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
George Nakashima Dining Chair, 1947
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
George Nakashima dining chair, seagrass and wood, USA, 1947.
George Nakashima designed these dining chairs in 1947, embodying a fusion of traditional Japanese woodworking and modern...
Category
1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Michael Taylor for Baker Far East Collection Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie dining chairs
By Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture "Far East" Collection
USA, 1960s
Solid carved walnut frames, with gold faux bois...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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
Early LCW Lounge Chair stained red by Charles & Ray Eames, Evans Plywood, 1950s
Located in Vorst, BE
LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) chair created by Charles and Ray Eames around 1945.
Chair sold by Herman Miller, but produced by Evans Plywood in 1948-1949. The 5-2-5 screw arrangement bene...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
$3,602 Sale Price
21% Off
Gio Ponti Inspired Italian Set of 6 Dining chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 6 High Back Italian Ladder Back Chairs with Cane seats and back insert. Chairs come with a small cushion which brings the seat height from 18" to 20.5 when used. Chairs are ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's
Located in Wayne, NJ
Norman Cherner pretzel dining chair, made by Plycraft in the 1960's.
If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zipcode, as we may...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948
By Knoll, Donald Knorr
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,999 / item
Mid-Century Modern Dillingham Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of eight Mid-Century Modern Dillingham Walnut Dining Chairs. Featuring a straight line design, seats and high backs covered in black vinyl, modern legs, and...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut
Model 671 Dining Chairs by Carlo De Carli for Cassina, Set of 12
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of 12 Model 671 dining chairs by Carlo De Carli for Cassina. These rare chairs were designed in mid-20th century Italy. Originally created for the Parco del Principi Hotel in R...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
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
Pair of hand shaped teak chairs, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage solid teak wooden sculpted hand chairs.
Beautifully made chairs, one chair has also wood carvings in it.
Very decorative as a pair.
1970s - Asia
Good overall condition
D...
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1970s Thai Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
$1,621 / set
Arne Jacobsen Set Six Ant Chairs Refinished Your Choice of Color Danish Modern
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Sculptural Danish Modern "Ant" Dining Chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, circa 1960s. They are currently being refinished and can be completed in...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Afra and Tobia Scarpa Walnut Africa Dining Chair for Maxalto, 1976, Set of 8
Located in Vicenza, IT
Set of eight Africa dining chairs, designed by Afra and Tobia Scarpa and produced by the Italian manufacturer Maxalto in 1976.
They feature a clear walnut briar structure and a black...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Solid Teak by Findahl Møbler, Denmark, c. 1970s
Located in Deland, FL
This elegant set of six dining chairs by Findahl Møbler exemplifies the understated sophistication of Danish Modern design from the 1970s. Crafted from solid teak, the frames showcas...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Eight 20th Century Dark Gray Boucle Chairs, Europe, 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 dark gray (...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Rare set of 10 Jean Gillon dining chairs, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of 10 dining room chairs in original black leather by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s.
Matching dining room table available.
Category
1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 6 Black 1980s 1-2-3 Series Dining Chairs by Verner Panton for Rosenthal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of Six 1-2-3 Series dining chairs by Verner Panton for Rosenthal with chrome bases, newly reupholstered in Pauline Black. In otherwise original condition with visible wear consis...
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1980s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Augusto Savini for Pozzi Set of Four 'Pamplona' Dining Chairs in Red Lacquer
By Poggi, Augusto Savini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Savini for Pozzi, set of four 'Pamplona' dining chairs, lacquered wood, fabric, aluminum, Italy, 1960s
'Pamplona' armchairs in red lacquered wood and red textured upholster...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Eight Mid Century Green Wool Chairs, Rajmund Halas, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood.
Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in leopard, durable and ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
1960s Pair of Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Upholstery, Wood
Single Quaker Style Ladder Back Dining Chair with Rush Seat and Bible Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Quaker style ladder back dining chair with rush seat and Bible shelf. One left from group of many. In original condition, with visible patina and heavy wear, including some br...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Drexel Set of Six Modernist Lacquered Armchairs by John Van Koert Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful set of six John Van Koert dining chairs, these incredibly designed chairs have a modernist style that is so sophisticated that they will enhance any dining room. These chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$3,920 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Concordia Chair by Mira Nakashima based on a George Nakashima design, USA
Located in Berlin, DE
Mira Nakashima Concordia Chair based on a design by George Nakashima. Outstanding grain on the seat, can be signed. Important: Please consider the prod...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set Of Ten Victoria Hagan Custom Harbour Dining Chairs
By Victoria Hagan
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very well made, comfortable and stylish set of Dining/ Conference Chairs by Victoria Hagen. Set of 10 Victoria Hagan dining chairs from her custom furni...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, 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.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Spectacular Restored Set of 12 Rattan and Bamboo Dining Chairs, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Category
1970s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
Tecta D 96 dining chairs, set of 4, by Hans Könecke, 1960
By Hans Könecke
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A fantastic set of four of the exceptional D 96 chairs from Tecta. The chairs, with their minimalist lines, are in very good condition. The chrome-plated tubular steel frames show on...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Six “T” Side Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A sculptural and iconic set of six “T” chairs designed in 1952 by William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley, and Ross Littell for Laverne International. Celebrated for their minimalist elega...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Ernst-Martin Dettinger in Cherry Wood
Located in Berlin, DE
These chairs are made from cherrywood and feature a sleek, contemporary design. The backs are tall and angular with a distinctive open-cut center, giving them a modern, architectural...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
1960s Gazelle Sol y Luna Patio Chairs by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a pair of patio chairs designed by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan, circa the 1960s. Model Sol y Luna Dining Chairs.
