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Dining Room Chairs For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Pair of Teak and Linen Upholstered Dining Chairs with Thread Accent - Tress Line
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by esteemed Brazilian designer Sérgio Batista for Uultis, the Tress dining chair embodies a refined harmony of craftsmanship, comfort, and elegant form. This pair of chairs features a sculptural teak wood frame with a soft matte finish that subtly highlights the unique grain variations of the wood. Upholstered in a natural linen fabric, the chairs offer a tactile contrast between organic softness and warm, architectural woodwork.
The signature detail—a single thread accent at the backrest—adds a quiet note of distinction, subtly referencing the chair’s name. Built using multi-laminated sheets beneath high-resilience foam and upholstery, the Tress chair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Linen, Upholstery
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Modern Cane Dining Chair, Oval
The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back White Oak Side Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted....
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Pair of Black and Transparent Plia Chairs Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of "Plia" folding chair in transparent lucite and black frame (very rare and beautiful). This fantastic chair was designed by (original and signed) Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Metal
20th Century Light Crème Boucle Chair, 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 and back is dressed in crème, durable...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Four Mid-Century Wegner Style Teak Dining Chairs with Pink Velvet Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Wegner style Danish Teak dining chairs with pink velvety upholstered seats and almond shaped teak backrests. Upholstery has been updated by previous owner. In otherwise orig...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Velvet
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Dining Chairs for Maxalto, Reddish Brown, 1975
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, reddish brown leather, walnut, burl and brass, Italy, 1975
Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" presen...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Thonet 1216-S17-B1 Bent Plywood Upholstered Seat Dining Chairs, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of vintage Thonet 1216-S17-B1 dining or side chairs. Rendered in steam bent oak plywood, with an upholstered seat. This set of chairs is in its original distressed vintage condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Parsons Dining Chairs Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin
Located in Redding, CT
Set of 6 Parsons Dining Chairs Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin.
Since 1953, Thayer Coggin has carved out a distinct identity in the home furnishings market through a commitment to ti...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Dining chairs "Africa" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975, Set of 4
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 Africa chairs in wood and brown leather by Afra & Tobia Scarpa . Stamped. Seat height: 45 cm. Stamped. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR R...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kipp Stewart for Directional Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Countryside, IL
Kipp Stewart for Directional Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 18.5 wide x 22 deep x 37 high, with a seat height of 18 inches
Each captains ch...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six Outdoor Dining Chairs In Rustic Grey Teak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
Category
2010s Balinese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Sculptural Red Enameled Iron Dining Chairs in Latte Bouclé c. 1950s
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Newly professionally refinished and restored set of six mid century modern dining chairs with red enameled iron frames and latte bouclé upholstery. Mid Century Modern sensibility wit...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Iron
Mid-Century Violet Purple Kangaroo Chair Designed by 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...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Hans J. Wegner Early Stamped Carl Hansen & Son CH-24 "Wishbone" Chair, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare model "CH-24" / "Wishbone" chairs from the very early years of the Carl Hansen & Sons production of Hans J. Wegner's iconic chair. The condition of both chairs is amazing and th...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Angelo Mangiarotti Italian Leather and Wood Dining Chairs for Agapecasa
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian dining chairs model 3T designed by Angelo mangiarotti from 1978 made of traditional materials like wood and leather feauturing simple but elegant constuction details.
New pr...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 4 Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Pace C1970 Totally Restored
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of 4 Totally Restored Tucroma chairs by Guido Faleschini for Pace C1970. Chairs were heavily used and well maintained by the former owners but needed an update. Leather ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
18 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Orange Fiberglass
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 18 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or ear...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of 6 Danish modern solid teak dining chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Set of 6 Danish modern teak dining chairs with upholstery. In the style of Niels Koefoed EVA chairs. Clean solid medium brown teak Dani...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Hans Wegner Inspired Danish Blonde Dining Chairs with New White Canvas Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner inspired Danish dining chairs with new rope tied natural canvas seating and blonde wood frames from a Dutch church. Chairs are in original condition with visible wear and...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Low Sass Stool from Souda, Dining Chair, Seating, Shape B
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This listing is for 1 Sass Stool from Souda. We offer three different shapes (A, B, & C). This listing is for 'B', which is the stool in the first image.
