Eight Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
Antique 1790s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1870s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Sycamore
Vintage 1940s Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood, Beech, Wood, Plywood
1990s Italian Minimalist Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century European George I Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Wood, Rush
Late 20th Century North American Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Late 20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century Unknown Empire Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Lacquer, Textile, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Suede, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Side Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Hemp, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Plywood
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Enamel, Iron
Antique 1760s English Georgian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal, Steel
2010s Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1930s North American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 1830s Swedish Karl Johan Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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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 27, 2024The size of a round table that can fit eight chairs is around 60 inches. That measurement corresponds to the diameter, meaning the distance across the top of the table through its center. To ensure comfort, choose a dining table that is 10 to 12 inches taller than the seat height of your dining chairs. Shop a wide range of round dining tables 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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