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Gunnar Eklöf, Dining Room Chairs, Birch, Mahogany, Finland, 1953
By Gunnar Eklöf
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 10 stackable birch and mahogany dining room chairs or side chairs, model Åkerblom
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Gunnar Eklöf, Dining Room Chairs, Birch, Mahogany, Finland, 1953
By Gunnar Eklöf
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 10 stackable birch and mahogany dining room chairs or side chairs, model Åkerblom
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Mahogany

Outdoor Designer Chairs In Solid Iroko By Mario Ruiz For Capdell- 6 Stacking
By Mario Ruiz
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Iroko Natural Finish Note: Stackable 4-6 chairs Please contact us if you have any questions about
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2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Dark Industrial Stacking Chairs with Dark Toned Single Shell Seats
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 industrial stacking chairs with dark toned shell seating and Industrial dark grey enameled
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

German Flötotto and Pagholz Set of Six Stacking Chairs of Molded Plywood 1970s
By Pagholz, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
A set of six German Flötotto and Pagholz stacking chairs manufactured by Pagholz in Germany. The
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 24 Sven Markelius modernist stacking chairs 1931 based on Aalto design
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Sven Markelius, Bodafors
Located in Forest, BE
Set of 24 minimal and elegant lightweight confortable stacking chairs by modernist architect Sven
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Birch

Set of 4 Robert Mallet-Stevens Model No. 222 Stackable Chairs, Pallucco Italia
By Robert Mallet-Stevens
Located in Zagreb, HR
evoked in his iconic Model 222 tubular chairs. The design was initially created for Mallet-Steven’s
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Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Wim Rietveld Pyramid Stacking Chairs in Teak with Black Metal Frames
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 6 Wim Rietveld 'Pyramid' stacking chairs for Ahrend de Cirkel. Awarded with the
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

1960s Dal Vera Stacking Chairs for Charlotte Perriand Les Arcs Resort Set of 6
By Charlotte Perriand, Dal Vera
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of stacking chairs, believed to be produced by the Italian manufacturer
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s French Mullca Vintage School, Dining Chairs Good Qty
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Mullca vintage stacking school, dining chairs, aqua model 510, good quantity available
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Vintage Aluminum Steelcase Stacking Chairs Model #1278 1 White 3 Black Set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage steelcase stacking chairs model #1278 1 white & 1 black set of 4. Great Mid
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Postmodern 1980s Flex 2000 6 pcs Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, Black
By Gerd Lange, Thonet
Located in Basel, BS
Excellent set of 6 Flex 2000 Stacking Chairs by Gerd Lange for Thonet, with Solid Black wooden
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Birch

Set of Six Herman Seeck for Asko "Model 495" Stacking Chairs with Green Skai Sea
By Asko, Sven Markelius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A perfect example of Post-War Scandinavian design, this set of “Model 495” dining chairs was
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Vico Magistretti, Pair of Chairs, Model 122, Cassina, 1960s
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of dark brown walnut stackable dining chairs. Each with a bent plywood back, the seat
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Vintage Ten Bicolor Dining Chairs Franz Schuster 1959 Vienna
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern set of ten ( 10 ) stackable bicolored dining room chairs designed by Franz
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Twelve (12) Dining Chairs Franz Schuster 1950s Vienna
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, AT
stacking chairs by Franz Schuster 1959, Vienna, A great set of twelve ( 12 ) dining chairs with a practical
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Plywood

Coro Luigi Origlia Italian Modern Sculpted Aluminum Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Coro Luigi Origlia designed Italian Modern Sculpted Aluminum Dining Chairs with Stackable
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

7 KI Seating Modern Dark Blue Plastic Chrome Reverse Cantilever Dining Chairs
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage modern dark blue plastic & chrome reverse cantilever Intellect dining chairs by
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

8 KI Seating Modern Light Blue Plastic Chrome Reverse Cantilever Dining Chairs
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
stackable Intellect dining chairs by KI seating, we also have 7 matching dark blue chairs listed here for
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Green Vintage Dining Chairs by Carl Auböck 1956 Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
stained and lacquered. Furthermore the dining chairs are stackable. The vintage condition is very good
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Plywood, Beech

Model FH4103 Heart Dining Chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Karis, Nyland
This is a fine set of four FH4103 stackable heart tripod dining chairs, initially designed by Hans
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Teak

