Saddle Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
Antique 1790s English George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1710s European Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIV Side Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Campaign Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Thai Anglo-Indian Chairs
Bouclé, Teak
2010s American American Classical Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s European Campaign Lounge Chairs
Walnut
1990s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs
Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Thai Chinoiserie Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Windsor Chairs
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood, Cherry, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Side Tables
Steel
Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Chairs
Leather, Ebony
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Israeli Modern Chairs
Cut Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
2010s Spanish Industrial Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
1990s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century English Hepplewhite Chairs
Mahogany
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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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