Distressed Side Chair
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1910s French Side Chairs
Brass, Iron
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Side Chairs
Bamboo, Wood
Antique 1890s French Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Spanish Victorian Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Mexican French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s American Side Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Linen, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century English Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s German Country Side Chairs
Paint, Wood
Late 20th Century Federal Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Georgian Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Linen, Polyester, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century Qing Side Chairs
Elm, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Victorian Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Side Chairs
Rope, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s French Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
20th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Side Chairs
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Wood, Elm
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Side Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s French Industrial Side Chairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Country Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Nutwood, Paint
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Nutwood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Rustic Side Tables
Maple
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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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