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DIA Design Institute America Klismos Chairs Smoked Chrome Set of 4
DIA Design Institute America Klismos Chairs Smoked Chrome Set of 4

DIA Design Institute America Klismos Chairs Smoked Chrome Set of 4

By Design Institute America

Located in Hanover, MA

Set of 4 DIA (Design Institute America) solid stainless steel klismos style chairs in a smoked chrome finish and black faux leather upholstered seat. Founded by Robert Cameron Winzel...

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By Design Institute America

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Set of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Bar Counter Stools in Chrome & White

Set of Milo Baughman Mid-Century Modern Bar Counter Stools in Chrome & White

By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A well made matching set of four stools made by Design Institute & designed by Milo Baughman. These feature heavy chromed steel construction with white enameled curved slat wood seat...

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Set of 6 Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Design Institute America, 1970s
Set of 6 Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Design Institute America, 1970s

Set of 6 Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Design Institute America, 1970s

By Design Institute America

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 6 Mid-Century (1970s) American brass base dining side chairs in cantilevered form with high square backs and 2 vertical supports, padded and upholstered in a textured beige st...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Design Institute America Side Chairs

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Design Institute America side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Design Institute America side chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Design Institute America side chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side chairs by Design Institute America were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider side chairs by Thayer Coggin, George Nelson, and Paul Frankl. Prices for Design Institute America side chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,800 and can go as high as $12,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,400.