desig...
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Mid-20th Century Bauhaus European Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Beech, Birch

Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Dark Green, 1970, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Camaleonda” modular sofa for B&B Italia, dark green leather, 1970, set of three. “Camaleonda” is an icon, rediscovered. It was one of the truly modular sofa designs, ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Leather

1960s Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Incredible dining chairs that were designed and manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. The chairs are made of high-quality teak wood and have a refined and elegant look that would...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Pair of Dark Red Wine Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
This model is called Z-chair. Designed in 1968 in the GDR by Ernst Moeckl and Siegfried Mehl, German Version of the Panton chair. Also called kangaroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of 6 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs in Oak circa 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in San Diego, CA
We have professionally restored this original set of CH24 chairs, also known as the Y or Wishbone chair to excellent condition. This is a set of 6 vintage Hans Wegner chairs have ...
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Cord, Papercord, Oak

Afra & Tobia Scarpa Black Leather and Monk Dining Chair for Molteni, Set of 6
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of six “Monk” dining chairs designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni in 1973. Made of black leather and ash wood. Fully restored in Italy. Interesting is the ‘flat’ sha...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Ash

Six Danish Blue Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Six dining chairs upholstered in blue. The backrest is formed by a single curved wooden veneer, with gently rounded lines, providing lumbar comfort and an aesthetic in keeping with m...
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1850s Mid-Century Modern Antique European Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Sculptural Set of Four Ebénisterie Seltz Dining Chairs in Oak, France, 1970s
By Pierre Chapo, Ebenisterie Seltz et Fils 1
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking set of four dining chairs was produced by the French manufacturer Ebénisterie Seltz in the 1970s. The design is executed in solid oak. The dynamic, contrasting lines of...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Four 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Square Back Painted Dining Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of four late 19th-century French Louis XVI-style chairs, sourced from Provence, France. Each chair features a hand-crafted frame with a square-shaped back, hand-painte...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Maple, Paint, Trimming

Arne Jacobsen, Dining Chair Model 3110, Drop Chair, tan vintage Aniline Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chairs, new upholstered with full grain vintage tan aniline leather. Legs of powder coated steel. Model 3110 "Drop", made by Fritz Hansen.
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of High Back Golem Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, Italy 1969
By Poggi, Vico Magistretti, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Mario Bellini
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Pair of stunning high-back SD51 Golem chairs by Vico Magistretti for Poggi, 1969 Italy. This Post Modern chair plays on the Mid-Century Modern aesthetic of Carlo, Afra and Tobia Scar...
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1970s Post-Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Bentwood, Paint

Set Of Six Series Seven Chairs Model 3107 In Black leather By Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Exquisite Set of 6 Model 3107 Chairs by Arne Jacobsen, meticulously crafted in 1967 by Fritz Hansen, now elegantly refurbished in luxurious black Classic leather upholstery. Arne Ja...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Charlotte Perriand “LC7” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1927, Set of 4
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret and Le Corbusier “LC7” dining chairs for Cassina, brown leather and black metal, Italy, 1927, Set of four An icon with a versatile and functiona...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Dsc 106 Side Chairs By Giancarlo Piretti For Castelli, Set Of 8
By Anonima Castelli
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage dining chairs or side chairs designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. These chairs can be stacked and save up a lot of space for occasional use. Upholstered in black fab...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Four Black Lacquered Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A refined and architecturally striking set of chairs by Paolo Buffa, crafted in Italy in the 1940s. Executed in solid wood with a satin black lacquer finish and upholstered in full-g...
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1950s Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany, Lacquer, Leather

Four Black Lacquered Chairs by Paolo Buffa
Four Black Lacquered Chairs by Paolo Buffa
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Vintage Brutalist Dining Chairs, Set of 6, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century solid elm wood brutalist dining chairs. Beautiful, timeless design with sledge bases/feet. Good original condition. 1960s - Germany Dimensions: Height: 97cm/...
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1960s Brutalist Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Set of Six Rosewood Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, these high-back dining chairs feature slender rosewood frames with slanted dowels joined to a graceful curved backrest. They retain their original...
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

20th Century Baby Blue Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is JAR type model. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dre...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Twelve Chippendale Style Dining Chairs, 19th Century English
Located in El Monte, CA
This impressive set of twelve Chippendale-style dining chairs includes two armchairs and ten side chairs each meticulously crafted and hand-carved from mahogany. Intricate seat backs...
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19th Century Chippendale Antique European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four 1960s Oak Dining Chairs by De Puydt
By De Puydt
Located in London, London
Set of four oak dining chairs by De Puydt This is a set of four solid oak dining chairs featuring a distinctively rustic and modern design. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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...
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern European Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood, Leather

