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Side Chairs For Sale
Heavy Rustic Oak Brutalist Bar Height Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heavy Rustic Oak Brutalist Bar Stool. In original condition, with visible wear and nice patina. Foot rest is 12.5" above floor. Weight is approx 30 lbs. Wear is consistent with its a...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Shaggy Bean Bag Chair Cover Icelandic Sheepskin - Made in Australia
Located in Dural, AU
Imagine the kids relaxing in this eco-friendly and genuine sheepskin beanbag while they read, learn or play their favorite video game. This large and long wool shaggy bean bag chair is handcrafted from the finest long wool Icelandic sheepskin resulting in the most amazing shaggy and tactile appearance with a wool range of 5 to 6 inches (8 - 15cm) in length. The natural white color is unaltered, preserving the natural beauty of the original wool color, as the Natural white may come with hints of a rich creamy undertone. Sheepskin qualities are underestimated, as they are cool in the summer, as the wool hollow fiber absorbs heat and releases the heat over seven times faster than a synthetic fiber while in the colder months, the wool warming properties keep the body snuggle and warm making this sheepskin bean bag chair the perfect comfort décor for all year round. Whether styled in the kid's bedroom to help with learning, placed in the living room for additional seating, or in the cinema room for the ultimate gaming experience, this long wool shaggy bean bag will be loved and enjoyed by all. Our Icelandic sheepskins are carefully sourced directly from Europe, using only natural by-products and eco-friendly processing, without the use of harsh and toxic chemicals that are damaging to the environment and humans, making them safer and healthier inside the home for everyone to enjoy. Each Icelandic sheepskin beanbag chair is individually handcrafted in Australia by eluxury home with expertise and craftsmanship and most importantly made to strict child safety law. The sheepskin beanbags come with an additional internal cotton bean fill cover, a safety child lock zipper and a genuine leather base for extra durability and easy care. Eluxury home are artisan makers of authentic sheepskin beanbags and offers this design in a collection of long wool sheepskin colors, View image gallery for color selection. This sheepskin bean bag does not come with bean fill but can be requested upon additional charge. The dimensions of the sheepskin beanbag are calculated according to the pattern but will differ according to the amount of fill used. Features: handcrafted from genuine Icelandic sheepskins colour: natural white (may have a slight creamy yellow undertone) custom make in other colors dimensions: 990cm width x 80cm height (+ wool pile) long and shaggy wool pile r Individually handcrafted in Australia Made to strict Australian Child...
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2010s Australian Side Chairs

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Sheepskin

Vanity Seat in Grey Lacquer by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vanity seat. Grey lacquer. Handmade. Wood base. Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of org...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Pair of Vintage Sculpted Oak Armchairs by Madison Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of vintage modern arm chairs feature unique "box" style sides. The beautiful wood grain and floating angled backrest add to the allure. Smooth edges and plush blue upholstery ensure comfort in any modern interior. Made by Madison Furniture Industries...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak

Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Fruitwood Side Chairs
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of beautifully honey colored fruitwood Biedermeier side chairs, with gently curved rectangular backs, the top and side inlaid with banding, the splat carved with a stylized flower head, on sabre legs. Newly upholstered in black Prussian horse hair fabric...
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1810s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

One Bruno Rey for Stendig Stacking Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
One chair designed by Bruno Rey and made by Stendig. One side chair with upholstered seat in a royal blue leather. 1 side chair 1 armchair Reupholste...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 10 Hans Wegner Armchairs, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of ten arm chairs 'Koldinghus' by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1970, in oak with straps of hemp, stackable, very comfortable.
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Hemp, Oak

