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1970 s French Mullca Stacking, Dining Chairs, Red Model 510, Various Qty
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s French Mullca stacking – dining chairs – red model 510 – various quantities available
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Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

1950 s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chair, Aqua Model 511, Various Quantitie
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chair – Aqua Model 511 – Various Quantities Available 1950
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

1970 s French Mullca Stacking, Dining Chairs, Yellow 510, Set of Four
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s French Mullca Stacking – Dining Chairs – Yellow 510 – Set Of Four 1970’s French Mullca
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Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

1970 s French Mullca Stacking, Dining Chairs, Yellow 510, Set of Six
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s French Mullca stacking – dining chairs – yellow 510 – set of six 1970’s French Mullca
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Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

1960 s French Mullca Simple Stacking Dining Chairs, Set of Twenty Four
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's French Mullca Simple Stacking dining chairs - Set of twenty four 1960's French Mullca
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

1970s Bright Blue Mullca Stacking Dining Chair, Beech Seat, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s Bright Blue Mullca stacking dining chair – beech seat – set of six 1970s Bright Blue Mullca
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Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1970s Bright Blue Mullca Stacking Dining Chair, Beech Seat, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s Bright blue mullca stacking dining chair – beech seat – set of four 1970s Bright blue mullca
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Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Set of 6 Delfina Stacking Dining Chairs by Enzo Mari for Driade, Italy, 1974
By Enzo Mari
Located in Skokie, IL
Enzo Mari 'Delfina' set of six stacking dining chairs for Driade, Italy, 1974. This design won
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950s Remploy Tubular Metal Stacking Dining Chairs, Blue Frame 30+ in Stock
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Remploy tubular metal stacking dining chairs, blue frame 30+ in stock 1950s Remploy tubular
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950 s James Leonard Esavian Esa Stacking Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s James Leonard Esavian ESA Stacking dining chairs – Set of eight 1950’s James Leonard
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

1960 s French Mullca Mint Green Simple Stacking Dining Chairs - Large Quantity
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's French Mullca Mint Green Simple Stacking Dining Chairs - Large Quantity Available 1960's
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

1950s Mullca High Laboratory Stacking Dining Chairs, Bar Stools, Set of Six
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Mullca high laboratory stacking dining chairs, bar stools, set of six 1950s Mullca high
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

1950 s French Mullca Stacking - Dining Chairs - Light Grey 510 - Large Quantiti
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Stacking – Dining Chairs – Light Grey 510 – Large Quantities Available 1950’s
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

1960 s French Mullca Chocolate Frame Simple Stacking Dining Chairs - Good Quanti
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French Mullca Chocolate Frame Simple Stacking Dining Chairs – Good Quantities Available 1960
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950s Stacking Dining Chairs by Lamstak, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s stacking dining chairs by Lamstak, set of eight. Lamstak was a large producer of chairs in
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Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

1950s Stacking Dining Chairs by Lamstak, Set of Eight
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s stacking dining chairs by Lamstak, set of eight. Lamstak was a large producer of chairs in
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Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Johannes Foersom for Lammhults MCM Campus Stackable Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Lammhults, Johannes Foersom
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Johannes Foersom for Lammhults midcentury campus stackable dining chairs, set of 6 Each chair
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 stackable dining chairs by Rudi Verelst for Novalux, 1970s
By Rudi Verelst
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 stackable dining chairs designed by Rudi Verelst. The have a sturdy wired chrome frame
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Chrome

1950 s Mullca High Laboratory Stacking Dining Chairs, Blue, Set of Fourteen
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Mullca High laboratory stacking dining chairs – blue – set of fourteen 1950’s Mullca High
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Vintage 1950s European Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

Nanna Dietzel stackable dining chairs
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Six Nanna Ditzel dining chairs design 1958 for Kolds Sawaerk rosewood with skai upholstery one
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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950 s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chair, Aqua Model 511, Set of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chair – Aqua Model 511 – Set Of Four 1950’s French Mullca
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

1970 s French Mullca Stacking, Dining Chairs, Red Model 510, Set of Six
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s French Mullca Stacking – Dining Chairs – Red Model 510 – Set Of Six 1950’s French Mullca
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Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Danish Teak Stacking Dining Chairs
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage teak dining chairs marked, made in Denmark. This set includes six dining chairs with a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

1950 s James Leonard Esavian Esa Stacking Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By James Leonard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s James Leonard Esavian ESA stacking dining chairs – set of six blue aluminium frame 1950’s
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Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

1950 s James Leonard Esavian ESA Stacking Dining Chairs, Various Qty Available
By James Leonard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s James Leonard Esavian ESA stacking dining chairs – Various quantities Available – Blue
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Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1950s James Leonard Esavian Esa Upholstered Stacking Dining Chairs
By James Leonard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s James Leonard Esavian ESA upholstered stacking dining chairs – side chairs – pair aluminium
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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

1970 s Thonet Stacking Dining Chairs For The German Army - Green - Good Qty
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Thonet Stacking Dining Chairs For The German Army - Green - Good Quantities Available 1970
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Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs

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Bentwood

1950’s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chair – Grey Model 511 – Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chair – Grey Model 511 – Set Of Four 1950’s French Mullca
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

1950’s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chair – Grey Model 511 – Set Of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chair – Grey Model 511 – Set Of Six 1950’s French Mullca
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

