$2,695 / set
MCM Henredon Dining Chairs Cane Back 28-2501
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 1950s Mid Century Modern Henredon Dining Chairs with Cane Backs Model 28-2501 The seats are bla...
Walnut
Henredon French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of 6 vintage henredon French Provincial cane back dining chairs Set includes 2 arm and 4 side chairs...
Cane, Wood
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Side Chair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Mediterranean style dining chair or side chair By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Sculpted walnut frame, with caned seat back and upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Cane Back Side Chairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style side chairs or dining chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs, and upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Henredon Style French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut and Cane Back Dining Chair
By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs In the manner of Henredon By Grand Ledge Chair Company USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned ...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Vintage HENREDON Cane Back Dining Desk Chair 1970's Model 28-5001
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage HENREDON Cane Back Dining Desk Chair 1970's Model 28-5001 Approximate Measurements in Inches 32...
Wood
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Six Henredon French Country Oak Dining Chairs w/ Caned Seats and Spindle Backs
By Henredon
Located in West Chester, PA
Henredon French Country Oak Dining Chairs With Caned Seats and Spindle Backs - Set 6 **we will include the vintage tie on seat cushion which are old and faded but could be useful to ...
Cane, Oak
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Cane Back Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style armchairs or dining captain chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs, and upholstered sea...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Henredon French Country Oak Dining Side Chair With Caned Seat & Spindle Back
By Henredon
Located in West Chester, PA
Henredon French Country Oak Dining Side Chair With Caned Seat & Spindle Back.
Wood, Oak
Set 4 Burl Wood Cane Back NEW Upholstery Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern MINT!
By Tomlinson, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 4 Burl Wood Cane Back NEW Upholstery Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern MINT!
Upholstery, Rattan, Cane, Burl
Set 6 Country French Ladder Cane Back Pegged Frames New Upholstery Dining Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Tomlinson, Drexel, Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 6 Country French Tall Ladder Cane Back Pegged Frames New Upholstery Dining Chairs MINT! Solid rock sturdy set of chairs. New Houndstooth upholstery seats.
Hardwood, Walnut
Set of 6 Midcentury Cane-Back Dining Chairs by Henredon
By Henredon
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 6 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Henredon feature hardwood construction, original dark walnut finish, caned back, vintage green upholstery, and tall tapered legs.
Cane, Wood
Vintage Henredon Italian Cane Back Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 8 Vintage HENREDON Italian Style Cane Back Dining Chairs Set includes 6 side chairs and 2 armc...
Cane, Wood
(5) Henredon French Provincial Cane Back Dining Chairs Model 2377
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a set of 5 vintage Henredon French provincial cane back dining chairs Model 2377 Set includes 2 arm and 3...
Cane
Sold
H 36.25 in W 19 in D 21 in
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut frames, with gold gilt details, caned seat backs, and upholstered s...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 38 in W 22 in D 20 in
4 Vintage Henredon Four Centuries French Country Oak Cane Back Dining Chairs
By Henredon
Located in Dayton, OH
4 Henredon French Country Dining Side Chairs. Part of the Four Centuries collection, circa 1970s.
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Sold
H 36.25 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Carved Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs or side chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut frames, with caned seat backs, and floral patterned uph...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 42 in W 18.75 in D 23 in
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane High Back Side Chair, Circa 1970s
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern high back dining chair or side chair By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Oak frame, with cane back and upholstered seat.
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Sold
H 38.38 in W 20 in D 21.25 in
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Carved solid walnut frames, with caned backs and upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 36.25 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Henredon French Regency Louis XVI Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1960s Sculpted walnut frames, with caned seat backs, and floral patterned upholstered se...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 43.75 in W 22 in D 24 in
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane High Back Dining Arm Chairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back dining arm chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Oak frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane High Back Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back armchairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Oak frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats. Measures: 22"W x 24"D x 43.5"H. ...
