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Side Chairs For Sale
Martin Visser Style Black Enameled Metal Side Chairs with Original Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin Visser style black enameled metal chairs with original and decorative purple upholstery. In original condition with visible enamel loss and some ripping to fabric. These were ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Chinese Lamp Hanger Elm Wood Chairs with Upholstered Cushions
Located in Yonkers, NY
This pair of Chinese side chairs reinterprets the classic lamp hanger form with a sleek and minimalist sensibility. Each chair features a gently arched crest rail with outturned ends...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Austrian Art Nouveau Bentwood Side Chair Attributed to J & J Kohn, Early 1900's
Located in Buffalo, NY
Austrian Art Nouveau bentwood side chair attributed to J & J Kohn, early 1900's. Amazing design. Wonderful patina, quality construction. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywh...
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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

2015 Herman Miller Stacking Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chairs in White 1x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DSS Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2015. The listed price i...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions- H: 34 1/2in W: 17 1/2in D: 17in SH: 17 1/2in This Pair of Louis XVI Style French Paint Decorated Balloon Back Side Chairs attributed to Maison Jansen are made of the hig...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Gold Leaf

Campaign walnut safari Dining Chair with Brown or Black Leather
Located in Ballard, CA
The Campaign Safari dining chair is a reverence to midcentury Danish furniture design. Meticulously crafted from solid walnut, the dining chair co...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Leather, Walnut

5 French Mid-Century Black Finished Wood and Cane Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
5 French Mid-Century dining side chairs with black finished hardwood frames and beige colored caned seats and backs. (PRICED EACH)
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Thonet S320 by Wulf Schneider & Ulrich Böhme Chairs, 1984
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designers Ulrich Böhme and Wulf Schneider created the S320 in 1984 for iconic manufacturer Thonet. The chair has a timeless design, is stackable, very robust, and extremely comfortable thanks to the shaped, ergonomic seat shell. In original condition with some age appropriate wear. See the set of 4 Arco arm chairs...
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1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2022 Marcel Wanders for Moooi Monster Chair w/ Embroidery and Arms 5x Available
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single Monster Dining Chair (five are available, though they are priced individually), made with a steel frame and embroidered beige fabric. The fabric appears t...
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2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Brutalist Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very nice sculpted rustic chairs in plain wood. Close to the work of Chapo.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Brutalist Chairs
Pair of Brutalist Chairs
$2,850 Sale Price / set
25% Off
French Antique Folding Chair, Campaign Safari
Located in Miami, FL
Wood and Black Faux Leather Antique Folding Chair, Made in France. Brass Hardware. Ready for a new home.
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1940s French British Colonial Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

10 Mid Century Modern Stacking Chairs by AIR in White
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant set of 10 heavy duty stacking chairs in white plastic, not vinyl, by AIR. Lucite feet on all the legs, chairs are in excellent condition with minimal wear. Stacki...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Lucite

2022 AG Fronzoni for Cappellini '64 Chairs in Matte White Lacquer, 3x Available
By A. G. Fronzoni, Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Fronzoni '64 Chairs, initially designed by AG Fronzoni in 1964. These examples date to 2022 and were produced by Cappellini in Italy. The listed price includes one chair, a...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

