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19th Century Occasional Chair
Located in Brecht, BE
This occasional chair, with heartshape back, was often offered as a wedding gift, lovely patina and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Chairs

Materials

Ash, Fruitwood

19th Century Occasional Chair
19th Century Occasional Chair
H 31.11 in W 12.6 in D 16.54 in
James Shoolbread Occasional Chairs
By James Shoolbred
Located in Faversham, GB
A wonderful pair of James Shoolbred occasional chairs in mahogany. The gothic style chairs have a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany

James Shoolbread Occasional Chairs
James Shoolbread Occasional Chairs
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Occasional Chair by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful, vintage dining/desk/occasional chair by Gio Ponti for Singer&Sons, ca' 1950's
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Occasional Chair by Gio Ponti
Occasional Chair by Gio Ponti
H 34 in W 17 in D 21 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Red Occasional Chairs
Located in London, GB
Generous pair of occasional chairs with cherry-wood tapered legs, re-upholstered in red velvet.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Cherry

Pair of 1950s Italian Red Occasional Chairs
Pair of 1950s Italian Red Occasional Chairs
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Occasional Chair by Genevieve Dangles, 1950
By Christian Defrance and Geneviève Dangles
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Mid-century, modernist occasional chair by Genevieve Dangles-Christian Defrance for Burov, 1950s
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Metal

Occasional Chair by Genevieve Dangles, 1950
Occasional Chair by Genevieve Dangles, 1950
H 36.23 in W 29.93 in D 20.08 in
The Slank Occasional Chair
By George Gibbens
Located in Cape Town, WC
George Gibbens' Slank Occasional Chair draws inspiration from the concept of an open-ended
Category

2010s South African Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Nickel

The Slank Occasional Chair
The Slank Occasional Chair
H 33.59 in W 19.69 in D 35.16 in
Ribbon Occasional Chair by Stone International
By Stone International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the elegant and timeless "Ribbon" Occasional Chair by Stone International, a true
Category

1990s Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Wood

Pair of Occasional Chairs Attributed to Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning pair of occasional chairs attributed to Gio Ponti newly re-upholstered in oyster color
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Black Iron Cowhide Occasional Chairs
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of black iron cowhide occasional chairs. Late 20th century. Soild black iron frame. Cowhide
Category

Late 20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Oromo Occasional Chair by TheUrbanative
Located in Geneve, CH
Oromo occasional chair by TheUrbanative Dimensions: W54 x L57 x H76 cm Material: Rolled powder
Category

2010s South African Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Other

Oromo Occasional Chair by TheUrbanative
Oromo Occasional Chair by TheUrbanative
H 29.93 in W 21.26 in D 22.45 in
French Oak Mid-Century Turned Occasional Chair
Located in London, GB
A single late Deco occasional chair. France, c1940s. In the manner of Charles Dudouyt
Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Italian Inspired Serpentine Occasional Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by a 1950s Italian design this custom occasional chair is made to order. The curving
Category

2010s American Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered This Lawrence Peabody occasional
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Walnut Occasional Chair, Leather
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Walnut Occasional Chair, Leather This Lawrence Peabody walnut
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Occasional Chair Henry Rosengren Hansen model 39
By Henry Rosengren Hansen, Brande Møbelindustri
Located in New York, NY
Occasional chair model 39, designed by Henry Rosengren Hansen manufactured by Brande
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Rosewood

Rattan & Enamelled Steel Occasional Chair
Located in London, GB
A steam bent rattan occasional chair with black enamelled metal legs and cross stretcher. Northern
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Rattan & Enamelled Steel Occasional Chair
Rattan & Enamelled Steel Occasional Chair
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 21.26 in
Set of Four Laverne Flower Dining or Occasional Chairs
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Chicago, IL
Invisible group flower occasional chairs, designed by Erwine & Estelle Laverne Signed with applied
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

French Art Deco Limed Oak Occasional Chairs 1940s Cerused
Located in London, GB
Art Deco occasional chairs with shapely limed oak frames and sprung seats, newly upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

English Single Unusual Mid-Century Bronze Horse Leg Occasional Chair
Located in London, GB
English single unusual mid-century bronze horse leg occasional chair. A highly unusual horse
Category

Mid-20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Ant. Victorian Carved Occasional Chair, Parlour Chair, Scotland, 1870
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. Victorian carved occasional chair, parlour chair, Scotland 1870, H111 Scotland 1870
Category

