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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

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 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
Luciano Bertoncini for Bellato Italian Oak Wicker Dining Chairs 1970s
Luciano Bertoncini for Bellato Italian Oak Wicker Dining Chairs 1970s

Luciano Bertoncini for Bellato Italian Oak Wicker Dining Chairs 1970s

$4,210 / set

Luciano Bertoncini for Bellato Italian Oak Wicker Dining Chairs 1970s

By Luciano Bertoncini

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian midcentury modern design set of six dining chairs designed by Luciano Bertoncini and produced by Bellato with solid oak frame legs, tubular steel seat upholstered in wicker,I...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Teak and Black Leather Dining Chairs, H. W. Klein, Bramin 1960s, Set of 4
Danish Teak and Black Leather Dining Chairs, H. W. Klein, Bramin 1960s, Set of 4

Danish Teak and Black Leather Dining Chairs, H. W. Klein, Bramin 1960s, Set of 4

$3,497 / set

Danish Teak and Black Leather Dining Chairs, H. W. Klein, Bramin 1960s, Set of 4

By Henry Walter Klein

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of four Henry. W. Klein dining chairs in teak with rosewood inlays. Manufactured at Bramin Møbler in Denmark during the 1960s. The being made of solid teak and rosewood has their...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut

Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut

$1,750 / item

Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut

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...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s
Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

$4,649 / set

Set of 12 Lucite Pink and Chrome Plia Chairs, Piretti for Castelli, Italy 1970s

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

Set of 12 original and signed "Plia" pink lucite folding chairs. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967. PLIA, the symbol of a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s

$1,051 / item

Mid Century Sea Blue Cado Chair, Steen Østergaard, Europe, 1960s

By Ostergaard Steen

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

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Plastic

Set of Six Mid-Century Tomlinson Dining Chairs, Walnut
Set of Six Mid-Century Tomlinson Dining Chairs, Walnut

Set of Six Mid-Century Tomlinson Dining Chairs, Walnut

$945 / set

Set of Six Mid-Century Tomlinson Dining Chairs, Walnut

By Tomlinson

Located in Trenton, NJ

This distinguished set of six dining chairs by Tomlinson Furniture Company of High Point, North Carolina represents the finest tradition of American mid-century modern furniture-maki...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s
Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s

$9,109 / set

Gio Ponti Italian Midcentury Design Dining Chairs "Leggera" for Cassina 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Set of four dining chairs model Leggera designed by Gio Ponti for Cassina, ash wood frame and waxed rope seat, circa 1960s. Cassina adhesive label on some chairs Bibliography: Domus...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash, Rope

8 Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's
8 Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's

8 Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's

$1,459 / item

8 Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's

By Pierre Chapo, Charlotte Perriand, Charles Dudouyt

Located in Den Haag, NL

Oak and Rush Chairs in Style of Charles Dudouyt , France 1960's Solid Oak chairs with rush seats, with lovely Patina to the wood. The listed price is per chair and we have 8 chairs i...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Set of Four Thin Line Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman, c. 1970s
Set of Four Thin Line Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman, c. 1970s

Set of Four Thin Line Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman, c. 1970s

$7,280 / set

Set of Four Thin Line Dining Chairs by Milo Baughman, c. 1970s

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Chicago, IL

Sleek, luxurious and a touch of vintage, these mid-century dining chairs belong to the iconic "Thin Line" series by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. An original set from the early 19...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs by Radomsko, Cane Seats
Set of Four Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs by Radomsko, Cane Seats

Set of Four Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs by Radomsko, Cane Seats

$1,650 / set

Set of Four Thonet Bent Wood Bistro Chairs by Radomsko, Cane Seats

By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four classic Thonet bent wood bistro chairs manufactured by Radomsko, a distinguished former Thonet factory located in Poland. These chairs represent the enduring legacy of Mi...

