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
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
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" Chairs for Mobil Girgi, Cognac Leather, 1970, Set of 4
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Marenco "Sapporo" chairs for Mobil Girgi, patinated cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1970, set of four.
The iconic "Sapporo" chair consists of an individual backrest, conceive...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Rare Set of 6 Pierre Guariche Tulip (Tulipe) Cast Aluminum Chairs, 1950s, France
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare set of 6 original Pierre Guariche cast aluminum Tulip / Tulipe (sometimes listed as "Tonneau") chairs, dating from the 1950s. This set comes from the collection of Yves Saint ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Set of six dining chairs attributed to Gio Ponti, Italy 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
A sublime set of six high-back dining chairs in Oakwood and white Bouclè upholstery.
Attributed to the work of Gio Ponti.
Beautiful construction and wood details.
Reminiscent of Gio...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Pair of Mid Century Robert Haussmann for Stendig RH-304 De Sede Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A unique pair of RH-304 Leather chairs. designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig De Sede. This pair was made circa 1960. these chairs are upholstered in brown leather...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Dietiker Rey Junior Set, Kids Table and Chairs in Blue, Designed by Bruno Rey
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children furniture collection based on the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971.
The Rey Junior set includes 4 chairs + 1 table in Arik Levy Fresh Light 2 Blue color.
Designed by Bruno Rey, the Rey chair is famed internationally for its elegance and style. Like the original, the Junior edition is constructed with Dietiker’s patented screwless wood-to-metal connection.
The solid execution and rounded edges are perfectly suited for children.
The chair and table are made with care from solid beech wood, with die cast aluminum consoles and plastic glides. The chair and table legs are of solid wood. The tabletop is in HPL. The chairs stack up to 4.
- rounded edges for children safety
- timeless design
- unique screwless patented wood-metal connection
- Rey Junior chair load test for 175lbs as per ANSI/BIFMA
- Rey Junior table...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Tomlinson Sophisticate Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Armchairs
By Tomlinson
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining armchairs
By Tomlinson, "Sophisticate" Collection
USA, Circa 1960s
Sculpted walnut, with caned backs and vinyl upholstery
Measures...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Faux Leather
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Fire Red Fabric, Chrome Tubular Legs
Located in Wilton, CT
100% authentic, pre-owned Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chair in its original Fire Red fabric upholstery. Featuring chrome tubular legs in excellent condition. We have ma...
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1980s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four René Herbst "Sandows" Bauhaus Chairs, 1920s
By René Herbst
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Rene Herbst was a French industrial designer and one of the pioneers of modern furniture design. Designed in the 1920s, Herbst created a series of innovative chairs produced for Form...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of Five Model 3107 Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Stackable Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Jacobsen
Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen
Era: 1950s
Dimensions: 18″ wide x 18″ deep x 30″ tall, Seat: 17″ tall
Condition: Frames are in good original condi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
6x Rainer Daumiller Pinewood Dining Chairs for Effezeta / Hirtshals - circa 1970
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Rainer Daumiller Pinewood Dining Chairs – Timeless Scandinavian Craftsmanship
Experience the warmth of natural materials and the elegance of minimalist design with the Rainer Daumil...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Silvio Coppola Model 620 Italian Leather Dining Chairs for Bernini, Set of Six
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
Silvio Coppola for Bernini, set of 6 dining chairs, stained wood, black leather, Italy, 1960s
These chairs were created by Silvio Coppola for Bernini in the 1960s. They have a dark ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Christian Durupt, Set of Six "Meribel" Dining Chairs in Pine, France, c. 1960s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
These six "Meribel" chairs, designed by French architect Christian Durupt, are crafted from pinewood and were originally created for the Meribel ski resort in France. Durupt collabor...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Superb Brno Armchairs for Knoll in Stainless Steel Not Chrome
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
beautiful set.
These are special order non-magnetic stainless steel frames with a different sheen and slightly different color then the chrome frames. Hand-polished stainless steel ...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Arcadia Leather Chairs by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia, 1980s, Set of 4
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Set of four dining chairs by designer Paolo Piva, manufactured by B&B Italia in Italy in the 1980s.
The chairs have a high back, which is co...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Danish Oak Dining Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s, Set of 6
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A set of 6 vintage oak dining chairs crafted in Denmark in the 1960s/70s, inspired by Henning Kjærnulf’s style with bold, brutalist' wood carvings on the legs. Each chair is solid wi...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
A set of 4 Hans Olsen for Winchendon Roundette Dining Chairs
Located in Charleston, SC
A set of four Hans Olsen for Winchendon Roundette Dining chairs.
This set of four Hans Olsen dining chairs features beautiful walnut wood frames with the original finish. The triang...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Joe Colombo 'Chair 300' Wood and Sørensen Leather by Karakter
By Joe Colombo
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Joe Colombo in 1965.
Designed by the forward-thinking Italian designer Joe Colombo, Chair 300 is a beautiful example of his functional design sensibility. Uphol...
