4 Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Muslin, Wood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century North American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Antique 1760s English George III Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Living Room Sets
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Cane
20th Century American Country Side Chairs
Slate
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chinese Export Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Side Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Side Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Maple
20th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century English Charles II Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Parchment Paper, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Damask, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Side Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1930s Unknown Queen Anne Side Chairs
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak
Early 20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Nutwood
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Nickel
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood, Yew
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1930s American Industrial Side Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century Renaissance Side Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Burl, Wood
Late 20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Satinwood
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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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