French Style Directories Hand Painted Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century French Style Directories hand painted arm chair w/ cute polka-dots on seat.
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20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century, Grey Italian Single Walnut Tall Lounge Chair by Melchiorre Bega
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian lounge chair made of hand crafted polished walnut, designed by Melchiorre Bega in good condition. The seat backrest of the armchair is sl...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Shaker Style Ladderback Chairs
By Shaker Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c. early New England Shaker style Ladderback Chairs.
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19th Century American Shaker Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Shaker Style Ladderback Chairs
Pair of Shaker Style Ladderback Chairs
$1,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Early 20th century Regency inspired tufted side chairs/a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of early 20th century Regency inspired side chairs. The side chairs have a hand carved delicate curved column leg with nail heads around the edge. The chairs are uphol...
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1950s American Regency Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Jacques Adnet Arm Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Jacques Adnet Arm Chair Signature saddle stitched leather over heavy steel with deep chocolate seat and back Floating back cushion is att...
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1950s French Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Mid-Century French Oak and Brown Leather Side Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of midcentury French oak and brown leather side chairs. Reupholstered seat and back in brown leather in 2022, self welt along bottom of s...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of Four George III Dining Chairs, England, Circa 1765-1800
Located in New York, NY
Set of four George III dining chairs, likely 1775-1800.
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Midcentury set of Two Lounge Chairs 1950's, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Highly refined vintage lounge chairs, a midcentury modern set of 2 chairs, reupholstered in ecru velvet, standing on chromed legs terminating on small circular pads, 1950`s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored Rattan Square Side Drink Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pre-WWII era rattan square side table or drink stand featuring a bent rattan structure with an Acacia Koa wood solid tabletop. Koa is a wood that is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. ...
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1950s American Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Suelo Modern Outdoor Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® outdoor modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. T...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Scandinavian Round Wicker Chair with Metal Base in Rotan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chair, rotan, lacquered metal, Scandinavia, 1960s A circular frame positioned at a diagonal angle forms the foundation of this design. The seat and backrest are set around this...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Metal

Single Mid century desk chairs- Black velvet
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very stylish mid century desk chair. This has a stained beech frame with great patina. The whole design sets this chair off p...
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20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Maison Krieger French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Side Chair Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A pair of very fine quality antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze ormolu mounted mahogany side chairs, attributed to luxury Parisian furniture maker Maison Krieger (1826-1910) ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Shellac Polished Mahogany Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, antique German Biedermeier single armchair made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Mahogany in very good condition. The side, end chair has an arched, c...
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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Swiss/German Carved and Painted Board Chair
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming vintage Swiss or southern German carved and painted board chair with turned legs. Skillfully painted and structurally strong this chair would be a sweet accent chair in a ...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of 1960s Grosfeld House Style Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s Grosfeld House style side or lounge chairs. Has a white decorative frame and upholstered velvet seat and back cushion.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Fantastic Signed Old Hickory Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a amazing signed Old Hickory Furniture Company, Martinsville, Indiana. Side or desk chair in great as found condition. This cha...
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Early 20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Mahogany Chippendale Carved Side Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Fluted stiles, rare elaborate carved splat, acanthus carved knees, two shells and cabriole legs terminating in claw and ball feet. Philadelphia, PA, circa 1760-1775.
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18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Five Jansen Style Paint Decorated & Gilt Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of Five Jansen style paint decorated and gilt Louis XVI style dining chairs. Each in a new upholstery with new springs and welts. The set with fine sleek and clean lines in a lin...
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1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Martin Visser 'SE03' Side Chair for 't Spectrum with Yellow Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking, Mid-Century 'SE03' side chair by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum circa 1973. Visser, a quintessential designer of the Dutch Post-War design movement, began working for 't Spectrum in 1954 and soon spearheaded the company's entire collection. He had an architectural and civil engineering...
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1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Slipper Chair of Generous Proportions
Located in New York, NY
Building on his earlier, iconic designs - the 1920s De stijl Red Blue chair and his Zig Zag chair from the 1930s - Rietveld designed the Utrecht chair with an added degree of comfort...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood, Lacquer

‘Strip’ Chairs with Armrests in Dark-Brown Ashwood by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn
Located in Voorburg, NL
Very rare set of ‘Strip’ dining chairs with armrests, designed in 1974 by Gijs Bakker for Castelijn in the Netherlands (marked). Only a limited amount of these chairs were made with ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Daystak Side Chairs - Beech & Walnut - by Robin Day for &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed with stackability in mind, the Daystak Side Chair by Robin Day is a lesson in functional utility and the beauty of simple forms. Exhibiting the designer’s dedication to craf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1953
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of dining chairs with exposed walnut frames supporting floating laminated seats and sculptural back rests, both covered in vintage upholstery. Designed in 1953 as a component o...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

6 Eames for Herman Miller DSS Stackable Naugahyde Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Set of 6 Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs with Brown Naugahyde Pads, Herman Miller. An exceptional group of six original Charles and Ray Eames molded fiberglass stacking shell ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pr. Decorative Granada Style Mid Century Side Chairs att. to Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of fan back wrought iron side chairs, attributed to Arthur Umanoff for Boyer Scott, as part of the sought after Granada series, circa 1960's. The chairs feature wrou...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

