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Set of 4 J. Stuart Clingman Dining Chairs for John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb, John Stuart
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of FOUR late 1950's John Widdicomb modernist dining chairs in walnut with upholstered seat and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hidde's Dining Chair- 10 "ten" - Solid Oak, dark and light tinted oak
By Hidde Furniture
Located in Pazin, HR
Introducing the Elegance of Simplicity: The Modern Oak Wooden Chair with Armrests In a world
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Anglo-Japanese Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Cappio Dining Chair in Chocolate Wood Color with Gray Fabric, set of 2
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
and social gatherings. As with all other Uultis dining chairs, the combinations of marrying an Uultis
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2010s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pine Mid-Century Dining Chairs attr. to Rainer Daumiller (Set of 8)
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in London, GB
A set of eight dining chairs attributed to Rainer Daumiller. Swedish, 1970s Pine, with original
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine

Set of 4 Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs in Beech&Rosewood
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
modernism to a contemporary dining room or living room. This set is in good vintage condition. It has
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech, Rosewood

5x Willy Rizzo attributed Gold-Plated and Suede Dining Chairs, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo, Mario Sabot
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Exclusive set of 5 gold-plated dining chairs by Willy Rizzo, Italy, circa 1970. Five chairs is the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Gold Plate

Cappio Dining Chair in Walnut Wood Finish with Beige Fabric, set of 2
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
social gatherings. As with all other Uultis dining chairs, the combinations of marrying an Uultis dining
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2010s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Danish Ole Wanscher by Poul Jeppesens Rungstedlund Black Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
chairs would make the perfect addition to any contemporary dining room.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

1950’s Pel – Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Green Seats – Quantity
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Pel – Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Green Seats – Quantity Available 1950s Pel
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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chairs ‘BM 61’ in Oak and Cane
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chairs model ‘BM 61’, oak, cane wicker, Denmark, 1950s This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Four Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s set of four teak dining chairs with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Oddense
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Mid Century Italian Dining Chairs in Solid Elm, around 1960
Located in Berlin, DE
over meals in luxurious comfort. Whether adorning a contemporary dining space or adding a touch of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Elm

Peter Shelton and Lee Mindel Set of Eight 'Shelton Mindel" Dining Chairs
By Peter Shelton, Lee Mindel
Located in Dallas, TX
the traditional banker’s chair, creating a contemporary chair that echoes the stance and stature of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

4 x KFF Black Smoked Oak Dining Chairs by Karl Friedrich Förster 1980
By Karl Friedrich Förster, KFF
Located in DE MEERN, NL
'Sinus' dining chairs by Karl-Friedrich Förster for KFF, Germany 1984. With their sleek, contemporary
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Vintage 1980s German Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ernesto Valabrega Set of Six Dining Chairs in Chestnut and Patterned Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega, set of six dining chairs, chestnut, fabric, Italy, circa 1935 These well
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Bronzed Velvet Elite Dining Chair, Italy
By Elie Saab, Carlo Colombo
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
Dining Chair, enhances its ergonomics with contemporary lines. Recognisable ELIE SAAB Monogram on the
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Set of 4, Nude Dining Chair, Std. Fabrics by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, nude dining chair, Std. Fabrics by Made By Choice (Upholstery Category 2) Nude
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Set of 2, Nude Dining Chair, Natural Leather by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Nude Dining Chair, Natural Leather by Made By Choice (Upholstery Category 1) Nude
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Leather

Set of 2, Nude Dining Chair, Std. Fabrics by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, nude dining chair, Std. fabrics by Made By Choice (Upholstery Category 2) Nude
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Set of 2 Violet Orange Caribe Chic Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Violet orange caribe chic dining chair by Sebastian Herkner Materials: Galvanized and
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2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of 4 Violet Green Caribe Chic Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Violet green caribe chic dining chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: Galvanized and
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2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Violet Green Caribe Chic Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Violet green caribe chic dining chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: Galvanized and
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2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of 4 Violet Orange Caribe Chic Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 violet orange caribe chic dining chair by Sebastian Herkner. Materials: galvanized and
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2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

1950’s Pel – Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Blue Seats – Quantity
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Pel – Cox Tubular Metal Outdoor Dining Chairs With Blue Seats – Quantity Available 1950’s Pel
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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Four Cherry Blue Velvet Dining Room Chairs 1950 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage four (4) dining room chairs from cherry wood and seats covered with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Velvet, Cherry

