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 celebrated 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.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. 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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Stellar Set of 8 Modern Cane Arm Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, completely installation ready. This large All Arm set of difficult ...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini Walnut and Black Leather Chairs, Italy 1981
Located in Sacile, PN
Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini set of six walnut and black leather chairs,
Italy 1981 circa.
This set, designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Bernini, is characterized by a splendid co...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Radomsko B-3300 Armchair, Dedar Babelia Jacquard, 1960s, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Radomsko B-3300 armchair, circa 1955. They are super-comfortable armchairs made in the 1960s. The armchairs made of bentwood.
Produced and designed in Poland, Europe.
Very unique,...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" Dining Chairs for Meritalia, 1989, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Libertà" dining chairs for Meritalia, aluminium, Italy, 1989, set of two.
Manufactured by Meritalia in 1989, the "Libertà" chair features a minimalistic and fun...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Ten Brutalist Dining Chairs in Solid Carved Oak by Henning Kjærnulf 60's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 10 Danish oak dining chairs attributed to Henning Kjærnulf made in the 1960's. The set is combined from two separate sets of chairs (6+4) that we think compliment each other w...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Hand Tufting Cruella Dalmatian Wool, Rajmund Halas Chair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Cruella Set – “Stick” Chair
Vintola Studio design: Ola Szewczul
A chair that speaks louder than words. Inspired by the spotted coat of Dalmatians, it blends elegance with playfulne...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Jean Prouvé Chaise mod. Standard dite "Tout Bois", France 1941
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Jean PROUVÉ (1901 -1984) - Chaise standard dite "Tout Bois"
SOLID WOOD AND PLYWOOD "TOUT BOIS" CHAIR BY JEAN PROUVE - 1941
H : 82 cm W: 41 cm D: 52 ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
Charles & Ray Eames DCW Ash dining chair with Dark Brown Leather seat for Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic DCW dining chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufacture by Vitra, Germany. Solid Ash wood frames finished with matte lacquer. Seat and back panel is upholstered with ...
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1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Set of 4 Chairs in Pine, by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, Scandinavian Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful set of 4 sculptural dining chairs in solid pine with a fine carved heart in the backrest. Handcrafted by a Swedish Cabinetmaker in 1960s. These dining chairs have a stron...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 4 Black Leather Covered Dining Chairs by Arper Made in Italy
By Arper, Mario Bellini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 4 black soft leather covered dining chairs in good vintage condition. Labeled Arper - Made in Italy. Located In Brooklyn NYC
Dimensions: 19" x 21" x 33.5" high - 18" SH
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Ten Saber Leg Dining Chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ten Saber leg dining room chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (1905-1976) for Widdicomb. Chairs are structurally sound and wood stain is all original. We believe these chairs were reuph...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Kentucky Chairs by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, Italy, 1980s
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Antwerp, BE
Original Kentucky chairs designed by Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, 1970s. Each featuring a cylindrical walnut wood frame, brown leather seat and back, and burnished brass ferrules on the...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
"Contour" Dining Chair by Donzella
By Donzella
Located in New York, NY
Black-painted iron chair with a modern industrial spirit. Upholstered seat and back. Highly sculptural and solid to sit in. Also available as shown in polished nickel, polished bras...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Charles & Ray Eames DCW Dining Chairs for Herman Miller in Ash
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six DCW chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller c1985. Created from Ash and show a striking grain pattern in the backs and seats particularly. In excellent...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash
Vintage Boho Bent Wood Dining Chairs After Thonet - Set of 8
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add sculptural elegance and bohemian charm to your dining space with this striking set of 8 vintage bentwood dining chairs, inspired by the iconic Thonet style. With their fluid, cur...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Michael Taylor for Baker Mid Century Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Michael Taylor for Baker Mid Century Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 19.75 wide x 20 deep x 32.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches
Each captains chair...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid-Century Dining Chairs by A. Suman, Set of 8
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of 8 Chairs
Designed by Antonin Suman in the 1960s for Tatra in Czechoslovakia.
Ashwood with ash veneer, upholstered seat.
Brand new Reupholstery with New KVADRAT BLACK Boucle...
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Ash
Louis Sognot Dining Chairs for Arflex, Italy 1960's
By Louis Sognot
Located in New York, NY
Twelve dining chairs by Louis Sognot for Arflex. These chairs use the same leg system as the "campanula'' chair by Pagani also produced by Arflex. Sold in pairs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Arcadia Dining Chairs by Paolo Piva for B& B Italia Set of 6
By Paolo Piva
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 Arcara dining chairs designed by Paolo Piva for B& B italia's Arcadia series.
Upholstered in dark b lue leather.
