Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs

Elevate your dining experience when you surround your dinner table with mid-century modern dining chairs. With a wide selection of well-made seating, designed to showcase the best of the popular decor era, these chairs define your dining room as a stylish and finely curated space. Invite guests over as often as possible to admire them or enjoy them on your own or as a family. Discover contours and features that have stood the test of time when you browse elegant seats. The touchstones of the period are still so popular that almost anyone can recognize your superlative taste. Shop the mid-century modern dining chairs available at west elm today.

Dining Chair Features to Shop

For a furniture style to remain so revered for so long, you know designers are doing everything right. See what makes mid-century modern dining chairs a fantastic choice for your home.

• Seating is designed for comfort, beauty and efficiency. Lines are more than just good-looking. They stabilize interesting proportions and slope into supportive seats and seat backs.
• Legs may appear elongated, even when seats rest at a classic height. This is because one of the hallmark elements of mid-century modern dining chairs is tapered legs. The legs narrow gently at the feet to create a whimsical sense of balance.
• Modern takes on mid-century chairs allow for refined upholstery and leather seats. Choose the colors that match your design scene or create a bold contrast with something new.

Mixing and Matching Modern Furniture Styles

Since mid-century modern dining chairs are so versatile, you can pair them with many other kinds of furniture for a home that always looks harmonious.

• The classic pairing is a mid-century dining table to anchor your chairs. Look for the trademark geometry of the era when selecting your dining set. Cross-hatched trestles and architectural bases stay slim, yet noteworthy.
• Play with contrasts when you pair your mid-century dining chairs with a more modern table. Glass, wood or metal finishes can combine with the clean lines of the chairs as long as you accent the room well.
• Consider mixing chair styles, too. Select low-profile dining chairs for the sides of the table to go with a more ornate selection for the heads of the table.

Decorating Your Dining Room

Decorate the rest of your dining room to highlight your mid-century modern dining chairs. Select a colorful rug or one with a beautiful pattern. Look at chandeliers inspired by mid-century design or include bohemian dinnerware along your tabletop. This aesthetic sets an upscale and inviting mood for all.