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Set in Hardwood & Caning, Celina, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this spectacular Brazilian modern dining chair set made in Hardwood and Cane, by
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Set of Four Gothic Revival English Bleached Oak Dining Chairs with Arched Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of four English Gothic Revival bleached oak dining room chairs with broken arch backs
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Brown Velvet Elite Dining Chair, Italy
By Elie Saab, Carlo Colombo
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
Dining Chair, enhances its ergonomics with contemporary lines. Recognisable ELIE SAAB Monogram on the
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2010s Italian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Six Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather
By Erik Buch, Oddense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s set of six teak dining chairs with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Oddense
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Modern Italy Jasper Morrison for Vitra HAL Tube Stackable Dining Chairs - a Pair
By Jasper Morrison, Vitra
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The HAL Tube stackable chair by Vitra is very sleek with clean contemporary look. The shape of the
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Antonin Suman for TON Dining Chairs with Red Frames and Patterned Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
dining chairs are manufactured by Ton. The chair features a wonderful bentwood frame that is colored in
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Superb Suite of 12 Poltrona Frau “Vittoria” Dining Chairs in Black “Pelle Frau”
Located in Barrowford, GB
, refined suites of dining chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire
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2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Moooi Zio Dining Chair in Justo, Bred Upholstery with Oak Natural Oil Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining at home acquires a whole new meaning with the classic elegance and contemporary comfort of
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Zio Dining Chair in Jacquard Blue Upholstery with Oak Stained Black Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining at home acquires a whole new meaning with the classic elegance and contemporary comfort of
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Zio Dining Chair in Oray Ronan Upholstery with Oak Stained Cinnamon Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining at home acquires a whole new meaning with the classic elegance and contemporary comfort of
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Moooi Zio Dining Chair in Vesper Aluminum Seat with Oak Stained Cinnamon Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining at home acquires a whole new meaning with the classic elegance and contemporary comfort of
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Just Rose, Kolho Original Dining Chair, MDJ Kuu by Made By Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Just Rose, Kolho Original dining chair, MDJ KUU by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson Kolho
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Laminate, Birch, Plywood

Spectrum Green, Kolho Original Dining Chair, MDJ KUU by Made by Choice
Located in Geneve, CH
Spectrum Green, Kolho Original dining chair, MDJ KUU by Made By Choice with Matthew Day Jackson
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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Laminate, Birch, Plywood

Vander Chair
By De JONG & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Vander chair is a minimalist chair with a strong and contemporary stance. Sharp, clean lines
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2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Vander Chair
Vander Chair
H 33 in W 20 in D 22 in
Moooi Zio Dining Chair in Manga Brown Upholstery & Oak Stained White Wash Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining at home acquires a whole new meaning with the classic elegance and contemporary comfort of
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Dining Chairs Strax by Hartmut Lohmeyer For Casala , Germany 1970s, Set of Four
By Casala, Hartmut Lohmeyer
Located in Brescia , Brescia
, retro appeal, making them perfect for any contemporary or vintage-inspired dining space. Each chair
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Beech

Lago Dining Chair with Natural Palm Fiber Back, Mexican Design (Set 4)
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Mexico City, MX
Natural Palm woven back that makes it so unique. The Lago dining chair is made of solid Huanacaxtle, a
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2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Hardwood

Moooi Zio Dining Chair in Menagerie Velvet Upholstery with Oak Natural Oil Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining at home acquires a whole new meaning with the classic elegance and contemporary comfort of
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Four Dining Chairs with Chrome Frame by Romeo Rega, circa 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
chairs are built with a sturdy chrome frame that epitomizes contemporary elegance. The high-back profile
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Six Topiary Collection Dining Chairs by Richard Schultz for Knoll, 1997
By Richard Schultz, Knoll
Located in Hamburg, PA
A wonderful Topiary Collection of Six White Powder-Coated Dining Chairs for Knoll. These chairs
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1990s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Moooi Zio Dining Chair in Abbracci, Black Upholstery with Oak Natural Oil Frame
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dining at home acquires a whole new meaning with the classic elegance and contemporary comfort of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Suite of 8 Walter Knoll “Jason 391” Dining Chairs, in Sky Blue Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
, refined suites of dining chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire
Category

2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Superb Suite of 8 Zanotta “Lia 2086” Dining Chairs in Black Leather & Aluminium
Located in Barrowford, GB
, refined suites of dining chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire
Category

2010s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Andrew Delfino for McGuire Rattan and Leather Armchairs or Dining Chairs, a Pair
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A pair of vintage McGuire rattan and leather arm chairs or dining chairs, featuring Craftsman
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan

Cappio Dining Chair in Chinaberry Wood Finish with Black Fabric, set of 2
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
and social gatherings. As with all other Uultis dining chairs, the combinations of marrying an Uultis
Category

