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

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

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

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

Materials

Textile, Beech

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

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

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

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

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

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

Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Fumay' Dining Chairs in Solid Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Fumay' Dining Chairs in Solid Oak

Guillerme & Chambron Pair of 'Fumay' Dining Chairs in Solid Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of dining chairs model 'Fumay', oak, fabric, France, 1960s Beautifully shaped chairs in oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and ...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

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

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

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Velvet, Ash

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

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

Materials

Metal

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

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

Midcentury Modern Design Curved Dining Chair Set, Italy 1970's
Midcentury Modern Design Curved Dining Chair Set, Italy 1970's

Midcentury Modern Design Curved Dining Chair Set, Italy 1970's

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

Vintage Midcentury Modern Design Curved Back Dining Chair Set of 6. Made in Italy, 1960's / 70's. Beech wood construction with bentwood, curved back and newly reupholstered seats in ...

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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wool, Beech, Bentwood

Set of Six Vintage Danish Oak Dining Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s
Set of Six Vintage Danish Oak Dining Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s

Set of Six Vintage Danish Oak Dining Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf style, 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

We present a complete set of six Danish Brutalist dining chairs from the 1960s, embodying the iconic and sought-after style of Henning Kjærnulf. Expertly crafted from solid oak, each...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Heywood Wakefield Mid-Century Modern Solid Maple Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern side chairs or dining chairs By Heywood Wakefield USA, 1950s Solid sculpted maple frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: 16.75"W x 19....

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Maple

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

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

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Fabric, Bouclé, Pine

Set 10 Vintage Pietro Costantini for Ello Dining Chairs
Set 10 Vintage Pietro Costantini for Ello Dining Chairs

Set 10 Vintage Pietro Costantini for Ello Dining Chairs

By Pietro Costantini

Located in Troy, MI

This set of ten vintage Italian dining chairs was designed by Pietro Costantini and dates from the early 1990s. Each chair is labeled and numbered on the underside of the seat. All o...

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, K.S. Mobler, Niels Otto Møller

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fantastic set of four dining chairs in teak with wool seats designed in the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Mobler of Denmark. The style of these Kai Kristiansen chairs is often mi...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Set of Six Brutalist Dining Chairs in Solid Carved Oak by Henning Kjærnulf 60's
Set of Six Brutalist Dining Chairs in Solid Carved Oak by Henning Kjærnulf 60's

Set of Six Brutalist Dining Chairs in Solid Carved Oak by Henning Kjærnulf 60's

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Set of 6 Danish oak dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf made in the late 1960-70's for EG Mobler. Tags under seats. Very typical of Kjærnulf.'s designs as he was known for combining th...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Set of Two 20th Century Plum Velvet Rajmund Halas Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two 20th Century Plum Velvet Rajmund Halas Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two 20th Century Plum Velvet Rajmund Halas Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chairs designed by Prof. Rajmund Halas. They have been made of beechwood. They have undergone a complete upholstery renovation, the woodwork has been ref...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Textile, Beech

Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Stackable Beech and Chrome Chairs for Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Stackable Beech and Chrome Chairs for Fritz Hansen

Arne Jacobsen "Series 7" Stackable Beech and Chrome Chairs for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arne Jacobsen 'Series 7' natural beech wood stacking chairs for Fritz Hansen. Seats made of pressure-molded Beech atop chrome frames. In original condition with visible wear, consist...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Augusto Savini 'Pamplona' Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Armchairs 1970s for Pozzi
Augusto Savini 'Pamplona' Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Armchairs 1970s for Pozzi

Augusto Savini 'Pamplona' Mid-Century Modern Set of 4 Armchairs 1970s for Pozzi

By Augusto Savini, Pozzi

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of four dining chairs model "Pamplona" designed by Augusto Savini for Pozzi, 1970s, Italy. Vintage 1970s Italian dining chairs. Gunmetal silver lacquer wooden frames in a U-back...

