Pair Side Arm Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Revival Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Wood, Elm
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
2010s American American Classical Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Paint, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Other Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Unknown Regency Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 1880s Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Elm
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Textile, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Side Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Spanish Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Fabric
- 1
- ...
Pair Side Arm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Pair Side Arm Chairs?
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.