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Rare Neoclassical Style Side Chair with Caduceus Crest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very rare caduceus carved back to a traditional neoclassical style side chair. The richly
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Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Mid Century Elmar Flototto Rosewood Side Chair
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Redding, CT
Rare Elmar Flototto Rosewood Side Chair. This bentwood chair is stamped and signed on the chair by
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare pair baroque side chairs from France, circa 1890.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare pair baroque side chairs from France, circa 1890. These late 19th century chairs are made out
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Antique 1890s French Baroque Side Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Rare 1960s Tripod Side Chair in Original Red Leatherette
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-) Tripod chair with red leatherette. Beautiful design with elegant tripod base. The chair shows traces of
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Extreme Rare Dutch Brutalist Solid Oak Table- Side Chair '50
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
this exceptional and rare oak chair from the 1950s. Crafted in the heart of the Netherlands, this piece
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare Fischel Bentwood Ebonized Side Chair with Incised & Gilded Decoration
By Fischel
Located in London, GB
A rare Fischel bentwood ebonized side chair incised gilded decoration and original cane seat
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Cane, Beech

Rare, 18th Century American or Bermuda Queen Anne Side Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
American or Bermuda, C. 18th century. A highly important and unusual 18th century Queen Anne side
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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Rare and Important Pair of Dutch Colonial Carved Side Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The ebonized chairs with shaped and carved crest rails with leaves and center fruit basket motifs
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Ebony

A rare Rosewood side chair with finely carved and turned details
By Collinson & Lock
Located in London, GB
Collinson and Lock. A rare Aesthetic Movement Rosewood side chair with finely carved and turned
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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Fantastic Rare Caned Bronze Ormolu Signed Francoise Linke Pair Side Chairs
By François Linke
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
side chairs. They are in good condition with minor signs of age and use but nothing significiant
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Extremely Rare Asian Inspired Modernist Side Chairs Designed by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Buffalo, NY
Extremely rare Asian inspired modernist side chairs designed by Jens Risom for jENS Risom Studios
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Rare Pair of Bentwood Side Chairs by Jacob & Josef, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Rare pair of Bentwood side chairs By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Czechoslovakia, circa 1920. Made
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare 'BM61' Side Chair in Oak by Børge Mogensen for Lauritsen & Søn, 1957
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
A very rare and beautiful ‘BM61’ chair designed by Børge Mogensen in 1957. Made of solid oak with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

't Woonhuys Amsterdam Rare Pair of Side Chairs in Patinated Cognac Leather 1920s
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Tilburg, NL
This is a very rare pair of 't Woonhuys Amsterdam side chairs in very desirable patinated cognac
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Large Side or Easy Tubular Chair with Original Painted Wood, circa 1930
By Bauhaus
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
comfortable high tubular side chair or easy chair with the original paired black plywood. As a collector for
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Vintage 1930s European Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Four Very Rare Antique Regency circa 1815 Ebonsied Mother of Pearl Side Chairs
Located in GB
, Mother of Pearl inlaid, black lacquered hall side chairs A very good looking well made and decorative
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Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Rare DCM Side Chair with Magazine Rack by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
This rare iteration of the Eames's DCM side chair, produced by Herman Miller between 1950 and 1954
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Teak Kofod Larsen Side Chair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a rare example of a teak side chair with a bent wood back designed by Kofod Larsen and made
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak, Bentwood

Teak Kofod Larsen Side Chair
Teak Kofod Larsen Side Chair
H 31 in W 22 in D 20 in
Rare Jacob Kjaer 'B47' Arm Chair
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very rare and unusual design by master cabinet maker and furniture designer Jacob Kjaer. The seat
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Suede, Teak