Antique 1870s American Chairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Irish Occasional Chair after Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Irish occasional chair in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the bow shaped top rail
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid Century Teak and Cane Occasional Chair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century Teak and Cane Occasional Chair The chair measures: 22.25 wide x 25.5 deep x 30.5
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Teak

Mid Century Teak and Cane Occasional Chair
Mid Century Teak and Cane Occasional Chair
H 30.5 in W 22.25 in D 22.5 in
Mid Century, Danish Occasional Chair
Located in Bristol, GB
A beautifully minimalist Danish occasional chair with a welcoming curved back that contrasts
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century, Danish Occasional Chair
Mid Century, Danish Occasional Chair
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Occasional Chair in the French Style
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century occasional chair in the French style, with simply turned mahogany legs to the front
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Early Victorian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

MARDEN Mid Century Ivory Painted Occasional Chairs - Pair
By Marden Manufacturing Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid Century occasional chairs by Marden Manufacturing, of Chicago, Illinois, USA. Solid
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Contemporary Isabella Occasional Chair in Liberty Velvet with Upholstered Legs
By Stuart Scott
Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire
The Isabella Occasional Chair is a new take on one of our signature pieces. The exquisite tailored
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Contemporary Occasional Chair Upholstered Seat, Walnut & Bronze Detail COM
By Baker Hesseldenz Studio
Located in Tuscon, AZ
COM OR COL ONLY The meticulously handcrafted Dudley dining or occasional chair, with its woven
Category

2010s North American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century, Danish Occasional Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Bristol, GB
An iconic and original system 1-2-3 occasional chair, designed by Verner Panton and produced by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Mid 20th Century, Danish Occasional Chair
Mid 20th Century, Danish Occasional Chair
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Pair Victorian Carved Walnut Side Chairs, Occasional Chairs, Scotland 1890, H503
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of Victorian Carved Walnut Side Chairs, Occasional Chairs, Scotland 1890, H503 Scotland 1890
Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pierre Cardin for Dillingham Chrome Occasional Chairs, Pair
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Pierre Cardin
Located in Charleston, SC
Pierre Cardin for Dillingham Chrome Occasional chairs - pair Newly upholstered in a bright mustard
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Italian Cream Lacquer Barrel Back Occasional Chair by Tonon
By Tonon
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Refinished Cream Lacquer Barrel Back Occasional Chair Tonon Style Reupholstered in
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Upholstery, Lacquer

Pair of Sleek Mahogany Parzinger Style Dining / Occasional Chairs by John Stuart
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Hudson, NY
An elegant pair of John Stuart armchairs that could be used as dining or occasional chairs. They
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

FF Occasional Chair 1
By Simon Johns
Located in East-Bolton, Quebec
A heavy statement chair, with volumes reminiscent of brutalist architecture and deep textured voids
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plaster

FF Occasional Chair 1
FF Occasional Chair 1
H 30 in W 20 in D 24 in
Pair of Victorian Carved Rosewood Occasional Chairs, Scotland 1860, H1165
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of Victorian Carved Rosewood Occasional Chairs, Scotland 1860, H1165 Scotland 1860 Solid
Category

Antique 1860s Scottish Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Single Brass Occasional Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautifully sculptural solid brass side chair, with scroll detailing and original turquoise silk
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Single Brass Occasional Chair
Single Brass Occasional Chair
H 32.5 in W 16.5 in D 18 in
Mini Boga for Taaru, Teak & Woven Rope Occasional Chair
By Mini Boga, Taaru
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mini Boga for Taaru, teak & woven rope occasional chair India, Circa 1960s A fine example, of
Category

20th Century Indian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Wood, Teak

Three Whimsical Sawaya and Moroni Post Modern Memphis Style Occasional Chairs
By Luigi Serafini, Sawaya & Moroni
Located in Ferndale, MI
Three fun whimsical post modern occasional chairs designed by Luigi Serafini for Sawaya and Moroni
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1940s Hollywood Greek Key Occasional Chairs by Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
This pair of sophisticated 1940s Hollywood occasional chairs by Grosfeld House features a rounded
Category

Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Contemporary Walnut Wood Cooperage Occasional Chair by Fort Standard
By Fort Standard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The occasional chair table is shown in solid walnut, solid oak and a bold palette of contrasting light
Category

