Upholstered Side Chair
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century North American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
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Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chippendale Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Antique 1790s American American Colonial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Spanish Baroque Side Chairs
Mohair, Giltwood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Rustic Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Burl, Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Living Room Sets
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Textile, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s American American Classical Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Side Chairs
Ormolu
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American American Empire Side Chairs
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Side Chairs
Birch
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century Side Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs
Walnut
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Upholstered 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.
- What is an upholstered chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
- 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.
- 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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