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Place of Origin: North American
Paul Evans Set of Twelve Brutalist Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs, USA 1970
By Paul Evans
Located in Miami, FL
Paul Evans set of twelve brutalist sculpted bronze dining chairs, USA 1970
This extremely rare to find set is comprised of two armchairs (Model PE 105) and ten side chairs (Model PE ...
Category
1970s Brutalist Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Drexel Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Sculpted walnut frames, with cane backs and leather upholstered seats.
Dimensions:
Side chairs...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Knoll Saarinen Armchair Light Gray With Chrome Base Set of 5
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Bensalem, PA
Nice set of 5 modern Knoll Saarinen armchairs please feel free to reach out with any questions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
A set of four brass and brown velvet dining room chairs, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A gorgeous and glamorous set of chocolate brown velvet and brass dining chairs, made in Canada circa 1970s. The chairs are marked “Sheres” and “made in Canada” on verso of the seat. ...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Six McGuire Rattan Caned Directors Dining Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine and rare set of six caned dining armchairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The chairs feature thick pole rattan frames in a director'...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Cane, Fabric, Leather
Dining Chair Set with Custom Etro Fabric, from ANDY COHEN'S Personal Collection
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vintage set of Mid-Century Dining Chairs with contemporary custom Etro Fabric upholstery from Barbarella Home. Wear indicated in photographs.
Andy Cohen is a longtime supporter of H...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Leopard Print Dining Chairs Red - Set of 4
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Add a pop of bold, retro flair to your dining space with this set of four vintage dining chairs. Featuring a striking combination of leopard print upholstery and vibrant red metal fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of McGuire Organic Modern Rattan and Cane Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of thick pole rattan caned dining chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The chairs feature a double wall caned back and newly ...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Rattan
Six Dark Cherry Cassina Mid Century Modern Barrel Chairs by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Barrel chairs for Cassina, dark stained solid cherry wood and embroiled wool upholstered seat, Italy, 1937.
A timeless design of exceptional constructiv...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Cherry
Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro Dining Side Chair is made from a solid American walnut or white oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a leather sling seat.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection ...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs and seats. Arm height is 25.25”. Available seat height is 17.5" - 19”. Made in the U...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Baker Furniture Historic Charleston Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Georgian or Chippendale style dining chairs
By Baker Furniture, "Historic Charleston Collection"
USA, Circa 1980s
Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholste...
Category
1980s Georgian Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set Mid Century Bassett Furniture Provincial Style Walnut and Cane Chairs
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of five Mid Century Bassett Furniture Provincial Style Walnut and Cane high back dining Chairs. Two armchairs and 3 side chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 19.75 wide x 21 deep x 32.25 high, with a sea...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Vintage Dining Chairs by Holman Manufacturing Co (Set of 6)
By Holman Manufacturing Co.
Located in Houston, TX
A Stunning Set of 6 Holman Manufacturing Co. Dining Room Chairs
Produced by Danish Family located in Pittsburgh, TX, Selling to Luxury Stores A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Wood
Paul McCobb Connoisseur Collection Sculpted Mahogany and Cane Dining Chairs
By Paul McCobb, H Sacks & Sons
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for H. Sacks & Sons, "Connoisseur Collection"
USA, 1950s
Elegant sculpted mahogany frames, with cane backs, ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Herman Miller Eames vintage fiberglass dining chairs. Multicolored set featuring seafoam green, elephant hide grey, red orange, and royal blue. No cracks or holes. All sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 8x French Style Painted & Carved Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Painted Wood, Original Fabric
Style: French Antique
Category
1950s Other Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 8 Cesca Upholstered Arm Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll 1960s
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 8 Cesca Upholstered Arm Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll. The frame is made of one continuous chromed tubular steel pipe. Seats and backs have been professionally reupholster...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Morro Dining Side Chair is made from a solid American walnut or white oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a leather sling seat.