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Dining Chairs by Lane, Pair
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Dining Chairs by Lane, Pair

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Dining Chairs by Lane, Pair

By Lane Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern high back side chairs or dining chairs By Lane Furniture USA, 1970s Ash and burl wood frames, with caned backs and brown ...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Ash, Burl

Twelve Mid Century Heart Chairs in Nouvelles Vagues Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s
Twelve Mid Century Heart Chairs in Nouvelles Vagues Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s

Twelve Mid Century Heart Chairs in Nouvelles Vagues Green Velvet, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Chair type A5828. Colloquially called "heart" in amazing Zebra fabric. The furniture was designed by Helena and Jerzy Kurmanowicz. They were produced in Radomsko Woodworking Factory and we thoroughly renovated them. The construction is made of beech wood dyed with water stain brown. The chairs are protected with acrylic varnish with a satin glow. About the fabric: The warp and weft of an idea A velvet jacquard that pays a visual and tactile homage to the tiger’s coat...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Hans Olsen, Set of 4 Frederik VII Dining Chairs, Oak & Leather, Mid-20th Century
Hans Olsen, Set of 4 Frederik VII Dining Chairs, Oak & Leather, Mid-20th Century

Hans Olsen, Set of 4 Frederik VII Dining Chairs, Oak & Leather, Mid-20th Century

By Hans Olsen

Located in Odense, DK

A refined and rare set of four mid-20th-century "Frederik VII" dining chairs, beautifully crafted in smoked oak with elegant carved details. The seat and backrest are upholstered in ...

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

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Leather, Oak

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

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

Materials

Rosewood

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

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

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

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

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

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

Single David Rowland 40/4 Metal Stacking Chair The General Fireproofing Co, 1974
Single David Rowland 40/4 Metal Stacking Chair The General Fireproofing Co, 1974

Single David Rowland 40/4 Metal Stacking Chair The General Fireproofing Co, 1974

By David Rowland

Located in Los Angeles, CA

David Rowland '40/4' metal stacking chair for The General Fireproofing Co, 1974. An award winning design, featured in multiple museums, this iconic metal enameled chair with tubular ...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak
Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak

By Giuseppe Rivadossi, Officina Rivadossi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giuseppe Rivadossi for Officina Rivadossi, set of six dining chairs, oak, Italy, 1970s An exceptional set of chairs by the Italian sculptor and designer Giuseppe Rivadossi. The chai...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

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

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

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

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

Hans Wegner Inspired Danish Dining Chairs, Blonde Wood & Canvas, Netherlands
Hans Wegner Inspired Danish Dining Chairs, Blonde Wood & Canvas, Netherlands

Hans Wegner Inspired Danish Dining Chairs, Blonde Wood & Canvas, Netherlands

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Wegner inspired Danish dining chairs sourced from a Dutch church showcase the elegant simplicity of Mid-Century Scandinavian design. Each chair features a blonde wood frame with...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Canvas, Wood

Set of Four Cor Alons Teak and Burgundy Skai Side or Dining Chairs
Set of Four Cor Alons Teak and Burgundy Skai Side or Dining Chairs

Set of Four Cor Alons Teak and Burgundy Skai Side or Dining Chairs

By Gouda Den Boer, Cor Alons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four side chairs designed by Cor Alons for Gouda den Boer, constructed with bent plywood frames finished in a two-tone treatment: lighter natural wood on the splayed legs cont...

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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Erik Buch Set of 6 Solid Teak Dining Chairs Model 49 and 50 Denmark MCM 1960s
Erik Buch Set of 6 Solid Teak Dining Chairs Model 49 and 50 Denmark MCM 1960s

Erik Buch Set of 6 Solid Teak Dining Chairs Model 49 and 50 Denmark MCM 1960s

By Erik Buch

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of 6 seating features organically sculpted frames and floating seat profiles. The elegant lines beautifully capture classic Scandinavian design principles. It is a stunning ...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six

By Drexel

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of six of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency high back dining chairs By Drexel Heritage USA, Circa 1970s Sculpted walnut frames, with orange upholstered seats. D...

