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Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on Black H Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on original black H base. Chair
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Cherner Lounge Side Chair
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
The lounge chair and ottoman designed by Benjamin Cherner is the latest addition to the Cherner
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Cherner Lounge Side Chair
Cherner Lounge Side Chair
H 29.5 in W 31.5 in D 28.5 in
Eames for Miller Black Shell Side Chairs, Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Eames for Herman Miller pair of Mid-Century Modern shell side or dining chairs on Eiffel bases
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Cherner Side Chair with Metal Base
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 1958 molded plywood stacking chairs by Norman Cherner are perfect for home, office or cafe. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Cherner Side Chair with Metal Base
Cherner Side Chair with Metal Base
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in
Original Vintage Eames Fiberglass Shell Dining Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern DSS stacking dining side chairs designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Early Set of Four Harry Bertoia Molded Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of four molded shell side chairs designed by Harry Bertoia and manufactured by Knoll
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four English George II Period Walnut Side Chairs with Shelled Carved Legs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 4 English George II period walnut side chairs of good scale, the undulating crestrail
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George II Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl
Category

Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Vintage Shell Back Midcentury Grotto Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Reupholstered in Michelle Nussbaumer Ikat Fabric
Category

Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Eames Herman Miller fiberglass stacking chairs 2000s 100 available Black molded material with
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene

Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple
Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple
H 31.75 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
Eames Herman Miller Mid-Century Shell Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern shell chair, makers mark on bottom. Measurements
Category

Late 20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

American Victorian Rosewood Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American Victorian rosewood side chairs with carved filigree and scroll design back and
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

American Victorian Rosewood Side Chairs
American Victorian Rosewood Side Chairs
H 37.5 in W 15.5 in D 20 in
Børge Mogensen Early Edition Shell Chairs, Scandinavian Modern, 1950
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important pair of sculptural side chairs by Danish architect Børge Mogensen. This model
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 4 Signed Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 4 Eames Herman Miller Stacking Chairs CIRCA 2000 Black molded material with fabric seat pad
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Coconut Shell Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Pair of coconut shell chairs with curved backs and mother-of-pearl inlay detail at top. Paris
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Coconut

Fine Queen Anne Japanned Side Chair
Located in Essex, MA
With double arch crestrail with central shell over a slender baluster splat, flamestitch seat and
Category

Antique 1710s English Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Fine Queen Anne Japanned Side Chair
Fine Queen Anne Japanned Side Chair
H 40.25 in W 21 in D 21 in
Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair
By Pauly et Cie
Located in San Francisco, CA
Naturalistically carved, the back decorated with a shell, lifting to reveal a tufted cushion back
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head. very collectable and
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell

e15 Houdini Side Chair by Stefan Diez
By e15, Stefan Diez
Located in New York, NY
E15 celebrates ten years of chair Houdini by Stefan Diez with a curated palette of anniversary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dutch Baroque Style Marquetry Side Chair, 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Dutch Baroque Style Marquetry Side Chair, 19th century, with shaped inlaid crest rail above a back
Category

Antique 19th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Side Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of 18th century Dutch marquetry side chairs, each with carved shell and
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Side Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Side Chairs
H 42.52 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Pair of 18th Century Dutch Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Nashville, TN
Wonderful pair of heavily carved 18th century Dutch side chairs. Both chairs have shell carvings in
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch George II Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Dutch Walnut Side Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Dutch Walnut Side Chairs
H 42.5 in W 21.25 in D 19.75 in
Fantastic Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Side Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Unique pair of Venetian style grotto chairs with seahorse carved back and scallop seats in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Single Georgian Style Side Chair in Cuban Mahogany
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Georgian style side chair in Cuban mahogany with original tapestry upholstery, expertly
Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Side Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

1959 Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair with Green Removable Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1959 production Herman Miller Eames DAX dining / side chair with dark
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Georgian circa 1780 Cuban mahogany hall chair
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Queen Anne Balloon Back Side Chair, c. 1730-1750
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an extremely handsome Queen Anne Burl Walnut side chair. The chair features a finely carved
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Queen Anne Side Chair, New York State, circa 1750
Located in New York, NY
A boldly turned antique Queen Anne side chair in early paint, circa 1740. Chairs of this design are
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 French Louis XV Painted Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 French Louis XV style (19/20th Cent) walnut and gold painted high back side chairs with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome pair of 19th century Italian ebonized wood chairs. The chairs of alluring shape, with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Side Chairs - B&B Italia Iuta by Antonio Citterio
By B&B Italia, Antonio Citterio
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Pair of white metal mesh and fabric B&B Italia Iuta side chairs by Antonio Citterio. Antonia
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1954 Herman Miller Eames Wire Shell Chair X Base DKX-1 Redwood Avenue Label
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a super rare and original Eames for Herman Miller 1954 DKX chair with wire top
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames Upholstered H Based Side Chairs for Herman Miller Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of rust colored upholstered scoop side chairs with black fiberglass shells sitting on satin
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Office / Alexander Girard La Fonda Side Chair For Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Doraville, GA
A "La Fonda" side chair designed in collaboration with the Eames Office and Alexander Girard. This
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Children's Small Mid Century Tubular Metal Side Chairs - A Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Children's Small Mid Century Tubular Metal Side Chairs - A Pair. Item featured is a Small
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Italian Lyre Back Painted and Gilt Side Chairs
Located in Hollywood, SC
Set of four Italian lyre back painted and gilt side chairs with urn finials, carved floral and
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Side Chairs