Peter Danko Bodyform Stacking Bentwood Barstools, set of 3
By Peter Danko
Located in Mckinney, TX
endless for finish or keeping them the beautiful natural color they retain. The artistic stacking ability
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Rodney Kinsman Space Age Red Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971, Set 0f 4
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Vicenza, IT
This set of four red "Omstak" stackable dining chairs was designed by Rodney Kinsman's eponymous
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rodney Kinsman Space Age Yellow Omstak Chair for Bieffeplast, 1971, Set 0f 18
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Vicenza, IT
This set of 18 yellow "Omstak" stackable dining chairs was designed by Rodney Kinsman's eponymous
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Design Chrome Tubular Steel and Brown Faux Leather Dining Chairs, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and brown faux leather stackable dining or living
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Space Age Vintage Black Plastic Up to Three Dining Chair Joe Colombo 1967 Italy
By Kartell, Joe Colombo
Located in Vienna, AT
surface. The iconic dining chairs are stackable. approx. measures: Width 44 cm Depth 50.5 cm Height
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs

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Plastic

1 of 8 Vintage Bauhaus Chrome, Steel and Beige Velvet Dining Chairs. 80s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and beige velvet stackable dining or living room
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

1950s French Mullca Stacking School, Black Model 510, Various Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s French Mullca Stacking School – Dining Chairs – Black Model 510 – Various Quantities
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

Minimalist Metal and Plywood Stackable Armchairs by Gijs Van Der Sluis, Set of 6
By Gijs Van Der Sluis
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage minimalist dining chairs designed by Gijs Van Der Sluis. They have metal frames and navy
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Minimalist Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1970s Postmodern Pair Bruno Rey Dietiker Stacking Stools in Light Oak, Set of 2
By Dietiker, Bruno Rey
Located in Basel, BS
suitable as side chairs, accent chairs, dining chairs, etc. These are the version of the classic Bruno Rey
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Heart Chairs - Four Available
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Stackable Model FH4103 dining chairs with solid oak construction and teak veneer seats in the Iconic heart
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Boston Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Henry Massonnet, 1988, Set of 6
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 stackable Boston dining chairs by Pierre Paulin inspired by Piet Mondriaan and Charles
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Boston Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Henry Massonnet, 1988, Set of 6
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 stackable Boston dining chairs by Pierre Paulin inspired by Piet Mondriaan and Charles
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Boston Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Henry Massonnet, 1988, Set of 6
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 stackable Boston dining chairs by Pierre Paulin inspired by Piet Mondriaan and Charles
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Black Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chairs Arne Jacobsen Denmark, 1952 Up to Ten
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern black vintage stacking chairs dining chairs up to 10 pieces of the popular
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Black Faux Leather Chairs, Italian Modernism
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and black faux leather stackable dining or living
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vintage Italian Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Green Velvet Chairs, 80s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Three Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and green velvet stackable dining or living
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Bauhaus Design Chairs in Chrome Tubular Steel and Brown Faux Leather, 1980s
Located in Zagreb, HR
Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and brown faux leather stackable dining or living
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1 of 8 Bauhaus Chrome Tubular Steel and Black Faux Leather Chairs, 1980s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
1 of 8 Italian modernist, Bauhaus design tubular chrome and black faux leather stackable dining or
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Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Orange Vintage Dining Chairs Charles Ray Eames Chairs 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
. A fantastic iconic stackable chair. The dining chair model name is Model DSS - N designed by Ray and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Space Age Vintage Red Plastic Dining Chairs Four Steen Ostergaard Denmark
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Vienna, AT
. Labeled underneath Plus, it is possible to stack the chairs. These dining chairs work perfectly with all
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Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Original Vintage Eames Fiberglass Shell Dining Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern DSS stacking dining side chairs designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

10 Stackable Outdoor Dining Chairs, Wood / Rope
Located in NEW YORK, NY
mm Contract grade chair. Avoid chemicals when cleaning stained wood. COM/COL production
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rope, Wood

10 Stackable Outdoor Dining Chairs, Wood / Rope
Located in NEW YORK, NY
grade chair. Avoid chemicals when cleaning stained wood. Contact us to enquire about COM/COL production
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rope, Wood

Stackable Outdoor Dining Chairs, Acacia Wood/Rope
Located in NEW YORK, NY
grade chair. Avoid chemicals when cleaning stained wood. Contact us to enquire about COM/COL production
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rope, Wood

Stackable Outdoor Dining Chairs, Acacia Wood / Rope
Located in NEW YORK, NY
grade chair. Avoid chemicals when cleaning stained wood. Contact us to enquire about COM/COL production
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Rope, Wood

Set of 4 Parisian Cafe Dining Chairs by Thonet from Musee d Orsay
By Thonet
Located in Miami, FL
Four stackable French cafe dining chairs manufactured by Thonet from and designed for the Musee
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

2D Dining Chair - Front-Upholstered - Sledge Base - Stackable
By Gubi, Komplot Design
Located in Berkeley, CA
The GUBI 2D Chair is a series of light dining chairs made from laminated veneer with options for
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