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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Arne Jacobsen 'Series-7' Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed
Arne Jacobsen 'Series-7' Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed

Arne Jacobsen 'Series-7' Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptional set of 1960s Jacaranda rosewood 'Series-7' stacking chairs by Arne Jacobsen represents a rare and compelling chapter of Brazilian modernist history, blending Scandin...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

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

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

6 Sigvard Bernadotte H-line chairs in brushed steel, Walnut and leather
6 Sigvard Bernadotte H-line chairs in brushed steel, Walnut and leather

6 Sigvard Bernadotte H-line chairs in brushed steel, Walnut and leather

By Sigvard Bernadotte, France & Søn

Located in Highclere, Newbury

A rare complete set of 6 Sigvard Bernadotte H-line Danish armchairs in dark burgundy leather with brushed steel frames and solid Walnut arms for France & Son. Designed in the 1960s by the renowned Swedish designer Sigvard Bernedotte the H-line armchairs stand out as one of his rarest designs. Constructed of a steel frame with solid, contoured walnut arms, the chairs also feature a sprung seat and back that adds both comfort and support. And here, finished in a soft dark burgundy leather, they represent probably the finest example of these chairs currently available. Little is known about the design of the chairs other than they were part of a small project that also included a range of modular sofas. The sofas and solo H-line modular system components had open sides rather than arm rests and combined with a coffee table and corner table to create a flexible seating system. It’s believed the system was created in the mid to late 60s at the changeover period in 1967 when Poul Cadovius acquired France & Son and changed the name to Cado. Bernadotte had worked with France & Son on a number of chair designs since 1953 but these were all constructed in wood, which was France and Son’s (formerly France & Daverkosen) great strength. The move to using metal in the H-line coincided with Bernadotte’s own work with metal in other design projects; particularly at Georg Jensen and with Bang & Olufsen, and also with the launch of his own design company in 1964. Bernadotte Design AB helped a number of International and Scandinavian companies explore new materials, technologies, and aesthetic possibilities and it’s believed the H-line was a development in new materials and production techniques for France & Son. This change was later embraced by Cado who created a number of designs using a metal frame by, amongst others, Knudsen & Lind. The quality, as always associated with both France & Son and Cado, shines through on these chairs. From the almost seamless welding of the joints on the square tubing to how all the bolts and screws are recessed to be flush with the frame; everything exhibits an impressive attention to detail. It’s therefore reassuring to note that the renovation of the chairs follows the same ideal. It looks like the frames have been meticulously cleaned, stripped, brushed and polished and the chairs beautifully reupholstered in high quality dark burgundy leather. These details combined with the contoured, waxed and polished solid Walnut arms creates a truly sophisticated and elegant set of chairs that would work well as dining chairs or even as a set of impressive board room chairs...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of 8 "Albenga" dining chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1955.
Set of 8 "Albenga" dining chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1955.

Set of 8 "Albenga" dining chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1955.

By Arflex, Gustavo Pulitzer Finali

Located in Wolfurt, AT

Set of 8 Albenga dining chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1955. This model was specifically designed for the interior of an Italian ocean liner. The chairs feature a lacquered metal frame; the ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

1950s Sculptural French Chalet Set of Eight Carved Chairs in Solid Pine
1950s Sculptural French Chalet Set of Eight Carved Chairs in Solid Pine

1950s Sculptural French Chalet Set of Eight Carved Chairs in Solid Pine

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dining chairs, solid pine, brass, France, 1950s Crafted in solid pine and preserved from a 1950s ski hotel-lodge tucked high in the French mountains near Switzerland, these chairs ...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Guillerme & Chambron Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw
Guillerme & Chambron Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw

Guillerme & Chambron Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak and Straw

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, set of six dining chairs, solid oak, straw, France, 1950s These elegant dining chairs by French designers Guillerme et Chambron showcase their...

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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Straw

Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Solid Teak "Z" Armchairs 1960s Vintage
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Solid Teak "Z" Armchairs 1960s Vintage

Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Solid Teak "Z" Armchairs 1960s Vintage

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

An exceptional set of six Model 42 dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, one of the defining figures of Danish mid-century furniture design. This model remains highly sought aft...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Teak

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

Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in Miami, FL

Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs and seats. Arm height is 25.25”. Available seat height is 17.5" - 19”. Made in the U...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric

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

By Laverne International, Erwine & Estelle Laverne

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

Set of Six Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968
Set of Six Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

Set of Six Mid Century Kangaroo Chairs, Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1968

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The z.stuhl chair, designed by Ernst Moeckl (1931-2013) in the 1970s, is a cantilever chair made of polyurethane, which is available with and without armrests. In the vernacular, the...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fiberglass

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

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

Italian Pair of Dining Chairs in Off-White Upholstery and Black Frame
Italian Pair of Dining Chairs in Off-White Upholstery and Black Frame

