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Modern Dining Room Chairs

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Period: 20th Century
Four Sculptural Dining Chairs by Directional
Located in New York, NY
Set of four dining chairs by Directional. The chairs have the original upholstery and a nice sculptural design.
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1980s Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Brown Leather Vintage Dining Chairs Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi, 1979
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern set of 8 cognac brown vintage dining chairs or chairs, which were designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi 1979, Italy. A special feature from the model of chair Korium is hi...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Modern Stacked Laminated Birch Beechwood Laminate Dining Chair, Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Stacked Laminated Birch Beechwood Laminate dining chair - set of 4. Item features (4) side chairs, laminated wood frames, bowed rear legs,...
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Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

Set of Six Brueton Grey Leather Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish set of six grey leather chairs are by Brueton and they date to the late 1980s-1990s. Note: There is evidence of previous restoration...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Set of Six Ilana Goor Leather and Iron Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Six leather and painted iron dining chairs by Ilana Goor.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Italian Modern Black Chairs Toscana by Sartogo and Grenon for Saporiti, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Black chairs Toscana by Sartogo and Grenon for Saporiti, 1980s Set of 4 chairs mod. Toscana with square seat in black synthetic leather. The back, which extends on two...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Velvet, Wood

Set of Ten Italian Leather and Chrome Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A set of ten armchairs in beautiful caramel leather with polished chrome frames. The seats and backs are covered completely with the rich and supple caramel colored Italian leather a...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Dakota Jackson "PFM" Modern Upholstered Club Chairs or Dining Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Modern "PFM" club chairs or dining armchairs. The PFM was the first chair to become a standard in the Dakota Jackson Line, drawing inspiration from 1920s Classicism and the Paris Flea Market...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cherry

Set of Ten Dakota Jackson Leather Dolce Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable set of ten leather dining chairs designed by Dakota Jackson. The bespoke chairs feature a cherry hardwood frame with an ebonized la...
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20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Hardwood

Fabiaan Van Severen Dining Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fabiaan Van Severen, dining chairs, black leather, tubular steel, lace, Belgium, 1997 Distinct set of dining chairs by Belgium designer Fabiaan Van Severen. Created in 1997, this de...
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1990s Belgian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

2 "Anziano" Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The model Anziano was designed by John Hutton in 1983. In great vintage condition. Sold separately.
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1980s Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

BERNHARDT Caned Burl Maple Contemporary Dining Side Chair - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Contemporary style dining side chairs by Bernhardt Furniture. Maple with burl & cane back rest, neutral cream color fabric upholstered seat and straight front legs. Made in...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Maple

Set of Four Acrylic Dining Chairs by Vivid
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four newly reupholstered in an aqua blue fabric with slight gray tones acrylic dining chairs. The acrylic has been professionally polished. Made by Vivid of Los Angeles, cir...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Acrylic, Fabric

Set of Ten Chrome and Royal Blue Velvet Dining Chair Attributed to Pierre Cardin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazing 1970s set of ten polished chrome dining arm chairs attributed to Pierre Cardin. The frames are in original condition. Newly recovered in soft royal blue velvet. Dimensi...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Fabiaan Van Severen Set of Dining Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fabiaan Van Severen, dining chairs, patinated black leather, tubular steel, lace, Belgium, 1997 Distinct chairs by Belgium designer Fabiaan Van Severen. In 1997, van Severen designe...
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1990s Belgian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Minson Ent. Contemporary Modern White Metal Sculpted Barstools Chair - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Minson Ent. Contemporary Modern White Metal Sculpted Barstools - Set of 4. Item features metal frames, upholstered back and seat, original label, clean mode...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