Custom Louis Pava Cane Back Side Chair
Located in North York, ON
Louis Pava Custom Cane Back Side Chair. Beautiful Louis XVI inspired chair with cane back. Featuring 2 tone look with natural cane back and black...
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2010s Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Model 218 Side Chair by Dirk van Sliedregt for Rohé, 1961
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern model 218 side chair. Design by Dirk van Sliedregt for Rohé Noordwolde. Striking Dutch design from the 1960s. Original solid metal frame, blac...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Spanish Revival Century Furniture Oak Side Chair Cognac Leather Nailhead Details
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Spanish Revival Century Furniture side chair comprised of a dark stained oak frame, & cognac leather seat & back with antiqued brass nail head trim details. Beautif...
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1940s American Spanish Colonial Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Renaissance Side Chair, Italy 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Side chair made of solid walnut with carved pinnacles and volute-decorated intermediate struts on the backrest and front legs. Beautiful authentic patina.
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Pair Eclectic Venice Chairs in Walnut by Testolini Frères
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Spectacular pair of chairs extensively carved in the eclectic style of the Art Nouveau period by the Testolini Brothers of Venice. In hand-carved and ebonized walnut. Due to their el...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Renaissance Side Chair, Italy 17th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Side Chair made of solid walnut with carved pinnacles in the shape of small busts and volute-decorated intermediate struts on the backrest and front legs. A carved coat of arms carto...
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Folding Chairs by Arrben, model Tamara, in cognac leather, Italy 1970s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of exceptionally rare postmodern folding chairs manufactured by Arrben. They feature chrome plated steel frames and cognac leather seats and back...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique 19th C Carved Walnut Os De Mouton Throne Chair W Zebra Velvet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique 19th C Carved Walnut Os De Mouton Throne Chair W Zebra Velvet.
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19th Century Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Stunning easy chair designed and manufactured dating from the 1960s.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning easy chair designed and manufactured dating from the 1960s. This sculptural chair features a painted oak frame and freshly re-upholstered wool seat and backrest. Made by an ...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Genuine Vintage Tolix Made in France in Their Envy Green Now Distressed Paint
Located in Chicago, IL
Genuine Set of (6) French Hand-Made Vintage Tolix Steel Stacking Chairs in distressed Envy Green Paint. Currently we stock over 1000 pieces of French Made Tolix Steel Stacking Chairs...
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1960s French Industrial Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tolix A Chair Perforated Outdoor Painted in White
Located in Shakopee, MN
Created in 1927 by Xavier Pauchard, TOLIX®'s authentic a chair is an icon of industrial design. It is part of the collections in the Vitra Museum, Moma, Pompidou Center as well as in...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Vintage Green Bistro Chairs
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage green bistro chair from France. Bistro chair has a metal frame with painted wooden slats. Priced for set of 10; please inquire regarding ac...
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1950s French Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Twelve Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Inc. Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik. The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you want them in your home - a design that was so uniqe that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair with it´s unique backrest swivel function was revealed in 1956. The chairs are in very good condition as they have been fully restored, sanded by hand and refinished by our experienced workshop to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and will be reupholstered without additional cost in fabric of your choice from "Kvadrat" / standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" or for additional price luxury leathers (Elegance, Vegetal, Rustic, Pure and Royal Nubuck). Kai Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who founded modern Danish design and laid the foundation for the "Danish Modern" style. During the years 1958-78 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-99). Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of them are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rosewood