3D Dining Chair, Un-Upholstered, Sledge Base, Stackable
By Gubi, Komplot Design
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by the creative partnership of Komplot design, the GUBI chair is the first furniture
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

3D Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered, Sledge base, Stackable, Chrome
By Gubi, Komplot Design
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by the creative partnership of Komplot design, the Gubi chair is the first furniture
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

3D Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered, Sledge base, Stackable, Matte Black
By Gubi, Komplot Design
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by the creative partnership of Komplot Design, the Gubi chair is the first furniture
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1 Lindau and Lindekrantz Stendig Stackable Dining Side Chair
By Lindau Lindekrantz
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designed by Lindau and Lindekrantz for Stendig, New York Light weight, sturdy with original paper. Beautiful curved beech wood mold seating.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 6 Stackable Dining Chairs Beech and Plywood Swiss Production 1960s
By Horgen-Glarus
Located in Zürich, Zürich
Set of 6 stackable dining chairs produced in the 1960s by famous Swiss chair an table manufacturer
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Set of 6 Stackable Dining Chairs Beech and Ply Wood Swiss Production, 1960s
By Horgen-Glarus
Located in Zürich, Zürich
Set of 6 stackable dining chairs produced in the 1960s by famous Swiss chair an table manufacturer
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Set of 12 Stacking Dining Chairs Franz Schuster, Duo-Colored, Austria, 1950s
By Franz Schuster
Located in Vienna, Vienna
Delightful set of twelve (12) duo-colored stacking dining chairs designed by Austrian architect
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Mid Century Retro Tubular vinyl 4 Stacking dining Chairs, 50s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Set of 4 very retro and unique dining chairs. Metal mid century tubular stacking chairs. Vinyl
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Mid-20th Century British Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Beech Dining Chairs, Franz Schuster for Wiesner-Hager, Set of Four
By Wiesner-Hager
Located in Bucharest, RO
These stackable dining chairs were designed by Franz Schuster for the Forum Stadtpark Graz in 1959
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

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Stackable Dining Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of stackable dining chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all stackable dining chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 275 antique and vintage stackable dining chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 34 modern editions to choose from as well. Stackable dining chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of stackable dining chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern stackable dining chairs are of considerable interest. Some stackable dining chairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller stackable dining chairs, measuring 13.78 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made stackable dining chairs over the years, but those made by Mullca, Galvanitas and Emeco are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Stackable Dining Chairs?

Prices for stackable dining chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, stackable dining chairs begin at $69 and can go as high as $11,700, while the average can fetch as much as $847.

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 Stackable Dining Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A dining chair is a chair used to provide seating while dining at a table. There are two main types: side chairs and armchairs. As the name suggests, armchairs feature integrated arms, and they typically go along the short ends of rectangular tables. Free of arms, side chairs are usually arranged along the sides of rectangular tables. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between dining chairs and accent chairs is primarily their function. Generally, dining chairs are used in dining areas, where they provide comfortable seating for people to use while eating at tables. You'll normally find accent chairs in seating areas and other parts of the home, where users can sit on them while they read, make conversation or enjoy other relaxing activities. Shop a wide variety of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the head dining chairs are called varies. With many dining room sets, the chairs designed to go at the heads or ends of the tables are flanked by arms. As a result, people often refer to them as dining armchairs or dining end chairs. If the chairs lack arms, they're usually described as end chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    The chairs at a dining table are generally just called dining chairs. Chairs without arms that go along the sides of a table are side chairs. Typically positioned at the ends of tables, dining chairs framed by arms are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Yes, it may be worth recovering dining chairs. If the upholstery on your chairs is worn or stained, but the frames are in good condition, recovering them can restore their appearance and allow you to continue using your furniture for more years. However, there may be some downsides to recovering. Sometimes, the material and labor costs may be more than what you might pay for new chairs. Recovering some vintage or antique dining chairs may also diminish their value. If your chairs are vintage or antique, you may wish to consult a certified appraiser or antique dealer to learn about the potential impact of replacing the fabric before you proceed with the recovery process. It is also a good idea to get estimates from a few professional furniture repairers to see how much the project will cost. Shop a large collection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    A dining room chair is called a dining chair. However, depending on its style, you may also see a dining chair referred to by other names. Armless ones placed along the long sides of rectangular and oval tables are side chairs, while the chairs with arms that often go at the heads of tables are armchairs. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of antique, vintage and contemporary dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is good quality, first push on the backrest. Wobbling or creaking may indicate that a chair is poorly made. Next, look over every visible part of the frame. Good-quality dining chairs should display even finishes and tight-fitting joints. If the chair has upholstery, examine it for any gaps or wrinkles, which may suggest poor craftsmanship. Find a large selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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.