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Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Italian Naturalistic Set of Dining Table and Six Chairs in Pine
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a table and six chairs, pine, Italy, 1960s The substantial size, peculiar material use, and superb carvings, combine to form an exceptional ensemble pe...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Pine

Pine Dining Set by Rainer Daumiller, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s dining set by Rainer Daumiller, crafted entirely from solid pine. This timeless ensemble comprises a robust round dining table and four accompanying stools, each bearing the un...
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Pine

Russell Woodard Pinecrest Patio Dining Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor dining set by Russell Woodard for Woodard Furniture, c.1950s. The Pinecrest set features four wrought iron side chairs and oval table with glass top. The underside of the tab...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Wrought Iron

Romeo Rega design for Mario Sabot Italy Brass Octagon Dining Table & 4 Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Circa 1970's Romeo Rega design for Mario Sabot dining table and 4 chairs. Lovely combination of brass, smoke glass and wicker trimmed in chrome make this set a standout in any decoru...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Dining Room Set, Carlo Ratti, Italy 1950 's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Very Rare Mid Century Modern Dining Room Set designed by Carlo Ratti, for Industria Legni Curvati, Italy 1950 's. Four terrific curved bentwood chairs with black iron structure and...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Iron

Mid-Century Bespoke Italian Carved Wood and Red Leather Card Table Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Insanely conceived and executed 1980's Italian carved elm table and 6 chair set. The drum shaped table and pedestal base is wrapped in red leather with Chrome Trim. The concave top is lined with inlaid wood and topped with a thick inset glass plate. The Whimsical Primitive chairs are hand carved with matching red leather seating...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Chrome

Vintage Darkwood Large Wooden Underplate Denmark, 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Vintage Rosewood Large Wooden Underplate Denmark, 1960s Additional information: Dimensions: 30 W x 30 D x 2 H cm Period of Time: 1960 Country of origin: Denmark Condition: Good
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Wood

Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Table with 4 Chairs for Laukaan Pu, 1963
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining table with 4 chairs for Laukaan Pu, 1963 A beautiful dining room set, designed by the Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiova...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Pine

Mid Century Dining Set by Hollen Inc.
By Hollen, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Mid Century Dining Set. The Mushroom Collection by Hollen, Inc circa 60s/70s has four white molded swivel chairs with a groovy green seat pad and matching table . All origin...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Metal

Teak Dining Set by Hans Olsen, 4 Chairs, Round Table, Danish Modern, 1950s
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Rare “Roundette” dining set originally designed by Hans Olsen in 1952 for Frem Røjle this dining set has since become an icon of classic Danish Mid Century Modern design. This gorgeo...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Faux Leather, Teak

THOMASVILLE Pecan Mid 20th Century Modern MCM Dining Table Set with 6 Chairs
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Mid 20th Century Modern dining set by Thomasville. Made from pecan, or a similar nutwood. Dining table has an inlaid geometric pattern top with a bevel edge, carved apron, tapered ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Metal

Ercol Windsor Extending Table and Chairs in Elm
Located in Buxton, GB
These chairs were designed by Luciano Ercoloni in England during the 1960s. They are part of the Windsor collection, which is renowned for its timeless beauty and expert craftsmanshi...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Elm

Vintage Patio Set by Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: Table: 29.25”H x 42.25”W x 42.25”D Chairs: 34.50”H x 18.75”W x 22.25” D Seat Height 19" Materials: Enameled Metal, Glass Top
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Metal

1960’s mid century Formica dining table and dining chairs by Schreiber
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1957 by Chaim Schreiber, Schreiber furniture is an interesting British success story. The Company was one of the biggest names in furniture in the 70s, rivalling G Plan a...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Faux Leather, Formica, Beech

Pierre Gautier-Delaye French Set of Table with Set of Six Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Gautier-Delaye, set of dining table with set of six dining chairs, solid beech, France, 1950s This French dining room set is designed by Pierre Gautier-Delaye. This lovely se...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Beech

DECORATIVE CONTEMPORARY X FRAMED DINING TABLE & BENCHES PART OF A DiNING SUITE
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this nice modern X Framed dining room table and matching pairs of benches which is part of a dining room sui...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Metal

Mid century modern teak dining set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle, circa 1960s
Located in Houston, TX
Mid century modern teak dining set by Hans Olsen for Frem Rojle, circa 1960s. The iconic “Roundette” set is a marvel of Scandinavian ingenuity. One cannot help but to be dazzled by t...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Wood

