High-Back Dining Chairs and Lucite Table Set
Seating and Table Dining Set · Postmodern / Contemporary (circa late 20th Century) · Custom or high-end designer production, stylistically reminiscent of Postmodern dining room concepts from designers like Karl Springer or Milo Baughman.
Type
Seating and Table Dining Set
Style Period
Postmodern / Contemporary (circa late 20th Century)
Material
Solid hardwood frames with upholstered panels paired with a clear acrylic (lucite/plexiglass) and glass dining table.
Age Estimate
Late 20th century, circa 1980-2000.
Dimensions
Chairs: approximately 44 inches high, 20 inches wide, 22 inches deep. Table: approximately 30 inches high, 72-84 inches long, 36-40 inches wide.
Origin
Likely American or European manufacture, custom-designed for a high-end residential interior.
Designer/Maker
Custom or high-end designer production, stylistically reminiscent of Postmodern dining room concepts from designers like Karl Springer or Milo Baughman.
Value Estimate
Estimated retail/market value ranges from $2,500 to $5,000 for the complete set depending on the maker, condition, and quality of materials.
Description
A striking postmodern dining set featuring dramatic high-back wooden dining chairs with gracefully curved legs and gray upholstered panels accented by nailhead trim. The chairs are paired with an innovative clear acrylic and glass dining table that creates an illusion of weightlessness, contrasting the heavy, sculptural presence of the seating.
Key Features
Exaggerated high-back chair profiles, prominent nailhead detailing, curved wooden rear legs extending upward, and a transparent lucite table base.
Color & Finish
Medium-to-dark warm brown wood stain with a semi-gloss satin finish; cool gray upholstered fabric with metallic nailhead trim.
Construction Method
Handcrafted wood frames featuring curved joinery and integrated vertical back posts, paired with a fabricated structural acrylic table base supporting a tempered glass top.
Joinery & Craftsmanship
Mortise and tenon joinery for the heavy hardwood chair frames; precision-bonded acrylic seams for the transparent dining table base.
Wood Grain & Species
Likely walnut or mahogany with a smooth, straight-to-subtle grain pattern on the exposed wooden framework.
Surface Treatment
Smooth sanded wood sealed with a protective varnish or lacquer; exposed polished clear acrylic on the table base.
Upholstery Details
Gray fabric upholstery on tall rounded backrests and seat cushions, featuring contrasting brass or bronze decorative nailhead trim along the perimeter of the backrests.
Hardware & Fittings
Decorative metal nailhead tacks lining the edges of the chair backrests; transparent acrylic hardware-free table construction.
Origin & Provenance
Likely American or European manufacture, custom-designed for a high-end residential interior.
Condition Notes
Appears to be in very good structural and aesthetic condition with clean upholstery and well-maintained wood finishes, though standard minor surface scuffs on the lucite table base may be present.
Interesting Facts
The juxtaposition of traditional wooden forms with futuristic transparent materials like lucite became a hallmark of late 20th-century eclectic and postmodern interior design.
Cultural Significance
Reflects the postmodern design ethos of mixing historical silhouette references (such as medieval or Gothic high-back chairs) with modern, industrial materials.
Similar Pieces
Postmodern dining sets featuring acrylic legs and upholstered Parsons or high-back chairs, often produced by high-end design houses in the 1980s.
Care & Maintenance
Clean wood frames with a soft, damp cloth and occasional furniture polish. Vacuum upholstery gently. Clean acrylic surfaces with specialized plastic cleaners to avoid scratching.
Value Estimate
Estimated retail/market value ranges from $2,500 to $5,000 for the complete set depending on the maker, condition, and quality of materials.
Sustainability Notes
Durable construction ensures longevity, reducing the need for replacement and supporting sustainable long-term furniture utilization.