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Side Chairs For Sale
Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included

Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included

Kai Kristiansen set of six fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik including custom upholstery. The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kri...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Drexel, Side Chair, Oak, Mohair, USA, 1950s
Drexel, Side Chair, Oak, Mohair, USA, 1950s

Drexel, Side Chair, Oak, Mohair, USA, 1950s

By Drexel

Located in High Point, NC

An oak and beige mohair side chairs designed and produced by Drexel, USA, 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.25"H x 23.0"W x 20.0"D Seat Height (inches): 17.0" Arm Height (inc...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

19th Century Combination Chair and Table
19th Century Combination Chair and Table

19th Century Combination Chair and Table

Located in Kramfors, SE

Primitive combined chair and table. This folk art combination furniture is a good example of 19th century compact living. The goal was to fit as many uses into the same item or a lim...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of 19th Century French Henri II Style Carved Beech Side Chairs, Needlepoint
Pair of 19th Century French Henri II Style Carved Beech Side Chairs, Needlepoint

Pair of 19th Century French Henri II Style Carved Beech Side Chairs, Needlepoint

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This pair of mid nineteenth century French Henri II style hand carved beechwood side chairs features gold detailed lion heads at the top of the seat backs. Additional gold detailed a...

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Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

1990 David Rowland 40/4 Stackable Dining Chairs for GF in Bent Oak 8x Available
1990 David Rowland 40/4 Stackable Dining Chairs for GF in Bent Oak 8x Available

1990 David Rowland 40/4 Stackable Dining Chairs for GF in Bent Oak 8x Available

By General Fireproofing Company, David Rowland

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are '40/4' chairs, originally designed by David Rowland in 1964. This iconic chair has been praised as one of the most ingenious modern designs of the 20th century, and is credited as the first truly stackable chair. The listed price includes one chair, and we have 8 on-hand for individual purchase. The design features a solid steel sled base, and has a steam-bent oak seat and back. These particular examples were manufactured by GF Business Equipment...

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1990s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn
Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn

Original Pre-Production Prototype Wire Desk Chair by Niall O'Flynn

By Niall O'Flynn

Located in New York, NY

Original pre-production prototype of a wire mesh metal desk chair by Niall O'Flynn shown at the New York Furniture Fair in 1994 and later produced by t' Spectrum. Composed of an E...

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Late 20th Century Irish Modern Side Chairs

Pair of Hibriten Blackened Wood and Faux Leather Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Pair of Hibriten Blackened Wood and Faux Leather Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair of Hibriten Blackened Wood and Faux Leather Mid-Century Modern Chairs

By Hibriten

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome pair of Hibriten Chair Co. side chairs. Their great geometric wooden frames have been blackened with dye and they retain their original greenish gold faux leather upholstery...

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Baker Stately Homes Queen Anne Crown Chair
Baker Stately Homes Queen Anne Crown Chair

Baker Stately Homes Queen Anne Crown Chair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Baker Stately Homes Queen Anne Crown Chair This chair measures: 25.25 wide x 24 deep x 37.5 high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair clearance ...

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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Side Chair
Vintage Side Chair

Vintage Side Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A lovely side/accent chair for your home. Note the wear and tear.

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Mid-20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Corrugated Cardboard Wiggle Chair
Corrugated Cardboard Wiggle Chair

Corrugated Cardboard Wiggle Chair

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century wiggle side chair made of sculpted corrugated cardboard with wood veneer along the edges (FRANK GEHRY) Some wear on seat and back, consistent with use.

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Wood and Woven Wicker Chair in Gio Ponti Style from Paris, France
1950s Wood and Woven Wicker Chair in Gio Ponti Style from Paris, France

1950s Wood and Woven Wicker Chair in Gio Ponti Style from Paris, France

By Gio Ponti

Located in IT

This 1950s wood and woven wicker chair, crafted in the style of renowned designer Gio Ponti, exudes timeless elegance and craftsmanship. Made in Paris, France, the chair features a s...

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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Pair of Russian Empire Side Chairs
Pair of Russian Empire Side Chairs

Pair of Russian Empire Side Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Russian Empire Side Chairs - Original untouched finish newly reupholstered seat in Jim Thompson fabric.