They are very comfortable and the angle of the backrests c...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Hardwood, Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a beautifully sculptural and elegant set of eight dining chairs crafted from the finest rosewood and beige linen. Each chair features a tall, intricately shaped backrest,...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Linen
Vintage Thonet Bentwood Style Chair No. 14 / European Cafe Dining Chair
By Thonet
Located in Zagreb, HR
Wooden light brown Thonet style bentwood chair, in the style of the popular model no. 14.
Unknown production of the 1970s.
In good vintage condition with smaller expected surface sc...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Pierre Cardin Dining Chairs for Roche Bobois, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Pierre Cardin dining chairs for Roche Bobois, wood and patinated cognac leather, France, 1970, set of two.
Pierre Cardin designed these iconic dining chairs for Roche Bobois in 1970...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Eight 20th Century Camel 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 camel, dura...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Set of 4 Chromed Metal, Rattan Italian Chairs, Campo & Graffi 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set of four wicker and chromed metal Italian chairs. These amazing pieces were produced in Italy during the 1970s and attributed to designers Franco Campi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
6 sedie Willy Rizzo per Mario Sabot
Located in Ghedi, IT
This set of six dining chairs, designed by Willy Rizzo and crafted by Mario Sabot in the 1970s, embodies mid-century modern and Space Age design. The chairs feature curved wooden fra...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile
Woven Rush-Backed Dining Side Chair by Mel Smilow
By Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2018, the woven rush dining side chair is classically midcentury. This collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Walnut
1960s Set of Four Antonin Suman Dining Chairs , Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Carefully Refurbished
- Newly upholstered
- Beech skelet + Backrests in oak finish
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak, Beech
Midcentury Rare Chair TON designed by Antonin Suman, Scandinavian Style, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type
- confortable
- the wood will be restored before shipping
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of 6 Walnut Grass-Seated Chairs, in Manner of Nakashima, Made in India
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beloved of architects and interior designers, the square-shaped seat and rounded back have made this Nakashima-inspired grass-woven chair an icon of mid-century design.
George Naka...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Midcentury French Style Grey & Birch Plywood School or Cafe Chairs -35 Available
Located in Hudson, NY
36 available. Elegant grey framed school chairs with bent birch plywood seats and backs. These are vintage midcentury school chairs th...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Cane Thonet N. 17 high back bentwood Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Michael Thonet, Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Distinctive set of six no. 17 bentwood and cane 'long john' chairs designed by Michael Thonet. Originally designed in the 1860s and produced by Thonet in the 20th century by multiple...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Dining Chairs by Silvio Coppola for Bernini, 1964, Set of 6
Located in Milano, IT
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, set of 6 dining chairs, walnut and black leather, Italy, 1960s.
The chairs are sturdy, dark wood frame and black leather seats.
The backrest is also made...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Formanova Italian Dining Chairs Set of Four by Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Chicago, IL
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, gray green cotton velvet and iron, Italy, 1968, set of four. These chairs represent timeless items designed by Gianni Moscatelli for F...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Four Dining Chairs in Chenille and Bronze by Dan Johnson, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A rare set of four Crucible Dining Chairs by Dan Johnson for Shelby Williams, circa 1950s. Fully restored by Stamford Modern, the walnut frames are refinished in a rich dark walnut, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Mira Nakashima Mid Century Wooden Dining Chairs in Walnut Produced in USA, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and great set of four wooden tripod dining chairs in walnut by Mira Nakashima produced as a custom order in 1963 by George Nakashima Woodworkers in Pennsylvania. In great o...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood & Beige Leather, Joaquim Tenreiro 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern ten dining chair set in hardwood & beige leather by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties is the find of the year.
Each chair features...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Four Pierre Cardin Design Chairs for Roche Bobois, 70's
Located in taranto, IT
lot of four original 70s chairs, design pierre cardin for Roche Bobois
made of wood with the classic Cardin decorations on the backrest, original leather seat, white/milk color
The...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Primary Color/Mondrian Style Herman Miller Eames Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four vintage Herman Miller Eames fiberglass chairs in primary colors. All chairs in very good vintage condition with Herman Miller bases available in black or metallic silver color finish. All glides intact. No cracks to shells. All new shock mounts. All signed and authentic. Chairs ship disassembled. Assembly takes five minutes using a single Phillips screwdriver.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Gangso Mobler Ten Natural Wood and Brown faux Leather Chairs, 1970’
Located in Sacile, PN
Mid Century Gangso Mobler ten natural pinewood "T" legs and brown Leather chairs in the style of Poltronova by G. Fini. Italy, '70.