1950’s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chair – Grey Model 511 – Good Qty Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chair – Grey Model 511 – Good Quantity Available 1950’s French
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

1950 s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Aqua Model D, Set of Fifteen
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca stacking dining chairs aqua model D – set of fifteen 1950’s French Mullca
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

1960 s French Mullca Stacking, Dining Chairs, Aqua Model 510, Set of Six
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French Mullca stacking – dining chairs – aqua model 510 – set of eight 1960’s French Mullca
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

1970 s Thonet Stacking Dining Chairs For The German Army - Green - Good Qty
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Thonet Stacking Dining Chairs For The German Army - Green - Good Quantities Available
Category

Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1950 s Lamstak Sapele Stacking Dining Chairs - Last Few Remaining
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950's Lamstak Sapele Stacking Dining Chairs. This is one of our favourite models of chairs
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Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Chairs

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Sapele Wood

1950 s Mixed Bundle Of French Stacking Dining Chairs - Set Of Twenty Five (2534)
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Mixed Bundle Of French Stacking Dining Chairs – Set Of Twenty Five (2534) 1950’s Mixed
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

1950 s Simple French School Stacking Dining Chair - Set Of Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Simple French School Stacking Dining Chair – Set Of Four. Good honest set of four heavy
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

1950 s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Aqua Model D, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Aqua Model D – Set Of Six 1950’s French Mullca
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

1960 s French Mullca Stacking, Dining Chairs, Chocolate Model 510, Set of Six
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French Mullca Stacking – Dining Chairs – Chocolate Model 510 – Set Of Six 1960’s French
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

1960 s French Mullca Stacking, Dining Chairs, Chocolate Model 510, Set of F
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French Mullca Stacking – dining chairs – chocolate model510 – set of four 1960’s French
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

David Rowland 40/4 Mid Century Bentwood Stackable Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By David Rowland
Located in Franklin Park, IL
David Rowland 40/4 mid century bentwood stackable dining chairs - set of 6 These chairs measure
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960’s French Mullca Simple Stacking Dining Chairs Model 511, grey silver, Set
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French Mullca Simple Stacking dining chairs Model 511 – Grey Silver – Set Of Twenty Four
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960’s French Mullca Simple Stacking Dining Chairs Model 511, Grey Silver, Set
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French Mullca simple stacking dining chairs model 511 – grey silver – set of four 1960’s
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960’s French Mullca Simple Stacking Dining Chairs Model 511 - Grey Silver - Lar
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French Mullca Simple Stacking Dining Chairs Model 511 – Grey Silver – Large Quantity
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960’s French Mullca Simple Stacking Dining Chairs Model 511 - Grey Silver - Set
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French Mullca Simple Stacking Dining Chairs Model 511 – Grey Silver – Set Of Six 1960’s
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970 s Thonet Stacking Dining Chairs for the German Army - Green - Set of Six
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970's Thonet Stacking Dining Chairs For The German Army - Green - Set Of Six 1970's Thonet
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Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1970 s Thonet Stacking Dining Chairs for the German Army, Green, Set of Six
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970’s Thonet stacking dining chairs for the German army – green – set of six 1970’s Thonet
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950 s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Mustard with Wood Seat, Set of Four
By Mullca
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s French Mullca stacking dining chairs mustard with wood seat – set of four 1950’s French
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Vintage 1950s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Stacking Dining Chairs Made by Tecta Designed by Stafford, Set of Six
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Stacking dining chairs made by Tecta designed by Stafford – set of six. 1950s Stacking
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Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

1960 s Mullca Simple Sand Colour Stacking Dining Chairs - Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Mullca Simple Sand Colour Stacking Dining Chairs - Quantity Available. One of our most
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

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Birch

1960 s French Mullca Simple Stacking Dining Chairs - Set Of Five
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's French Mullca Simple Stacking Dining Chairs - Set Of Five. One of our most favourite
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

1960 s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Vivid Blue Model D - Set Of Nine
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960’s French Mullca Stacking Dining Chairs Vivid Blue Model D – Set Of Nine 1960’s French Mullca
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Vintage 1960s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Post modern stackable dining chairs, 1980s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Geometrical post modern design dining chairs made from plywood and black metal. The chairs are
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Mullca High Laboratory Stacking Dining Chairs, Set of Twenty Four
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Mullca High laboratory stacking dining chairs – bar stools – set of twenty four. One of our
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Six Donghia Anziano Stackable Dining Chairs
By Donghia
Located in Hopewell, NJ
emblematic pieces. Six stacking chairs, each with a T-shaped back, molded wood on metal legs with Classic
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

1950s James Leonard Esavian ESA Upholstered Stacking Dining Chair, Side Chair
By James Leonard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s James Leonard Esavian ESA upholstered stacking dining chair, side chair A 1950s James
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Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s James Leonard Esavian ESA Upholstered Stacking Dining Chairs, Side Chair
By James Leonard
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s James Leonard Esavian ESA upholstered stacking dining chairs - Side chairs - Set of two
Category

Vintage 1950s British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Stacking Dining Chairs for the German Military, Blue, Set of Eight
By Michael Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1970s Thonet stacking dining chairs for the German military - blue - set of eight. Commissioned by
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Vintage 1970s German Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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
    No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
  • 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 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.