Side Chair Four
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
Antique 1860s Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Silk
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chenille
20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Gothic Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Side Chairs
Hardwood, Satinwood
Early 20th Century British Side Chairs
Satinwood
Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs
Ebony
Antique 1740s Side Chairs
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1960s Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Side Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s Side Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 1790s English George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Side Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Maple
Vintage 1960s Unknown Side Chairs
Bone
Antique 19th Century Austrian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1770s English Chippendale Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century British Chippendale Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Biedermeier Side Chairs
Birch
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Antique 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Side Chairs
Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Side Chairs
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique 1830s European George IV Side Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Antique Early 1700s English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century American Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Side Chairs
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Silk
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch
20th Century French Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Mahogany, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Side Chairs
Walnut
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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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