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Empire Style Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Side Chair
Located in London, GB
, width 52cm, depth 52cm
Crafted from mahogany, this unusual side chair is mounted throughout with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Unusual Antique Victorian Oak Side Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian oak side chair having an upholstered lift up top to reveal a storage
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Unusual Antique 19th Century Steel & Tweed Side Chair
Located in Norwich, GB
A very unusual antique steel framed side chair. With scrolled horn-type ends and turned painted
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Unusual Pair of Belgian Hand-Tied Bough Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Whimsical and rare. Constructed of stacked hand-tied boughs.
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Materials
Twig
Unusual Copper Adjustable Designer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual copper adjustable designer chair
A very unusual piece, this chair is all made in copper
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial Side Chairs
Materials
Copper
Unusual Swedish Antique Decorated Folk Art Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual Swedish antique chair from Hälsingland made around the late 1700s to the turn of the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Antique Unusual Victorian Antique Baby's High Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian baby’s high chair having a shaped top rail supported by six turned
Category
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Gothic Oak Side Chair
Located in New York City, NY
Oak antique Gothic side chair with dark finish. Unusual raised design on back rest - elegant turned
Category
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Side Chairs
Antique French Oak Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual single carved oak side chair featuring a cartouche detail on the upper back. The two front
Category
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
French Art Deco Side Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Small art deco side chair of unusual design. Original paint. Recently reupholstered with vintage
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Pair of Regency Mahogany Armorial Hall Chairs, with Unusual Carved Squirrels
Located in London, GB
A pair of Regency mahogany armorial hall chairs, with unusual carved squirrel details and painted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 15.36 in
Unusual Set of Six Whiskey Barrel and Hammered Iron Pub Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set of six whiskey barrel and hammered iron pub chairs. All handmade, cut barrels, legs
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Vintage Italian Side Chairs
Located in London, GB
A very interesting and stylish pair of vintage Italian side chairs. They were made in Italy and
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Perforated Steel Side Chair, circa 1970
Located in Surbiton, GB
Unusual, perforated steel side chair, circa 1970. Painted in a dark grey with a subtle brown tone
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of C18th Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An unusual pair of 18th Century Mahogany Side Chairs. The top rails with scroll ears and central
Category
Antique 1760s English Chippendale Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
French Louis XV Carved Side Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
and unusual chair, very nicely crafted.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Side Chairs
James Peade Drexel Abacus Side Chair
By James Peade, Drexel
Located in North Miami, FL
This unusual and newly upholstered and chrome side chair has wonderful period wheels. This is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
French Country Rustic Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Unusual pair of antique hand-crafted shaped ladder back chairs made from fruitwood. Circa 1880
Category
Antique 19th Century French Country Side Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Folk Art Rush Side Chair, Austria 1970's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Austrian Folk Art Side Chair with Rush Seat. Made in Austria, 1970's. Orange painted beech
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Folk Art Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Beech
Pair Of 18th Century Mahogany Sheraton Side Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Superb Quality Late 18th Century, Georgian, Sheraton Period Pair Of Mahogany Side Chairs, Having
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Side Chairs
Materials
Abalone, Mahogany
Venetian 18th Century Rococo Large Walnut Side Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Of impressive large size and unusual design, the front legs of cabriole form ending in hoof-feet
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian Unusual Carved Mahogany Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian carved mahogany armchair having the most magnificent carved, pierced
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Other
Grosfeld House Side or Slipper Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Grosfeld House
Located in North Miami, FL
These elegant Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency side or slipper chairs have an unusual beaded wood
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Erik Karlström Side Chair in Leather and Chromed Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Erik Karlström, side chair, chromed steel, leather, Sweden, 1960s.
Elegant and modern dining chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Ebonised Oak Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian quality carved ebonised oak side chairs having quality ebonised oak
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Ebony
Rare, 18th Century American or Bermuda Queen Anne Side Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
American or Bermuda, C. 18th century.
A highly important and unusual 18th century Queen Anne side
Category
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Fine Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs, 1st Half 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
unusual horizontal cross sections. Each chair back has an upper rectangular section fitted with a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Royal Late 18th Century Neoclassical Berlin Side Chairs
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The finely carved unusual splat with two horse heads in the centre holding draperies in their mouth
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
17th Century French Provincial Louis XIII Period Needlepoint & Walnut Side Chair
Located in Middleburg, VA
17th Century French Provincial Louis XIII period needlepoint & walnut side chair
Unusual 17th
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Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 41.5 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Lucite and Chrome Architectural Side Chairs Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Miami, FL
These unusual square pair of lucite side chairs have high box arms with a slab of clear lucite as
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 22 in D 19.25 in
1950s Pair of Ray Komai Side / Dining Chairs for JG Furniture Co
By Ray Komai, J.G. Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare and original pair of fully upholstered dining and side chairs, designed by Ray Komai
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage OBO Side Chair, Made in Holland, 1960s-1970s, by Obo Eromes
By Eromes Wijchen
Located in Hudson, NY
is unusual and beautiful. Despite its delicate form the chair is very strong and comfortable with
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier 19th Century Side Chairs with Carved Open Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Austrian Biedermeier period side chairs from the 19th century, with unusual carved open
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35 in W 17.5 in D 16 in
Circa 1830s 19th Century Small English Moorish Side Chair with a Caned Seat
Located in London, GB
A lovely small painted and unusual English side chair.