Rare Jacob Kjaer 'B47' Arm Chair
Rare Jacob Kjaer 'B47' Arm Chair
H 31 in W 26 in D 21.5 in
Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960's
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare plywood prototype chair circa 1960's designed by an unknown student from the Chicago school of
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960's
Rare Plywood Prototype Chair C.1960's
H 31 in W 17.75 in D 21.25 in
Mogens Koch Side Chair and Stool
By Mogens Koch
Located in Valby, 84
Rare side chair and stool designed by Mogens Koch in the 1930’s for the office’s at Skive
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mogens Koch Side Chair and Stool
Mogens Koch Side Chair and Stool
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Llonka Karasz American Moderne Side Chairs
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare and important pair of rationally designed square section wood chairs with 'oilcloth
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Rose Wood Chair by Schiønning & Elgaard
By Schionning & Elgaard, Randers Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare rosewood chair by Schiønning & Elgaard. Made by Randers Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Chic and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Bauhaus Very Rare Chrome Cantilever Pagholz Chairs
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare cantilever Pagholz chairs the seat and back was made at the Pagholz manufacture in Germany
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Victorian Mahogany Leather Upholstered Childs Chair
Located in Benington, Herts
A rare Victorian leather upholstered mahogany child’s chair. English Circa 1880. This rare
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Rare Woodard Andalusian Iron Patio Chair Armchair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Malibu, CA
Wrought iron patio chair from the Andalusian collection by Russell Woodard. Andalusian features
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Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Louis XV Carved Side Chair
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
A lovely Louis XV chair with a framed back adorned with carved rosettes at each corner and
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Side Chairs

Rare Societa Compensati Curvati Chair, Italy, 1950s
By Società Compensati Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in London, GB
Very rare Societa Compensati Curvati chair, attributed to Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950s. Good condition
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare Pair of Thonet Chairs Model 110
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Simple and elegant beech/plywood construction from the 1890s. Original condition Singed on the frame. Two pieces available. Price for both
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Antique 1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Rare Pair of Thonet Chairs Model 110
Rare Pair of Thonet Chairs Model 110
H 34.65 in W 16.54 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Clifford Pascoe Side Chair
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid-Century Modern side chair, designed by Clifford Pascoe. Ebonized back support matches the black
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Victorian Ebonised Side Chair with Velvet Seat
Located in Tarleton, GB
Victorian Side Chair  A timeless and elegant addition to any room.  This is a lovely Victorian
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Side Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

Victorian Ebonised Side Chair with Velvet Seat
Victorian Ebonised Side Chair with Velvet Seat
H 37.01 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in
Antique French Victorian Walnut Side Chair, 1890s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Victorian side chair. Striking French design from the 1890s. Original
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Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Side Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Rare Pair of Vienna Secession Chairs, circa 1880
By Thonet, J.&J. Khon 1
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Rare pair of Vienna Secession chairs circa 1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

George Nakashima Model 206 Side Chair for Widdicomb
By George Nakashima
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare model 206 dining / desk side chair designed by George Nakashima for Widdicomb. A matching
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Vintage 1950s Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Pair of James II Walnut Hall Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine and rare pair of James II walnut and cane hall chairs, the turned finials over profusely
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Antique 1680s English James II Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Oak Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Side Chair, 1930s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Gothic Revival side chair. Striking Dutch design from the 1930s. Solid oak frame
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Gothic Revival Side Chairs

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Oak

Oak Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Side Chair, 1930s
Oak Gothic Revival Hand-Carved Side Chair, 1930s
H 38.19 in W 17.92 in D 15.36 in
Paul Follot Four Sculpted Rosewood Side Chairs
By Paul Follot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Classic French Art Deco set of four sculpted rosewood dining chairs by Paul Follot. Model
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Rosewood

Rare Plastic Organic Chair in Yellow, circa 1970
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Rare Plastic Organic Chair in Yellow, circa 1970
Rare Plastic Organic Chair in Yellow, circa 1970
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Art Nouveau Faux Bamboo Side Chairs
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Nouveau side chairs. Striking French design from the 1900s
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Pair of Art Nouveau Faux Bamboo Side Chairs
Pair of Art Nouveau Faux Bamboo Side Chairs
H 34.65 in W 16.15 in D 14.77 in
Mid-18th Century Chinese Huanghuali Wood Side Chair
Located in London, GB
A probably very rare mid-18th century Chinese Huanghuali wood side chair, having shaped and
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Other

