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Stamped Mid-Century Dining Chairs
By Ligna
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four mid-century dining chairs in the style of Niels Koefoed's 'Eve' chairs. Made by Ligna
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Stamped Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Stamped Mid-Century Dining Chairs
H 37 in W 16.5 in D 19.75 in
Drexel Mid Century Dining Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel Mid Century dining chairs - set of 4 Each chair measures: 20.5 wide x 21 deep x 40 high
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Drexel Mid Century Dining Chairs
Drexel Mid Century Dining Chairs
H 40 in W 20.5 in D 21 in
Italian Mid-century Dining Room Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian mid century dining table and six chairs. Chrome srtucture and formica. Table is extendable
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Chrome

Italian Mid-century Dining Room Set
Italian Mid-century Dining Room Set
H 32 in W 73 in D 28.75 in
6 Rosewood Danish Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood mid-century dining chairs, circa 1960's. Curvaceaouse, elegant frame with comfortable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood

Mid-century dining table 1960
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Made in 1960, this beautiful mid-century dining table combines the elegance and simplicity of mid
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Mid-century dining table 1960
Mid-century dining table 1960
H 30.32 in W 74.81 in D 34.65 in
Mid Century Dining Set by Hollen Inc.
By Hollen, Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Mid Century Dining Set. The Mushroom Collection by Hollen, Inc circa 60s/70s has four
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

Heywood Wakefield Mid Century Dining Table
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Heywood Wakefield mid century dining table Table measures: 50 wide x 34 deep x 29.5 inches high
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Chrome Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sleek set of mid-century dining chairs, the chairs sit on chrome legs to give ample stability
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Set of 6 Chrome Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Chrome Mid-Century Dining Chairs
H 34.88 in W 17.38 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Dining Table With Leaf
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Trenton, NJ
This Mid-Century Dining Table with Removable Table Leaf makes the perfect centerpiece for
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Laminate, Wood

Mid-Century Dining Table With Leaf
Mid-Century Dining Table With Leaf
H 29.5 in W 58 in D 40 in
Mid century Dining table by Vejle Stole
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
MID CENTURY DINING TABLE A mid century drop leaf dining table deigned by Vejle Stole in Denmark in
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Vintage 1970s Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Mid century Dining table by Vejle Stole
Mid century Dining table by Vejle Stole
H 29.14 in W 106.7 in D 36.62 in
Lane Perception Mid Century Dining Chair, Single
By Lane Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Lane perception mid century dining chair - single This chair measures: 20.75 wide x 20 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Stanley Walnut Mid Century Dining Side Chair
By Stanley Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Stanley Walnut Mid Century Dining Side Chair This chair measures: 20 wide x 19 deep x 33 high
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Formal Mid-Century Dining Chair Set of Six
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Reminiscent of Adrian Pearsall designs, this formal Mid-Century dining chair set includes six side
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Mid Century Dining Table by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Mid Century dining table designed by Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb. This example is in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Ash

Mid-Century Dining Table in the style of Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Dining Table in the style of Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Marble

Mid Century Dining Table by Arne Vodder c1950
By Arne Vodder
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A stunning quality mid century dining table designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Mid Century Dining Table by Arne Vodder c1950
Mid Century Dining Table by Arne Vodder c1950
H 28.75 in W 59.45 in D 39.38 in
Widdicomb Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Widdicomb Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 21 wide x 22 deep x 34 inches
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Racetrack Shape Heavy lacquer Finish Curved Base Legs Mid Century Dining Table
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Racetrack Shape Heavy lacquer Finish Curved Base Legs Mid Century Dining Table MINT! two leaves
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Faux Leather, Parchment Paper

Set of 10 Fine French Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jules Leleu (1883 - 1961)- Rare set of 10 fine French Mid-Century dining chairs with a tubular
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Classic Danish Mid-Century Dining Table in Teak
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Beautiful and classic Danish mid-century dining table in teak. Made by Danish furniture
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