2010s American Side Chairs

Materials

Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Sheepskin Occasional Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of small bedroom or occasional chairs. England, circa 1970s. Professionally re
Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Midcentury Sheepskin Occasional Chairs
Pair of Midcentury Sheepskin Occasional Chairs
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Colorful High Back Dining or Occasional Chairs -
By Josef Albers
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Hollywood Regency high back dining or occasional chairs with vintage Josef Albers style
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan or Wicker Arm Desk, Dining or Occasional Chair
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in St. Louis, MO
, can be used as a desk chair or Occasional chair. All original, light touch up. Label.
Category

Early 2000s Unknown Hollywood Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Hollywood Ebonized Walnut Lattice Occasional Chairs by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated pair of 1940s Hollywood occasional chairs were designed by Lorin
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Pair of Hollywood Ebonized Walnut Lattice Occasional Chairs by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated pair of 1940s Hollywood occasional chairs were designed by Lorin
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Occasional Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple modernist design. Great for any occasion: dining, gallery, office, breakfast nook et cetra.. Polished steel with new black boucle upholstery. The backrest has a nice feature...
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Occasional Chairs
Mid Century Modern Occasional Chairs
H 28.5 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 in
Antique American Carved Oak Hall, Desk, Occasional Chair, America 1900, H1194
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique American Carved Oak Hall, Desk, Occasional Chair, America 1900, H1194 America 1900 Solid
Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of circa 1940s Bergere & Flamed Hardwood Claw & Ball Feet Occasional Chairs
Located in GB
bergere occasional chairs A very good looking, well made and decorative pair of occasional chairs
Category

Vintage 1940s English Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Elinor McGuire M-71 Occasional Chair
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
Elinor McGuire designed this model M-71 occasional chair for McGuire of San Fransisco, the company
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Elinor McGuire M-71 Occasional Chair
Elinor McGuire M-71 Occasional Chair
H 35.5 in W 24.5 in D 23 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Baker Occasional Chairs in Black Lacquer
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
This pair of stunning occasional chairs were realized by Baker in the United States, circa 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Pair of Mid Century Modern Baker Occasional Chairs in Black Lacquer
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
This pair of stunning occasional chairs were realized by Baker in the United States circa 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Teak Occasional Chair by Dux / Ekselius, Ohlsson Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A solid teak framed occasional chair with flared arms and upholstered in a cream toned tightly
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

1960s Danish Afromosia Teak Occasional Chair
Located in Victoria, BC
Straight from its original estate, we proudly present a stunning Danish occasional chair fashioned
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Occasional Chair with Truncated Arms
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This striking little occasional chair has a new Danish-cord seat. Frame is a stained oak with just
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Pair of Car Designer Pininfarina for Reflex Angelo Occasional Chairs
By pinin farina, Reflex
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of RRP £1980 occasional chairs designed by
Category

20th Century German Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

19thc French Wrought Iron Occasional Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
have a wonderful patinaed rusted paint with beautiful greens and orange. Very strong and sturdy chairs.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Iron

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Oak and Woven Straw Occasional Chair
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This sculptural occasional chair was crafted by the French design duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sassy Little Occasional Chair in Chartreuse
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A stylish update of a carved wood Victorian chair upholstered imaginatively in bright chartreuse
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Two Occasional Chairs Attributed to Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Exact match in dimensions, however different fabric on each chair. Both chairs show some cosmetic
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

J. Robert Scott "Wilshire" Occasional Chair
Located in New York, NY
J. Robert Scott "Wilshire" occasional purple velvet swivel chair, marked. Measures: 31" H x 30" W x
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

PAIR OF FENDI ALLIGATOR CROCODILE PATINA BROWN LEATHER OCCASIONAL CHAIRs
By Fendi Casa
Located in GB
handmade, Fendi Casa, hand dyed Alligator / Crocodile patina, brown leather high back occasional chairs
Category

20th Century European Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Occasional Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the occasional chair you’re looking for. Each occasional chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. Find 423 options for an antique or vintage occasional chair now, or shop our selection of 24 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the occasional chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An occasional chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one occasional chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edward Wormley, Baker Furniture Company and Dunbar produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Occasional Chair?

The average selling price for an occasional chair at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $250 on the low end and $63,704 for the highest priced.

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 Occasional Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.