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Dining Room Chairs For Sale
Baker Furniture Georgian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight Chippendale or Georgian style dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, Late 20th Century Solid carved mahogany frames, with upholstered seats. Measures: Side...
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

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...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Beautiful Vintage Set of 6 Danish modern teak dining chairs black upholstery
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Vintage Set of 6 Danish modern teak dining chairs with black upholstery. Clean solid medium brown teak Danish dining chairs. Tapered dowel construction with curved backrest. Very nic...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Early 19th Century Rare Ladder Back Chairs with Herringbone Seats Set of 6
Located in Louisville, KY
These 3-splat ladder-back chairs are a beautiful and mysteriously unique grouping. Made from hardwood, each of these chairs has been hand-carved with hand-woven herringbone cane seat...
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Early 19th Century American Country Antique Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Modernist Dining Chairs, Teak, Set of 4
Located in London, GB
A superb set of four Modernist dining chairs by Korup Stolefabrik. Produced in Denmark in the early 1960's. A great example of European modernist design. Teak frames with perfect lit...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

ClassiCon Roquebrune Chair in Black with Chrome Legs by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
For the terrace of her second house in Castellar Eileen Gray designed a very comfortable chair with a deep seating area. It was covered with blue canvas. She created another version,...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, 1970s. Set of 6.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Brutalist Oak Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, 1970s. Set of 6. Set of six Danish Modern dining chairs designed by wellknown Danish architect Henning Kjærnulf and manufactu...
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1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six Curvaceous Dining Chairs by Gilbert Rohde Refinished & Reupholstered
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Six Curvaceous Art Deco Chairs, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, American, circa 1930s. They are currently being refinished and reupholstered and can be completed ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Expertly Restored - Arne Jacobsen "Ant" Model-3100 Teak Chair for Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen "Ant" Model-3100 teak chair for Fritz Hansen. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history b...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Four Antique Smith Ely, NY Tiger Maple & Cane Seat Dining Chairs C1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Four Antique Smith Ely, NY Tiger Maple & Cane Seat Dining Chairs C1870 Measures- 34.75"H x 18"W x 1...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Maple

Spoon backed Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
Transform your dining room with our Spoon Back 19th Century Dining Chairs! Our elegant set of 4 chairs feature strong and supportive spoon backs, adding both style and comfort to you...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set Of 8 "Calin" Dining Chairs By Ligne Roset
Located in Norwood, NJ
Set of 8 "Calin" dining chairs By Pascal Mourgue for Ligne Roset. Designed in 1994 for French furniture design house, Ligne Roset, This is a set of 8, light sage green suede seriousl...
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20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Olga Dining Chair in Black Wood Finish and Gray Fabric, with Open Back Design
Located in Miami, FL
Olga dining room chair by Uultis in black wood finish and gray fabric upholstery. Discover the Olga dining room chair by Uultis, a stunning expressio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

Dietiker Rey Junior Set, Kids Table and Chairs in Maple, Designed by Bruno Rey
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children furniture collection based on the famous Rey chair that was designed in 1971. The Rey Junior set includes 4 chairs + 1 table in Maple Beech color. Designed by Bruno Rey, the Rey chair is famed internationally for its elegance and style. Like the original, the Junior edition is constructed with Dietiker’s patented screwless wood-to-metal connection. The solid execution and rounded edges are perfectly suited for children. The chair and table are made with care from solid beech wood, with die cast aluminum consoles and plastic glides. The chair and table legs are of solid wood. The tabletop is in HPL. The chairs stack up to 4. - rounded edges for children safety - timeless design - unique screwless patented wood-metal connection - Rey Junior chair load test for 175lbs as per ANSI/BIFMA - Rey Junior table...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

Set of 4 Plank chairs model P1201 by Michael Boyd in solid oak
By Michael Boyd
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 4 plank side chairs model P1201 by Michael Boyd PLANE furniture USA, circa 2012 Solid oak, stained. A set of beautiful and minimalistic chairs that really highlight the oak...
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2010s Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Afra & Tobia Scarpa (attributed) Dining Room Chairs in Ash and Plywood Italy 70s
Located in Almelo, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa (attributed) Dining Room Chairs in Ash and Plywood, Italy, 1970s This exquisite set of six dining chairs, attributed to the renowned design duo Afra & Tobia Scar...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Ash, Plywood

Set of Eight Regency Black Lacquer & Gilt Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of Eight Elegant Black Lacquer and Parcel Gilt Klismos Dining Chairs, France, circa 1960s. They are currently being reupholstered and can be completed in your fabric. Simply send...
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1960s French Regency Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Wool, Oak