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
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H 42.5 in W 19.25 in D 22.5 in
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Oak frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Sold
H 42 in W 18.75 in D 23 in
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Five
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of five Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Oak frames, with cane backs and upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Sold
H 44.75 in W 20 in D 23.5 in
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern Mediterranean style dining chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Sculpted walnut frames, with caned seat backs and upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 42.5 in W 20 in D 24 in
Henredon Mid-Century Modern Oak and Cane High Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern high back dining chairs By Henredon USA, Circa 1970s Oak frames, with cane backs on the side chairs and upholstered seats and backs ...
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Sold
H 36.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Pair of Louis XV Country French Provincial Double Cane Back Bergere Armchairs
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful pair of Bergère Chairs in gorgeous condition and exceptional detail. The frames, double cane backing and the upholstery is all in like- new condition. Wide seating and gene...
Wood
Sold
H 41.5 in W 19 in D 22 in
6 Midcentury Klismos Double Cane Back Dining Chairs in Bird’S-Eye Maple & Mohair
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful set of 6 midcentury Klismos leg dining chairs having bird’s-eye maple frames, double cane backrests and medium green mohair seats. All chairs are in excellent conditio...
Mohair, Cane, Birdseye Maple
Vintage Henredon Cane Back Dining Desk Chair 1970s Model 28-5001
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Henredon cane back dining desk chair 1970s Model 28-5001 Approximate Measurements in Inches...
Cane, Wood
8 Henredon Louis XVI Style Cane Back Dining Chairs in Carved Walnut
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful set of 8 Louis XVI style cane back dining chairs having carved walnut frames by Henredon circa 1970.
Cane, Walnut
Sold
H 42.25 in W 19.25 in D 21.25 in
Vintage 1970s Henredon Cane Back Burl Wood Dining Chairs in New Green Fabric
By Henredon
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Handsome set of four Henredon burl wood dining chairs with caned backs.
Upholstery, Cane, Burl
Pair of Faux Bamboo Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in New York, NY
Voguish and chic style pair if faux bamboo barrel back lounge chairs, having solid wood frames and caned seats. Both are in very fine, original condition, free of breaks, damage or r...
Cane, Wood
$2,600 / set
H 34.75 in W 18 in D 18 in
Set of Four Mid Century Dining Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Stylish set of Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, attributed to Harvey Probber. These chairs are solid walnut, with metallic vinyl upholstered seats, wood finish, and upholstered seat...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Set of High Back Dining Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish set of four matching dining chairs offer a shapely vinyl covered seat, with comfortable high backs. Hardwood walnut frames with tapered legs and clean modern lines add t...
Wood
$965 / item
H 36.74 in W 19.1 in D 18.9 in
Armonia Walnut Dining Chair, Silvio Piattelli design made in Italy
By Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
Introducing the Armonia Chair. This listing and pricing is for single chair. Use drop down menu to create your set. The chairs are made from Italian solid walnut wood, which is kno...
Walnut
Baker Furniture French Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Baker Furniture French Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 8 Each armless chair measures: 20 wide x 21 deep x 35.5 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each captains chair measures: 21....
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Caned Back Dining Side Chairs, France 1950’s
Located in New York, NY
Great shape. Naturally patinated metal sabots.
Metal
$3,389 / set
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 17.33 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Danish Dining Chairs with Original Upholstery
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Danish set of four dining room chairs with original velvet upholstery and wood structure. The structure of the chairs is in really good vintage conditions. The sea...
Velvet, Wood
French Louis XVI Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Damask, Mahogany, Cotton
Vintage Drexel Klismos Caned High Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cane, Wood
$1,795
H 36 in W 24 in D 25.5 in
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Armchair
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern armchair or dining captain chair By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, "Irwin Collection" USA, 1950s Sculpted walnut frame...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
$3,400 / set
H 39 in W 23 in D 21 in
Set of Four Antique Museum Quality French Louis XVI Dining Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Incredible set of four early 19th century museum worthy French Louis XVI walnut fauteuils or armchairs. Exquisite carving all around, with florets at the top of each beautiful spiral...
