19c Side Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Rattan
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Rattan
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 17th Century Side Chairs
Walnut, Yew
21st Century and Contemporary Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Bentwood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Rococo Revival Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Side Tables
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Maple
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Teak
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Antique 1890s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Fabric, Foam
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint, Fabric
Vintage 1920s American Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Credenzas
Siena Marble, Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century British Regency Console Tables
Marble
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Desks and Writing T...
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1930s Living Room Sets
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Settees
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Paint, Giltwood, Wood, Cane, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Sets
Brass
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Mahogany, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Rattan
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Sideboards
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Vintage 1950s Living Room Sets
Rattan
2010s Lebanese Side Tables
Bronze
Antique 1740s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Secretaires
Elm, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century George II Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass, Iron
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19c Side Chairs 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.
- 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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