German Flötotto and Pagholz Set of Six Stacking Chairs of Molded Plywood 1970s
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A set of six German Flötotto and Pagholz stacking chairs manufactured by Pagholz in Germany. The chairs are made of molded nut brown plywood with lacquer. Legs of chromium plated ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Antique Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Banker's Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of antique solid quarter sawn oak banker, juror, or lawyer chairs In the manner of Heywood Wakefield USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 23"W x 22.5"D x 34.63"H. Sea...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Set of 4 Vico Magistretti Style Pine Dining Chairs w/ Rush Seats & Rounded Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4, Mid-Century, Vico Magistretti style Pine dining chairs with rush seats, 1960s. Solid pine frames complimented by woven rush seats. In original condition with some visible w...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Rush, Pine

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and beige boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razor...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Set of Six French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs with Mohair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite set of six 20th century French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature carved and painted frames with an oval cameo back. The frames are upholstered with a dark rośe colored mohair velvet bordered by patinated brass tack nail heads. The seats are supported by fluted legs with carved rosettes on top ending with toupie feet. The painted finish has an intentionally aged patina as seen in photos. Strong and solid with good joinery and construction. Good, well preserved condition with a desirable aged patina. Sold as a set of six. Erin Lane Estate specializes in vintage dining chairs with over 1,000 in stock ready to ship from our California warehouse. Erin Lane Estate is a 1stdibs partner and diamond seller...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Casalino Chair in Jade Green, Alexander Begge, Casala, Germany 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazign Casalino chair after full renovation - new glossy jade green lacquer. Absolutely unique piece. We can prepare the chair in every RAL/Pantone color - also in bigger sets. about the designer: Alexander Begge was born in Germany in 1941. He trained in ceramics and designed the Casalino chairs in the...
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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

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Lacquer

Pair Baker Furniture Beidermeier Klismos Style Cherry Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Baker Furniture Beidermeier Klismos Style Cherry Dining Chairs. A fantastic combination of the traditional Biedemeir and the Klismos style...
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Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Cherry

Set of Four Klismos Style Fruitwood Dining Chairs, USA 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of mid-century elegance to your dining room with this Set of Four Klismos Style Fruitwood Dining Chairs from the USA in the 1960s. Crafted from rich fruitwood, these chai...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Fruitwood

Paul McCobb Planner Group Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Dining Chairs, Eight
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of eight iconic Mid-Century Modern spindle back dining chairs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Solid maple, with black lacque...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Maple, Lacquer

Dining chairs, Bentwood, M 17, high back, 1960s, 1 of 4
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood cane back chairs N. 17. Period: 1960s Materials: bentwood, cane Colour: clear wood. Condition: Chairs were completely restored. ...
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Hardwood, Beech, Bentwood

Five Harry Bertoia Chrome Wire Dining Chairs by 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

Set of Six Chairs Attributed to Charlotte Perriand
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Set of Six Méribel Chairs Attributed to Charlotte Perriand, France, 1960s An icon of mid-century French design, this set of six Méribel chairs embodies the harmonious balance of rus...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Straw, Beech, Satinwood

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

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Velvet, Beech

Set of 12 Mid-Century Modern 401 Dining Room Chairs by Niels Otto Møller, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare set of 12 Mid-Century Modern dining room chairs. Design by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. Striking Danish design from the 1970s. Solid oak frame...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Papercord, Oak

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

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Dining Chair 'Archipen' by Noom, Kvadrat Savanna, Light Brown Legs
Located in Paris, IDF
Archipen Chair Designer: Kateryna Sokolova Fabric: Kvadrat Savanna 0122 Legs: Light Brown stained ashwood Dimensions: H 79 cm, W 54 cm, D 62 cm seat ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 4 Orange Selene Chairs by Vico Magistretti for Artemide, Italy 1969
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful set of 4 orange Selene chairs. These iconic chairs were designed by Vico Magistretti and produced by Artemide in Italy in 1969. Fully original and in great vintage conditi...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Plastic

Purple Panton Chairs by Verner Panton for Herman Miller / Felhbaum , 1976, Set o
Located in KUTNO, PL
The Panton chairs on display were produced by Verner Panton for Herman Miller / Felhbaum in 1976 . Panton designed the first ever chair consisting of a single piece of plastic avail...
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1970s Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Plastic