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Six French Provincial Style Painted Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dreamy set of six French hand-carved dining chairs featuring caned seats and a Gustavian style painted finish. Beautifully crafted frames in the provincial or Louis XV taste with a s...
Linen, Cane, Wood
$3,495 / set
H 38.5 in W 20 in D 24 in
1960s American Modernist Dining Chairs Custom Folio 3 Line by Henredon Set of 6
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage American Modernist dining chairs Custom Folio Three Collection by Henredon 5 side and one armed composed of hardwood frames with cane inset rectangular backs and fi...
Velvet, Cane, Hardwood
$5,395Sale Price / set|35% Off
H 37.75 in W 21.75 in D 18.25 in
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, 4 Side-Chairs & 2 Arm-Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
A Set of 6 John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern dining chairs, 4 side-chairs & 2 arm-chairs Measure: Seat height 17.5.
Naugahyde, Walnut
$8,000 / set
H 39 in W 19.75 in D 20.5 in
Set Of Eight Maison Jansen Attributed Directoire Style Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant and stylish set of eight Maison Jansen attributed dining chairs including six side chairs and two armchairs in Hollywood Regency Park fashion. The chairs feature warm-tone...
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s-1960s Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century sculptural solid oak side chairs.
Oak
$6,800 / set
H 43 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of Eight French Dining Chairs, Louis XVI Style, Early 20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant set of eight French dining chairs in the Louis XVI style, dating to the early 20th century. The set includes a combination of two armchairs and six side chairs, all unified b...
Linen, Walnut
Stunning Pair of Murano Glass Sconces in the Style of Venini
By Venini
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A stunning pair of Murano glass wall sconces. Each consisting of a stylish design. A single white lacquered wall plate with a solo socket and mount make for a beautiful wall light. E...
Metal
$14,000Sale Price|60% Off
H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
Aluminum
$7,697
H 29.14 in W 74.81 in D 24.41 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose Sofa Bench in Teakwood & Cane, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined and highly versatile Danish Modern bench designed by master cabinetmaker Frederik Stærmose, executed in the 1940s. Crafted from beautifully patinated solid Bangkok teakwood...
Cane, Teak
Italian Art Desk desk in wood and steel, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Desk desk in wood and steel, 1930s Desk in briar wood. Under the rectangular top, there are a column of three rectangular drawers with round chromed steel handles and a l...
Metal
Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois 1st Edition Sofa
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and iconic 1st edition circa 1971 Mah Jong modular sectional sofa consisting of ten element pillows. The sofa was designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois in this avant-garde de...
Fabric, Foam
$2,500 / set
H 40 in W 23 in D 23 in
Palecek Hollywood Regency Style Double Cane Upholstered Armchairs
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
Palecek Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency style armchairs, characterized by their faux bamboo frames and double cane backs and sides. Key Details & FeaturesFrame: Solid wood waln...
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Walnut
$514
H 56.7 in W 31.5 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Japanese Kimono Rack Stand, Wood, Torii Style, 20th Century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Vintage Japanese Kimono Rack Stand - Japan kimono Torii - Vintage - Japan - Wood Measures : 80cm - H: 144cm Material : Wood Wear consistent with age and use
Wood
Drexel Esperanto Dining Chairs 1960s Set of 8
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Walnut
$3,395 / set
H 25 in W 32 in D 16.5 in
Baker Furniture French Louis XV Serpentine Commodes, Tiger Oak, 1960s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exceptional pair of French Louis XV style serpentine commodes, nightstands or chests of drawers boasting fiery Tiger oak wood grains, banded burl wood tops & striking brass hardw...
Brass
$4,995
H 31 in W 70.5 in D 58 in
Antique William IV Style Mahogany Oval Dining Table w/Turned Legs & Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous 19th Century antique William IV style oval dining table composed of a mahogany frame with straight turned legs w/hand carved details, a burled apron, & brass rings over...
