Anglo-Raj Bone Inlay Chair
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1960's Anglo-Raj style ebonized side chairs with bone inlay. Measurements: Height of body: 34" Height of seat: 18" Width: 21" Depth: 17"
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Bone, Wood
Anglo-Raj Bone Inlay Chair
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1960's Anglo-Raj style ebonized side chairs with bone inlay. Measurements: Height of body: 34" Height of seat: 18" Width: 21" Depth: 17"
Bone, Wood
Pair of Fibreglass Side Chairs by Rene Jean Caillette, France 1950s
By Sedia-Steiner
Located in London, GB
A rare set of 2 fibreglass chairs by Rene Jean Caillette. Brown background and multicolour floral pattern. Designed and produced in France between 1950-1959. René-Jean Caillet...
Steel
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...
Wicker, Wood
Set of 4 pink Locus Solus chairs by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1960s
Located in amstelveen, NL
A set of 4 lacquered metal Locus Solus chairs by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1964. The round seat is perforated sheet metal. The structure, which forms the backrest, armrests, and le...
Steel
Occasional Chair Henry Rosengren Hansen model 39
By Brande Møbelindustri, Henry Rosengren Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Occasional chair model 39, designed by Henry Rosengren Hansen manufactured by Brande Moebelindustri 1960s. Beautifully constructed of Rosewood with a Naugahyde leather seat. In very good condition. Danish oil finish with new seat covering. A great example of Danish Mid Century Modern...
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Pair of Vintage Danish Carver Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and extremely well made pair of vintage Danish carver armchairs. They were designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast, and they date from the 1960’s. This model is very rare, es...
Faux Leather, Cherry
Set of Four Howell Cantilever Chrome Chairs, circa 1960's
By Howell Mfg.
Located in High Point, NC
Set of four cantilever chrome chairs by Howell Manufacturing, a division of Burd Inc. This set of chairs have the original vinyl upholstery, and are amazingly comfortable. The fra...
Chrome
Baker Furniture Style Queen Anne Solid Cherry Wood Side Chairs, Pair
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...
Upholstery, Cherry
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...
Mohair, Oak
Childs Chair by David Rowland for Thonet
By David Rowland, Thonet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Presenting a truly rare and exceptional piece of design history - the Child's Softech Chair, designed by the renowned David Rowland for Thonet...
Metal
$10,500 / set
Fantastic Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Side Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Unique pair of Venetian style grotto chairs with seahorse carved back and scallop seats in a silvered wood.... the legs are carved in the shape of shells.
Wood
2018 Eames Plastic DSW Shell Dining Chairs in White w/ Dowel Bases 5x Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DSW Side Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in 1948. These examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2018, and the lis...
Steel
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...
Leather, Teak
$1,052Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Faux Leather, Beech
Elegant Italian Black Rod and Cane Side Chair, 1950
Located in Dronten, NL
Graceful Italian 1950s side chair in solid black enameled steel rod and rattan. Two chairs available, priced individually.
Steel
Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Striped Upholstered Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany chairs with striped Upholstery. Very good vintage condition. Chairs have been reupholstered down the road. Measure 17" in width, 20" in depth and ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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...
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Victorian Ladderback and Bobbin Walnut & Rush Seat Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Victorian Ladderback and Bobbin Walnut & Rush Seat Side Chair. Measures 17.5" in width, 17.5" in depth and and 41" in height. Seat height is 18".
Rush, Walnut
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...
Brass
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...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Ebony
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Leather-upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century side chairs with tapered legs adorned with bronze sabots and original leather upholstery.
Brass
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...
Pine
19th Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Red Velvet Seat and Carved Back
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish colonial altar armchairs with red velvet seat and back with ornamental carved on the back and beautiful legs and armchairs. There are a very resistant and heavy...
Walnut
$1,600 / set
Stunning Antique Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning chairs, quality craftsmanship. Please see all pictures Sold as pairs. Four chairs in total available. Original condition, unrestored, chairs ne...
Leather, Wood
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...
