Three Sided Chair
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Maple, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Dutch Baroque Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 1880s British Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Oak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Country Side Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century American Adirondack Side Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Other Side Chairs
Plastic, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Antique 1820s Danish Biedermeier Side Chairs
Suede, Beech, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Louis XV Side Chairs
Cowhide, Wood
1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Resin
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs
Tapestry, Giltwood, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Faux Leather
Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Antique 19th Century Empire Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Lucite, Fabric
Early 20th Century Dutch Country Corner Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century English Gothic Revival Bergere Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 17th Century French Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
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Three Sided Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Three Sided Chair?
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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021When it isn’t a stool, a three-legged chair may also be called a turned chair. These types of chairs were well known in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and they have retained their charm in our era. Shop for a range of vintage turned chairs 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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