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1960s Polish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Johannes Andersen Made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. Set of Eight Dining Chairs
Johannes Andersen Made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. Set of Eight Dining Chairs

Johannes Andersen Made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. Set of Eight Dining Chairs

$7,895 / set

Johannes Andersen Made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. Set of Eight Dining Chairs

By Johannes Andersen

Located in London, GB

Johannes Andersen made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark Set of eight dining chairs with a sculptural style about them, consisting of six dining chairs and two original armchairs. The armchai...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Six Mid-Century Modern Ash Stacking Chairs by David Rowland Iconic 40/4 Chair
Six Mid-Century Modern Ash Stacking Chairs by David Rowland Iconic 40/4 Chair

Six Mid-Century Modern Ash Stacking Chairs by David Rowland Iconic 40/4 Chair

$395 / item

Six Mid-Century Modern Ash Stacking Chairs by David Rowland Iconic 40/4 Chair

By David Rowland

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic set of six 40/4 stacking chairs by David Rowland in highly sought after Ash with chromed rod bases. Steam bent panels for body comfort and great design. Chairs have been to...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy
Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy

Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy

$1,868 / set

Set of 4 Chrome and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Anonima Castelli, Italy

By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli

Located in Roma, IT

Lovely set of 4 original and signed "Plia" folding chairs in the timeless chrome and clear lucite version. NOS (new old Stock). This fantastic chairs were designed by Giancarlo Pire...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Mid Century Tufting Chairs, Blue Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s
Set of Four Mid Century Tufting Chairs, Blue Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s

Set of Four Mid Century Tufting Chairs, Blue Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 1960s

$4,204 / set

Set of Four Mid Century Tufting Chairs, Blue Wood, Rajmund Halas, Poland, 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 hand tufting multicolor wool. Ab...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s

Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s

$817 / item

Light Crème Boucle 'Shell' Chair, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture industry in the 1960s in Poland. They are after full renovation upholstery and carpen...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of 8 Niels Koefoed “Ole” Dining Chairs Danish Teak 1970s Mid Century Modern
Set of 8 Niels Koefoed “Ole” Dining Chairs Danish Teak 1970s Mid Century Modern

Set of 8 Niels Koefoed “Ole” Dining Chairs Danish Teak 1970s Mid Century Modern

$5,138

Set of 8 Niels Koefoed “Ole” Dining Chairs Danish Teak 1970s Mid Century Modern

Located in Hannover, DE

Set of 8 Chairs by Niels Koefoed Model “Ole” 1970s Denmark (Koefoeds Hornslet Møbelfabrik A/S) Beautiful set of eight original Danish chairs designed by Niels Koefoed, produced i...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Set of Eight 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s
Set of Eight 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Set of Eight 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s

$4,671 / set

Set of Eight 20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chairs, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dressed in crème, durabl...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s

$1,156 / item

Mid Century Mushroom Chair, Hand Tufting Blue Green Orange Wool, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Wool

Vintage set of 6 Danish Pine Wood Dining Chairs 1970s/1980s by Dyrlund
Vintage set of 6 Danish Pine Wood Dining Chairs 1970s/1980s by Dyrlund

Vintage set of 6 Danish Pine Wood Dining Chairs 1970s/1980s by Dyrlund

$4,179 / set

Vintage set of 6 Danish Pine Wood Dining Chairs 1970s/1980s by Dyrlund

By Dyrlund

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Minimalist and clean in design — a rare matching set of 6 from the same home. One careful owner. Now fully revitalized from top to bottom with a deep clean, fresh upholstery, and a l...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Pine

Mid Century Heart Chair in Green Cotton Velvet Adamo Eva by Dedar, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Heart Chair in Green Cotton Velvet Adamo Eva by Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Heart Chair in Green Cotton Velvet Adamo Eva by Dedar, Europe, 1960s

$934 / item

Mid Century Heart Chair in Green Cotton Velvet Adamo Eva by Dedar, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing green cotton velvet fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodwo...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Lime Velvet Plushy Dedar, Poland, 1960s
Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Lime Velvet Plushy Dedar, Poland, 1960s

Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Lime Velvet Plushy Dedar, Poland, 1960s

$9,342 / set

Ten Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chairs, Lime Velvet Plushy Dedar, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Armchairs, Pair
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Armchairs, Pair

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Armchairs, Pair

$2,995 / set

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Armchairs, Pair

By Calvin Furniture, Directional, Paul McCobb

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs or dining captain chairs By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection" USA, 1950s Sculpted wa...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak with Rush Seats
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak with Rush Seats

Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak with Rush Seats

$3,850 / set

Guillerme & Chambron Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak with Rush Seats

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, set of four dining chairs, oak, rush, France, 1960s. Set of four dining chairs in solid oak by Guillerme and Chambron. These chairs show a mo...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Straw

Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Chairs of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin, 1970s
Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Chairs of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin, 1970s

Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Chairs of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin, 1970s

$4,437 / set

Set of 6 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Chairs of Solid Oak with New Sheepskin, 1970s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Here is a set of 6 Danish vintage chairs in great country style. They are designed by Henning Kjærnulf and manufactured by the Danish company EG Furniture. The chairs are made of so...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Set of 8 Bowwood Dining Chairs in Maharam Mohair , France 1950's
Set of 8 Bowwood Dining Chairs in Maharam Mohair , France 1950's

Set of 8 Bowwood Dining Chairs in Maharam Mohair , France 1950's

$5,500 / item

Set of 8 Bowwood Dining Chairs in Maharam Mohair , France 1950's

By Gilbert Steiner, Steiner

Located in New York, NY

Classic Bow Wood chairs by Gilbert Steiner in bent beechwood upholstered in Maharam mohair, the wood refinished and the metal braces brass plated and patinated. We have unfinished ch...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

20 Fine 1960s Lucite 'Champagne' Chairs by Estelle & Erwin Laverne
20 Fine 1960s Lucite 'Champagne' Chairs by Estelle & Erwin Laverne

20 Fine 1960s Lucite 'Champagne' Chairs by Estelle & Erwin Laverne

$6,000 / item

20 Fine 1960s Lucite 'Champagne' Chairs by Estelle & Erwin Laverne

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Laverne International

Located in Long Island City, NY

Designed in 1957 by Estelle Laverne & Erwine Laverne — Twenty fine Mid-Century clear Lucite "Champagne" chairs with polished cast aluminum bases. Edited by Formes Nouvelles The chai...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum, Metal

Mid-Century Roland Rainer Style Stacking Chairs in Bent Beech Wood
Mid-Century Roland Rainer Style Stacking Chairs in Bent Beech Wood

Mid-Century Roland Rainer Style Stacking Chairs in Bent Beech Wood

$345 / item

Mid-Century Roland Rainer Style Stacking Chairs in Bent Beech Wood

By Roland Rainer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stacking chairs designed in the manner of Austrian architect Roland Rainer feature bent beech plywood seats and backrests paired with dark brown stained wood frames. The construction...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Rosewood Dining Chairs Erik Buch MCM Sculptural Seating Set of 6 Denmark 1960s
Rosewood Dining Chairs Erik Buch MCM Sculptural Seating Set of 6 Denmark 1960s

Rosewood Dining Chairs Erik Buch MCM Sculptural Seating Set of 6 Denmark 1960s

$3,000 / set

Rosewood Dining Chairs Erik Buch MCM Sculptural Seating Set of 6 Denmark 1960s

By Erik Buch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These elegant dining chairs feature ergonomically curved backrests paired with classic floating seats. The organic solid wood frames display highly refined joinery and a timeless min...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood

Set Midcentury Zebra Black White Heart Chairs, Hollywood Regency, Poland, 1960s
Set Midcentury Zebra Black White Heart Chairs, Hollywood Regency, Poland, 1960s