Brass
$9,728Sale Price / set|24% Off
H 29 in W 93 in D 37 in
Roche Bobois 'Profile' Blue Velvet Sectional Sofa by Tapinassi & Manzoni, Signed
By Roche Bobois
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant and highly sculptural "Profile" modular sectional sofa by Roche Bobois, designed by acclaimed Italian designers Roberto Tapinassi and Maurizio Manzoni. Comprised of a larg...
Metal
$1,849 / set
H 36 in W 24 in D 23.25 in
Companion Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Gold Gilt Carved Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 36in W: 24in D: 23 1/4in SH: 16 3/4in This pair of antique companion pair of Louis XVI style distressed gilt armchairs is perfect for you and your home and are a lov...
Gold Leaf
$6,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Danish Stained Beech Armchairs with Wicker, Frits Schlegel Style
By Frits Schlegel
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two danish armchairs in stained beech with wicker in the back and seat. The chairs are approx. from the 1940s and in great condition considering the age. Midtcentury coolnes. They ...
Beech, Braid
$6,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 91 in D 34 in
Magnificent Directional Even Arm Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Mid Century Modern
By Directional, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Directional even arm sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen cut velvet fabric. This sofa is in very nice vintage condition with only light signs of wear. The original fabric is a ...
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Rattan Cane Barrel Blue and White Dining Chairs, Set of 5
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rattan dining chairs set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is stat...
Upholstery, Cane, Rattan
$12,407
H 76.38 in W 49.22 in D 20.87 in
Art Deco Vanity , Sculptural Entrance Cabinet, by Osvaldo Borsani , Burl Walnut
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s Art Deco Italian sculptural entry cabinet, Vanity or Dressing Table by Osvaldo Borsani in burl walnut, wax polished. The cabinet can be sold separately from the mirror Excellen...
Walnut
Founded in 1945, Henredon is one of the more recently minted of the top-tier North Carolina furniture makers. Among collectors, Henredon is admired both for its sleek, sexy sofas, dining tables and other furniture of the 1970s and for its partnerships with noted designers, a program that began in the 1950s with decorating icon Dorothy Draper and architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
From the start, Henredon has been best known for its bedroom furniture and vintage case pieces, such as cabinets, dressers, armoires and credenzas. The brand was established in Morganton by former Drexel Furniture Company executives, and its name is a portmanteau term, derived from the first names of three of the company’s founders — T. Henry Wilson, Ralph Edwards and Don VanNoppen. (Sterling Collett, a fourth figure mentioned in Henredon Furniture’s history, chaired the company and served as treasurer).
Though not on the cutting edge stylistically, Henredon’s production — as well as its output under the Heritage-Henredon label — has always kept pace with contemporary tastes.
In 1953, High Point manufacturer Heritage began a collaboration with Dorothy Draper, famed for bravura interior design commissions such as the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco and the Greenbrier resort in West Virginia. Her taste for bold, modernized historical style is reflected in the incised baroque medallions of her España line and the geometric motif of her Viennese furnishings group. In 1955, Henredon launched the Taliesin Ensemble by Wright, named after the architect’s houses in Wisconsin and Arizona. Taliesin dressers and coffee tables are recognizable by their angular shapes and a dentil motif on their edges. In those years, Henredon had a cross-licensing agreement with Heritage, and Draper and Wright's furniture is usually labeled Heritage-Henredon.
In later decades, Henredon produced collections for such designers as Ralph Lauren and Laura Ashley. The company took a stylish turn in the 1970s, fabricating new and unusual forms like mirrored room dividers and console tables with rounded corners and burl-wood veneers. Such pieces are priced in the $3,000 to $4,000 range, as are chests of drawers by Draper. Wright furniture tends toward the higher end, priced around $7,000. Henredon was an aesthetically diverse maker, but its furniture commands attention and makes a statement in any eclectic decor.
The vintage Henredon furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes bedroom furniture, coffee tables, chairs and other pieces.
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.