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19th Century Russian Empire Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Side Chair with Tubular Brass Frame Metal Mesh Seat and Ball Finials c 1930/40's
Side Chair with Tubular Brass Frame Metal Mesh Seat and Ball Finials c 1930/40's

Side Chair with Tubular Brass Frame Metal Mesh Seat and Ball Finials c 1930/40's

Located in New York, NY

Vintage brass side chair, constructed of tubular brass, squared brass, and metal mesh, executed in the Campaign style, probably made in Italy circa 1920/50's unsigned. The chair is...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

American Hitchcock turtle back rush seat side chair, 1830
American Hitchcock turtle back rush seat side chair, 1830

American Hitchcock turtle back rush seat side chair, 1830

Located in Kenilworth, IL

American turtle back, Hitchcock type, rush seat side chair. The back splat features the original gilt and bronze powder stencil decoration of an ornate pedistal base bowl holding fru...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Chairs

By Georges Jacob

Located in Houston, TX

Fabulous pair of Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI style giltwood side chairs. These highly detailed French gilt chairs have beautifully detailed identical front and rear legs (super...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Set of Five Scandinavian Stools, 1950s
Set of Five Scandinavian Stools, 1950s

Set of Five Scandinavian Stools, 1950s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Nordic stools in rich brown wood with four pegged legs. Very nice patina and good condition. Seat height 45 cm.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique circa 1815 Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonsied & Gold Leaf Regency Chair
Antique circa 1815 Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonsied & Gold Leaf Regency Chair

Antique circa 1815 Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonsied & Gold Leaf Regency Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite original circa 1815 Regency ebonised gold leaf painted and mother of pearl inlaid occasional bergere chair A very good looking we...

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1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø Danish Caramel Leather & Oak Sling Design Lounge Chair
Illum Wikkelsø Danish Caramel Leather & Oak Sling Design Lounge Chair

Illum Wikkelsø Danish Caramel Leather & Oak Sling Design Lounge Chair

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Queens, NY

Danish Mid-Century lounge chair with shaped oak frame and caramel leather sling seat and back. (ILLUM WIKKELSØ) Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Nobu" or "Cubist" Walnut Upholstered Dining Chairs
Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Nobu" or "Cubist" Walnut Upholstered Dining Chairs

Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Nobu" or "Cubist" Walnut Upholstered Dining Chairs

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Contemporary American "Nobu" or "Cubist" dining chairs feature a flattened minimalist openwork frame with back and seat anchored to the front and back supports, upholstered i...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Upholstery

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Side Chairs in Blue Toile – A Pair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Side Chairs in Blue Toile – A Pair

Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Accent Side Chairs in Blue Toile – A Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

An exquisite pair of antique French accent side chairs in the Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. Each features a finely hand-carved oval backrest, finished in creamy ant...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Maple, Wood, Cotton

Set of Six Stacking Chairs Franz Schuster, Bicolored Beech Wood, Austria, 1959
Set of Six Stacking Chairs Franz Schuster, Bicolored Beech Wood, Austria, 1959

Set of Six Stacking Chairs Franz Schuster, Bicolored Beech Wood, Austria, 1959

A set of six bicolored stacking chairs designed by Austrian architect Franz Schuster manufactured by Wiesner-Hager in Mid-Century, circa 1960 (late 1950s or early 1960s). This chair ...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Two Chinese Huanghuali Side Chairs
Set of Two Chinese Huanghuali Side Chairs

Set of Two Chinese Huanghuali Side Chairs

Located in Vienna, AT

Hardwood frame black and red painted with some ornaments on the backrest and the legs. Made in China about 1900. Price for both.

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Early 1900s Chinese Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Italian Ebonized Rosewood Side Chairs with Brass Accents
Vintage Italian Ebonized Rosewood Side Chairs with Brass Accents

Vintage Italian Ebonized Rosewood Side Chairs with Brass Accents

By Paolo Buffa

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian pair of high sculptural side chairs made of hand crafted ebonized Rosewood in the style of Paolo Buffa in good condition. The detailed dining cha...

