2 Side Chairs
Antique 1880s Victorian Living Room Sets
Velvet, Wood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Side Chairs
Plywood
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
2010s European Industrial Side Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
20th Century Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Birch
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Side Chairs
Laminate, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch
Antique 1760s English Chippendale Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 17th Century British Jacobean Side Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Beech
Antique 18th Century Rococo Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century British Modern Side Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Regency Side Chairs
Silk
Antique Mid-19th Century Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chippendale Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1820s Sheraton Side Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s American American Classical Side Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s Dutch Bohemian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Synthetic, Rattan
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Charles II Side Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Rope, Beech
Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Silk, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Sheraton Side Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
2010s Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- What is LC2 chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023The LC2 chair is a chair designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. Its full name is the LC2 Petit Confort chair. The LC line, which stressed functionality first, saw the trio of designers carrying out bold experiments with tubular chromed steel, just as architect and Bauhaus faculty member Marcel Breuer had executed with his cantilever Cesca chair around the same time. The chair quite literally inverts the traditional construction of a chair (or any piece of furniture, really) using an exoskeleton of chromed tubular steel instead of hiding the construction inside, prioritizing an emphasis on function that boldly declared their modernist approach. Meanwhile, thick leather cushions make the seat exceptionally comfortable and lend it a boxy appearance that is compatible with the architecture and design of the International Style in which the group worked. On 1stDibs, find a variety of LC2 chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
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