Copenart by Morganton Mid Century Walnut Expandable Dining Table and 4 Chairs
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Copenart by Morganton expandable dining table and 4 chairs. A beautiful dining set featuring mid century modern design, walnut wood construction, and an expandable size. The table ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Dining Set in the Style of Rajmund Halas, Italy 1960 's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Dining Set designed in the Style of Halas. Manufactured in Italy in the 1960 's. The set is made of four beautiful dining chairs in solid beech wood w...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Fabric, Beech

Italian Midcentury Modern Mahogany and Rosewood Dining set, Osvaldo Borsani 1950
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Midcentury Modern Mahogany and Rosewood Dining set, Osvaldo Borsani for Atelier Borsani Varedo, Italy 1950 's Elegant vintage dining set made of six solid mahogany and red f...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Brass

Danish Modern Teak Dining Room Set by Arne Vodder and Erik Buch
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Transform your dining space into a mid-century masterpiece with this stunning dining room set that combines iconic design with exquisite craftsmanship. This set includes six dining c...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Brass

Midcentury modern dining set, Italy 1960 's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Midcentury modern dining set made of six iron and faux leather chairs and a big wood and iron table. Manufactured in Italy in the 1960 's. Beautifully shaped dining table with wood ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Metal

Ilmari Tapiovaara Dining Set
Located in PARIS, FR
Dining room set consisting of a table, 4 chairs and a Pirkka model bench in pine by Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara for Laukaan Puu, 1950s. In perfect condition. DV529-530-531-532
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Wood

Dining Set with T-Chairs by Katavolos, Kelley & Littell and Tulip Dining Table
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ultimate mid-century modern ensemble: the T-chairs by Katavolos, Kelley, and Littell, accompanied by a round dining table by Eero Saarinen. Crafted in 1952, the T-chairs boast ch...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Metal

MCM Homecrest Outdoor Coral Adjustable Dining or Low Table & 4 Springer Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Homecrest outdoor coral painted height adjustable dining, coffee, or end table with round expanded metal mesh top and 4 metal wire spri...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Metal

Dining set in teak by McIntosh and Danish chairs
Located in Buxton, GB
Extending dining table designed by Tom Robertson for McIntosh’s Dunvegan collection in the 70s. This piece, made of teak, keeps the original signature with the year. This table beca...
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Teak

Italian Mid Century Dassi Dining Table With Six Chairs By Edmondo Palutari
Located in Westport, CT
Wonderful refinished Mid 20th Century Dining Set For Dassi Mobili Moderni by designer Edmondo Palutari. The set consisting of a tapered rectangular shaped dining table with two leave...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Walnut

Incredible Midcentury Modern Crafted Dining Room Set
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Spectacular and unique dining set Marc van Rampelberg born in Belgium 1949 Oval dining table and eight chairs, Kenya, 1980s, similar to teak (muninga wood) chairs ht. 33 1/2, seat ...
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Teak

Marc Newson Coast Dining Set Magis, Italy, 1995
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Nice contemporary 'Coast' dining set designed by Marc Newson and manufactured by Magis, Italy, 1995. The set is made of grey plastic and the top of the table is made of blue laminate...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Fabric, Plastic

1960’s mid century G Plan dining table with 6 matching dining chairs
Located in London, GB
A G plan extending dining table, with the matching 6 dining chairs with the original upholstery. The design s not typical G Plan. The table has wide angled legs and the chairs have ...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Teak

Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova ´Torbecchia´ Dining Room Set in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Giovanni Michelucci for Poltronova, ´Torbecchia´ dining room set; table, bench and four chairs, walnut, cane, Italy, circa 1964. This dining room set contains one table, a bench and...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Cane, Walnut

Rectangular Dining Table "Andrè" with Chairs - Design classic from the 1960s
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Rectangular Dining Table "Andrè" with Chairs - Design classic from the 1960s Discover the charm of the 60s with this beautiful dining table and chair set, designed by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina Knoll. An example of timeless design, this set adds a touch of vintage elegance to any interior. The sturdy chrome-plated metal frame, combined with a thick glass top, provides a durable and stylish dining experience. Despite some signs of use over the years, the set is in good overall condition, ready to take center stage in your dining room. Advantages: Authentic design by Tobia Scarpa from the 1960s. Sturdy and durable with a metal frame and thick glass top. Includes 4 matching chairs with comfortable fabric seats. Adds a vintage charm to any dining space. Good to know The table measures 200cm in width, 74cm in height and 100cm in depth. The chairs have a width of 45cm, a height of 80cm, a depth of 50cm and a seat height of 45cm. Some signs of use are visible, which contributes to the authentic character of this set. Resume Vintage design by Tobia Scarpa for Gavina, 1960s. Stylish and durable with chrome-plated metal frame and thick glass top. Includes 4 matching chairs, perfect for any dining room. This vintage dining table and chair set...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Chrome