Italian Carved 18th Century Tall Back Caned Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful antique very early caned tall backed Italian chair. Bought in the South of France. Caning has a small hole on the back but in great s...
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18th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Post Modern Sculptural Ribbon Lounge Chair, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Sculptural Ribbon Lounge Chair, 1980. Original upholstery. In the style of Pierre Paulin.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Academic Revival Federal Mahogany Heart Back Side Chairs, 1900-25
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of Academic Revival heart back mahogany side chairs with half rail upholstered boxed seats in indigo fabric with brass nail head tacks. The front le...
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Early 20th Century American Federal Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hans J Wegner The Chair Model JH501 in Teak with Original Cane Seat
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful example of Hans Wegner's timeless The Chair or Round Chair built by cabinetmaker, Johannes Hansen, in solid teak with its original cane seat. The caning is 95% intact and...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair of 19th Century William IV Period Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A pair of 19th century William IV period fine quality solid mahogany bar back side chairs with newly upholstered seats, in excellent condition. These strong chairs are designed with ...
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Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Two Napoleon III Caned Beech Chairs, French, Late 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Two french chairs Napoleon III, made circa 1880. Beech and cane in faux-bambou style. Antique, late 19th century. Sound and solid. Shipping: L42 / H 89 / P 55 cm 13 kg.
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Post Modern Office Desk Side Dining Chair by Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural, ergonomic design office, side desk, dining chairs by Steelcase. The chairs feature yellow tweed continuous seats and backs, with dark gray plastic shells, on chro...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Giancarlo Piretti Plia Set Folding Chairs in Lucite Pink and Chrome for Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Plia folding chair is an inventive and beautiful design by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli in 1967, Italy. This icon is included in every standard publication on 20th century (fur...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Danish Chair in Solid aged Pine by Nissen & Gehl 1970, Model: Fyrkat
Located in København K, 84
One original rare danish dining chair in solid pine designed by Nissen & Gehl for Jens Hansens møbelfabrik in Silkeborg Denmark 1970. It has beautifully aged golden pine color and is...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Unique English Oak Side Chair, Circa 1885
Located in Incline Village, NV
Late 19th century very unique English side chair in solid oak with carved back in floral motif. Two long vertical open slats (one to each side of the back) add to the unique design o...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Cure 04 Chair by Sundo Yoon
Located in Geneve, CH
Cure 04 chair by Sundo Yoon. Dimensions: D35 x W50 x H70 cm. Materials: Aluminum. Cure Series - Sundo Yoon 'The Cure Series is a series of works by de...
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2010s South Korean Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Bedroom Chairs and Sidetabe by Rob Parry for Dico, the Netherlands
Located in Steenwijk, NL
These rare chairs and sidetable were made for the former and renowned Dutch bed manufacturer DICO in the 1950's. They were very likely also a design by Rob Parry as it is in the simi...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gaudi Chair by Vico Magistretti for Artemide
Located in Chicago, IL
Plastic frame, Made in Italy. Stackable.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Disney Quest Aluminum Armillary Chairs by Jordan Mozer Set of 5
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Created for Chicago and Orlando's Disney Quest in 1995, the "Armillry Chair" is a stunning contribution to the world of the design. Crafted from the genius of Jordan Mozer, this solid aluminum chair looks like it jumped off the screen from a Ridley Scott film. Rarely do we see such a thoughtful blend of modern design and sinister sci-fi inspiration. The anthropomorphic...
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1990s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Hans Wegner for C.M. Madsens 'W2' Chair in Oak; Denmark, 1950s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely example of the early work of the 20th century's master of seating design, Hans J. Wegner. The sculpted oak backrest or top-rail employed here was developed as part of a fami...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century French Hand Carved and Painted side Chairs in Louis XV Style
Located in Sofia, BG
French hand carved side chairs in Louis XV style beautifully hand painted in light green with gilt wood accents. Both are upholstered in floral silk textile and are in very good orig...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Set of 2 Room '56 chairs and sidetabe by Rob Parry for Dico, The Netherlands
Located in Steenwijk, NL
These rare chairs and sidetable were made for the former and renowned Dutch bed manufacturer DICO in the 1950's. They were very likely also a design by Rob Parry as it is in the simi...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Italian Solid Brass Chiavari Chairs from 1950s Salmon Red Upholstery
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of two solid brass Italian Chiavari dining chairs with tall backs.
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Rare 19th Century Portuguese Goa Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of four rare rosewood dining chairs from Portuguese Goa, late 1800s. Caned seats have been redone. Beautifully carved crests and backs ...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Four Italian 1790s Neoclassical Period Music Chairs with Gilded Trellis
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Set of four Italian Neoclassical period painted wooden music chairs from the late 18th century with new upholstery. Each chair features a curved back, delicately accented by volutes on the sides, painted motifs on the upper rail and a gilded trellis. This open back flows seamlessly into the rear legs. The seat has been reupholstered with a sturdy cotton double welt fabric. Each seat is raised on a simple apron resting on four saber legs, adorned with additional foliage motifs, which create a perfect continuity with the upper rail and side posts. With their elegant Neoclassical lines, subtle painted décor and light color palette, this set of four Italian music...
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Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Custom Modern Leather Dining Chairs with Washed Finish
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 custom modern leather dining chairs with washed finish. This Neo-Deco side chair is a Carrocel custom piece. The frame is composed of unfinished maple with a curved rectangu...
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2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Maple

Danish Modern Børge Mogensen "BM62" Armchair by P. Lauritsen & Søn, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Vintage Danish Modern armchair in oak and rattan cane designed by Danish designer Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and manufactured at "P. La...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

1950's Set of Six Fully Restored Danish Alfred Christensen Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six 1950s Danish boomerang dining chairs in teak by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik. The comfortable chairs feature a simple but elegant boomerang shaped frame in...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Two Oak Art Nouveau Side Chairs by Emile Gallé, 1890s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Nouveau side chairs. Design by Emile Gallé. Striking French design from the 1890s. Solid oak frames with original sycamore decorations of flowers in the backsides. This wonderful pair of Art Nouveau side chairs by Emile Gallé...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs

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Oak, Sycamore

'Umbo' Red Molded Plastic Stacking Chair Set by Kay LeRoy Ruggles
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A set of 4 shiny molded plastic chairs in bright red.  Designed and produced in the mid- 20th Century by Umbo, designed by kay ReRoy Ruggles.  a cheery and space saving addition to a...
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Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of '6' Vintage Yellow Tolix Stacking Dining Chairs for Indoors or Outdoor
Located in Chicago, IL
French vintage “real” Tolix steel stacking chairs. Tolix chairs are just as comfortable outdoors as they are indoors and the fact that you can stack the Tolix chairs (12) high, makes them ideal for extra seating for those special occasions. Tolix chairs have become an iconic design and have been in style for nearly 100-years. Just watch HGTV or the Magnolia channel and you’ll be shocked how often they are used. The basic design of the Tolix chair originated in the late 1920’s by Xavier Pauchard, and are famous for their strength, stability, and lightness. Currently, we have over (1700) Tolix chairs, stools and small dining tables in stock and all we be listed on 1stdibs in the coming weeks. Note: There are additional matching Tolix yellow...
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1960s French Industrial Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Victorian Mahogany Figural Lion Head Carved Curule Saddle Seat Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A late 19th century antique Victorian occasional arm chair. Made from mahogany with a curule or saddle seat form and lion head carvings. Features a cello neck back tapering to a scro...
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