6 Pierre Cardin Roche Bobois Italian Black Lacquer Dining Room Conference Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set 6 Pierre Cardin Roche Bobois Italian black lacquer dining conference chairs. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip co...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Garouste & Bonetti ‘Jour et Nuit ’ Bronze Dining Chairs, 1991
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a rare set of eight dining chairs by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, model Jour et Nuit, made in solid steel and bronze. Garouste & Bonetti b...
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1990s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Shedua Wood Dining Table + Four Chairs Gerald McCabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great California design table and chairs. Handcrafted solid Shedua wood (African walnut) Oval top showing the beautiful wood grain in different cuts. It also has a nice scale, not to...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Arrben Italy Modern Grey Saddle Leather Dining Chair Model Marylin, Set of 4
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This comfortable dining chair is manufactured from the 1980s by Arrben and the Model is Marylin. This version has a thick leather and armrest is made of laminated beech. The feet a...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 3 Dining Chairs by Karel Vyčítal, 1970s
Located in Budapest, HU
Modern dining chairs designed by Karel Vycítal in 1970s' Czechoslovakia. Manufactured by Drevotvar Jablonné nad Orlici. The set consists of 4 pieces.
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1970s Czech Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Modern Armchairs in Smoked Emerald Velvet & Ebonized Walnut by Donghia
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated and elegant set of four arm chairs were realized in the United States by the great Angelo Donghia circa 1985. They represent a reinterpretation of the iconic horse...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Dining Chair, Black Lacquered Frame, Pink, 1985
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cassina Caprile dining chair by Gianfranco Frattini. Gorgeous original woven textile with shades of pink and peach. Lovely lacquered wood frame. Labeled. Gianfranco Frattini realized...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Vintage Modern Herman Miller Slat Back Armchairs Burnt Orange Brushed Chenille
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage modern Herman Miller slat back armchairs comprised of brown mahogany finished wood frames with slat backs and their original burnt...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Matteo Grassi Black Saddle Leather Chair Armchair Golfo Dei Poti
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Jacques Toussaint and Patrizia Angeloni designed this armchair for Matteo Grassi. It can be used as office Chair also on the dining table. It is made of black lacquered aluminium a...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pierre Cardin Set of 6 Chrome Dining Chairs in New Mink Color Velvet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These set of six rare Pierre Cardin chairs were from a vintage high-end Palm Springs Estate. Purchased from the original owner they were in a tan color velvet, but we upgraded them in a beautiful mink...
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1970s Canadian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Dining Chair, Black Lacquered Frame, Pink, 1985
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cassina Caprile dining chair by Gianfranco Frattini. Gorgeous original woven textile with shades of pink and peach. Lovely lacquered wood frame. Labeled. Gianfranco Frattini realized...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Set of Four Lucite and Brass Dining Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of four 1970’s ‘Waterfall’ dining chairs by renowned American designer Charles Hollis Jones. Newly recovered and the lucite has been professionally polished. Measurements: 23...
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1970s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Modernist Dining Chairs by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina
Located in New York, NY
A set of six Modernist dining chairs designed by Carlo Scarpa for Gavina. Stained pine wood with ebonized details.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 6 Jorge Pensi "Gorka" Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fully Leather-upholstered high-back version of the GORKA chair by Jorge Pensi for AKABA. Clad in Leather with polished aluminum arms, this chair is supremely comfortable and eve...
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20th Century Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Vittorio Nobili Medea Chairs, Fratelli Tagliabue, Italy
Located in London, GB
A perfect representation of the organic modern style, the ‘Medea’ chairs were designed by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue in 1955. The teak wood seats are supported by black e...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Set of Four Modern Dining Chairs in Red Lacquer, Italy, 1980s
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Set of four modern dining chairs in red lacquer, Italy, 1980s. High-style, cantilevered glossy tomato-red lacquer wood chairs / armchairs / dining chairs by Tecnosedia, Italy. Seat ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Pair Off-White and Chrome Accent or Dining Armchairs by Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of modern chrome accent or dining armchairs with an off-white gaberdine-like fabric upholstery. They are in wonderful original condition. The chrome has been cleaned and polished and is gleaming. The fabric is in awesome condition. The back of one chair had come loose and was reattached by our experienced staff. Please see photos, circa 1986. The perfect pair. The perfect pair of fabulous accent chairs! This handsome set was made by Steelcase, circa 1986. They probably began life in an office or lobby, but their sleek modern styling will be oh so awesome in a home setting just about anywhere. Imagine them as extra seating in your living room or flanking a door in an entry. They would also be fabulous as the host and hostess chair at your dining table mixed with just about any design style. Or place them at a small table for two...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Steve Chase Originals Set of Four Custom Modern Game or Dining Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These chairs are very iconic in Palm Springs. Both of the top designers Palm Springs has ever had, Steve Chase and Arthur Elrod have used this chair in many design commissions. They ...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Midcentury Design Chrome Chairs /Gastone Rinaldi, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Italy Made of chrome Original condition.
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Magnificent Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Weiman/Warren Lloyd for Mastercraft
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service ava...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Folding Chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno, Italy, circa 1990
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Set of six folding chairs by Justus Kolberg for Tecno. Italy, circa 1990. Model P08.
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1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight Sculptural Chairs by Santiago Calatrava for De Sede
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of sculptural pedestal chairs in black enamel steel frame and red leather upholstery designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava (1951-). These limited production chairs w...
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1980s Swiss Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Pair of Black and Walnut Tone Wood Accent or Dining Armchairs by Haworth