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1970s Beech Dining Chair, Up to 12 Pieces, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of wear.
- Chair has been repolished.
- Height of seat 45 cm.
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Eames Wire Chair for Herman Miller with Original Girard Bikini
Located in Dronten, NL
Eames DKR chair for Herman Miller. The frame for this chair is made of a steel wires welded together, powder coated white on a chromed steel 4 leg base...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Ten Bentwood Dining Chairs in the style of Marcel Breuer, 1970s, Cane
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.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Bentwood
20th Century, Gio Ponti for Cassina Set of 8 Chairs mod. Leggera
Located in Turin, Turin
An eclectic personality, from his early days he was active in the fields of architecture, painting, graphics and set design. He graduated in architecture from the Milan Polytechnic i...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Green Stackable Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli
Located in Vienna, AT
Frame made of cast aluminium frame, upholstered seat and back, covered with green fabric, still in original condition.
Frame with patina and scratches.
Upto 16 available.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 8 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large set of eight Jens Risom Playboy dining chairs professionally reupholstered in super soft and curly camel fabric. An exemplar of Mid-Century Modern design, Danish American Jens ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Marcel Gascoin 'C-Chair' Dining Chair in American Walnut for GUBI
By Marcel Gascoin, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Marcel Gascoin 'C-Chair' Dining Chair in American Walnut for GUBI
Originally, designed in 1947, this authorized re-edition from GUBI features the same elegant shape and sturdy cons...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Mario Bellini Vol Au Vent Chair Set of Four B&B, Italy
Located in Čelinac, BA
Set of four dining chairs in red fabric by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia.
Modern design, faboulos red dining chairs.
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Dark Stained Wood Framed Compass Chairs in Kiwi Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Compass chairs in a darker stained wood with newer chartreuse upholstery. The frames are in original condition w...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Solid Pine, Rainer Daumiller, Danish Modern, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 6 Armchairs in solid pine. Designed by Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Sawmill in 1970s, Denmark.
A fine midcentury Brutalist set that pair well with many types of interior...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Set of 8 Design Institute of America Chrome Dining Chairs in Camel Bouclé
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Super sultry and sleek set of eight 1970s dining chairs produced by Design Institute of America featuring cantilever bent chrome legs. Newly upholstered in modern and luxurious camel...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Original Adrian Pearsall Dining Chairs, Walnut, Ivory fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Original Adrian Pearsall Dining Chairs, Walnut, ivory fabric.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Large Set of Roland Rainer Dining Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Roland Rainer, dining chairs, stained beech, lacquered beech, Austria, 1950s
These dining chairs have a minimalistic design, distinguished by an open construction style with emphasi...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
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 Blue Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish production chairs from Plastics Factory 'Krywald' in Knurow have embossed signatures. They come from the 70s. The author of this project is the Danish architect Steen Østergaa...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Mario Bellini Cab Side Dining Chair for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic design by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, features the original natural toned saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame. The back of each leg features ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Cane Thonet N. 17 high back bentwood Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Thonet, Michael 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
Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Poul H. Poulsen for Gangso Mobler 1970s
Located in Debrecen, HU
This stunning dining chair was designed by Poul H. Poulsen for Gangsø Møbler, Denmark, in the 1970s. The seat and backrest have been reupholstered with premium-quality fabric from th...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Mid-Century Teak Tall Back Dining Chairs Four
Located in Baltimore, MD
A set of four, extremely sought after, gorgeous 1960s, modern teak side/dining chairs by the Scandinavia Woodworks Co., made in Singapore. Features teak frames, with tall backrests,...
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1960s Singaporean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Model '121' Set of Four Dining Chairs for Cassina, 1965
Located in New York, NY
A rare set of 4 model '121' dining chairs, the model "121" manufactured by Cassina displays Afra and Tobia Scarpa's typical double trestle structure with a characteristic rounded joi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of iconic mid-century modern solid maple spindle back dining chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Measures: 19.5"W x 19.5...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of 6 Cantilever dining chairs by Casala, 1970s
By Casala
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 dining chairs by Casala with oak cantilever frames and newly upholstered fabric seats.