Italian Pair of Dining Chairs in Off-White Upholstery and Black Frame

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of dining chairs, fabric, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s Italian dining chairs that have a strong resemblance to Augusto Savinis 'Pamplona' chair (1965) and Afra & Tobia Scarpa's...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Europe
Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Europe

Butterfly Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Europe

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Dining chair called "Butterfly" with dark wenge stained beech legs and fully upholstered seat and back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 03). This chair can be customi...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Set of Four 1950s Italian Dark Stained Exotic Wood Dining Chairs
Set of Four 1950s Italian Dark Stained Exotic Wood Dining Chairs

Set of Four 1950s Italian Dark Stained Exotic Wood Dining Chairs

By Carlo Ratti

Located in Rome, IT

This set of four dining chairs was produced in Italy during the 1950s and reflects the clean, sculptural lines typical of Italian mid-century design. The chairs are crafted from dark...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

1950s Katavalos, Littell, and Kelly - T-Chairs by Laverne International USA
1950s Katavalos, Littell, and Kelly - T-Chairs by Laverne International USA

1950s Katavalos, Littell, and Kelly - T-Chairs by Laverne International USA

A beautiful pair of leather sling 'T-Chairs' by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelly for Laverne International, USA. These chairs are as comfortable as they are striki...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Set of 2 Arrben Solaria Black Leather Chairs by Tito Agnoli, 1970
Set of 2 Arrben Solaria Black Leather Chairs by Tito Agnoli, 1970

Set of 2 Arrben Solaria Black Leather Chairs by Tito Agnoli, 1970

By Arrben, Tito Agnoli

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

This exceptional 2-piece set of "Solaria" chairs presents a design that impressively embodies the essence of 1970s Italian design culture. Designed by the renowned designer Tito Agno...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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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

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

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Oak and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Oak and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Oak and Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in New Windsor, NY

A set of four distinct oak and cane back dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Berne, Indiana. Each chair still retains the gold metal tag on the underside of each sea...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak, Cane

Nest Dining Chairs Set of Four by Vintola Studio, Yellow Velvet, 2026
Nest Dining Chairs Set of Four by Vintola Studio, Yellow Velvet, 2026

Nest Dining Chairs Set of Four by Vintola Studio, Yellow Velvet, 2026

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stable set of four dining seats. A contemporary chairs inspired by the spirit of 1960s design, reinterpreted through a softer, more embracing form. With...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech

4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International
4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International

4 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Mr10 Dining Chairs 1960s Knoll International

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in London, GB

Complete set of four chrome cantilever MR10 chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, in brown leather. This set of chairs is an early 1960s example of his famous design produced by Knoll International. The MR10 chair was first designed in the 1920s, and this set of four features the chrome springs on the backs and seats. Later the design was improved, with a shortening of the springs and a reversion to an elastic corset cord. The chairs still bear the oval sticker marks on the back of the bottom of the seats. MR10 chairs are really comfortable, and are a real design Classic, as seen in many films and other media. Our MR10 chairs recently have been used to decorate the interior of a restaurant in London, which was featured in Architectural Digest, Dezeen, Elle Decoration, and many other publications (as shown in the images, which are property of Child Studio...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Pair
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Pair

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Pair

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 28.5 wide x 22 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 2...

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

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Metal

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Jack Van der Molen Americana Casual for Jamestown
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Jack Van der Molen Americana Casual for Jamestown

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Jack Van der Molen Americana Casual for Jamestown

By Jack Van der Molen, Jamestown Lounge Company

Located in New York, NY

Stylish midcentury set of four dining chairs, designed by Jack Van der Molen for the Jamestown Lounge Company, as part of the Classic Americana Casual...

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

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Cane, Oak

Craft Associates Dining Chair, Bonnie Modern Caneback Dining Arm Chair, Walnut C
Craft Associates Dining Chair, Bonnie Modern Caneback Dining Arm Chair, Walnut C

Craft Associates Dining Chair, Bonnie Modern Caneback Dining Arm Chair, Walnut C

By Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Modern "Bonnie" dining arm chair, for Craft Associates Furniture are expertly handcrafted in solid walnut and cane. Each chair base is constructed by hand from solid wood and hand ca...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

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