Rare T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut Slat Back Chair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chic and rare armless lounge chair in mahogany with angled slat back designed by T.H. Robsjohn
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 17th Century English Oak Side Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A rare pair of 17th century English oak side chairs having high backs, beautifully carved top rails
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Antique 17th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of 17th Century English Oak Side Chairs
Pair of 17th Century English Oak Side Chairs
H 46.86 in W 17.33 in D 18.9 in
Victorian Steer Horn Vanity Bench Side Chair C1890
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Rare and fabulous steer horn vanity bench with a suede fabric. In excellent vintage condition with
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Antique 1890s American Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Horn, Fabric, Hardwood

Very Rare Thonet Chairs Attributed to Josef Hoffmann
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with upholstered seat and backrest. Catalog number 798. Designed probably by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet, circa 1900. Set of two.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Rare Set of 3 Friso Kramer Theater Chairs, 1959
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Extremely rare set of three Friso Kramer theater chairs designed in 1959. Manufactured in the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Freeline Monumental Sculptural Rattan Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. This is an
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Early 2000s Dutch Bohemian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Synthetic, Rattan

French Wabi Sabi brutalist side chair 1950’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare brutalist wabi sabi side chair made in the mountains of France in the 1950’s in solid wood
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Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Wabi Sabi brutalist side chair 1950’s
French Wabi Sabi brutalist side chair 1950’s
H 33.47 in W 13.78 in D 14.77 in
Rare Tall Back Brass Chiavari Chairs with Truncated Legs
Located in North Miami, FL
These fantastical and rare Italian brass Chiavari chairs have tall exaggerated backs and very low
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Jacques Adnet Leather Side Chairs, Set of 4
By Jacques Adnet
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Jacques Adnet was an art deco designer known for his creations in leather. These side chairs were
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Rare Set of Five Stainless Steel Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of five stainless steel (acier inoxydable) chairs by Maison Jansen. Manufactured by Usinox
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Primitive Walnut Chair 19th Century English Wabi Sabi style
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A rare primitive chair of unusual design. The seat and back are made from one piece of Walnut
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Antique Early 19th Century English Primitive Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare Child’s 17th Century Welsh Oak Great Chair c. 1620
Located in Heathfield, GB
An early and extremely rare original oak Great chair (Wales c. 1620) made for the child of a very
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Antique 17th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Queen Anne Side Chair, New York State, circa 1750
Located in New York, NY
shaped front legs, elevated pad feet to the rare powerful front stretcher, this Queen Anne side chair is
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Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Set of Five Stainless Steel Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of five stainless steel (acier inoxydable) chairs by Maison Jansen. Manufactured by Usinox
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Rare Thonet A 562 Chairs by Otto Prutscher
By Otto Prutscher, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Extremely rare chairs by famous Viennese architect Otto Prutscher. Interestingly designed backrest
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Set of Five Stainless Steel Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare set of five stainless steel (acier inoxydable) chairs by Maison Jansen. Manufactured by Usinox
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Side Chairs

Rare Pair of Vienna Secession Modern Chairs by Adolf Loos
By Adolf Loos
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a rare original paired Fan-Back Chairs designed by Adolf Loos (1870-1933) circa 1908
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Jens Risom 666 Side Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Jens Risom chairs made in the 1940s, model “666” of the 600 series from 1941.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Birch

Rare Pair of Black Lacquer Chairs J.C. Mahey, 1970s
By Maison Romeo, Jean Claude Mahey
Located in Paris, IDF
Sleek, stately lines, Asian inspired with a bold twist like seen in this pair of chairs, were the
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Pair Sheraton Revival Side Chairs Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
feet. It is rare to find such a perfectly sculpted pair of chairs. THE BOTANICAL NAME FOR THE
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Antique Early 1900s Sheraton Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

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Side Chair Rare For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the side chair rare you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every side chair rare was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a side chair rare — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each side chair rare bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made side chair rare has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Maison Jansen and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much is a Side Chair Rare?

Prices for a side chair rare can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $336 and can go as high as $168,874, while the average can fetch as much as $3,600.

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.

Questions About Side Chair Rare
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The 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.