4 Antique Henry II Style Carved Dining Side Chairs Tooled Leather Upholstery
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of four Henry II style dining chairs. Features a hardwood construction with carved and molded spindle backs. The chairs are supported by fluted legs with H stretchers and bun fee...
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Set of two black leather Cab 413 Chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Located in amstelveen, NL
Set of 2 Cassina "Cab" 413 dining room chairs in black saddle leather. Designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by Cassina in Italy. These chairs are 1980s edition. The leather co...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Italian Mid-Century Art Deco Briar Walnut Wood Animalier Zebra Upholstered Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1940s mid-century Art Deco lounge or side chair and stool with beautiful veneer burl walnut briar wood all around and great decorated legs. This set ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Vintage Boho Kenneth Cobonpue “Zara” Moss Green Side Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking vintage Boho Side chair. Made by the iconic Kenneth Cobunpue and tagged on the back. The coveted “Zara” style in a bright moss green. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Gunmetal Velvet, Set of 6
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine. We’ve restored these side chairs with polished steel tubular legs, using our stunning coll...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Edward Wormley Curved Back Side Chair for Dunbar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mahogany ebonized side chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The backrest has been newly caned with a newly upholstered seat cushion. Retains Dunbar brass label. Edwar...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany

Tolix 'Genuine' Vintage Steel Dining Chairs C1950's Hundreds to Choose from
Located in Chicago, IL
Authentic European Tolix chairs with their original gold TOLIX labels. We have over (1500) Tolix chairs, stools and tables in stock, new and vintage Tolix. This set of (4) are near-m...
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1950s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Style Side Chair with Carved Frame
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s Sweet little French style side chair with nice carved detail to the frame. A really nice scale to this piece. It would be a great desk or side chair for a guest room. No m...
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1950s American French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Thorvald-Outdoor Lounge Chairs/Side Table-Black-by Space Copenhagen for&T
Located in Dubai, AE
The Thorvald Collection celebrates outdoor living with sculpted silhouettes and an interplay of light and shadow. It’s a modern take on the lyrical lines of Denmark’s most esteemed n...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

10 Mario Bellini CAB 413 Armchairs in Black Leather for Cassina, 1980s Italy
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Set of 10 Mario Bellini CAB 413 chairs, made by Cassina. Flexible steel frame covered with a skin of high quality vintage black saddle leather. The chairs, which were already in ve...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

19th Century Turners Corner Chair
Located in London, GB
A 19th century Turners corner chair constructed from ash with the original rush seat. In good condition with no movement to the joints and no damage to the rush seat.
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Late 19th Century Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

Vintage, New and Antique Side Chairs

Antique and vintage side chairs are space savers by design and wonderfully versatile pieces of seating for your dining room or wherever guests may gather.

Chairs have been indispensable pieces of furniture for a long time. We sit, therefore we deserve good seating. In Ancient Egypt, chairs were utilized in homes regardless of class, and most furniture was made of wood. Comfortable folding chairs, for example, were found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Chairs evolved to be more commonplace in the 1830s, and by the Industrial Revolution, they could be found in most homes. The traditional wooden side chair might feature an upholstered back and seat and was typically used for gathering around a big dining room table. Because the side chair does not feature armrests, it could easily be tucked under the table when not in use or delicately placed in a corner for decorative purposes. Today, the side chair’s slim silhouette and armless design still offer the same level of versatility as it did in its early days. It’s supportive of a large gathering for a meal in the dining room or kitchen and serves as an accent piece (or extra seating) resting against the wall in a living room or inviting foyer.

When shopping for side chairs, think about the colors and furniture style you’ve already introduced to your living room or dining room. Keep the height of your sofa in mind, for example. If you intend to pair your sofa with your side chair when it’s not perched near the dining table, it wouldn’t hurt if the height of your side chair matches the height of your sofa. Even if your side chair will largely be used in the kitchen or dining room, it will likely be used in the living room or home entertainment area as well. When you’re thinking about the seating where meals are served in your home, benches, stools and armchairs make suitable alternatives too. And if you’re feeling adventurous, combining a variety of dining room seating options can be both aesthetically pleasing and downright practical.

Side chairs are available in a number of styles today, and this convenient seating is one of the types of chairs you should know when furnishing your new home. Explore antique and vintage side chairs on 1stDibs. Find Art Deco side chairs and mid-century modern side chairs, or search by creator to find side chairs crafted by legendary designers like Charles and Ray Eames and others.

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