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Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ash, Wood
1960s Gazelle Sol y Luna Patio Chairs by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Sol y Luna Dining Chairs by Dan Johnson for Brown Jordan
Aluminum
set of 2 Gazelle
garden lounge patio dining chairs
32.75 h x 18.5 w x 21.5 d Seat 17.5
Preowned vintage condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 14 Mid Century Jens Risom Oak Orange Dining Conference Arm Chairs MCM
By Jens Risom
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite set of 14 Jens Risom Conference / Dining Chairs. Features an intriguing orange polkadot fabric set within an oak frame with flared arms and straight legs. Marked along...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Oak and Cane Armchair Mod. 113 by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk Denmark
Located in Vienna, AT
This very beauytiful and rare scandinavian Modern Oak armchair was designed by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk, made in Denmark.
This Model 113 chair, with it's elegant and ergonomic...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak
Alvar Aalto Dining Chairs Set of Six circa 1970s Warm Original Patina
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Bentwood Dining Chairs, designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek, and retailed by The Scandinavian Design Store in NYC, one of the pioneering stores bringing Danish Modern design...
Category
1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Beech, Birch
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Walnut Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Walnut Oil & Natural Papercord for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
Set of 4 Tyrolean Style Blonde Brutalist Chairs w/ Hand Carved Decorative Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Brutalist blonde dining or side chairs with decorative hand carved backrests. In original condition with visible wear consistent with their age and use. Other similar chairs...
Category
1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini Set of Six Dining Chairs in Walnut and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Scarpa for Bernini, set of six dining chairs model '765', walnut, black leather, designed in 1934, production in 1970s
These well-proportioned chairs were designed by Carlo Sc...
Category
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon Taliesin High Back Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A very rare and exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern "Taliesin" armchairs or captain dining chairs
By Frank Lloyd Wright for Heritage Henredon
USA, 1950s
Measures: 23.75"W x 25"...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Contemporary Dining Chairs Set of 6, Deep Red Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Fully upholstered dining chairs in deep red velvet.
Stainless steel caps in polished chrome.
100% European handmade product.
Available in COM and other velvet and metal finishes.
Con...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fourteen Vintage Italian "Leggera" Chairs, 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant set of 14 Italian dining chairs in ash and rush, made circa 1950.
Very light (leggera in Italian) chairs in wonderful vintage condition.
The trademark bend in the back of the...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
Contemporary Dining Chairs Upholstered in Velvet, Set of 10
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Timeless design featuring walnut veneer with matte finish. Upholstered in water repellent, stain resistant velvet.
Available in other wood finishes and in any RAL color upon request.
This product is fully made in the European Union...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet, Walnut
Mid Century Green Boucle Chair, Walnut 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 dressed in green, durable and plea...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Very good condition, new cushions.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Pine
Early Herman Miller Eames DCM Dining Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome example of the iconic Eames DCM. Herman Miller Eames edition, signed and guaranteed authentic. Circa late 1950s/early 1960s production. All screws and glides present. Beauti...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Butterfly Chair, Light Gray Boucle, Dark Walnut Wood, Europe, 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 boucle italian fabric (color number 06).
This chair can be c...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Set of Six Malmo Dining Chairs by Michal Riabic for Ton, Bentwood
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Malmo Dining Chairs by Michal Riabic for Ton, Bentwood.
Ready for a new home.
Category
Early 2000s Czech Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Dining Chairs, Oval, Cane, Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Dining Chairs, Oval, Cane, Oak
The Milo Baughman Oval Cane Back White Oak Side Chair for Craft Associates® Furniture is expertly crafted....
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
A Pair Of Mid Century Modern Swivel Tulip chairs by Rudi Bonzanini. Circa 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair Of Mid Century Modern Swivel Tulip chairs by Italian designer Rudi Bonzanini. Circa 1970s
Designed by Eero Saarinen, The Tulip Chair features an iconic modernist design and e...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large set of 16 Vintage Model 420 dining chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Huge set of 16 piece model 420 dining chair designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll international.
Hard to date these examples, we estimated them to be from the late 1980s - early 1990s...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Four Mies van der Rohe Knoll BRNO tubular armchairs in teal leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of Four Mies van der Rohe for Knoll BRNO tubular chairs
In teal leather.
