Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Color: Black
Set of Six Italian Chairs in Chromed Metal Structure and Lucite Seat and Back
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six clean line Italian chairs. The chromed metal structure holds the seat and back, made of Lucite. Comes with seat cushions.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Black Carimate Carver Chair by Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
The ‘Carimate’ chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous chairs. Originally designed in red color for the ‘Carimate Golf Club’ in Italy that Magistretti designed, the chair was produced for a long time and with four different manufacturers. Since Magistretti was very confident about the success of this model, he requested a patent for the construction and the joints in 1963. Due to the architectural, open frame the ‘Carimate’ chair has a strong expression. The angular frame has two curved armrests that add a dynamic appeal. Where the frame...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Black Thonet Bentwood and Vinyl Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of Thonet bentwood Mid-Century Modern chairs in black with black vinyl upholstery. They are in good vintage condition. The vin...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Faux Leather
Eight Chrome Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll in Green Velvet
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely restored set of eight tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally re-upholstered in a green velvet and the chrome is in great condition. "Knoll Inte...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Eight Tall Iron and Cord Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of eight tall iron and cord chairs, probably American, circa 1950s. They have a very California Modern vibe and could be manufactured by Van Keppel and Green or Alan Gould...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Grey Bouclé and Black Metal Feet Dining Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Light Grey Bouclé and black metal feet dining chair.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ten Dining Chairs Designed by Richard McCarthy for Selrite
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique set of ten dining chairs designed by Richard McCarthy and manufactured by Selrite. The black painted iron against the smooth grain of the wood perfectly embodies the Industrial feel of the era. Consists of eight arm and two armless chairs. The armchairs feature curved wood arms...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Chrome Dining Chairs by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous set of 4 vintage dining chairs by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Co. Flat chromium plated steel frames support upholstered seats and bac...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
MCM Chromcraft Ribbed Black Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Chromcraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous MCM (a.k.a.) mid-century modern Chromcraft ribbed or channeled black vinyl faux leather & chrome dining chairs set of 6. Beaut...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Brown Leather Dining Chairs, Set of 6, 1980s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 6 dark brown italian leather high back dining chairs.
beautiful sleek and timeless design.
The chairs are in fair condition with minimal wear.
1980s - Italy
Dimens...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
MCM Rattan / Cane Dining Table & 6 x Chippendale Style Chairs, Angraves 1970s
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid Cent Rattan / Cane Dining Table & 6 x Chippendale Style Dining Chairs, 1970s
Magnificent mid century rattan / Cane set of six vintage Chinese Chippendale style dining chairs plus matching table by ‘Angraves’ from the “Invincible” range. Brown in colour.
The Table has a 10mm Glass top with polished edges. The chairs and table have cane lapping on all joints and other areas in abundance, the seats of the chairs are heavily woven wicker. In great condition
Plaque reading: Angraves, Invincible, Brook Street, Thurmaston, North Leicester
Excellent quality and craftsmanship, in great condition. Please note these are made from natural materials, so they may differ slightly in finish and colour.
Angraves of Leicester: manufactured high class cane furniture in Britain for almost a century. From 1912 through to 2011, when the company along with its highly skilled craftsmen were bought out by Soane Britain...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Chrome & Black Leather 1970s 6 Dining Chairs Attributed to Gastone Rinaldi
Located in San Angelo, TX
What a unique set of Italian 1970s dining chairs in the style of Gastone Rinaldi!! These are extremely striking with chrome wire featuring black leather cushions. These are good, hea...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Batwing Brass Chiavari Chair Gothic Green Velvet 1960s
By Chiavari
Located in Melbourne, AU
A splendid brass example of the Chiavari style first developed in the coastal town of Chiavari, south of Milan, Italy.
This particular specimen is in excellent condition, with a lovely recent restoration of the upholstery, well cushioned, in a tasteful dark green velvet. The chair is in very sound condition and is of a higher quality than others we have handled - notably the shaping of the feet and the back are particularly fine.
The original Chiavari chair is a delicate-boned creature in light-weight timber, designed to be both light and strong. It’s turned timber frame gave the opportunity for elaborate decoration which was popular in the mid to late 1800s.