Set of Six Danish Modern Rosewood and Papercord Dining Chairs by Niels Moller
By Niels Otto Møller
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...
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern European Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood, Papercord

Set of 8 Mid century danish modern oak dining chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8 Mid century danish modern oak dining chairs. Solid oak frames with red Corded cut velvet upholstery. Scandinavian modern design with simple lines. Great set of (8) dining ch...
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Set of 4 Niels Moller Model 83 Rosewood Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1975
By Neils O. Möller
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Elegant dining room chairs designed by Niels Otto Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik in Denmark. The frame is made of the most beautiful and rare w...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Rosewood

Klismos Black Wood Black Leather Seats Saber Legs Customizable Dining Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in IT
Klismos customizable chairs with saber legs, black lacquered wood and black leather seats capitonnè finishing / with buttons. Available in other colors and upholstery. Walnut wood...
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2010s Greek Revival European Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Cotton, Nutwood, Walnut

Pair of Georgian Oak Country Chairs 1780 Country Farmhouse Welsh Dining Antique
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous and rare pair of Georgian oak dining or occasional chairs in lovely antique condition. Most likely made in Wales around 1780, these fabulous and versatile chairs are dripp...
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Late 18th Century Chippendale Antique European Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

430 Chair in Brown Velvet by Verner Panton
By Verner Panton, Verpan
Located in Horsens, DK
Fully upholstered stacking chair with brass finish metal frame and felt feet. It is the Raf Simons designed fabric, Harald from Kvadrat, c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1987 Set of Four Dining Chairs La Tonda Mario Botta Italian Orange Leather Metal
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Milano, IT
A set of four ‘Latonda’ chairs, 1987 Tubular metal structure with seat in orange stretched leather. Made by Alias, Italy. Sticky label ‘Alias Italy’ on the metal structure underne...
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1880s Mid-Century Modern Antique European Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Danish dining chairs. The wood is Afromosia. WE HAVE 10 OF THESE CHAIRS. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Six Dining Chairs by Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, France circa 1960s
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Utrecht, NL
Votre Maison has left an indelible mark on the history of French design with models created by Robert Guillerme along with his partner Jacques Chambron. This set of chairs is a perfe...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

A rare set of brass and iron chairs attributed to Afra and Tobia Scarpa 1960.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare set of brass and iron chairs attributed to Afra and Tobia Scarpa 1960. Seats having recent fabric. Quantity of Eight.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Early 20th Century Art Deco Blue Armchair, France
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Blue Velvet Art Deco Armchair, France 1930s This Art Deco armchair from 1930s France showcases a beautifully curved solid beech wood structure that enhances both its sculptural pres...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco European Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1957, Set of 14
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti 699 “Superleggera” Dining Chairs for Cassina, Ash and Rope, Italy, 1957, Set of fourteen. In 1957 the Italian furniture manufacturer Amedeo Cassina added a new dining chai...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Rope, Wood, Ash

Mid-Century Teak Dining Chair model 80 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
Original dining chair designed by Niels O. Møller and produced by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Denmark, in the early 1960s. The Model 80 is one of Møller’s few designs featuring upholst...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Birch, Wool, Teak

French Louis XV Style Painted Dining Chairs W/ Blue Velvet - Set of 6
Located in Astoria, NY
An elegant set of six French dining chairs made in the style of Louis XV sourced from Provence, France. Beautifully hand-crafted from solid wood finished in light creamy antique whit...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV European Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Wood, Paint

Set of 6 vintage dining chairs by Tobia & Afra Scarpa, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 vintage, very robust dining chairs designed in the manner of tobia & Afra Scapra. They feauture a solid wooden frame with armrests and high quality dark brown leather. The...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron Set of Eight Dining Oak Chairs with circle cut out 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in London, GB
Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Eight Dining Chairs, 1950s – Oak & Green Upholstery A set of eight dining chairs designed by Guillerme et Chambron in the 1950s, crafted from solid oak...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Large Stock of Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chair in Wenge
By Galvanitas, Galvanitas Pagholz
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial model S22 stacking chairs by Pagholz.Galvanitas, in Wenge color with very dark brown frame. The shells have a beautiful flamed motive and wood grain structur...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen Set of Six 'Husum' Chairs
By Frits Schlegel, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen, set of six 'Husum' chairs, elm, beech. Denmark, 1930 Danish designer Frits Schlegel created the 'Husum' chair which got manufactured by Fritz Hansen...
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1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm, Beech

1960s Pair of Danish Teak Dining Chairs , Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Joseph Hoffmann in the Style of a Secessionist Five-Piece Bentwood Salon Set
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A Secessionist five-piece bentwood salon set, in the style of Joseph Hoffmann professionally reupholstered. Dimensions: Armchair: Height 36 1/2" Width 22 1/2" Depth 18 1/...
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Early 1900s Vienna Secession Antique European Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