The elegant Brno Tubular Chair (designed in 1930) has a chromed tubula...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining armchairs
By Drexel Heritage
USA, Circa 1970s
Sculpted walnut frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Measures: 22"W...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Set of Four Blonde Wood Vico Magistretti Style Dining Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Vico Magistretti inspired light wood dining chairs with curved backrests and inset rush seats. Frames are lightly refinished with ver...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Eight Green Milo Baughman "Thin Line" Dining Chairs for Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Awesome set of eight vintage chrome “Thin Line” dining chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. The 1188 chair by Milo Baughman is touted as being his favorit...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 4 Red and Clear Lucite Plia Folding Chairs by Piretti for Castelli, Italy
Located in Roma, IT
Lovely set of 4 original and signed "Plia" chairs with a vibrant red metal structure and clear lucite seat. NOS (new old Stock) This fantastic set was designed by Giancarlo Piretti f...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Mid Century Black Velvet Chair, 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 dressed in black, durable and plea...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
4 Rosewood Model 31 Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, made in Denmark by Shou Andersen Mobelfabrik, circa 1960's. The chairs feature sculptural, architectural ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs in Teak Model CH-31 by Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This is a very rare set of CH31 dining chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1956. These chairs come from a significant era in design history, combining sharp, classic lines with an o...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Brueton White Naugahyde and Chrome Frame Dining Arm Chairs - Ten Available
By Brueton
Located in Miami, FL
Bright white Naugahyde eco-leather dinging arm chairs on polished chrome bases by Brueton International.
Price is per pair of chairs. Six pairs available.
Arm Height: 24-1/2”
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Philippe Starck Olly Tango Chair for Aleph Ubik, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Bent bentwood Olly Tango chair on chrome legs by Philippe Starck for Aleph Ubik.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Alfred Hendrickx Set of Eight Dining Chairs Model S2, 1958, Belgium for Belform
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of eight very rare Model S2 chairs designed by Alfred Hendrickx in 1958 for Belform.
Although the chairs look very fragile they are very solid in t...
Category
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Contemporary Occasional Chair Upholstered Seat, Walnut & Bronze Detail COM
Located in Tucson, AZ
COM OR COL ONLY
The meticulously handcrafted Dudley dining or occasional chair, with its woven bronze
back detail and plush seat cushion will provide for hours of dinner conversati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of eight caned Chiavari chairs model "Tre Stecche" by SAC, Italy, 1950s
By Chiavari
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Set of eight Chiavari chairs in lacquered beechwood with Indian cane seat, “Tre Stecche” model, in the exclusive “Santa Margherita” green color
The “Tre Stecche” model, presented he...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech
Vintage, Collectible, Rare Italian Monk Dining Chairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
6 Dining Chairs - Monk by Afra e Tobia Scarpa
The price indicated is for the single chair .
Offered for sale is a rare set of six "Monk" dining chairs, designer by Afra & Tobia Sca...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
Pair of "SE 05" Rattan Dining Chairs by Martin Visser For 't Spectrum, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of dining chairs created by Martin Visser in 1960 for Dutch furniture manufacturer 't Spectrum. The model features a wicker seat and backrest on black square tubular enameled me...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
CraftAssociates Dinning Chairs, Barricas Modern Oak Dining Chairs, Upholstered
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dinning Chairs, Barricas Modern Oak Dining Chairs, Upholstered
These Modern Upholstered Oak Dining Chairs are part of the "Ba...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Bertu Dining Chairs, Chili Modern Dining Chair, Wood, Upholstered
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Dining Chairs, Chili Modern Dining Chair, Wood, Upholstered
This Chile Modern Wood Dining Chair is beautifully constructed from solid ...
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak, Walnut
Six Set Brutalist Dining Chairs in Solid Carved Oak by Henning Kjærnulf 60's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 6 Razorblade style Danish oak dining chairs by Henning ("Henry") Kjærnulf made in the late 1960's. Very typical of Kjærnulf.'s designs as he was known for combining the midcen...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Mid Century Robert Haussmann for Stendig RH-304 De Sede Chairs Set of 6
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A unique set of (6) RH-304 Suede chairs. designed by Robert Haussmann and manufactured by Stendig De Sede. This set was made circa 1960. these chairs are upholstered in Light Tan Sue...
Category
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage, New and Antique Dining Room Chairs
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.
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