McIntosh Set of a Circular table and chairs
Located in Buxton, GB
Set of an extendable circular table and 4 chairs from the Scottish firm A.H. McIntosh & Co., created by Tom Robertson. This set was designe...
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Teak Tiled Extendable Dining Table from Gangso Mobler
Located in South Shields, GB
A large teak extending dining table and 6 dining chairs from Gangso Mobler Produced in Denmark during the 1970s A teak extending dining table from Gangso Mobler, made in Denmark du...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Room Set by Skovby, 1960s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Room Set by Skovby, 1960s. Great dining room set with extendable round dining table and six matching r...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Rosewood

"Gemütlich" Leather Clad Table and 4 Bergundy Brentwood Chairs by William Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This collection presents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Los Angeles design history. The house, originally designed by Paul Williams in 1933 was given the Haines touch when his...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

Dining set by Schreiber Furniture - 1960’s mid century modern
Located in London, GB
Founded in 1957 by Chaim Schreiber, Schreiber furniture is an interesting British success story. The Company was one of the biggest names in furniture in the 70s, rivalling G Plan a...
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Faux Leather, Formica, Beech

RARE 1950s Maurice Bailey Monteverdi Young Card Table & 4 Maurice Bailey Chairs
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Maurice Bailey Monteverdi Young Card Table And 4 Maurice Bailey Chairs Set. Maurice Bailey For Monteverdi Young Leather Top Card Table and 4 Upholstered Chairs. Leather Top Has Some Wear And Use Throughout The Years Of Gin Rummy. Original Upholstery Is In Excellent Vintage Condition. Construction And Sturdiness Of The Chairs and Card Table Are In Excellent Vintage Condition. FYI: This Maurice Bailey For Monteverdi Young Card Table Set (And Many Other Maurice Bailey Items At The Time) Was Once Owned by Famous Architect Maurice Fleishman Purchase At His Beautiful Home / Estate . As a practicing architect with an office in Beverly Hills, California until his "unofficial" retirement in 2002, Maury was best known for his "mid century" modern style of civic buildings most notable being the Santa Monica Municipal Courts (1968), Beverly Hills Municipal Courts (1970), Malibu Administrative Center (1970) and the Los Angeles Criminal Courts building (1973) And He designed the Marina Del Rey...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Upholstery, Wood

Dining chairs and Dining Table by Louis van Teeffelen for Wébé, The Netherlands
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Louis van Teeffelen Wébé Dining chairs and Dining Table by Louis van Teeffelen for Wébé, Dutch Design 1950s. 4 teak dining chairs, model Upspula in blue green melange wool fabric. Te...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Wool, Teak

4 Totem dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa, Italian design table
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Set of 4 Mid Century Totem dining chairs by Torstein Nilsen for Westnofa with Italian design dining table .Norway 1980s Beautiful vintage Set of 4 dining chairs, with table ,model T...
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1980s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Brass, Chrome

Hans Olsen Roundette teak diningset with extendable table and 6 chairs
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Round or oval? Its your call! Danish Mid Century Hans Olsen Roundette space saving extending teak dining table with 6 chairs by Frem Røj...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Faux Leather, Teak

All-In-One Vintage Dining Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish made dining table with four chairs. Table has two leaves that expand from 13" (closed), to 62" (open), with the option to open one or both leaves. All four chairs stow away in...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Teak

Marble-Top Table by Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful table by Warren Platner, New York, New York, 1960's. Platner Collection dining table Model 3716T, with chrome-plated steel and off-white marble top.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Marble, Chrome

Eight Warren Platner Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful chairs by Warren Platner, New York, New York, 1960's. Platner Collection, chrome-plated steel, original maroon upholstery, each with Knoll sticker and upholstery label. Eig...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Marble, Chrome