The brass version was created in the 1950s as a playful reference to the original, the brass emphasising the elaborate framework. It’s intended as a decorative chair for hallways, as a bedside chair, or can be used as a feature chair...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
3 Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Wire Side Chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll Int
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Timeless and fabulous design by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. Set of 3 classic beauties with full leather pads for seats and backs. All labeled and in very good condition wi...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Arne Vodder Hardwood and Black Leather Chairs
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four Arne Vodder hardwood chairs, model 462. Seat and back upholstered in black leather with some patina from age and use. Manufactured in Denmark by Sibast Furniture. The cha...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Mid Century Black Glossy Kangaroo Chair Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
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...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Bertoia Wire Bar Counter Stool
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Single Knoll bar stool by Harry Bertoia. Seat pad labeled with tag and printed into the fabric Knoll. Has some loss to vinyl coating, pictured. Very ti...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Ebonized Dining Chairs Designed by Bob & Dries Van Den Berghe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of six Danish ebonized dining chairs. Designed 1970 by Bob og Dries van den Bergh for Tranekær Mobler. The chairs are in good vintage condition with normal wear consistent with...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 4 Postmodern Norwegian Memphis Ebonized Black Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in Madison, WI
Set of 4 Norwegian Post-Modern sculptural and incredibly unique statement dining chairs.
The seats are upholstered in a blue wool, and can easi...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
DSR chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 4 dark blue fibreglass chairs. Stamped Herman Miller (see photo). These are the Eiffels legs. One chair has been repaired and is still a bit damaged (see photo). Wear due to t...
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1970s Central American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Unique Folding Chairs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Set of 6 unique folding chairs. Seat & back collapse in a unique way, folding towards each other part. Chairs have been painted and recovered but the vinyl on a few chairs is undone,...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Mod Cantilevered Dining Chairs w/ Black Frames and New Gray Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Mod cantilevered dining chairs with black frames and newly upholstered seats in dark grey. Seat width measures 16.75". In original co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Leather and Steel Mid-Century Modern Chair
Located in PARIS, FR
Comfortable and elegant, the Mayet Chair combines the warmth of premium leather with the strength of hand-welded steel. The contrasts between these high end materials, along with the...
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2010s Romanian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Klismos Style Mid Century Black Lacquer Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Klismos Style Mid Century Black Lacquer dining chairs - Set of 4
These chairs measure: 21.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 32.5 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 19 inches
...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern French Set of Four Chrome Chairs Covered with Zebra Fabric
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern French set of four chrome dining room chairs covered with its original zebra fabric. 1970s
The set is in really good vintage conditi...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Cantilever Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous set of four vintage modern chairs feature a heavy cantilever chrome frame with padded armrests. A sleek design with an overstuffed seat and backrest ensuring optimal co...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Dining Chairs Manufactured by Topform, 1950s
By Topform
Located in Schagen, NL
This set of four dining chairs was designed during the 1950s, and manufactured by Topform in the Netherlands. Each chair features a dark frame of wood with a black leatherette seat. ...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of 12 Steelcase Chrome and Black Cantilevered Armchairs Model 421-482
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of 12 matching chairs by Steelcase. The chairs feature a bright tubular chrome frame, with black vinyl back and seat cushions. The cantilevered frame design gives the...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll and De Coene
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable and iconic Saarinen executive chairs for Knoll / De Coene. De Coene was a Belgian manufacturer located in Kortrijk which, as from 1954, had the exclusive rights for produ...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Italian Dining Chairs by Cidue
By Cidue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish set of four mid-century Italian black vinyl dining chairs by Cidue. A sleek, distinguished profile is sure to add a sense of class to any kitchen or dining room. (Please conf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Foam
Mies Van Der Rohe For Knoll Stainless Steel Brno Chairs Blue Velvet 1977, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno for Knoll in stainless steel with the original navy blue velvet Fabric.
