Items Similar to René Gabriel Reconstruction Oak Dining Chairs, France, 1946 — 48+ Available
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 14
René Gabriel Reconstruction Oak Dining Chairs, France, 1946 — 48+ Available
$875per item
£665.75per item
€767.08per item
CA$1,242.23per item
A$1,332.69per item
CHF 714.83per item
MX$16,045.37per item
NOK 9,011.22per item
SEK 8,216.98per item
DKK 5,731.08per item
Quantity
About the Item
René Gabriel Reconstruction Oak Dining Chairs, France, 1946 — 48+ Available
A large group of original René Gabriel “Reconstruction” oak dining chairs, France circa 1946, each with beautiful patina and strong architectural lines.
These “Reconstruction” dining chairs were designed by René Gabriel and produced in France around 1946, during the post-war rebuilding period. Made in solid oak, the chairs exemplify Gabriel’s philosophy of meuble de série—functional, robust, and logically constructed furniture intended for efficient mass production without compromising aesthetic quality.
Each chair features a clean, rectilinear frame with subtle curvature in the legs and backrest. The triple horizontal slat back is one of Gabriel’s signature motifs, giving the chairs a distinctive graphic rhythm while retaining comfort and structural strength. The seats are constructed in solid oak as well, contributing to their durability and longevity.
All chairs are in good original condition, each showing minor wear and a warm patina that reflects over 75 years of history and use. The natural variations between the chairs—small color differences, subtle grain shifts, gentle wear—enhance their authenticity and character, making each piece unique while maintaining a cohesive, uniform group.
René Gabriel (1890–1950) was one of the most influential French designers of the 20th century. Following WWII, he played a central role in designing accessible, durable furniture intended for rapid reconstruction housing programs. His work has become highly collectible, and the Prix René Gabriel is still awarded today to contemporary designers who embrace his ethos: well-designed, practical pieces suited for everyday living.
These chairs are ideal for larger dining settings, hospitality projects, restaurants, boutique hotels, cafés, galleries, or residential interiors seeking a cohesive set with true historical depth.
A rare opportunity to acquire a large, uniform group of authentic 1940s French Reconstruction chairs.
Quantity
Pricing
48+ chairs available
Price: by the piece
Dimensions
Height: 80 cm (31.50 in)
Width: 43 cm (16.93 in)
Depth: 45 cm (17.72 in)
Seat height: 44 cm (17.32 in)
Condition
Good original vintage condition. Minor wear consistent with age and use. Beautiful, authentic patina.
Shipping
We offer professional worldwide shipping, custom-made crates, full export documentation, and fast delivery.
- Creator:Rene Gabriel (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 16.93 in (43 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1946
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Solid Oak wood base and structure in good original condition, with wear consistent with age and use, preserving a various beautiful patina.
- Seller Location:Almelo, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: 81321stDibs: LU3696347667352
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
1stDibs seller since 2018
626 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Almelo, Netherlands
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View AllSet of 16 Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in Beech by Czech Manufacturer, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 16 Mid-Century Bentwood Chairs in Beech by Czech Manufacturer, 1960s — Priced Per Chair
Description:
This authentic set of 16 mid-century bentwood chairs was produced in Cze...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood, Plywood
Brutalist Dining Chair in Solid Oak with Bouclé Upholstery, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Brutalist Dining Chair in Solid Oak with Bouclé Upholstery, France, 1950s — 20 Available
This impressive Brutalist dining chair was crafted in solid oak, France, circa the 1950s. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Quadro Chairs by Bruno Rey
Charles Polin for Dietiker, Switzerland, 1980s
By Bruno Rey, Charles Polin, Dietiker
Located in Almelo, NL
Quadro chairs by Bruno Rey & Charles Polin For Dietiker, Switzerland 1989.
Designed in 1980s by Swiss most renowned designer Bruno Rey in collaborator...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Chairs Set of Eight, Belgium, 1970s Design
Located in Almelo, NL
Set of 8 Brutalist Solid Oak Dining Chairs, Belgium, 1970s
Beautiful and substantial set of twelve Brutalist dining chairs handcrafted in solid oak, Belgium, 1970s.
These chairs fea...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" Chairs, France 1946
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Almelo, NL
René Gabriel Oak "Reconstruction" Chairs, France, 1946
The "Reconstruction" chairs were designed by René Gabriel and manufactured in France around 1946. They feature a solid oak woo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Six Ash and Rush Dining room Chairs in the Style of Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Six Ash and Rush Dining room Chairs in the Style of Vico Magistretti, Italy, 1960s
Presenting a pair of six Ash and rush chairs elegantly inspired by the iconic designs of V...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Ash
You May Also Like
1960s Niels Otto Møller Twelve Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 12 teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951.
The chairs feature a solid frame and backrest in teak designed with straight lined legs and an elegant organic sh...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Incredible Surviving Set of 12 Modern Klismos Armchairs by Charles Allen, c 1950
By Charles W. Allen
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) Iconic modern Klismos arm dining chairs by the esteemed Charles Allen and produced by Regil de Yucata...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Niels Moller rosewood 77 dining chairs
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Dublin, IE
Niels Moller 77 dining chairs in rosewood and Olive green wool fabric by Abraham Moon. Designed in 1959 and produced by J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik in Odense, De...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
$21,362 / set
Eight Restored Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Johannes Andersen, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight restored Johannes Andersen dining chairs in teak inc. custom reupholstery designed for Vamo Sønderborg
The comfortable chairs features a solid minimalistic shaped te...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
Niels Otto Møller Eigth Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery Included
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eigth fully restored teak dining chairs including custom reupholstery designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951.
The chairs feature a solid frame and backrest in teak designed wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
10 Niels O. Møller Dining Chairs Model 71 by J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
10 teak dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J. L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The model 71 dates to 1968 and is an exceptional chair offerin...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