Circa 1830s it has a canned seat (small
Category
Antique 1830s British Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
An Aesthetic Movement low side chair with fretwork to the lower back rest
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement low side chair with fretwork to the lower back rest, this has shrunk and
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Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 27.96 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Early 20th Century French Regency Style Hand Carved Painted Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of painted French Regency style side chairs from the turn of the twentieth century
Category
Early 20th Century French Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 41 in W 21 in D 21 in
Shapland & Petter, A Pair Of English Arts & Crafts Ash & Rush Seat Side Chairs
By Shapland & Petter
Located in London, GB
Arts & Crafts Ash side chairs with heart-shaped open carvings to the tops.
Retaining the original rush
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 42.5 in W 16 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Italian 1860s Upholstered Side Chairs with Crescent Backs and Saber Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian side chairs from the mid-19th century, with crescent shaped backs, new linen
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 14 in
The George Smith Hall Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
A highly unusual turned and carved mahogany hall chair in the manner of George Smith. The triumphal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Klismos Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning pair of Italian Hollywood Regency klismos style chairs. These chic high style Italian side
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Classical Greek Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Edwardian Circular Arm Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of Edwardian Circular Arm Chairs
A beautiful Pair of occasional chairs and a very unusual
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Antique Swedish Woven Rattan Basket Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique woven basket chair from Sweden made around the late 1800s. The chair is an unusual find
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Anglo-Dutch Carved Walnut Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare and unusual pair of walnut Anglo-Dutch side chairs with a saddle chest top rail over a
Category
Antique 1710s European Baroque Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Anglo-Indian Silvered Metal-Clad Chair
Located in Forney, TX
A striking vintage Anglo-Indian silvered metal-clad chair, 20th century, influenced by the dowry
Category
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Small English Victorian Boudoir Chair, 1880s
Located in Ely, GB
An Unusual Small, Antique Boudoir or Nursing Chair. circa 1880s,
Made in the midst of the
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Jacob Kjaer 'B47' Arm Chair
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very rare and unusual design by master cabinet maker and furniture designer Jacob Kjaer. The seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Suede, Teak
Rare Victorian Mahogany Leather Upholstered Childs Chair
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare Victorian leather upholstered mahogany child’s chair.
English Circa 1880.
This rare
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Gilt Bamboo Style Diminutive Children’s Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
undertones. Unusual small size was designed as a children's chair. Small size would also make a nice side
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th century Carolean inspired hall chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Unusual pair of carolean inspired hall chairs circa 1880.
Made from earlier 18th century elements
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Rococo Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Swedish Folk Art Genuine Original Condition Chair
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique folk art chair from Sweden made during the mid 1800s. The chair is a classic folk art chair
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Chinese Black Lacquer Ladies' Chairs, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
These unusual ladies' chairs exemplify the beauty of exaggerated proportions. Each chair features a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of 19th Century Victorian Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is an unusual pair of Victorian oak hall chairs. Each with domed arch open backs with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare Pair of James II Walnut Hall Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and rare pair of James II walnut and cane hall chairs, the turned finials over profusely
Category
Antique 1680s English James II Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Carlo Bartoli Chair Model 4875 for Kartell, Italy, 1970s
By Carlo Bertoli & Piero Menichetti, Kartell
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early pair of Italian Modernist Polypropylene chairs designed by Carlo Bartoli for Kartell Italia
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Early Sucsessionist Jugendstil Folding Chair in Richard Riemerschmid Manner
By Richard Riemerschmid
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Sucsessionist Jugendstil folding chair in the manner of Richard Riemerschmid, unusual form
Category
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Rare Primitive Walnut Chair 19th Century English Wabi Sabi style
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A rare primitive chair of unusual design. The seat and back are made from one piece of Walnut
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Primitive Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
William Birch. Liberty & Co retailer. A rare rush seat child's chair
By William Birch, Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
crescent moon fishing. It is an unusual variation in design to the more common William Birch childs chairs
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
French Romanesque Revival Oak Hall Seats or Chairs, circa 1900
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A highly unusual pair of late 19th/early 20th century French Norman Romanesque Revival hall seats
Category
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pr. Mid Century Chairs by Richard McCarthy for Selrite Ca. 1950’s
By Richard McCarthy, Selrite
Located in New York, NY
Pair of architectural mid century side chairs by noted designer Richard McCarthy for Selrite
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
1920s Pair of Modernist Ladder Back Chairs Attributed to Josef Urban
By Josef Urban
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An unusual and highly architectural pair of hall chairs showing both Arts & Crafts and Secessionist
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
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Find a variety of unusual side chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct unusual side chairs — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. Unusual side chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Unusual side chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made unusual side chairs over the years, but those made by Glenn of California, Gilbert Rohde and Troy Sunshade Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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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.
Questions About Unusual Side Chairs
- 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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