'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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Oak Victorian or Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His & Hers Throne Chairs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Late19th Century to Early 20th Century Victorian or Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His & Hers Throne Chairs comprised of oak frames with black and gold details, red hopsacking fabric on backs & seats with gimp and nail head trim & turned front legs on casters. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear even if it has been refinished or restored. Specifically, the Queen chair has one new hand carved finial created by our professional craftsman and all finials have been dyed black as well as the grooves & detail all over the frame of the chairs and the rings and ball details on the legs. Fabric is a bit faded. Please see photos, zoom in for details, and see long description as they are part of the condition report. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 1900’s - Early 20th Century. ALL HAIL THE MIGHTY KING AND QUEEN!!!! Talk about ABSOLUTE Royalty!!! This is a glorious pair of Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His & Hers Throne chairs comprised of hand carved oak frames bearing engraved Gothic details, designs, and cutouts including a transcendent triple finial high back presentation worthy of nobility. Each peak is hand carved with designs resembling oak leaves and they have been intricately dyed black… they’re nothing short of fabulous. Because of the maturity of these chairs, we believe that they were probably reupholstered at some point in their lives, and they look marvelous!! They are wearing a beautiful bright cardinal red hopsacking fabric trimmed with gimp and nail head details on the seats and back inserts which also have upholstered backs. The King chair has fabric surrounding the arm rests while the Queen chair has no arms, however it does have attractive side braces. Both thrones have lovely hand carved decorative front aprons with black detail and stand proudly upon turned front legs with black dyed rings & details on casters and square straight slightly curved back legs… I mean, WOW!!!! They’re definitely Ecclesiastical and Gothic Revival but they bear a bit of East Lake Victorian style as well and they are SURE to be quite the conversation piece in your home! They would be fabulous used as host & hostess chairs at your dining table, in a conversation or waiting area, in a home library, at a his & hers dressing area, or facing the fireplace in your den or study. Wherever you choose to use these unsurpassable chairs of distinction, they are sure to make you feel like wearing a crown and being addressed as “Your Majesty...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Side Chairs

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Fabric, Oak, Paint

Aesthetic Bamboo Gilt Iron Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage aesthetic style gilt metal bamboo side chair.
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20th Century Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vienna Secessionist Bentwood Chair by Kohn Mundus
Located in New York, NY
Classic steam bent Vienna Secessionist side chair made in Czechoslovia, by J.J. Kohn & Mundus, circa 1900/1920's. The chair is in very good, clean, ready to use condition, showing o...
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Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs

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Cane, Bentwood

Chaise Lounge Curved Steel & Vegetable-Tanned Cowhide / Dyed Sheepskin Patchwork
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Special edition The hug contemporary chaise longue is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 mm thick leather. When sitting in this furniture you feel an enveloping sensation, like being hugged, since the weight of the body is distributed evenly. Each unit becomes a refuge of visual and ergonomic wellbeing. Our Hug Collection is inspired by the organic lines of a landscape, the curves of nature, and the imaginary silhouette of the wind inspire this collection of organic forms, almost like metallic sculptures. The chaise lounge is an iconic piece of furniture that has evolved throughout the history of interior design. The version at hand is an example of how contemporary design can merge with traditional techniques and sustainable materials to create a unique piece. The CNC bent steel is a durable and resilient material that allows for a wide variety of shapes and designs. Its use in this chaise lounge is particularly fitting as it contributes to an elegant and sophisticated aesthetic that contrasts with the warm and soft vegetable-tanned cowhide leather. The Spanish artisanal tannery responsible for the leather manufacturing has achieved an exceptional result in terms of quality and sustainability. As it is vegetable-tanned, the leather is chromium-free, meaning it does not contain harmful or toxic substances. Moreover, the use of traditional tanning techniques and the employment of leather artisans ensure that each leather piece is unique and has its own character. The metal, on the other hand, has been treated using a manual process of polishing, nickel plating, electroplating, and semi-matte lacquer. These processes, carried out by skilled artisans, give the metal a smooth and pleasant-to-touch finish, which in turn contrasts with the hardness of the steel. Finally, the dyed sheepskin...
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2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Iconic Space Age Red Embryo Chair by Marc Newson
Located in Brussels, BE
Embryo chair created in Sydney Australia in 1988. tubular steel, polyurethane and neoprene. Three legs and a chromed steel structure padded with moulded p...
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1990s Italian Space Age Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Six French 1950s Dining Chairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Six lovely dining chairs, upholstered in original red vinyl with white piping. Bow-like motif on the front apron, tapering legs. Possibly cherry-wood.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