The Lawson-Fenning Collection ...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Charles and Ray Eames Early DCW Walnut Plywood Dining Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic pair DCW dining side chair in Walnut plywood. Early Herman Miller production from the fifties (4-2-5 screw configuration), just after Herman Miller took over production from E...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rubber, Walnut, Plywood
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 19 deep x 38.25 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches
Each captains chair meas...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 8 Cesca Upholstered Arm Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll 1960s
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 8 Cesca Upholstered Arm Chairs by Marcel Breuer for Knoll. The frame is made of one continuous chromed tubular steel pipe. Seats and backs have been professionally reupholster...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Solid Wood Windsor Style Dining Chair, Spindle Back Chair by Möbius Objects
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
The Vände chair is a contemporary take on the Classic Windsor chair. Hand-turned spindles feature wedged, mortice and tenon joinery for strength and aesthetic appeal.
The round seat...
Category
2010s American Craftsman North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Original Adrian Pearsall Dining Chairs, Walnut, Ivory fabric
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Original Adrian Pearsall Dining Chairs, Walnut, ivory fabric.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Faux Bamboo dining chairs Jonathan Adler style 1970s
By Jonathan Adler
Located in Den Haag, NL
Wonderful set of 13 Faux Bamboo dining chairs . Timeless design
fits in almost every interior . Wicker seat . Bright White color . 1970s
Please ask for better chipping solutions .
Category
1970s Chinese Chippendale Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo
Rope Frame Dining Chairs Custom Made for Holland Salley, S/2
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s
Pair of faux rope frame dining chairs custom made for Holland Salley, Inc of Naples, Florida. Fun square patterned fabric- use as is or reupholster. Coastal faux rope fram...
Category
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Baker Furniture Style Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Georgian or Chippendale style dining chairs
In the manner of Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved mahogany, with brass studded upholstered seats.
Measure...
Category
1980s Georgian Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Rare Ladder Back Chairs with Herringbone Seats Set of 6
Located in Louisville, KY
These 3-splat ladder-back chairs are a beautiful and mysteriously unique grouping. Made from hardwood, each of these chairs has been hand-carved with hand-woven herringbone cane seat...
Category
Early 19th Century Country Antique North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Set Of Eight McGuire Rattan Dining Chairs Including 2 Arm & 6 Side Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic McGuire leather wrapped Rattan Dining Chairs. The design with a nod to the Chippendale style while utilizing the natural materials of Rattan and Leather. Very well made and s...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Leather
Set of Four McGuire Campaign Style Cerused Directors Chairs
By McGuire, Leonard Linden
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four midcentury Campaign-style directors chairs by Leonard Linden for McGuire. The chairs feature a whitewashed or cerused finish on the oak. Embellished with leather raw...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Antique American Carved Oak Pressed Back Spindle Dining Chair or Side Chair
By Larkin & Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Early American carved oak dining chair or side chair
Attributed to Larkin & Co.
USA, Circa 1900
Measures: 18"W x 21.75"D x 42.13"H. Seat Height: 17.5"
Very goo...
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
18 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 18 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or ear...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Dining Room Chairs by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 6 mid century modern dining chairs by Heywood Wakefield feature hardwood construction, original champagne finish, two arm chairs, four side chairs, tall tapered legs and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Henredon Set of 10 Mahogany Ball & Claw Chippendale Style Dining Chairs MINT!
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Henredon Set of 10 Mahogany Ball & Claw Chippendale Style Dining Chairs MINT!
Category
20th Century Chippendale North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Gestural Dining Chairs by International Furniture Corp
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s
Pair of gestural dining chairs by International Furniture Corp. Great sculptural form and graphic style.
DIMENSIONS: 19.5" W x 18.5" D x 29" H; Arm Height, 28 7/8" H; Seat...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Upholstered Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage Thonet 1216-S17-B1 dining or side chairs. Rendered in steam bent oak plywood, with an upholstered seat. This set of chairs is in its original distressed vintage condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Barney Flagg for Drexel Midcentury Dining Chairs set of Four
By Drexel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Experience midcentury modern style and comfort with Barney Flagg for Drexel Midcentury Dining Chairs. Built of lovely warm walnut and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs and seats. Arm height is 25.25”. Available seat height is 17.5" - 19”. Made in the U...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
George Nakashima Mid Century Wooden Walnut Grass Straw Dining Office Chair 1960s
By George Nakashima
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and iconic mid century dining / office chair in walnut wood and grass seating by George Nakashima produced by his studio in United States, 1960s. In good overall and original co...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Walnut
1960s Broyhill Brasilia II Mid Century Dining Chairs- Set of 6
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Charleston, SC
Broyhill Brasilia II mid century dining chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 21 wide x 21.5 deep x 37 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches
In the mid-1950s, responding ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Henredon Regency Carved Flame Mahogany and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs, Set of Ten
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of ten Regency or Neoclassical style dining chairs
By Henredon
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Gorgeous carved flame mahogany and gold gilt frames, with Damask uphols...
