Side Chair
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Italian Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Regency Side Chairs
Giltwood
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Bronze
Vintage 1920s Dutch Dutch Colonial Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Antique 19th Century Side Chairs
Wood
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Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Side Chairs
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Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century English Side Chairs
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Antique Late 19th Century English Side Chairs
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Bronze
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum, Copper, Steel
20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Antique 1820s Russian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Beech
20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Antique 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Side Chairs
Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century English Jacobean Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century Belgian Gustavian Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Antique 17th Century English Renaissance Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Vintage 1970s English Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Lucite
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Pine, Faux Bamboo, Maple
Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Fruitwood
20th Century European Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Oak
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Side Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Side 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 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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