Pair Side Chairs
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Side Chairs
Leather
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Side Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1950s Italian Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Revival Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique 1820s English Regency Side Chairs
Lacquer
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1820s Russian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Neoclassical Side Chairs
Bronze
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century Belgian Gustavian Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Portuguese Queen Anne Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s North American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Enamel
Vintage 1950s French Side Chairs
Wood, Straw
Antique 19th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Silk
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Side Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century Unknown American Classical Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Side Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1820s English Regency Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1760s English Chippendale Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Minimalist Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Cherry
Vintage 1980s Asian Chippendale Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Unknown Side Chairs
Teak
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
20th Century Side Chairs
Wicker
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
Antique Mid-18th Century English Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Maple, Bouclé
Antique 18th Century Spanish Country Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Side Chairs
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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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