Cream Side Chair
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1820s English Regency Side Chairs
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Mexican French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century East Asian Other Side Chairs
Composition
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Side Chairs
Upholstery
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Damask, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood, Linen
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 1880s French Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood, Paint, Silk
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Animal Skin
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs
Damask, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Regency Side Chairs
Silk
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Upholstery, Bouclé, Rosewood
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Side Chairs
Burl, Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century European Regency Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Asian Minimalist Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Asian Minimalist Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Asian Minimalist Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Side Tables
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Side Tables
Aluminum
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Side Tables
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Wood
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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.
- 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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