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of walnut tone wood accent or dining armchairs with black wool-like fabric upholstery. They are in wonderful original condition. The fabric is nearly perfect. The walnut stained, we believe ash, wood does show signs of age and use but nothing outstanding. There is wear to the stain on the arms where hands have rubbed. We call this patina. Please see photos, circa 1996. Here is a wonderful pair of little black chairs that can go everywhere. Just like that little black dress. This handsome set is made by Haworth Wood Seating of High Point, NC, circa 1996. Most likely they began life in an office setting, but this beautiful modern and sleek pair of chairs would enhance most any living space where you need a couple more places to sit. Or they would be fabulous host and hostess chairs at your dining table mixed with a myriad of other design options. Or place them at a small table for two...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Six Maison Jansen Black Lacquer and Brass Dining Chairs
By Gérald Van der Kemp, Maison Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Six Maison Jansen black lacquer and brass-mounted dining chairs, attributed to Van der Kemp, Each chair a masterwork with ebonized wood frames and brass m...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Cherner Style Natural Beech Armchair with White Leather Upholstery, 2 Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cherner style natural beech armchair with white leather upholstery, 2 available Sold individually The seat is 19" W x 16" D Arm height is 26" high, the seat height is 18".
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Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Milo Baughman Style Modern Tubular Brass Dining Chairs by Cal-Style, Set of 6
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of six Milo Baughman style sculptural dining chairs by Cal-Style. These modern armchairs feature curved gold brass plated tubular frames and original black tone abstract brushstr...
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1990s Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Set of Four Attributed to Mathieu Matégot Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Striking set of four vintage dining chairs attributed to Mathieu Matégot in his trademark perforated and lacquered sheet steel. Wonderful lightness to these, masterful use of steel e...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Giovannetti, Italy, Gae Aulenti Style, White
Located in Miami, FL
Six signed dining chairs by Giovannetti, tubular frame with an heirloom white finish. Upholstery is new, off-white oatmeal color. Chairs may appear yellow in pictures because of sunl...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Elegant Set of 8 High Back Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs in Black Lacquer
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, completely installation ready. Expert custom upholstery service is ...
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1970s Unknown Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Modern Vecta Chrome Armchairs 4 Purple 2 Blue 2 Multicolored Stripe Set of 8
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning modern chrome armchairs by Vecta 4 purple, 2 blue, and 2 multicolored striped, set of 8. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that the...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Twelve Dining Chairs, Gold Finish, Brass Look, Aluminum
Located in Miami, FL
Set of twelve dining chairs, gold painted aluminum frames with fabric seats. Finish has almost a polished brass look. Front arm height is about 24”.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Design Institute of America DIA Dining or Occasional Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of whimsical steel chairs with brushed finish and cushioned seat by Design Institute of America DIA, 1993. Seat is as is and will need new upholstery.
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1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Californian Modern Dining Chairs in White Boucle Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Streamlined Californian Mid-Century Modern side chairs with white bouclé terry upholstery and sleek pale yellow metal frame. Very comfortable and functional design.
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20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arturo Pani Prototype Steel and Lucite Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four Prototype steel and acrylic chairs by Arturo Pani. Arturo Pani was one of the most significant figures working in design during the Mexican Miracle (1940-1970), a period of economic expansion marked by class tensions. While Mario, his architect brother, reconfigured Mexico City through the creation of vast social housing tracts and university projects, Arturo, son of the Ambassador to France, worked as decorator to Mexico’s most powerful classes and created the ‘Acapulco Style’ during that city’s golden age of Hollywood...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture Mahogany Dining Armchairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight modern Regency style club chairs or dining armchairs By Barbara Barry for Baker Furniture USA, 1990s Solid dark mahogany frames, with light yello...
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1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of Thirteen Swedish Modern EFG Offy Stacking Chairs
By Bror Boije
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large set of thirteen Swedish modern multifunctional dining armchairs designed by Bror Boije for EFG. Known as Offy chairs they feature a steel frame with a...
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20th Century Swedish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Brown Leather House of Chesterfield Court Office Dining Chairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 4 original House Of Chesterfield court chairs RRP £2300 each These are original pieces, these were handmade in England, upholstered with fu...
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Late 20th Century British Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Set of Twelve Art Moderne Red Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
James Mont style set of 12 Moderne red lacquered wood dining chairs with black upholstery. Two arm chairs and ten side chairs. Dating from the 1940s. Midcentury Modern. Original red ...
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1940s Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 10 Contemporary Kartell Mademoiselle Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 10 Contemporary Kartell Mademoiselle dining chairs, with a faux crocodile pattern polyurethane fabric covered seat, and polycarbonate (Luci...
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20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Lucite, Upholstery

Dining Chairs Strax by Hartmut Lohmeyer Vintage 1970s, Germany Set of Eight
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of eight mid century modern dining chairs named Strax, which were designed by Hartmut Lohmeyer, 1970s. The special feature of these chairs is, that you can stack them and conne...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Beech

Vintage Post Modern Cream Lacquered Cross Slat Back Dining Side Chair, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage post modern cream lacquered cross slat back dining side chair - set of 6. Set includes (6) side chairs, cream lacquered finish, cross slatted backs, solid wood construction, ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Niall O`Flynn for Spectrum Model Rascal Chair, 1997
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This chair was designed by architect and designer Niall O'Flynn for Dutch manufacturer spectrum in the year 1997. It was produced for a short period of 4 years. The chair is rare a...
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1990s Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique 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, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Portugal, and North America 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 Royal Stranger, Emeco, Marie Burgos Design, and Finn Juhl. 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 $170 and tops out at $90,000 while the average work can sell for $1,969.

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