1948, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Fiberglas Stacking Side Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
set. Chairs show traces of wear on the shells and also the pillows show some spots (see picture #5 and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Fully Restored Medea Side Chair in Medium Exotic Hardwood, Nobili, 1955 Italy
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
'Medea' chair, designed by Italian designer Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue, Italy 1955. Molded
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fully Restored Medea Side Chair in Dark Exotic Hardwood, Nobili, 1955 Italy
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
'Medea' chair, designed by Italian designer Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue, Italy 1955. Molded dark
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

2020 Hay Neu 10 Blue Wool Dining / Side Chairs by Sebastian Wrong
By Sebastian Wrong, HAY
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair. The chairs have a molded shell
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Early 20th Century French Regency Style Hand Carved Painted Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of painted French Regency style side chairs from the turn of the twentieth century
Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Fully Restored Pair of Medea Side Chairs in Exotic Hardwood, Nobili, 1955 Italy
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
'Medea' chair, designed by Italian designer Vittorio Nobili for Tagliabue, Italy 1955. Molded
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of George I Style Late 19th Century Giltwood and Leather Side Chairs
Located in Benington, Herts
central recessed carved shell. A very good quality pair of decorative side chairs with a wonderful
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George I Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak and Velvet Side Chair from Brittany
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway, bedroom or study with this elegant antique chair. Crafted in Brittany, France
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of 18th C Hand Carved Walnut George II Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable pair of hand carved walnut, 18th Century, English Ribbon Back Side Chairs. The chairs
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George II Side Chairs

Wicker Shell Armchair on Metal Base French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chair made in wicker in the 20th mid-century on a black painted base. Good condition with
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Middle Eastern Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl
Category

Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Swedish Rococo Period Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish rococo period chairs, hand-carved circa 1745-1774. Finish gently scraped back to
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Swedish Rococo Period Chairs
Pair of Swedish Rococo Period Chairs
H 41.5 in W 21.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Vintage Folding Bamboo Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Vintage Folding Bamboo Chairs Set of 2 vintage colonial campaign folding chairs, featuring
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Moorish Egyptian Pearl Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl stars
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Moorish Egyptian 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl stars
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Moorish Moroccan 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl stars
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Burke Saarinen Style Tulip Chair, circa 1965
By Eero Saarinen, Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Modeled after Eero Saarinen's Tulip series, The Arkana shell chair was designed by Maurice Burke in
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Vintage Knoll Style Conference Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
style similar to the Womb chair as sold by Knoll. The unique molded shell design with upholstered frame
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Non Stackable Chair with Armrests
By Marcello Zilliani, Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia chair with armrest, made with die-cast aluminum shell and steel structure. For indoor use
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

American Walnut Upholstered Desk Chair, Philadelphia, Circa 1730
Located in Hollywood, SC
American walnut desk chair with carved scrolled rails, vase formed shaped splat back, scalloped
Category

Antique 1730s American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Leather Swivel Chairs-Height Adjustable
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Black plastic shell, with the seat and back upholstered in black leather. Lever to adjust height
Category

20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Leather Swivel Chairs-Height Adjustable
Pair of Leather Swivel Chairs-Height Adjustable
H 30.71 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Set of 2 wicker pod chairs from the 60s
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The set of 2 rattan chairs is in good condition. The wickerwork shows no signs of damage and is
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Set of 2 wicker pod chairs from the 60s
Set of 2 wicker pod chairs from the 60s
H 26.78 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
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Side Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the side shell chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each side shell chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, fiberglass and metal. If you’re shopping for a side shell chair, we have 64 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect side shell chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A side shell chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made side shell chair over the years, but those crafted by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Side Shell Chair?

A side shell chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,583, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $34,500.

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 Shell Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
  • 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.