Dietiker Rey Junior Chair, Mid-Century Modern, Beech Wood, Designed by Bruno Rey
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
This is the children version of the famous Rey chair. Referred to as "the most successful piece of Swiss Furniture of all time" by the Swiss Museum of Design in Zurich, the Rey chair is a Swiss design icon since 1971. Designed by Bruno Rey, the Rey chair is famed internationally for its elegance and style. Like the original, the Junior edition is constructed with Dietiker’s patented screw less wood-to-metal connection. The solid execution and rounded edges are perfectly suited for children. The chair is made with care from solid beechwood, with die cast aluminum consoles and glides. - rounded edges for children safety - timeless design - unique screwless patented wood-metal connection - Rey Junior...
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2010s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Paul Evans for Directional Set of Eight Sculpted Bronze Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Paul Evans, Paul Evans Studio for Directional, set of eight chairs, model PE-105 and PE-106, epoxy bronzed resin over steel, fabric, United States, circa 1970 These chairs are desig...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Bronze

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

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Aluminum

Pierre Chapo S34 Dining Chair in Solid Elm, Chapo Creation, France
Located in The Hague, NL
This striking four-legged chair is the model S34 designed by Pierre Chapo in 1973. This iconic design is marked by its four bundled legs, polygonal shaped seat and asymmetrical backr...
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Midcentury Green Velvet Halfa Chair, Baumann, France, 1970s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Halfa chair designed by Baumann in the 1970s. In the catalogue of the avant-garde collection. Made from 5 pieces of Doubs beech. Made of beechwood. Cha...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Set of Six Hand Carved Nutwood Arts & Crafts Dining Room Chairs with Upholstery
Located in Lisse, NL
Set of 6 Art Nouveau chairs with stunning hand carved flower patterns. The quality of the materials with which these Arts & Crafts chairs were made and also the quality of the workm...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Nutwood

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

Mario Bellini the Bellini Chair for Heller - Set of Five
Located in Miami, FL
Five white plastic The Bellini Chairs by Mario Bellini for Heller. Designed by the versatile architect Mario Bellini, celebrated for his distinctive designs in architecture, maste...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Plastic

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...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Cane, Oak

Bentwood Dining Chairs 1960s, Set of 6
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Restored bentwood dining chairs in ash wood and white velvet from the 1960s. Set of 6. Great design, that lets the chairs flow through the room and seats in room as center piece. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Hardwood, Bentwood

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...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of Four McGuire Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine set of four rare McGuire Antalya directors style dining armchairs featuring lattice style laced rawhide woven leather seats and back. Model #MCLM45 is crafted with rattan pol...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Bamboo, Wood

Set of Six Palecek Handcrafted Wood and Abaca Wrapped Vale Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A set of six Palecek Handcrafted chairs with loose seat cushion. Hardwood frame wrapped with abaca rope. Measure 18"W x 23"D x 34.3" in height Seat: 17"D x 17.3"W
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rope, Hardwood

Set of Six Mid-Century Heart Chairs in Amuleto 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 ...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Beech

Pair of Pierre Chapo S11 Chairs, France, 1960s/70s
Located in LEWES, GB
An early pair of Pierre Chapo S11 dining chairs in original condition, France, 1960s. Elm and very nicely patinated leather. Rarely found in such nice...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Elm

George Nakashima Mid Century Wooden Walnut Grass Straw Dining Office Chair 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and iconic mid century dining / office chair in walnut wood and grass seating by George Nakashima produced by his studio in United States, 1960s. In good overall and original co...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Seagrass, Walnut

Herman Miller Eames Multicolored Dining Chair Set
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bright and attractive set of 4 Herman Miller Eames original fiberglass dining chairs. Steel tube H bases of Herman Miller manufacture. All glides and screws intact. All chairs signed...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Original Assorted Multi-Colored Cocktail Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Mid-Century assorted cocktail chairs. In original condition with original fabric, heavy visible wear consistent with their age and use, sold as is and final sale.
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Four Gabriele Mucchi S5 Dining Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Elegant and very comfortable dining chairs in chromed tubular steel and rope, designed by renowned Italian architect Gabriele Mucchi. Matching set of 4 chairs in wonderful vintage co...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Set of Six French Elm and Leather Dining Chairs by Maison Regain, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
This set of six brutalist dining chairs by Maison Regain showcases a refined balance of craftsmanship and materiality. Designed in the 1970s, each chair features a solid elm frame wi...
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1970s French Brutalist Vintage Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Elm

Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Light Creme Boucle, 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 boucle italian fabric (color number 01). This chair can be c...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Bouclé

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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