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Wicker and Iron Armchair – Mid-Century Sculptural Design
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
An arresting study of balance and tension, this sculptural chair defies the boundaries of conventional seating. With its woven rattan surface and sinuous iron frame, it evokes both organic fluidity and geometric precision, standing as an artifact of experimental postmodern design. Of Italian provenance and dating to the 1960s, the chair reflects postmodern and Brutalist influences. The interplay of handwoven rattan and blackened iron creates a striking contrast, each material imbued with an inherent honesty that deepens over time. The chair’s composition is a dialogue between weight and weightlessness, structure and softness. The finely woven rattan, marked by the passage of time, bears subtle tonal shifts and a patina that speaks to its authenticity. The iron frame—minimal yet expressive—outlines the form with architectural clarity, emphasizing negative space and sculptural intent. Aged imperfections, from the gentle fraying of the rattan to the darkening of the iron, enrich its character rather than diminish it. Time has bestowed a quiet grandeur upon this piece. Its softened edges, textured patina, and minor surface irregularities serve as testaments to its authenticity, each mark a remnant of its lived history. The structure remains sound, preserving the chair’s distinctive silhouette and presence. At once functional and artistic, this chair offers a commanding yet understated presence within interiors that embrace sculptural furniture, material honesty, and conceptual design. Ideal for settings that honor Brutalist minimalism...
Iron
1960s Customizable Erik Buch Rosewood Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
Six 1960s customizable Erik Buch rosewood dining chairs in excellent condition The set consists of 4 rosewood Erik Buch dining chairs and two rosewood Erik Buch armchairs all with f...
Rosewood
Thonet-Style Bentwood Chair, Stained Beech, Art Deco, 1950s Design
By Thonet
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Thonet style bentwood chair in stained beech with a caned seat. Thonet Design seating Measures : 55x52cm H:80cm - SH:47cm Armest Height : 73cm
Cane, Bentwood
$11,800 / set
Pair of Modernist Tall Back "Throne Chairs"
Located in New York, NY
" Throne chairs " A pair of Modernist tall back side chairs. Thuja root with ebonized inlaid details.
Wood, Ebony, Burl
1950s Mid-Century Robert Kayton NYC Flag Cord Plywood Chair like Klaus Grabe
By Richard Neutra, Klaus Grabe, Robert Kayton
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Nice example of the oversize version of the side chair in this rare series of exposition furniture with the original flag cord still intact. Retains Mfg....
Birch
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...
Metal, Brass
American Mahogany and Figured Mahogany Veneered Gondola Chair, Circa 1815- 1830s
Located in Germantown, MD
A Restored American mahogany and figured mahogany veneered gondola chair. The chair feature a boxed slip seat & single vertical baluster form silhouette back splat below a crest rail...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of Six Stacking Chairs Franz Schuster, Bicolored Beech Wood, Austria, 1959
By Wiesner-Hager, Franz Schuster, Roland Rainer, Thonet, Roland Rainer Emil & Alfred Pollack
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
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 ...
Beech
Set Of Two Highback Lounge Chairs and Footstool by Umberto Asnago, 1980
By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage Post modern pair of Umberto Asnago "Progetti" armchairs for Giorgetti, signed, Italy, 1980. The Armchairs and footstool designed and produced by the Giorgetti Research Centre...
Wood
$3,400 / item
Mid Century Italian Armchair in Cut Mohair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian armchair. Wood frame with new upholstery in a geometric cut velvet mohair. Sourced in Northern Italy. Two available, sold separately.
Mohair, Wood
$15,000 / item
Polished Brass 33 Step Chair by Zhipeng Tan
By Zhipeng Tan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Tan’s practice, since graduating from the China Academy of Art, has been focused on the ancient technique of lost-wax casting. This ancient foundry process has created an intersection between Tan’s interest in heritage casting techniques and organic forms. The forms designed by Tan vary from being environmental (water drops, tree roots) to being figurative (spinal cords, pelvic structures). The Lily collection brings together the botanical and human motifs most explicitly. The tension between the two references cause the works to become abstracted and take on a slightly surreal quality, whilst maintaining functionality. The 33 step chair...
Brass
'Avant Garde' Chair, Bauhaus Style 'One Arm', Color of Your Choice
Located in Paris, IDF
Geometric and Minimalist chair by Russian designer Dmitry Samygin. Inspired by Gerrit Rietveld and Bauhaus style. Editions Savannah Bay Gallery Plywood Measures: 88.5 x 45 x 45 cm ...