Beautiful timeless design
Very good condition
1970s - Germany
Dimensions
Height: ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Børge Mogensen mod. 3238 Dining Oak Leather Chairs Denmark, 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful set of 6 dining chairs by - Børge Mogensen Mod. 3238 for Fredericia Furniture, 1970 + 6 original cushions, labelled
This is a beautiful set of 6 mod. 3238 chairs from wa...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Dining Chairs Style B32 by Marcel Breuer, set of 4
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs with arms in metal, wood and rattan. Seat height: 45 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Set of 4 Red and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely set of 4 original and signed "Plia" chairs with a vibrant red metal structure and clear lucite seat. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti f...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Tito Agnoli Cane and Patinated Cognac leather dining room chairs, Italy 1966
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Almelo, NL
Tito Agnoli Cane and Patinated Cognac leather dining room chairs, Italy 1966
Tito Agnoli designed a set of six dining room chairs made of walnut, patinated cognac leather, and cane ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Rosewood No. 62 Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1950s, Set of 8
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Arne Vodder chair : Model 62
Really a chair to look at for longer, elegantly shaped backrest and a seat that seems to be mounted the wrong way round. The moment you sit down you noti...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Oak Dining Chairs style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
a set of 6 beautiful and well kept oak brutalist dining chairs from Denmark 1960s. They are made of solid Oak wood in the style of Henning Kjærnulf. They are all solid and firm, and ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Eero Saarinen Series 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll in Black Leather, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Featured in nearly all florence Knoll-designed interiors, the saarinen executive chair has remained one of Knoll's most popular designs for nearly 70 years. The design, which is now ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in LEWES, GB
A wonderful set of eight original, early Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 dining chairs, Cassina, Italy, 1950s. In restored condition with new upholstery. All with maker’s label marked 'F...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975, set of two
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Af...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Model '811' Dining Chairs by TON
Located in Waalwijk, NL
TON, dining chairs, model '811', beech, Czech Republic, 1950s.
These iconic chairs made after the design by Josef Hoffmann in the 1920s and manufactured by TON in the 1950s. This 81...
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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Beech
Niels Moller Model-78 Teak & Leather Desk Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Niels Møller
Manufacturer: JL Møllers Møbelfabrik
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history b...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Teak
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Brno Chair in Cato Upholstery 60 available
Located in Hudson, NY
Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies Van der Rohe. These chairs are upholstered in Knoll's Cato upholstery. Color is 'natural'- which reads as a pale oatmeal color. These chairs are fro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six Milo Baughman Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six Milo Baughman chrome dining chairs.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Parisiano Dining Chair in Special Walnut
Located in Westport, CT
Introducing the Parisiano Chair, a timeless piece inspired by the iconic designs of Ico & Luisa Parisi. Crafted from solid walnut or oak, this chair ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of Four Dining Chairs in the Manner of Tobia & Afra Scarpa, Italy, 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of Four Dining Chairs in the Manner of Tobia & Afra Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
A beautifully crafted set of four dining chairs, designed in the refined and sculptural style associated...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 10 Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 Dining Chairs for Cassina, Italy, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in LEWES, GB
A wonderful set of ten original, early Gio Ponti Leggera Model 646 dining chairs, Cassina, Italy, 1950s. In restored condition with new upholstery. All with maker’s label marked 'Fig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Henning Kjaernulf "Razorblade" 8 Oak dining chairs Denmark 1960
Located in Paris, FR
A sculptural classic set of 8 high back "razorblade" dining chairs in oak, seats reupholstered in great quality shearling lambswool. Made by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf for E.G. Møbler ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Eight Mid Century Mushroom Chairs, Hand Tufting Beige Wool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland.
We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice ...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Beech
Set of Six Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
By Ernst Moeckl
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Christian Durupt, Set of Six "Meribel" Dining Chairs in Pine, France, c. 1960s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
These six "Meribel" chairs, designed by French architect Christian Durupt, are crafted from pinewood and were originally created for the Meribel ski resort in France. Durupt collabor...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs, Set 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four Milo Baughman style parsons dining chairs with waterfall backs. In its original fabric, each chair features parsons-style legs, rounded sq...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Martin Visser Set of 4 Dinning Room Chairs for T' Spectrum, 1960 Netherlands
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid- Century modern period very famous Dutch furniture designer Martin Visser designed these chairs for t' Spectrum in 1960s period, Netherlands.
The set of 4 chairs are in a great ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wenge
Eames Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Primary Colors Bauhaus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available in Primary Colors. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractiv...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Early Eames DAX Shell Chair
Located in Garnerville, NY
Early Eames DAX fiberglass with iron X base. Beautiful fibrous texture possibly in Greige/Tan Light (?). Due to the fading and the light color it is a little...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rare Set of 8 Mid Century Modern “CH66" Dining Chairs by Nicos Zographos
Located in Shippensburg, PA
SET OF EIGHT DOUBLE-CANTILEVER BLACK LEATHER "CH66" DINING CHAIR BY NICOS ZOGRAPHOS
United States, circa 1970s
Item # 307GYP27X
A rare set of eight "CH66" dining chairs by Nicos Zog...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Mariani Tucroma set of two leather dining chairs by Guido Faleschini, 1970
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
These two Tucroma chairs from i4Mariani are in excellent condition. The dark gray leather of the seat and back cushions is almost new. The chrome frames show no signs of wear or pati...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Chairs, Designed and Manufactured by Figli Di Amedeo Cassina in Italy
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four "Model 696" chairs was designed and manufactured by Ufficio Tecnico Cassina in the 1950s. They consist of conically shaped woo...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
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
Midcentury Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Italy, circa 1960s-1970s
- Designer: Gastone Rinaldi
- Good original condition
- Four pieces available.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Multiple Industrial Galvanitas S16 Dining Chairs in Black, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé. Frames are made of folded sheet steel and seat / backpanel of resin plywo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
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