Funky Side Chair
2010s Side Chairs
Clay
2010s Side Chairs
Clay
2010s Side Chairs
Clay
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Birch, Maple
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s Belgian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1980s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Steel, Chrome
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools
Fabric
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Ottomans and Poufs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Other Game Tables
Metal, Brass
1990s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Aluminum, Steel
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Birch
1960s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Maple
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Birch
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Birch, Velvet, Mirror
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood
Early 20th Century American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Reed, Glass, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Maple
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Early 20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Reed
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Maple
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1990s Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Late 20th Century Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Plastic
20th Century Italian Futurist Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s English Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Mohair, Upholstery
1990s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Steel
1990s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Sets
Steel
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Vintage 1960s European Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands
Teak
Early 2000s American Modern Sectional Sofas
Fabric, Ultrasuede
Vintage 1960s Finnish Side Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome, Steel
20th Century American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Wood
Funky 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.
- 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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