Chic Side Chair
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1980s Philippine Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century Bohemian Side Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Lucite
Vintage 1910s French Side Chairs
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1980s Philippine Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Side Chairs
Fabric, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Side Chairs
Cotton, Foam, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Side Chairs
Shagreen, Velvet
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Reed, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Lacquer, Velvet
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wood, Silk, Upholstery
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Modern Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s Modern Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Side Chairs
Copper, Nickel, Brass, Steel
Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Greek Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Side Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bohemian Side Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Lucite, Sheepskin
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Leather, Bamboo
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Lacquer, Satin, Silk
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Paint, Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Side Chairs
Wicker, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Side Chairs
Cowhide, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Steel
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Chic Side Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Chic Side Chair?
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.
- 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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