Classic Danish Mid-Century Dining Table in Teak
Classic Danish Mid-Century Dining Table in Teak
H 29.14 in W 52.37 in D 33.86 in
Broyhill Saga Mid Century Dining Walnut Surfboard Dining Table
By Broyhill
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Saga mid century dining walnut surfboard dining table Table measures: 50 wide x 36 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Mid century dining chairs by Jos De Mey, 1950s
By Jos De Mey
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Mid century dining chairs by Jos De Mey for Luxus. Black wooden frames with newly upholstered
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid century dining chairs by Jos De Mey, 1950s
Mid century dining chairs by Jos De Mey, 1950s
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 18.51 in
Robsjohn Style Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 3
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Style Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 3 Each chair measures: 22.5 wide x 20 deep x 31
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Chromcraft Mid-Century Dining Table with Knoll Style Laminate Top
By Chromcraft
Located in Countryside, IL
Chromcraft mid-century dining table with knoll style laminate top. This table measures: 65.75
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Chrome

Midcentury modern dining set, Italy 1960 's
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Midcentury modern dining set made of six iron and faux leather chairs and a big wood and iron table
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Metal

Midcentury modern dining set, Italy 1960 's
Midcentury modern dining set, Italy 1960 's
H 31.11 in W 69.3 in D 34.26 in
Broyhill Brasilia Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in Countryside, IL
Broyhill Brasilia mid century dining chairs - Set of 5 The captains' chair measures: 21.25 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Young Manufacturing Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By Young Manufacturing Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Young Manufacturing mid-century dining chairs - set of 5. The captains' chair measures: 23.5
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style Formica & Iron Mid Century Dining Table
By Richard McCarthy, Selrite
Located in Countryside, IL
Richard McCarthy for Selrite Style Formica & iron mid century dining table Table measures: 48 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Iron

Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Dining Table
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller mid century dining table The table measures: 53 wide x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Chrome

Russel Wright for Conant Ball Young American Modern Mid Century Dining Chair
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Countryside, IL
Russel Wright for Conant Ball Young American modern mid century dining chair Chair measures: 16.5
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Paul McCobb for Calvin Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Calvin mid century dining chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 17.5 wide x 18
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

French Mid Century Dining Office Chair by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century dining / office chair in elm wood by Charlotte Perriand produced for Les Arcs in
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Mid-Century Dining Chairs
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Austin, TX
Set of six dining chairs from Italy attributed to Carlo di Carli. They are made of mahogany that
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Dining Chairs
Mid-Century Dining Chairs
H 37.75 in W 16.5 in D 23.5 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Countryside, IL
Warren Platner for Knoll Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 28.25 wide x 22
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Drexel New Todays Living Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Countryside, IL
Drexel New Todays living mid century dining chairs - set of 6 Each chair measures: 21.25 wide x 21
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Dining Table by Ib Kofod Larsen for G-Plan, 1960s
By G-Plan, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This magnificent mid-century dining table was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured by G
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Teak

Set of 6 Mid Century Dining Chairs Made in Germany by Casala
By Casala
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated sculptural set of mid century dining chairs, made in Germany, for Casala. The set
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pacific Iron Works Mid Century Dining Table in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Pacific Iron, Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Pacific iron works mid century dining table in the style of Milo Baughman. Table measures: 50 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Iron

Expanding Mid-Century Dining Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This round mid-century modern dining table features radiating marquetry veneer pattern top and two
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Compact mid century dining table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dining table circa 1960s. Item shows in excellent condition with no visible chips , cracks or scratches
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Compact mid century dining table
Compact mid century dining table
H 28.5 in W 43.5 in D 44 in
Macassar Mid-Century Dining Table
Located in Austin, TX
Dining room table from France made of Macassar veneer with mother of pearl inlays. This piece is
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Macassar Mid-Century Dining Table
Macassar Mid-Century Dining Table
H 29.25 in W 65 in D 35.5 in
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball Style Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Conant Ball, Leslie Diamond
Located in Countryside, IL
Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball style mid-century dining chairs - set of 4 Each chair measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Paul McCobb for Planner Group Mid Century Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Planner group mid century dining chairs - set of 6 Each armless chair measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Set of Four French Mid Century Dining Chairs by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four mid century dining chairs in elm wood by Charlotte Perriand produced for Les Arcs
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Elm

Mid-Century Dining Table w/ Leaf
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern rounded dining table with 10" leaf. Extending to almost 6 feet long and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Dining Table w/ Leaf
Mid-Century Dining Table w/ Leaf
H 29.5 in W 60.25 in D 40 in
6 Italian Mid Century Dining Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
6 Italian Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs Solid Wood Frame Tapered Legs Refinished
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

