Side Chair Painted
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Paint, Wood
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century British Modern Side Chairs
Ash
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood, Linen
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Country Side Chairs
Slate
20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo
20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Painted Furniture
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1940s Italian Baroque Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Antique 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century American Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Silver Leaf
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Linen
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs
Ultrasuede, Wood, Paint
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 1800s English George III Side Chairs
Silk, Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century Finnish Gustavian Side Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Cane
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s English Regency Side Chairs
Maple
Antique Early 1900s Primitive Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Side Chairs
Cane, Satinwood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
2010s American Side Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Side Chairs
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Side Chairs
Fir, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Silk, 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.
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