In very good condition marked with label, Knoll Int...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Iron Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs C
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
Offered is a set of Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Woodard Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs(...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Milo Baughman Set of Six Dining Chairs by Thayer Coggin
Located in Highland, IN
This is one of our favorite designs by Milo Baughman. These dining chairs have a beautiful architectural base of polished chrome square stock steel supporting an upholstered seat and...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Two Mid-Century Black Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
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 German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Counter Chair State with Lacquered Metal and Upholstery
Located in Lisbon, PT
Custom Seat Height 60cm
Frame color Lipstick
Seat and Back Paris Safira
Piping Paris Dark Blue.
Elegant and light piece that is comfortable and versatile, upholstery in velvet (s...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Earl Walnut, Black Leather Moresby Dining Chair
By Chris Earl
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Solid wood construction with hand-cut joinery and custom upholstered seat and seat back. This chair shown in walnut and black leather.
In stock leather choice: black, olive, camel o...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Leather
Egon Eiermann Chair Wilde & Spieth Modell SE68 Hopsak Brown 1 of 16
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Egon Eiermann chair Modell SE 68 for Wilde & Spieth.
This is the brighter seating version .It is not stackable.
Brown Hopsak fabric and black feet.
Produced in 1993 and in good co...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Navy Velvet, Obsidian Matte
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. Skilled craftsmen bring each chair back to life to live on...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gastone Rinaldi, Set of Four Black Highback Dining Chairs, Ca. 1970s
Located in Schagen, NL
Gastone Rinaldi, set of four black highback dining chairs, Ca. 1970s. Wonderful Italian design dining room chairs with black metal base and dark colored...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Four Mid Century Black Kangaroo Chairs Designed by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
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...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Italian Chairs "Coral" by Matteo Grassi in Dark Red Leather
Located in Sofia, BG
This model was designed and manufactured by Matteo Grassi, 1927-2001
Dark red stitched leather in very good condition. Only one available.
Italy, circa 1980.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pentagon Group Casino Model ‘D8’ Black Chairs, Germany, 1987
Located in Antwerp, BE
Casino Model; D8; Chair; Pentagon Group; 1987; Germany; Steel; Vinyl; German Avant-Garde Design; Zig Zag Shape; Mid-Century Modern;
Casino model ‘d8’...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bamboo Vintage Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful curves! Please note - a designer borrowed these for a show and painted over the already black bamboo but the paint is peeling. I suggest sanding them and repainting/refinis...
Category
1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Paint
Rare Pair Dunbar Dining Chairs in Original Black Leather, Mahogany Frames, Signed
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare and desirable high back Dunbar dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley. Both chairs are completely original. The original black leather has no tears, scuffs, or repairs and show slight stretching on the seats. The mahogany frames show light signs of use in the form of light scratches and nicks, but no distractions. These are excellent examples of this important design, clearly well cared for over the years. Acquired from the original owner. Signed with the gold Dunbar metal...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Staggering Set of 10 Armchairs by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan, circa 1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally sandblasted and powder coated; completely installation ready. This stellar ALL ARMS set of difficult to find examples is unique on the market. Expert custom upholstery service is available.
A fabulous, beyond stylish set of ten (10) coveted armchairs from the boutique Florentine collection designed by the gifted Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan, circa 1990. This elegant, comfortable and expertly crafted series is Frinier's respectful homage to the masterful Mario Papperzini for John Salterini wrought iron...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set off Four Bamboo Dining Chairs by Axel Einthoven for Rohe Noorwolde
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Unique set off four sculptural and confortable black lacquered Bamboo dining chairs, seats reupholstered with sheep skin.
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Bamboo
Pentagon Group Casino Model ‘d8’ Chair, Germany, 1987
Located in Antwerp, BE
Casino Model; D8; chair; Pentagon Group; 1987; Germany; Steel; Vinyl; German Avant-Garde Design; Zig Zag Shape; Mid-Century Modern;
Casino model ‘d8’...