6 Italian Mid Century Dining Chairs
6 Italian Mid Century Dining Chairs
H 38.25 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Dining Table, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Czechoslovakia Made of chrome, formica Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Dining Table, 1960's
Mid-Century Dining Table, 1960's
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Two Charteris Mid Century Dining Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
with a brushed beech frame in a dark Charteris finish, with a performance fabric upholstered backrest, seat and arms, raised on tapered legs. Dimensions: 24.5" W x 26" D x 34.75" H ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

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Wood

Two Charteris Mid Century Dining Armchair
Two Charteris Mid Century Dining Armchair
H 34.75 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Two Gowan Mid Century Dining Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
with a brushed beech frame in a light gowan finish, with a performance fabric upholstered backrest, seat and arms, raised on tapered legs. Dimensions: 24.5" W x 26" D x 34.75" H Sea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

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Wood

Two Gowan Mid Century Dining Armchairs
Two Gowan Mid Century Dining Armchairs
H 34.75 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
6 Chrome Mid Century Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of six mid century chrome dining chairs in the style of Milo Baughman, American, circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

6 Chrome Mid Century Dining Chairs
6 Chrome Mid Century Dining Chairs
H 35 in W 19 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Dining Table with 3 leaves
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Walnut dining table can be the perfect mid-century addition to your dining room, whatever the
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Walnut

Mid-Century Dining Table with 3 leaves
Mid-Century Dining Table with 3 leaves
H 29.5 in W 39.6 in D 40 in
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Drexel Profile by John Van Koert circa 1950
By John Van Koert, Drexel
Located in New York, NY
Exquisite set of mid century dining chairs, designed by John Van Koert for the classic Profile
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 4 Mid Century Dining / Side Chairs by Avar Aalto 1960s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"This set includes four exquisite Mid-Century dining/side chairs designed by the iconic Finnish
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Mid-century dining table by Gianfranco Frattini
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Milano, IT
Tavolo da pranzo italiano anni ’50 attribuito a Gianfranco Frattini. E’ stato recuperato da un bellissimo attico a Milano completamente arredato da Gianfranco Frattini con i suoi arr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Iron

Mid-century dining table by Gianfranco Frattini
Mid-century dining table by Gianfranco Frattini
H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 34.26 in
Set of 8 Vintage Mid-Century Dining Chairs: Timeless Elegance in Red Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
support. Embrace the allure of the 1970s with this sleek and durable mid-century modern dining set, a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Dining Table/Ton, 1980's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood - good, original condition. - with signs of use.
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Dining Table/Ton, 1980's
Mid-Century Dining Table/Ton, 1980's
H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Dining Table/Ton, 1980's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - made of wood - good, original condition.
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Dining Table/Ton, 1980's
Mid-Century Dining Table/Ton, 1980's
H 29.53 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Italian Mid-Century Dining Chairs, Italy, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian Design; Dining Chairs; Mid-Century Modern; Italy; 1960s; Modernist; Italian dining chairs
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Cognac Mid-Century Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
French wood & leather dining chairs; Mid-Century Modern; Craftsmanship; 1950s, France; Mid-century
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Cognac Mid-Century Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
Cognac Mid-Century Dining Chairs, France, 1950s
H 31.89 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Dining table by Andrew Milne
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Style: Mid Century Modern Origin : England Material: Rosewood Condition: Excellent Restoration
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Mid Century Dining table by Andrew Milne
Mid Century Dining table by Andrew Milne
H 28.75 in W 90.56 in D 45.28 in
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Midcentury Modern Dining For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the midcentury modern dining you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A midcentury modern dining — often made from metal, glass and brass — can elevate any home. Find 13265 options for an antique or vintage midcentury modern dining now, or shop our selection of 142 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a midcentury modern dining — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A midcentury modern dining made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made midcentury modern dining over the years, but those crafted by Kamenicky Senov, Stilnovo and Josef Hurka are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Midcentury Modern Dining?

The average selling price for a midcentury modern dining at 1stDibs is $1,700, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $86,250 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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 legendary 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.

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.

Questions About Midcentury Modern Dining
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Organic shapes, clean lines and elegant simplicity describe mid-century modern American furniture well. The style, which emerged primarily in the post-World War II era, is characterized by furniture that was crafted by creators who believed that good design was key to good living.Today, mid-century modern is by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.

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Jochum Rodgers Has Long Brought the Best of 20th-Century Design to Berlin and Beyond

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