Hide away table and chairs- set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W63 D33.5 H29 Leaf W25.5 Knee Clearance 27.75 Chairs W18.5 D17 H28 SW15 SD13.5 SH17.5 Vintage folding table with hidden storage for folding cha...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Walnut

Pierre Chapo T20A Dining Table with Set of Eight Yrjö Kukkapuro Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a Pierre Chapo dining table model T20A paired with a set of eight dining chairs by Yrjö Kukkapuro. Pierre Chapo, dining table, model T20A, elmwood, F...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Aluminum

midcentury teak design set with extendable table and 6 organic shaped chairs
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful dining set with extendable table and 6 chairs. The table goes from 120-210cm, so you can choose what fits best. The seating height is 45 cm. The chairs are beautifully or...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Faux Leather, Teak

Outdoor / Patio Table and Four Sculptura Chairs by Woodard, Expertly Restored
Located in Kansas City, MO
John Woodard outdoor dining set consisting of a round table and four woven wire Sculptura chairs (often misattributed to Russel Woodard). Professionally sand blasted and painted in a...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Arthur Umanoff Patio Set Vintage 1960s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming Arthur Umanoff patio set-dining table with four armchairs. Freshly powdercoated and seats reupholstered. Table measures 30" H, 42" D.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Mid Century G Plan Circular Extending Dining Table and 4 Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Mid Century G Plan Circular Extending Dining Table and 4 Chairs The Table is in Teak from the Fresco Danish Range produced in the 1960s and 1970s The table is circular when closed and extends using the centre pop up leaf, when fully extended the table will seat 6 to 8 people The table comes with it’s original set of 4 G plan Fresco dining chairs...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Teak

20th Century American Dining Table & Four Chairs By McGuire
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Welcome to the timeless legacy of John and Elinor, the beloved founders of the iconic McGuire Furniture, a San Francisco-based institution that has been synonymous with craftsmanship and creativity since its inception in 1948. As a dynamic couple, their lifelong partnership laid the foundation for the distinctive McGuire style, a harmonious fusion of natural materials such as rattan and hide with the sleek lines inspired by Asian aesthetics. Discover the essence of their visionary work embodied in this exquisite dining table and matching chairs—a testament to their enduring impact on design. Crafted in the latter part of the 20th century, this McGuire dining set showcases the hallmark bamboo frame that is quintessentially McGuire. The table, adorned with a rectangular beveled glass top in pristine condition, stands as a testament to the timeless elegance of McGuire's craftsmanship. The bamboo base boasts a delightful warm hue, effortlessly infusing any modern interior with the inviting, relaxed ambiance reminiscent of California design. Immerse yourself in the classic beauty of McGuire Furniture, where each piece tells a story of innovation, craftsmanship, and the enduring allure of mid-century California style. Some history about the manufacturers: Like so many artists and designers, husband and wife John McGuire (1920–2013) and Elinor Stevenson (1914–2005) became masters in their trade by accident. The couple met just before the start of World War II (during which John was in the U.S. Navy and Elinor was a navigation instructor) and got married after it ended. They settled down in San Francisco where John held a couple of jobs — among them selling newspaper ads for the San Francisco Examiner while Elinor worked for Boeing Aircraft. Soon, an old Navy buddy of John’s asked him to help sell a bunch of rattan furniture and, needing the money, John agreed. His side business became so successful that John decided to quit his ad-sales job and work full-time in design. In 1948, McGuire Furniture Company was born. Alongside themed-century modern furniture designs then gaining popularity in the United States, John introduced an unconventional idea: traditional armchairs, stools and tables made of natural materials such as bamboo, which was strong yet could be rendered pliable when steamed, that were intended for the indoors rather than the front porch. The brand’s first success was the now famous Director’s X-Chair byLeonard Linden. The military-campaign-style solid oak folding chair launched in 1956 and saw rattan binded with rawhide strips and a high-grade leather slug seat and back that eliminated the need for a plush cushion. Elinor, too, designed some of the brand’s popular pieces, such as 1968’s Cracked Ice chair. With its rattan oval back a dazzling celebration of geometric forms that give it its charming moniker, the Cracked Ice chair was an instant classic and is one of the brand’s most recognisable designs. Today, McGuire and another American furniture manufacturer, Baker Furniture Company, comprise Baker Interiors Group. McGuire remains true to the founders’ ideals and commitment to crafting the kind of organic modern furnishings that are synonymous with the warm and relaxed feel of California design. The company has collaborated with interior designersSteven Volpe, Orlando Diaz-Azcuy and Nicole Hollis...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Glass, Fabric, Bamboo

