Ladderback Side Chair
20th Century American Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Shaker Side Chairs
Oak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Shaker Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Shaker Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 1790s English George III Side Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Shaker Side Chairs
Rush, Maple
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Canadian Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Rush, Ash
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rush, Wood
20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Antique Early 1900s Spanish Belle Époque Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Antique 1820s British Folk Art Dining Room Sets
Cherry
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Maple
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Antique 1690s Irish William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Holly, Oak, Ebony, Bone
Antique 17th Century Italian Empire Chairs
Hardwood, Cane
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cord, Rope, Wood
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Pine, Faux Bamboo, Maple
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests ...
Boxwood, Ebony, Walnut, Holly
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Plastic
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English William and Mary Side Tables
Brass
Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Teak
Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century American William and Mary Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Hardwood, Cane
Antique Late 17th Century English William and Mary Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s English William and Mary Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
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20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Antique 1770s English Georgian Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
1990s Dining Room Sets
Antique 1740s American American Colonial Armchairs
Maple, Ash
Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Rush, Ash
Antique Mid-19th Century Primitive Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century French Country Side Chairs
Late 20th Century British Country Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood, Leather
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century American Shaker Side Chairs
Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Seagrass, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 1740s English Country Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs
Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Side Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis Philippe Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
20th Century American Side Chairs
Wood, Textile
20th Century American Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Fabric, Cane
Early 20th Century Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Maple
Early 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Late 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Cherry
Early 20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Gothic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Late 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century North American Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Rush, Beech
Early 20th Century Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Shaker Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Maple
Early 20th Century Hungarian Chairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Pine
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
Antique 19th Century British Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century European Country Benches
Wood, Ash
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s English Dining Room Sets
Oak
Vintage 1930s French Side Chairs
Beech
Ladderback Side Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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