Made of Aluminum.
Set of 2 Gazelle Chairs.
G...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jean Prouvé Standard Chair in Natural Oak and Blue Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
Jean Prouvé Standard chair in natural oak and blue metal for Vitra. The Standard chair is an early masterpiece by the French designer and engineer Jean Prouvé. Originally designed in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Set of Four Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chairs, 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
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs and seats. Arm height is 25.25”. Available seat height is 17.5" - 19”. Made in the U...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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 ...
Category
1940s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
$1,341 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Six Arm Chairs With Lucite Frames by Charles Hollis Jones, Signed & Numbered
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of six dining chairs with Lucite frames designed and manufactured in Los Angeles California by Charles Hollis Jones.
The chairs are part of the Arch collection also known as the...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lucite, Wood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair in Blue Classic Boucle
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Culver City, CA
Priced Per Chair* Only 1 chair left**
One of Knoll's most popular designs for the past 70 years, Eero Saarinen's executive armchair is about as timeless and chic as it gets. This cu...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Multiple Eames Aluminum Group EA108 Dining Chairs Charcoal Netweave Mesh, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable dining and/or conference chair EA108 belonging to the iconic Aluminium Series designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller (US) / Vitra (EU). Comfort is guaranteed w...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Other
$768 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 6 Niels Otto Møller chairs in Wood, Denmark, 1960's
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of 6 Niels Otto Møller Chairs in Wood, Denmark, 1960's
This set of six Model 78 dining chairs by Niels Otto Møller has just come out of restoration and they turned out beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Wood
Set of 4 Model 49 Dining Chairs by Erik Buch for O. D. Møbler, Denmark, c. 1990s
By Erik Buch
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare set of four vintage Model 49 dining chairs (two armchairs and two side chairs) in solid Brazilian rosewood designed by the influential Erik Buch Oddense Mas...
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1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Poul Kjærholm 'PK1' Chair in Stainless Steel & Paper Cord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK1' Chair in Stainless Steel & Paper Cord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 12 Dining Chairs in Hardwood & Caning by Fatima, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this set of twelve dining chairs by Fatima, made in Brazil in the 1960s is nothing less than stunning!
This imposing set of twelve dining chairs was designed by Fat...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
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
$702 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Set of Six Vintage French Folding Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A welcome alternative to unsightly and uncomfortable plastic or metal folding chairs, this vintage French set is upholstered in gorgeous orange velvet and set within brushed-brass fr...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,500 / set
Six Mid Century Danish Modern Teakwood Dining Chairs C1960
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote***
Six Mid Century Danish Modern Teakwood Dining Chairs C196...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
$2,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Marcel Breuer Cesca Dining Chairs Set of Six Armchairs
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Clean Lined Cesca Model Dining Chairs, designed by Marcel Breuer, these examples probably made by Gavina, Italy, circa 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Green Velvet Halfa Chair and Stool, Baumann, France, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Halfa chair designed by Baumann in the 1970s.
In the catalogue of the avant-garde collection.
Made from 5 pieces of Doubs beech.
Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat is dressed in green, durable and pleasant to the touch unique velvet fabric. Chair is stable and very shapely.
We can prepare this chair in every color of wood and fabric also in bigger sets.
Here set...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a set of ten Mid-Century Modern Kent Coffey Perspecta Walnut Dining Chairs. Featuring a “Y” back design, solid wood frames, two arm chairs, eight armless side cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood, Walnut
Vintage Danish Teak Sculptural Dining Chairs - a Set of 6
Located in Esperance, NY
This set of 6 Vintage Danish Teak Sculptural Dining Chairs is a true testament to mid-century design and craftsmanship. Made from high-quality teak wood, these chairs feature a uniqu...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
$2,000 Sale Price / set
38% Off
Pair of Classic Hans Wegner Side Chairs in Oak
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of signed Hans Wegner side or dining chairs by C.M.Madsens, Denmark ca' 1950s. Oak with newly recaned seats. Comfortable and sculptural these chairs look beautiful from any an...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$2,800 / item
Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful set of four ''Pretzel'' armchairs made in laminated wood and manufactured in the 1984/1986 in Italy by ICF De Padova.
Originally designed for Herman Miller in...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
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
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
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Style Tulip Round Dining Table and Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Style Tulip Round Dining Table and Chairs
Offered is a 6 piece dining set, similar to the style of Eero ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Dining Chairs by Pietro Costantini, Italy 1980s
Located in Oirlo, LI
n elegant set of 6 sleek Italian dining chairs by Pietro Costantini. They’re a real example of the bold creativity of 1980s postmodern design. The chairs feature a distinctive silhou...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Sky Blue Tubular Steel Chairs by Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Mallet Stevens for Stevens designs, set of six dining chairs, lacquered metal, fabric, France, design 1928, production later
Admirable set of sky blue lacquered tubular chair...
Category
1920s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Birch 6 Hat Trick Chairs by Frank Gehry - Knoll
By Frank Gehry, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of 6 post Modern "Hat Trick Chairs" by Frank Gehry for Knoll. Created from Birch laminates chairs are steam bent in a ribbon like form which lends to a very organic typ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Birch, Plywood
Henredon Heritage Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Countryside, IL
Henredon Heritage Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 20.5 wide x 26 deep x 40.5 high, with a seat height of 19.5 inches
Each captains chair measures: 22 wi...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
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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.
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