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Dining Desk Side Chair
Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Dining Desk Side Chair

Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Dining Desk Side Chair

By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda

Located in New York, NY

Midcentury Danish modern style side chair, made in Sweden for JOC, designed by Karl Erik Ekselius. The chair has a leather seat, and backrest, on a solid wood (probably dark stain te...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

One Bruno Rey for Stendig Stacking Chair
One Bruno Rey for Stendig Stacking Chair

One Bruno Rey for Stendig Stacking Chair

By Bruno Rey

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

Emeco 1006 Navy Chair in Brushed Aluminum by US Navy
Emeco 1006 Navy Chair in Brushed Aluminum by US Navy

Emeco 1006 Navy Chair in Brushed Aluminum by US Navy

By Emeco

Located in Hanover, PA

First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Baby High Chair Beech and Skai Convertible France Midcentury, circa 1960
Baby High Chair Beech and Skai Convertible France Midcentury, circa 1960

Baby High Chair Beech and Skai Convertible France Midcentury, circa 1960

Located in Labrit, Landes

Midcentury French baby high chair made circa 1960. In beech and skai or faux-leather. Convertible from high chair to baby desk (please see two last photos). While it has a practical ...

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Postmodern Sculptural Studio Crafted Steel Dining or Side Chair, 1990s
Postmodern Sculptural Studio Crafted Steel Dining or Side Chair, 1990s

Postmodern Sculptural Studio Crafted Steel Dining or Side Chair, 1990s

Located in Miami, FL

Postmodern artist designed contemporary welded steel dining, side or desk chair from the 1990s.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Cherrywood with Ebonized Inlays
Antique Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Cherrywood with Ebonized Inlays

Antique Biedermeier Dining Chairs, Cherrywood with Ebonized Inlays

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early 19th Century, antique pair of German Biedermeier dining room chairs made of hand crafted shellac, partly veneered Cherrywood in good condition. The detailed Shovel chairs ha...

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Ebony

Antique French Louis XVI Style Aubusson Tapestry Fauteuil Arm Chairs - a Pair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Aubusson Tapestry Fauteuil Arm Chairs - a Pair

Antique French Louis XVI Style Aubusson Tapestry Fauteuil Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Aubusson Tapestry Fauteuil Arm Chairs - a Pair...

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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four George III Mahogany Hall Chairs
Set of Four George III Mahogany Hall Chairs

Set of Four George III Mahogany Hall Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A well designed set of four 18th Century mahogany hall chairs.In the manner of ‘Ince and Mayhew’. The oval back with dished centres and moulded central panels, above shaped seats wit...

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Danish Modern Chairs, Walnut, 1950s, Excellent Condition
Pair of Danish Modern Chairs, Walnut, 1950s, Excellent Condition

Pair of Danish Modern Chairs, Walnut, 1950s, Excellent Condition

By Gio Ponti

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful pair of Mid-Century Modern chairs, very much in the style of Gio Ponti. Excellent condition, four chairs available.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Peter Ghyczy for Ghyczy Design, Red Garden Egg or Senftenberg Egg, 1968
Peter Ghyczy for Ghyczy Design, Red Garden Egg or Senftenberg Egg, 1968

Peter Ghyczy for Ghyczy Design, Red Garden Egg or Senftenberg Egg, 1968

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Polyester

20th Century Danish Vintage Teak Side Chair - Scandinavian Faux Leather Chair
20th Century Danish Vintage Teak Side Chair - Scandinavian Faux Leather Chair

20th Century Danish Vintage Teak Side Chair - Scandinavian Faux Leather Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish side chair made of hand crafted polished Teakwood, in good condition. The Scandinavian corner, end chair has a curved slim backrest, s...

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Hazelnut Next Rest Chair by OxDenmarq
Hazelnut Next Rest Chair by OxDenmarq

Hazelnut Next Rest Chair by OxDenmarq

Located in Geneve, CH

Hazelnut Next Rest Chair by OxDenmarq Dimensions: D 66 x W 60 x H 77 cm Materials: Leather, Black Powder Coated Steel Also Available: Different leath...

