Wood Sided Chair
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Other
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood, Yew
Antique Late 19th Century French Side Chairs
Giltwood
20th Century French Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Baroque Side Chairs
Paint, Fir
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Chairs
Metal
1990s Chairs
Cowhide
Antique 1850s Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Beech, Cane, Leather
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Rush, Wood, Ash
Vintage 1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Industrial Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 2000s American Modern Chairs
Laminate, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century French Side Chairs
Oak
Antique 1890s Austrian Victorian Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Chairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century American Country Side Chairs
Rush, Wood, Pine
Vintage 1950s American Industrial Chairs
Steel
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Nylon, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Side Chairs
Wood, Rush
20th Century American Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1800s English George III Side Chairs
Silk, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Swedish Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Antique 19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Side Chairs
Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
2010s American Side Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Side Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Side Chairs
Walnut, Ash, Maple, Oak
2010s American Side Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
2010s American Side Chairs
Maple, Oak, Walnut, Ash
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Bone, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Chinese Furniture
Elm
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Side Chairs
Ash, Walnut, Maple, Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Antique 19th Century Austrian Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Seagrass, Wood
Antique 1790s American Hepplewhite Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Wood
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Wood Sided Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Wood Sided 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 antique, new and vintage 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
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