Plywood
$5,100 / set
Pair Neoclassical Style Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair neoclassical style side chairs. The chairs have black lacquered wood frames, a decorative gold pattern with a round bronze insert to ...
Bronze
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.
Hardwood
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.
Seagrass, Wood
“Les Arc” Chair Selected by Charlotte Perriand
By DalVera
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic leather and metal side chair selected by Charlotte Perriand for the Ski resort Les Arcs in 1960, with chrome tubular frame in great condition and high quality thick leather se...
Chrome
Karl Erik Ekselius for JOC Dining Desk Side Chair
By JOC Mobler Vetlanda, Karl-Erik Ekselius
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...
Leather, Teak
1970s Carved Wood Gold Fish Zebra Bentwood Chairs and Ottoman, Set of 3
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The vintage chairs and ottoman set is packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Stylish hand carved goldfish with ...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian quality carved oak hall chairs having a quality carved oak shaped back with carved leaf scroll and flower decoration, solid oak seat with a half sunflower ...
Oak
$2,240Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 6 Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Black Wire Dining Chairs, 1970s
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of six wire dining chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, represents one of the most iconic and enduring designs of mid-century modern furniture. Introduced in the ear...
Metal
Seldom seen shell color "Ochre Light "Charles Eames / Herman Miller side chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded fiberglass shell in seldom seen Ochre Light Color.. Mounted on vintage black steel H-base. chair in very good ...
Steel
Nice Pair of Oxblood Leather Vintage Chesterfield Gainsborough Side Chairs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of oversized, Chesterfield tufted, Oxblood leather Gainsborough side chairs A very good looking and expertly crafted pair, the...
Leather
3 Antique French Victorian Walnut Dining or Parlor Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 3 late 19th century dining or side chairs. Made from walnut with a serpentine back, tropical fabric and cabriole legs.
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four Midcentury Wishbone Chairs in Patinated Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. Great original condition.
Papercord, Oak
$480Sale Price|20% Off
One Bruno Rey for Stendig Double Back 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 armchair Reupholstery available for additional fee. Price is p...
Fabric, Oak
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...
Walnut
Waring & Gillow probably. Arts & Crafts Side Chair with Ebony and Pewter Inlays
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts rush seated side chair with stylised floral ebony and Pewter inlays, and further herringbone inlays probably made by Waring and Gillow, with a professionally re up...
Pewter
$2,006Sale Price / set|45% Off
1960's Set of Six Danish Oak Dining Chairs in Henning Kjaernulf Brutalist Style
By Henning Kjærnulf, Ørum Møbler
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Set of Six Danish Oak Dining Chairs in Henning Kjaernulf Brutalist Style The set of 6 chairs in Henning Kjærnulf's characteristic brutalist style where he combined a modern l...
Oak
Surrealist Chair by Tessa Koot, Netherlands (1, 2 & 3)
By Tessa Koot
Located in Hanover, MA
Three chairs from the series "Additions to the family" by Eindhoven artist, Tessa Koot. These were originally exhibited in 2012 at Tuttobene during the Salone Internazionale del Mob...
Polystyrene
$2,100Sale Price / set|30% Off
Set of Six Antique Pennsylvania Side Chairs, Floral Design, Circa 1825
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Set of six Pennsylvania plank seat side chairs painted gray with floral decorated back splat and crest rail. The chair elements are black pinstriped and banded in gold. American, ci...
Wood, Paint
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Steel
$3,170 / set
Side Slipper Bedroom Chairs
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
French pair of Napoleon III slipper chairs A pair of low back upholstered side chairs, nicely wide seated design with beautifully polished ebonized legs. Fully reupholstered in this ...
Birch
$721 / item
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.
Wood
$15,757 / set
Mario Bellini for Cassina CAB 412, Set of 10, 1990s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
Set of ten Cab 412 side chairs in black leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina. The Cab chair is built up as a tubular frame over which thick saddle leather is fitted; the leather ski...
Leather
$560Sale Price|30% Off
American Mahogany Shield Back Side Chair with Serpentine Seat, c. 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American mahogany shield back side chair with over rail upholstered serpentine seat. The four vertical back rails are carved with water leaf at ...
Upholstery, Chestnut, Ebony, Mahogany, Pine
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.