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Set of 4 Orange Selene Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 1969
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful set of 4 orange Selene chairs. These iconic chairs were designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Artemide in Italy in 1969.
Fully original and in great vintage conditi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 6 McGuire Organic Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Organic Rattan Dining Chairs attributed to McGuire. The chairs have been professionally restored and fresh coat of finish has been applied.
The backs were upholstered previ...
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1980s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan
Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern 401 Dining Room Chairs by Niels Otto Møller, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of 12 Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs.
Design by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik.
Striking Danish design from the 1970s.
Solid oak frame...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Mid Century Vintage Birch Cane Dining Chair by Josef Hoffman 8 Available
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Vintage Birch Cane Dining Chair by Josef Hoffman. All side chairs in Vintage condition. (8) Chairs available all in the same condition. Made Circa 1950. Wood shows patina...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Birch
Set of Four Mid Century Black Velvet Chairs, by Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. The set is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in black, durable and p...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
8 sedie modello Brno Knoll International
By Knoll
Located in Ghedi, IT
These iconic chairs, designed for the Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, embody mid-century modern simplicity with clean lines and meticulous detail. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Light Creme White Boucle, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of th...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wool, Beech
Six Mid Century Hand Tufting Chairs, Blue 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.
This chair can be customized to your spe...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chair for Saridis of Athens, Greece in Greek walnut and leather woven seats.
This chair was part of the collection he designed for Saridis of Athens in 1961, inspired by the drawings he saw on ancient Greek vases. The Klismos chairs features a graceful curving back and sable curved legs. The woven seat is made of leather straps / thongs which are tight around the walnut frame. The design beholds Robsjohn-Gibbings’ philosophy of furniture design that is independent of time.
Manufacturer's metal label DESIGNED BY T.H.ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS / Manufactured by saridis of athens. Serial # 9544 &.
Please note that the item has been lightly restored by restoration atelier. Some signs of age and use are still visible.
This chair model is notably documented on the cover of "Furniture of Classical Greece," written by Robsjohn-Gibbings and Carlton W. Pullin in 1963.
We love what Pilar Viladas said about this iconic design in the New York Times in 2010:
"T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings’s Klismos chair looks ancient and modern at the same time — because it is. Based on ancient Greek models, which had been widely copied in the 18th and 19th century, Robsjohn-Gibbings’s version made the klismos shape famous again in the 20th century. Obsessed with its elegant lines, he designed versions of the chair throughout his career, but the most recent examples have been made by Saridis in Athens since the early 1960s, when the designer met the company’s owners and settled in the Greek capital. Its simple but opulent curves hint at sleek penthouses with butlers who serve cocktails on the terrace at sunset. (Indeed, Robsjohn-Gibbings’s Saridis...
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1960s Greek Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic set of four dining chairs in teak with wool seats designed in the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Mobler of Denmark. The style of these Kai Kristiansen chairs is often mi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Brown Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland.
They are after full renovation upholstery and carp...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
White 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 kangoroo chair or variopur chair. Produc...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Paul McCobb Spindle Back Dining or Desk Chair for Planner Group
By Paul McCobb
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Paul McCobb for Planner Group dining chairs refinished in dark espresso finish.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Bertoia for Knoll Dining Chairs
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Harry Bertoia for Knoll Wire Side Chairs with white vinyl pads. Newer models that are still in very nice shape. Classic design that still looks fresh and new! Easy to move around ...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Mid Century Yellow Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of four beautiful chairs called "stick insect" produced in the 1960s after a complete upholstery and refreshing of the woodwork, comfortable and stabl...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Carlo Bartoli for T 70 Tubular Dining Chair in Black Leather and Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Bartoli for T 70, dining chair, model '920', black leather, chrome-plated metal, Italy, design 1971.
Designed by Carlo Bartoli, this elegant cantilevered dining chair features...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Chromed Metal with Removable Rattan and Wicker Italian Chairs, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful midcentury set of four wicker and chromed metal Italian chairs with removable rattan seat. These amazing pieces were produced in Italy during the 1970s and attributed to designers Franco Campi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Six Mod Cantilevered Black Framed Dining Chairs with Gray Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Mod cantilevered dining chairs with black frames and newer upholstered seats in dark grey. Seat width measures 16.75". In original co...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Mies Van Der Rohe MR10 Dining Chair, As-is, Damaged Leather
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LUDWIG MIES VAN DER ROHE MR10 BLACK LEATHER AND CHROMED STEEL DINING CHAIR
Unmarked, circa 1960s
Item # 209XDH29P-1
A single example of the iconic MR10 dining chair...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-century Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Knoll, Herman Miller, and Charles and Ray Eames. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $84 and tops out at $175,000 while the average work can sell for $3,236.