2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

J-Chair Dining Polished Olive Green Color Carbon Steel Seating by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. J-Chair dining is available in carbon steel, carbon steel + leather, aluminum and aluminum + leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Milo Baughman Thin Line Dining Chairs in Ivory Boucle, 1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Culver City, CA
These chairs are stunning! Originally introduced in the 1950s, Milo Baughman's Thin Line dining
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Lago Dining Chair Without Armrests Back and Seat in Natural Palm Fiber Back
By Comité de Proyectos
Located in Mexico City, MX
Palm woven dining chair. Ideal for a dining room, the hand-woven palm back and seat give a twist to
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2010s Mexican Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Hardwood

Set of 8 Rosewood Cantu Dining Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil, 1950's
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Culver City, CA
Step into the world of luxury and style with the Cantu dining chairs, a true masterpiece born from
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Rosewood

Acrila 90s bleu, black, pink set of dining Chairs Lucite J.C.Castelbajac
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in Valladolid, ES
. These Dining Chairs are both Whimsical and Classic in the same moment. Excellent design , it mix the
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Early 2000s French Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Four Dining Chairs Beech Blue Willy Rizzo, 1960s, Italy
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage set of four ( 4 ) dining room chairs from brown stained beech and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Fritz Hansen by Arne Jacobsen Monochrome Blue Series 7 Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955 for the H55 exhibition in Sweden, the Series 7 Dining chair has been made
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2010s Polish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Ash

J-Chair Dining Polished Grey Blue Color Carbon Steel Seating by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. J-Chair dining is available in carbon steel, carbon steel and leather, aluminum and aluminum and
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

J-Chair Dining Polished Olive Green Color Carbon Steel & Leather Seating, Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. J-Chair dining is available in carbon steel, carbon steel and leather, aluminum and aluminum and
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

J-Chair Dining Polished Umbra Grey Color Carbon Steel Seating by Zieta
By Zieta
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. J-Chair dining is available in carbon steel, carbon steel and leather, aluminum and aluminum and
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Contemporary Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of contemporary dining chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all contemporary dining chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 42 antique and vintage contemporary dining chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 108 modern editions to choose from as well. Contemporary dining chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco contemporary dining chairs are consistently popular styles. Some contemporary dining chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller contemporary dining chairs, measuring 8.5 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. Morelato, Contemporary Shells Inc. and Artefatto Design Studio each produced beautiful contemporary dining chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Contemporary Dining Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,615, while they’re typically $440 on the low end and $181,139 highest priced.

Finding the Right Dining Room Chairs for You

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.

Questions About Contemporary Dining Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A carver dining chair is a kind of spool chair with legs rising above the seat level to frame the back and support the armrests. A theory about how carver chairs got their name is that the “master of the household” would sit at the head of the dining table and carve the meat that would be served for dinner. A widely reported origin story for the carver chair is that the name references a Pilgrim named John Carver, who was the founder of the Plymouth colony of Massachusetts in the United States. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage carver chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A good width for a dining chair is generally considered to be 16 to 20 inches. Chairs within this size range typically provide enough space for most people to sit comfortably. Shop a collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs and dining tables do not necessarily have to match. 

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The end chairs are called an armchair. Typically found at the head of the table, these specific chairs have armrests and give off a more formal feel. You can shop a collection of armchairs and dining tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Choosing a fabric for reupholstering dining chairs is dependent on a number of factors. Cotton, faux suede, leather, tweed, velvet and vinyl are all popular options though each has different benefits. It is important to consider durability, ability to clean, and coordinating with decor.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, your dining room table and chairs do not need to match. Coordinated colors and styles can add visual flair to a space, and is a great way to show off your personal style. Shop a collection of dining room tables and chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    The seat of a dining room chair is typically 18 inches from the floor and 16 to 20 inches wide.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    To pick a fabric for dining room chairs, one should consider durable, easy to maintain or stain-resistant materials. While choosing a fabric is a personal choice, the most commonly preferred upholstery materials include cotton and linen — both are prone to staining, however — as well as leather and synthetic fabrics such as polyester. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary dining chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To protect your woven dining chairs, try a fabric protection spray designed for the specific type of material. Follow the application directions printed on the bottle for best results. Also, wipe your chairs clean after every meal with a slightly damp cloth to reduce the risk of stains. On 1stDibs, find a range of woven dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    The best fabric for dining room chairs is really a matter of preference. Those who are looking for maximum durability should opt for a smooth synthetic fabric that is liquid repellant. Shop dining room chairs in a variety of fabrics on 1stDibs.