Set Midcentury Zebra Black White Heart Chairs, Hollywood Regency, Poland, 1960s

$3,503 / set

Set Midcentury Zebra Black White Heart Chairs, Hollywood Regency, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

A set of 6 chairs type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing zebra fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodwork...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Single Quaker Style Ladder Back Dining Chair with Rush Seat and Bible Shelf
Single Quaker Style Ladder Back Dining Chair with Rush Seat and Bible Shelf

Single Quaker Style Ladder Back Dining Chair with Rush Seat and Bible Shelf

$325

Single Quaker Style Ladder Back Dining Chair with Rush Seat and Bible Shelf

By Charlotte Perriand

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

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Rush, Wood

Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century
Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century

Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century

$3,900Sale Price / set|50% Off

Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century

By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer

Located in New York, NY

A set of sculptural light/medium walnut chairs by Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Son. Reupholstered in a golden cream/off white cotton/linen blend. Original Tag. Chairs were made in ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cotton

Set of Six Dining Room Chairs in Walnut attr. to Ico Parisi, Italy 1950s
Set of Six Dining Room Chairs in Walnut attr. to Ico Parisi, Italy 1950s

Set of Six Dining Room Chairs in Walnut attr. to Ico Parisi, Italy 1950s

$5,996 / set

Set of Six Dining Room Chairs in Walnut attr. to Ico Parisi, Italy 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Hellouw, NL

A refined study in proportion and restraint, this set of six dining chairs reflects the quiet confidence of post-war Italian design. The silhouette is light yet assured, shaped by a ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Chairs for Cassina, Sand Beige Velvet, 1952, Set of 6
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Chairs for Cassina, Sand Beige Velvet, 1952, Set of 6

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Chairs for Cassina, Sand Beige Velvet, 1952, Set of 6

$14,100 / set

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Chairs for Cassina, Sand Beige Velvet, 1952, Set of 6

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 646 “Leggera” dining chairs for Cassina, sand beige velvet, Italy, 1952, set of six. The 646 “Leggera” is one of Gio Ponti’s most enduring chair designs—an icon defined by...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Ash

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Black with Black Paper Cord Seat by Hans J. Wegner
CH24 Wishbone Chair in Black with Black Paper Cord Seat by Hans J. Wegner

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Black with Black Paper Cord Seat by Hans J. Wegner

$659

CH24 Wishbone Chair in Black with Black Paper Cord Seat by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lejre, DK

CH24 Wishbone Chair designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn. Crafted in black-painted wood with a handwoven black paper cord seat. The CH24 was introduce...

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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Chairs for Cassina, Sand Beige Velvet, 1952, Set of 8
Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Chairs for Cassina, Sand Beige Velvet, 1952, Set of 8

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Chairs for Cassina, Sand Beige Velvet, 1952, Set of 8

$18,800 / set

Gio Ponti 646 "Leggera" Chairs for Cassina, Sand Beige Velvet, 1952, Set of 8

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Gio Ponti 646 “Leggera” dining chairs for Cassina, sand beige velvet, Italy, 1952, set of eight. The 646 “Leggera” is one of Gio Ponti’s most enduring chair designs—an icon defined ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Set of Eight Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome and Cane Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome and Cane Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome and Cane Dining Chairs

$7,950 / set

Set of Eight Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome and Cane Dining Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Set of eight striking high back but very comfortable dining chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The set consists of six side chairs and two arm chairs. The pressed cane agains...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Brutalist French Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Gouge Solid Elm by Cabinetmaker
Brutalist French Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Gouge Solid Elm by Cabinetmaker

Brutalist French Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Gouge Solid Elm by Cabinetmaker

$23,400 / set

Brutalist French Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Gouge Solid Elm by Cabinetmaker

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Set of eight dining chairs, solid elm, France, 1950s/1960s Made by the skilled hands of a French cabinetmaker, these organically formed chairs embrace both the inherent qualities of...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Set of 8 Italian Modern Dining Chairs, Beech with Woven Seats, 1960s
Set of 8 Italian Modern Dining Chairs, Beech with Woven Seats, 1960s

