Upholstered Back Side Chairs
20th Century Side Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Burl, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1860s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Antique 1790s American American Colonial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Chairs
Mohair, Giltwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
2010s American Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Beech
20th Century French Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Animal Skin, Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Side Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Leather, Cowhide, Padouk
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Oak
Antique 19th Century Spanish Victorian Side Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Ebony, Mahogany
2010s American Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Metal
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Maple, Upholstery, Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1790s American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut, Ebony, Mahogany, Pine
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Side Chairs
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
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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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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