Modern Italian Dining Table set - Metallic Brown finish - Monk Chairs
Located in Milano, IT
Round dining table - Entrance table hallway - 120 diameter Offered for sale is a modern eclectic dining set, made with a set of four Monk chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Metal

Giuseppe Rivadossi Dining Table with Set of Six French Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi dining table with set of six French dining chairs Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, dining table, o...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Oak, Straw, Ash

10 Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastlhom FK armchairs with a Matteo Grassi table
Located in Highclere, Newbury
An exceptional set of 10 Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm limited edition cognac leather FK6728 armchairs matched to a large an impressive Matteo Grassi cream leather and glass dining table. The price shown is for all 10 chairs and the table including the glass top. Originally designed by powerhouse 1960s design team Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm in 1964, their ‘Tulip’ chair has become an icon of Mid Century Danish design. The actual original name for this chair that was produced by Kill International is ‘The Bucket Chair’ and it is still produced today by Walter Knoll under that name. Needless to say the name comes nowhere near close to portraying the beautiful and curvaceous lines it exhibits which is why over the years it’s often been referred to as the ‘Tulip’ or ‘Bird’ Chair. The original production name was the FK 6725 which relates to the chair with the fixed base and seat. Other production variants number from 6725-6729 and also have been produced in a 3 leg (3G), 4 leg (4G) or 5 star (5R) base and with or without castors. The original chair was produced with a fixed seat and base, but later versions had a rotating seat - and later still a 4 star and 5 star base with both a tilting and rotating seat. All production models had circular slides or castors fitted to the base of the feet so if you ever see a listing without one or the other they are missing in action. The FK high back armchair version, as shown here, has a leather pad and a gloss white shell and a 4 star rotating base. This was a special edition, as confirmed by email via Walter Knoll, and was therefore only produced in very limited numbers. The fine lines and contours found on the FK chair are still as compelling today as they were when the chair was first introduced. The sculptured arm rests elegantly curve up and away from the chair base and provide both comfort and support. It’s a stylish, easy going chair that works well both in a domestic environment as a dining, side or desk chair, or in a business environment as a meeting room or conference room chair. All the chairs in this set are in good used condition with just minor signs of wear here and there as expected. There really is nothing much to choose between any of the 10 as there are no major marks or damages. The polished 4 star base on all the chairs are also in good condition with just a few scuff marks and scratches on the tops of the profiles, again just as you would expect. The chairs are matched to a beautifully designed and constructed Matteo Grassi cream leather and glass dining table. This large and impressive table has a steel core base that has been upholstered in cream leather and that features a thick glass, floating table top. Matteo Grassi had a long history of producing high quality and finely crafted saddlery going as far back as 1880, and this shines through in the quality of the construction and stitching on all of their products. Like many of their designs the point of identification is that the metal framework is an analogy for the human skeleton with the leather acting as the ‘skin’ that shrouds the frame. The Matteo Grassi family company first came to the notice of interior designers and retailers when the Korium series of chairs were first introduced in 1978. This was the first design they produced under their own name after they moved into mainstream furniture production. This change was based on their increasing involvement in furniture prototyping in the previous 10 years that saw them create and develop bespoke designs for many leading architects and designers. They have ever since been known for producing quality pieces of furniture including the MG5 cantilever chair. This table is the Gazelle model and was produced from the late 1990s through to around 2010 and features their trademark stitching and thick leather; it really is a rare and beautiful table and one that is almost impossible to find on the resale market. It’s constructed of a heavy metal frame with adjustable pads that support a thick glass, racetrack oval shaped top that simply floats above the frame. Whilst it is a very well made and solid piece, it can still be moved by two strong people. This particular table dates from the late 90s and is in excellent condition with only very light marks to the frame and glass – there are no chips in the glass edge. The table has the Matteo Grassi imprint on leather plaques on the underneath of the main frame. As you can see by reference to the photographs, the table can accommodate 10 chairs, but also works well with 8, or 6 chairs too. On this basis you can adapt the seating to your needs and maybe only have all 10 chairs out for larger gatherings and special occasions. Whilst both the chairs and table were designed for the domestic environment the set would work equally as well in an office setting as a funky meeting room or conference table set...
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