Set of 8 Italian Modern Dining Chairs, Beech with Woven Seats, 1960s

$3,800 / set

Set of 8 Italian Modern Dining Chairs, Beech with Woven Seats, 1960s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Odense, DK

A beautifully crafted set of eight Italian ladder-back dining chairs from the 1960s. These chairs are made from solid wooden beech frames with hand-woven natural rush seats. The resu...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Beech

1980's Twisted Rope Wood 10 Dining Chairs From Spain In Italian Velvet Fabric
1980's Twisted Rope Wood 10 Dining Chairs From Spain In Italian Velvet Fabric

1980's Twisted Rope Wood 10 Dining Chairs From Spain In Italian Velvet Fabric

$12,500 / set

1980's Twisted Rope Wood 10 Dining Chairs From Spain In Italian Velvet Fabric

Located in New York, NY

Amazing set of 10 1980's twisted rope design maple dining chairs made in Spain, 8 side chairs and two armchairs fully restored and re-upholstered in stripe Italian velvet fabric, wit...

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1980s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Maple

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Chair, Style of Henning Kjærnulf
Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Chair, Style of Henning Kjærnulf

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Chair, Style of Henning Kjærnulf

$3,231 / set

Vintage 1960s Danish Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Chair, Style of Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

Vintage set of six 1960s Danish dining chairs in solid oak. In the style of Henning Kjærnulf. Simple construction with clear lines and a strong frame. The design shows a mix of farmh...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Beige "Jupmer" chair, Silesian Furniture Factory, Poland, 1960s
Beige "Jupmer" chair, Silesian Furniture Factory, Poland, 1960s

Beige "Jupmer" chair, Silesian Furniture Factory, Poland, 1960s

$583 / item

Beige "Jupmer" chair, Silesian Furniture Factory, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The chair popularly called "jumper" was produced by the Silesian Furniture Factory in the 1960s in Poland. The chair has been completely refurbished. The seat and backrest are covere...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Textile, Beech

Set of Six McGuire Dining Chairs
Set of Six McGuire Dining Chairs

Set of Six McGuire Dining Chairs

$2,450 / set

Set of Six McGuire Dining Chairs

By McGuire

Located in San Francisco, CA

On offer is a set of six dining chairs, two armchairs and four side chairs, each with its own chocolate brown seat cushion, by McGuire of San Francisco. The chairs’ design blends nat...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll
Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll

Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll

$3,000 / set

Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by Knoll

By Harry Bertoia, Knoll

Located in San Mateo, CA

Set of five Harry Bertoia side chairs manufactured by Knoll. These chairs date to around 1970. They have a chrome finish. The chairs have black vinyl seat pads. The pads are Knoll re...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

20th Century Baby Blue Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s
20th Century Baby Blue Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s

20th Century Baby Blue Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s

$583 / item

20th Century Baby Blue Velvet Chair, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. It is JAR type model. Made of beechwood. Chair is after a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been refreshed. Seat and back is dre...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Four Restored Directors/Campaign Chairs. Cleo Baldon Style.
Four Restored Directors/Campaign Chairs. Cleo Baldon Style.

Four Restored Directors/Campaign Chairs. Cleo Baldon Style.

$3,450 / set

Four Restored Directors/Campaign Chairs. Cleo Baldon Style.