2 Italian Renaissance Sgabelli Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
2 Similar Italian Renaissance style (17th Cent) walnut curved 3 legged sgabelli with carved back and seat (PRICED EACH)
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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Reanaissance Revival Hand-Carved Chair with Embossed Leather 19th Century
Located in Lucenec, SK
Chair in carved beech and embossed leather seat and back, circa 1850. The coat of arms embossed at the leather back belongs to the Hungarian noble family Erdody de Monyorókerék et Mo...
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Early 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Hans J. Wegner Valet Chair for Johannes Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model JH-540 Valet chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen. This gorgeous piece of mid century design is as functional as it as beautiful. The seat folds up to create a rack fo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Dining Chairs with Arch Backs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome set of six matching dining chairs circa 1970's. Chairs are in very clean ready to use condition.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Rare Pair of Art Deco Industrial Aluminum & Leather Club Arm Chairs by GoodForm
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a wonderful pair of rare side chairs by the GoodForm/General Fireproofing Company. Chairs feature brushed aluminum frames, new distressed brown leather and fantastic Art-Deco...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Scandinavian Modern Rainer Daumiller Dining Set/6 Chairs, Denmark, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
Rare set of six 1970s Rainer Daumiller dining chairs in solid pine, Denmark — Hirtshals Savvaerk design with curved backs, sculpted seats, and Nordic elegance. A rare and complete ...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Antwerp Lounge by DeMuro Das with Hand-Cast Legs in Solid Black Satin Bronze
Located in New York, NY
The Antwerp side chair by DeMuro Das features a generously curved frame supported by tapered hand-cast legs in solid black satin bronze. Constructio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

New in Box Jean Prouve for Vitra Standard SP Dining Chairs in Green w/ Grey Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Standard SP Dining Chairs, Model 204, initially designed in 1934 by Jean Prouve. These particular pieces were produced circa 2023. They are brand...
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2010s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Canva Chair, Occasional Chair in Blackened Ash with Handwoven Danish Cord
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Featuring exposed joinery and a mixture of hard and soft lines, the Canva chair explores a love for material and craftsmanship welded with warm welcome. Constructed with an exposed, bridle-joint frame and handwoven seat, the Canva Chair is artisan-crafted from recyclable paper cord, and sustainably harvested Ash. The seat features a continuous run of Natural Danish paper cord handwoven around "L-shaped" nails in a traditional Binder-cane method of warped pairs. This chair is an exploration of form and craftsmanship and serves best as a statement and occasional piece in a hallway or living room or for a very large dining...
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2010s American Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood, Walnut

Vintage Polished SS And Brass Regency Arm Chair Designed By Karl Springer
Located in Doraville, GA
A beautiful polished stainless steel and brass arm chair designed and distrubuted by Karl Springer. Karl Springer produced stylish furniture of the highest quality craftsmanship and ...
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1980s American Regency Revival Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Desalto Koki Chair in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Koki Pocci + Dondoli · 2015 MATERIAL: integral polyurethane The contract world enters the domestic space with the Koki range of chairs with a contemporary, fresh design. A perfect b...
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2010s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Designer Chairs, Bone, Black Leather, Brass
Located in Miami, FL
Fabulous pair of designer chairs with black leather seat cushions. Chairs are partly covered in bone with brass details. Please see all pictures. Four chairs in total available. Pric...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Dennis & Leen Formations Carved Italian Armchair W Clarence House Tiger Velvet
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Dennis & Leen for Formations Carved Italian armchair W Clarence House Tiger Velvet.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Custom Cane Dining Chair, Black/Natural
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The chair is made of steam-bent wood and upholstered in Italian black leather. The manufacturing of the item requires a manual installation of the cane that needs artisanal craft and...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

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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