Category
1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brown Dining Room Chairs Franz Schuster 1959 Set of Twelve
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of 12 stackable bicolored dining room chairs designed by Franz Schuster (1892-1972) for the Forum Stadtpark Graz 1959, model Austro Chairs, and executed by Wie...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood
Set of Four Blue Castelli Dsc 106 Stacking Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of four iconic Italian Modern DSC 106 stacking chairs, designed 1965 by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli. This set features seats and backs upholstered with blue fabric in they ver...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jack Lenor Larsen Mid Century Square Chrome Framed Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Jack Lenor Larsen Mid Century Square Chrome framed dining chairs - set of 4
These chairs measure: 20 wide x 21 deep x 32 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 18 inch...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948
By Donald Knorr, Knoll
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration to of six Knorr chairs. Comprised of sheet metal bolted to steel rod legs. This chair is exceptionally rare (a set of six in simply unheard of)
Model #132 cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 5 Piece Round Patio Garden Dining Table and 4 Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Newly painted 40" round Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard style wrought or cast iron base dining table with center hole for umbrella and four ...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Paul McCobb for Directional Black Lacquered Bow Tie Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of twelve Mid-Century Modern bow tie dining chairs.
By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture.
USA...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer
Mosquito Dining Chair in Black Oak, Wooden Frame and Plywood, Mid-Century Modern
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Named after its wing-like seat, the Mosquito Chair is a genuine eyecatcher, an elegant piece with a touch of poetry. This innovative design proved too demanding for 1950s manufacturing methods. But thanks to the recent efforts of Rex Kralj...
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Six Chrome Milo Baughman Style Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome set of six (6) flat bar chromed steel dining chairs. These streamlined modernist chairs are the ultimate in luxurious comfort and a style that is very characteristic of Milo...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Dining Room Set with Table and Four Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy 1970s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Very nice dining room set by Giotto Stoppino from the 1970s in Italy. This set consists of a dining table and four matching dining room chairs. The table has a tubular, chrome-plated...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of 4 Wegner Style Black Lacquered Dining Chairs by Farstrup with Green Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Wegner style black lacquered dining chairs by Farstrup. Almond shaped backrests and green upholstered seats make these comfortable as well as striking. In original condition...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lacquer
5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon & Black by Bill Stephens
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern bentwood 1300 Series dining armchairs with original maroon hopsacking upholstery and newly ebonized frames by Bill Stephens for Knoll set of 5. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Two chairs have been reglued and two chairs have a different weave in the fabric. Fabric has been shampooed and the wood frames have been restored with a black finish; but they still retain a few age-appropriate nicks and dings. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1961-1969.
Move over Marvel… We have the real FANTASTIC FIVE!!! This is a GORGEOUS set of five 1300 Series bentwood chairs by famed designer Bill Stephens for Knoll!! The 1300 Series chairs were designed by Bill Stephens in 1967 and featured a bentwood frame supporting a molded plastic seat. This particular set of 5 frames is comprised of a fabulous bent plywood with a new black dyed finish. Three of the molded plastic seats are upholstered in a maroon hopsacking upholstery (we believe these to have been reupholstered) and two with a maroon fabric but with a different weave. They’re FABULOUS! They are circa 1961-1969 labeled with Knoll Associates, Inc., 320 Park Avenue tags. Use them at your dining table and enjoy a comfortable, long leisurely dinner with family and friends! Or, they would be wonderful at a game table, breakfast nook, around a conference table at the office, or as convenient and stylish extra seating in any room. Wherever you choose to use them, be ready for one of the most ergonomically comfortable chairs you have ever experienced.
Bill Stephens born 1932 in Pennsylvania and graduated from the Philadelphia Museum School of Art. He began his career with Knoll as an assistant prototype builder in 1960 for their Design and Development Group. After working up the ranks he became its director in 1971. He spear-headed and worked on the creation and development of many projects and products during his time as director including several where he was the principal designer. His greatest were his part in the Petitt chair which was not only beautiful but an achievement in technology and construction; his own 1300 Series or Stephens Chair which was originally designed for the student center at the Yale School of Architecture and remained in production at Knoll until 1988; and his contribution in the first wood landscape systems created along with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill to be used in their Weyerhaeuser headquarters project. Stephens passed in 2007.
Ergonomic comfort, superb style, and an iconic designer and manufacturer! This set of five Knoll Bill Stephens’ 1300 Series...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
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