Located in Kansas City, MO

Set of 4 Cleo Baldon style armchairs. Expertly refinished wood dowels and repainted iron frames. The original upholstery shows virtually no signs of ...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Stacking Teak Toned School Chairs
Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Stacking Teak Toned School Chairs

Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Stacking Teak Toned School Chairs

$165 / item

Mid-Century Fritz Hansen Style Stacking Teak Toned School Chairs

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Four Mid-Century stacking armchairs in the style of Fritz Hansen's institutional seating line. Each chair features a single pressed and bent teak veneer shell with an organic, waiste...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning

Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning

$2,325 / item

Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Morro Dining Side Chair is made from a solid American walnut or white oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a leather sling seat. The Lawson-Fenning Collection ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Peony Cotton, Poland, 1960s
Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Peony Cotton, Poland, 1960s

Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Peony Cotton, Poland, 1960s

$6,540 / set

Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Peony Cotton, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with medium light stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful Ian Mankin fabric (70% Cotton, 20% Viscose, 10% Linen). This...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Cotton, Linen, Beech

Guillerme et Chambron Pair of “Fumay” Dining Armchairs for Votre Maison, France
Guillerme et Chambron Pair of “Fumay” Dining Armchairs for Votre Maison, France

Guillerme et Chambron Pair of “Fumay” Dining Armchairs for Votre Maison, France

$5,722 / set

Guillerme et Chambron Pair of “Fumay” Dining Armchairs for Votre Maison, France

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL

Very rare pair of 'Fumay' chairs, designed in 1965 by the world-famous French duo, Robert Guillerme and Jacques Chambron. This solid oak “Fumay” pair of dining armchairs is consider...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning

Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning

$2,325 / item

Morro Dining Side Chair by Lawson-Fenning

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Morro Dining Side Chair is made from a solid American walnut or white oak frame and features an upholstered back cushion and a leather sling seat. The Lawson-Fenning Collection ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Early Pierre Chapo 'S11' Dining Chair in Solid Elm and Cognac Leather
Early Pierre Chapo 'S11' Dining Chair in Solid Elm and Cognac Leather

Early Pierre Chapo 'S11' Dining Chair in Solid Elm and Cognac Leather

$5,500

Early Pierre Chapo 'S11' Dining Chair in Solid Elm and Cognac Leather

By Pierre Chapo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pierre Chapo, dining chair, model 'S11', elm, leather, rope, brass, France, ca. 1966 This design is an early edition by Pierre Chapo. Crafted from solid elmwood, the chairs exhibit ...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Mid Century James Mont Bent Beech King Cole Armchair, Dark Green Velvet, 1960s
Mid Century James Mont Bent Beech King Cole Armchair, Dark Green Velvet, 1960s

Mid Century James Mont Bent Beech King Cole Armchair, Dark Green Velvet, 1960s

$1,868 / item

Mid Century James Mont Bent Beech King Cole Armchair, Dark Green Velvet, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

"King Cole" armchair, circa 1955. About the designer: James Mont (1904 - 1978) was active/lived in New York, New Jersey / Turkey. He is known for Furniture and interior desig...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Blue Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Blue Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Blue Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s

$929 / item

Mid Century Blue Mushroom Chair, Type 200/128, by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Beautiful chairs type 200/128, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek and manufactured by Goscieninska Furniture Factory in Poland. We called them "mushroom" chairs cause of light and nice s...

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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Pair of Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Chairs, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s
Pair of Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Chairs, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s

Pair of Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Chairs, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s

$1,518 / set

Pair of Mid Century Beige Tiger Dedar Chairs, Fameg Factory, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Comfortable chair produced in the late 1960s by the Furniture Factory "Fameg" in Radomsko. Quite rare piece due to the shape of the backrest. The seat is covered with high quality...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Textile, Velvet, Beech

Twelve Danish Mid-Century Mahogany Dining Chairs Customized Upholstery Included
Twelve Danish Mid-Century Mahogany Dining Chairs Customized Upholstery Included

Twelve Danish Mid-Century Mahogany Dining Chairs Customized Upholstery Included

$9,926 / set

Twelve Danish Mid-Century Mahogany Dining Chairs Customized Upholstery Included

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of twelve Danish Mid-Century mahogany dining chairs customized upholstery included. The very well crafted set of chairs in solid mahagony were made by one of the many top skille...

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1940s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Mid-century Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

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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