Mid-Century Set of Four Vico Magistretti Style Pine and Rush Dining Chairs
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Vico Magistretti style pine dining chairs with woven rush seats and a curved backrest. Beautiful grained pine wood with round legs and light patina. In original condition wi...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Pine

A set of four French wrought iron and brass chairs in the manner of Andre Arbus.
By André Arbus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined set of four French chairs, circa 1950, crafted in wrought iron with brass accents and designed in the elegant neoclassical style associated with André Arbus. Each chair fea...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical European Dining Room Chairs

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Brass, Iron

Set of 6 Mid-Century Rainer Daumiller Style Solid Pine Dining Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Mid-Century Rainer Daumiller style natural Pine dining chairs with pleasantly curved backrests. The set is lightly refinished and constructed of quality pine that has a beau...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Set of Six French Louis XIII Walnut Turned Legs Side Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Authentic French country look. These Classic side chairs are upholstered with their original red floral motif upholstery, further embellished with decorative brass nail heads around ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique European Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Brutalist Oak Razorblade Dining Chairs attributed to Henning Kjærnulf, 19
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Henning Kjærnulf's striking dining chairs, crafted from oak and showcase a captivating blend of brutalist/Baroque and Mid-Century Modern influences. Known as the Razorblade model, th...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

GRACE VINTAGE dining chair with black cane
Located in Frazão, Porto
The GRACE Vintage dining chair marries the modern design with natural materials. The solid wood structure is completed by the cane, in natural or painted finish. The seat and the backrest can be upholstered in a wide range of fabrics. Shown upholstered with Velvalpaca 04 (fabric Cat B), matte Oak Wenguê structure and black cane.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern European Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Faux Leather, Cane, Rattan, Wood

Chairs Assembled Baroque Style Set of 10 Dining Chairs Black Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chairs Assembled Baroque Style Set of 10 Dining Chairs Black Sweden. An assembled set of 10 dining chairs in the baroque style made during the 18-19th Century. Refinished in our Lase...
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19th Century Baroque Antique European Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of Twelve 20th Century Gray Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chairs are after a complete upholstery renovation; the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in gray, durab...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Chair, 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 white, durable and plea...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Six ‘Mastro’ dining chairs by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1981 Italy
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District
Mastro chair produced by Molteni design Afra Tobia Scarpa year 1981. Black fire-painted steel structure, seat and back in black stain-resistant fabric. End caps and feet in P.V.C. bl...
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1980s Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gio Ponti Leggera dining chairs Cassina, set of 6, Italy, 1956
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Set of 6 blonde Leggerera chairs by Gio Ponti, designed in 1954. This set is an early verion and manufactured in 1956. (labeled) These iconic and very comforable chairs by Gio Ponti...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern European Dining Room Chairs

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Straw, Beech

Set of 4 Vintage Postmodern Geometrical Armchairs, Sculptural Memphis Style, 90s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Set of four vintage postmodern armchairs featuring black faux leather upholstery, a black metal frame, and natural wood backrest/armrest and seat detail. Reminiscent of Memphis Milan...
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1990s Post-Modern European Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

