7 Velvet Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs that'll Glam Up Your Dining Room

Did you know 2020 has been the year of the feminine silhouette when it comes to design so far? Yeap, you heard correctly—rounded corners, scalloped shapes, curvy backs—and along with that has come luxurious, lush upholstery fabrics.

Which basically means velvet and velvety materials have been everywhere, from beds to sofas to love seats to armchairs to ottomans to pillows to benches to mid century modern dining chairs. There's nothing more lush than velvet!

Want to add a touch of glam for a bit less? Consider velvet mid century dining chairs. Whether you use a set of them around a dining table or simply a single one to accent a living space, they’ll dramatically elevate their ambiance with a regal touch.

These seven velvet covered beauties will take your room there in an instant! The best part? There’s a choice for every interior decor style, from Art Deco to Mid Century Modern and just about everything in between. Read on… You'll be intrigued!

Seeing Royal Blue

If royal blue is your favorite color, consider these mid century modern dining chairs. Did you know royal blue was created by clothiers in Somerset, England while making a dress for Queen Charlotte in the 1700s? Amazing! And, these royal blue velvet cuties surely have a 1970s air about them.

The Tolivere Dining Chairs look great with a simple parsons style dining table or with an industrial dining table, so all eyes are on their trendy backs. A flared back and channeled tufting give them an Art deco vibe, while the slim stainless steel legs give it simple style.

Art Deco

Art Deco style lover? This furniture piece with exceptional craftsmanship suits your tastes perfectly. A plush velvet upholstery in minimal white and a brilliant gold finished metal frame give this beauty an updated Art Deco look and feel.

A set of Honoria Arm Chairs would be super pretty around a wood dining table, but a single piece across from a sofa or in front of a vanity would be just as nice. These stunning arm chairs are not only easy on the eyes, they’re also highly comfy. Anything but basic!

Old School Opulence

If opulence is your passion, the sophisticated Piccolo Dining Chair is perfect for you. Make a statement around your dining table, in your living room or in front of your desk with these gray velvet cuties. Its tapered back with button tufting is lovely to look at and gorgeous from every angle.Slim pencil legs ending in brushed brass finish give these mid century modern dining chairs even more elegance.

A Touch of Traditional Style

Trying to add a touch of traditional style to your dining setting? Consider the luxurious Niles Dining Chair wrapped in blue velvet.This cutie is button tufted with an impressive rolled seat back and customizable, even down to the bright gold pencil legs.

Ready to surround your mid century dining table with luxury? Everyone adores these upscale mid century modern dining chairs. Believe it or not, the pencil legs offer strong support. Perfectly pitched for lingering and comfort!

Hollywood Glam

Are you into Hollywood glam and movie sets? Nothing evokes Hollywood glam like our Alt Arm Chair wrapped in emerald green velvet! Doesn't this beauty look similar to the iconic folding Director’s Chair? Only with trendy chromed steel base and sleek velvety seat with light tufting, rather than something flimsy.

In other words, it’s much more glamorous and chic than the original Director’s Chair. Even if it was designed to be used to accent a living room, it would also look lovely at the end of the dining table. Even if this chair comes in different colors, green is our fave.

Sculptural Space Friendly

Metal meets velvet in these sculptural cuties that would be great around a wide round pedestal table. An armless dining chair style like the Savon Dining Chair in light pink would be perfect in a small spaces and tiny eat-in kitchens.

This lux velvet dining chair wraps you in comfort, while inviting diners to linger a while, whether you park a set around a dining table or a pair opposite of your living room couch. It will update any room with its shapely silhouette!

Shine Bright Light a Diamond

The juxtaposition of velvet and shiny, brushed gold pencil legs makes this dining chair a real conversation starter. A luxurious sheen highlights the stunning Merritt Dining Chair with soft swooping arms and a minimalist profile.

I mean, talk about dramatic dining! The contrast between the dining chair with a black hue and the dining chair with a vibrant green one adds so much drama. Besides, mixing colors is on trend. No one will be focusing on anything but the shiny mid century modern dining chairs!

We hope this info inspires you for an upcoming project. As you can see, it’s pretty amazing how different velvet and velvety fabrics may look and feel depending on the dining chair silhouette. Regardless of chair shape though, one thing’s for sure...

Any of these velvet wrapped mid century modern dining chairs will bring a bit of glam to your dining room! Don’t forget to visit Manhattan Home Design for dining chairs and other coveted pieces with a velvety feel. Browse our extensive catalog!