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2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Great Hand Carved Wooden High Back Chair with Sea Grass Seat from Spain, 1960s
Great Hand Carved Wooden High Back Chair with Sea Grass Seat from Spain, 1960s

Great Hand Carved Wooden High Back Chair with Sea Grass Seat from Spain, 1960s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Great hand carved wooden high back chair with sea grass seat from Spain, 1960s. The pictures speak for themselves.

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1960s Spanish French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Wood

Baker Furniture Style Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Side Chairs, Pair
Baker Furniture Style Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Side Chairs, Pair

Baker Furniture Style Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Side Chairs, Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding pair of Queen Anne or Georgian style side chairs or dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Solid cherry wood frames, with upholstered seats...

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1980s American Queen Anne Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Set of Eight Sabre Leg Dining Chairs by Harvey Probber, 1960s
Set of Eight Sabre Leg Dining Chairs by Harvey Probber, 1960s

Set of Eight Sabre Leg Dining Chairs by Harvey Probber, 1960s

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of eight dining chairs designed by Harvey Probber. The chairs are constructed with solid mahogany and in good original condition.

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

Materials

Mahogany

1950s Italian Chiavari Brass Ballroom Chair
1950s Italian Chiavari Brass Ballroom Chair

1950s Italian Chiavari Brass Ballroom Chair

By Chiavari

Located in Buchanan, NY

A stunning Italian Mid-Century Modern brass ballroom chair with upholstered seat by Chiavari. This mid century brass ballroom chair by Chiavari is a mu...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 4 Swedish Neoclassic Grey Painted and Rush Seat "Klismos" Chairs
Set of 4 Swedish Neoclassic Grey Painted and Rush Seat "Klismos" Chairs

Set of 4 Swedish Neoclassic Grey Painted and Rush Seat "Klismos" Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 Mid-Century Swedish Neo-classic Style Grey Painted and Rush Seat "Klismos" Chairs (PRICED AS Set) Wear to finish

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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Antique French Provincial Oak Armchair, 18th Century France
Antique French Provincial Oak Armchair, 18th Century France

Antique French Provincial Oak Armchair, 18th Century France

Located in Aartselaar, BE

Antique 18th century armchair from France, crafted in solid oak using traditional hand-cut mortise and tenon joinery. A chair that reflects the honest character of rural, vernacular ...

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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Hand Carved Walnut Hall Chairs, Pair
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Hand Carved Walnut Hall Chairs, Pair

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Hand Carved Walnut Hall Chairs, Pair

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning pair of antique Italian Renaissance hand carved walnut hall chairs Italy, Circa Mid-19th Century Measures: 16.5"W x 15.5"D x 45.5"H. Seat height: 19". Very good origin...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French 1940's Forest-Green Painted Klismos Chair with Leather Strapwork Seat
French 1940's Forest-Green Painted Klismos Chair with Leather Strapwork Seat

French 1940's Forest-Green Painted Klismos Chair with Leather Strapwork Seat

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large-scaled and elegantly designed French 1940s Klismos chair with deep incurved back with scrolled terminals; above a leather seat of criss-crossing straps all raised on dramatic...

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1940s French Greco Roman Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Leather Seat and Back
19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Leather Seat and Back

19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Leather Seat and Back

Located in Miami, FL

19th century Spanish colonial altar armchairs with wood seat with ornamental carved on the back and beautiful legs and armchairs. There are a very resistant and heavy armchairs. Mea...

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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Frode Holm attr Teak and Leather Danish Vanity Chair
Frode Holm attr Teak and Leather Danish Vanity Chair

Frode Holm attr Teak and Leather Danish Vanity Chair

By Frode Holm

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic Scandinavian elegance and silhouette in the vanity chair attributed to Frode Holm. Organic form redolent of a clamshell, executed in black leather and solid teak legs. In goo...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Chair in Jack Lenor Larsen

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Introducing a dining height Janus armchair designed by Mid-Century Modern master Edward Wormley. The chair features a sculpted dark mahogany frame and Jack Lenor Larsen upholstery wi...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

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.