SIX GILLOWS OF LANCASTER ATTRIBUTED ANTIQUE HARDWOOD REGENCY 1810 DINING CHAIRs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques We are delighted to offer this important suite of museum quality, antique Colonial Gillows of Lancaster Attributed solid Rosewood dining chairs with ornately carved back splats Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide and covers London only for the UK and local Europe for the rest of the world, if you are outside of this area please send me your address and I will provide you with an accurate quote Where to begin, if you’re looking at this listing then the chances are you know exactly how significant this suite is, Gillows of Lancaster & London was simply put, one of the most important furniture designers in the history of England, these chairs are the only Colonial examples I have ever seen and in Rosewood no less, they weigh roughly three times more than a standard dining chair of the same style and size, they are very substantial The chairs early 19th century circa 1810-1820, the carving is exquisitely executed and the chairs look sophisticated and elegant from all angles The suite has been sympathetically restored to include a deep clean, hand condition wax and hand polish, the seat covers have been left as they are, they are fine, the timber has a wonderfully aged patina that is honestly sublime Dimensions Height:- 81cm Width:- 45cm Depth:- 50cm Seat height:- 44cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. Lot Essay These chairs are closely related to those in two recognised Chippendale commissions: Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet for Normanton Hall, Rutland and William Crichton-Dalrymple, 5th Earl of Dumfries (4th Earl of Stair, 1699-1768) for Dumfries House, Ayrshire. THE RELATED CHAIRS The chairs are of identical decoration to the set of two armchairs and ten single chairs, circa 1765, formerly at Normanton Hall (1). In 1759, Sir Gilbert Heathcote (d. 1785), 3rd Baronet, succeeded to the vast inheritance established by his grandfather, also Gilbert, 1st Baronet (1652-1733), who was reputed to be ‘the richest commoner in England’ (2). The 3rd Baronet employed both Chippendale Senior and his son, Chippendale Junior, in the furnishing of his Palladian mansion, Normanton Hall in Rutland, and his London houses, 29 Grosvenor Square, London and Browne's House at North End, Fulham. Surviving Chippendale accounts, although incomplete, show that the firm was working periodically for members of the Heathcote family from 1768 to 1821. Most of the furniture listed in these accounts was intended for Browne’s House, although after 1798 when the family relinquished this residence some of the furniture was moved to Normanton Hall. The latter was sold in 1924, and any furniture not included in the Normanton Hall sale was taken to the Earl of Ancaster’s seat at Grimsthorpe Castle, Lincolnshire. Chippendale’s earliest invoice for Sir Gilbert Heathcote records the acquisition in 1768 of ‘6 India Back and arm chairs Japand to imitate the Bamboe’, signifying how the family embraced the highly fashionable chinoiserie taste. Although the Normanton chairs cannot be conclusively identified in the extant Chippendale accounts, their form and ornamentation led Christopher Gilbert to suggest that they were possibly by Chippendale (3). The set of four mahogany chairs at Dumfries House have nearly-identical pagoda-form cresting rails and identical terminals but differ in the arrangement of the 'Chinese' paling in the backs and side panels. Although no documentary evidence for the Dumfries chairs survives, in their execution and sophisticated carving of the toprails, they are extremely close to Chippendale’s hand. Another near-set of closely related chairs is at Saltram House, Devon, where Chippendale worked between 1771-2; these dates are based on payments in John Parker's cash account book, and probably do not reflect a true picture of the entire commission as Parker often paid tradesmen by banker's draft (4). Comprising two armchairs and seven single chairs, this set, circa 1765, is made of padouk, and has been described by the National Trust as ‘Chinese Export’ (5). The set was returned to Saltram in 1951 having been accepted by H.M. Treasury in lieu of full payment of Death Duty from the Executors of Edmund Robert Parker, 4th Earl of Morley (1877-1951). Some of the chairs are currently on display in ‘The Chinese Chippendale Bedroom’. A further set of four padouk chairs of the Saltram pattern was almost certainly at Kenwood House, London; some of these are recorded in 18th century inventories drawn up by Lord Mansfield. This set was removed to Scone Palace, Perth, prior to the auction at Kenwood in 1922, and subsequently sold from ‘Scone Palace and Blairquhan: The Selected Contents of Two Great Scottish Houses’, Christie’s, London, 24 May 2007, lot 298. Another pair of padouk chairs of this model sold ‘The Collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller’, Christie’s, New York, 10 May 2018, lot 647 ($193,750 inc. premium). THE DESIGN Conceived in the Chinese manner expounded by William and John Halfpenny in Rural Architecture in the Chinese Taste (1752), and Sir William Chambers in his Designs of Chinese Buildings, Furniture, Dresses, Machines and Utensils (1757), the pattern for this set of ‘Pagoda’ chairs relates to nine designs for ‘Chinese Chairs’ in the 1st edition of Chippendale’s Director (1754); the cabinet-maker describes these designs thus: Plates XXIII, XXIV and XXV are nine Chairs in the present Chinese manner, which I hope will improve that taste, or manner of work; it having yet never arrived to any perfection; doubtless it might be lost without feeling its beauty: as it admits of the greatest variety, I think it the most useful of any other. The sizes are all specified on the designs. The three last (No. XXV.) I hope will be well received, as there has been none like them yet made. The Georgian period witnessed the proliferation of such railed and pagoda-crested chairs in both the ‘picturesque’ Chinese tea pavilions of landscaped parks as well as in fashionable apartments hung with ‘India’ paper. The geometric ‘Chinese’ feet of these chairs are also found on a set of pedestals...
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1810s George III Antique European Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, 1937
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and black leather seat, Italy, 1937. A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "B...
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1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

1 of 8 Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Black Faux Leather Chairs, 1980s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
1 of 8 Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and black faux leather stackable dining or living room chairs. Italian production, early 1980s. In good vintage condition wit...
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1980s Bauhaus Vintage European Dining Room Chairs

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By Till Behrens
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing the stunning Kreuzschwinger armchairs by acclaimed designer Till Behrens! These exquisite chairs are the perfect combination of form and function, providing both comfort ...
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Late 20th Century Modern European Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

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