Category
1960s Regency Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Modern Lloyd Accent Chair in White Oak, Brass, Shearling
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Chair
by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood construction / hand rubbed oil finished / solid waxed brass rungs / shearling wrapped back support / shearling wrapped seat cushion.
D...
Category
2010s Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
4 Vintage Cushman Colonial Creation Fairfield Maple Dining Arm Side Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four Cushman Colonial Creations dining chairs. Crafted from maple featuring slatted backs and turned tapered posts. One armchair, three side chairs. 5921.
The H.T. Cushman...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Colonial North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Leather "Scoop" Dining Chairs by Holly Hunt A Pair
By HOLLY HUNT
Located in Fulton, CA
A pair of leather scoop dining chairs by Holly Hunt. Retaining metal label "Studio H A Holly Hunt Collection". Solid hardwood frames in exc...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Baker Furniture Regency Carved Mahogany Arm Chair or Side Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Regency or Empire style dining captain chair, armchair, or side chair
Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Late 20th Century
Carved mahogany, with upholstere...
Category
Late 20th Century Regency North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Boho Chrome Squiggle Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Step into a world where modern design meets bohemian flair with this exceptional set of six vintage dining chairs. Featuring striking chrome "squiggle" frames that are both sculptura...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Hickory Chair Georgian Carved Mahogany Leather Upholstered Dining Arm Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Georgian or Chippendale style dining arm chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Co.
USA, Circa 1980s
Carved mahogany, with brass studded blue leather seats.
Measure...
Category
1980s Georgian Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Signed Vladimir Kagan Channeled "Clos" Chairs in Holly Hunt Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This rare and stunning Pair of "Clos" dining/ game table chairs were realized by Vladimir Kagan- one of the most celebrated designers of the 20th century- in the United States, circa...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
1980s Director's Chairs by Cal-Style, Set of 6
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Set of 6 eye-catching 1980s director's chairs by Cal-Style Furniture Mfg with wood arm rests, x-style chrome bases and ruby red velvet upholstery.
Measurements: 33.25" high, 22.75" ...
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Brothers Cane Dining Chairs
By Bielecky Brothers, Billy Baldwin
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of six rattan cane wrapped and lacquered dining chairs designed by Billy Baldwin for Bielecky Bros (Model #C7650). The organic modern chairs feature a wood frame wrapped w...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Cane Barrel Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of four rattan dining chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The chairs feature thick rattan pole frames with a barrel back form...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Rattan
Set of Ten Bentwood Dining Chairs in the style of Marcel Breuer, 1970s, Cane
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Ten Bentwood Dining Chairs in the style of Marcel Breuer, bentwood and cane. From the late seventies, from a beautiful modern Coral Gables home.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Bentwood
Set of six Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin chrome dining chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful set of six mid century Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin thin line chrome chairs with rare round art deco style arms. Chocolate brown
Velvet upholstery in good condition, no...
Category
1970s Art Deco Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in San Mateo, CA
Set of five Harry Bertoia side chairs manufactured by Knoll. These chairs date to around 1970. They have a chrome finish. The chairs have black vinyl seat pads. The pads are Knoll re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Baker Furniture French Country Carved Solid Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight French Country or French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved solid walnut frames, with inlaid marquetry, and...
Category
1960s French Provincial Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Lucite Dining Chairs Attributed to Leon Rose for Pace - Set of 4
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Roanoke, VA
A beautiful set of four luxurious dining chairs with curved lucite frames and brass detail. Chairs are upholstered in original navy blue fabric that shows some age and use related we...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Lucite
Kindel Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Georgian or Chippendale style dining chairs
By Kindel Furniture
USA, 1983
Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side Chairs: 20.5"...
Category
1980s Georgian Vintage North American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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