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Side Chairs For Sale
Antique Carved Italian Walnut Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Carved Italian Walnut Arm Chair
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1880s Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of English 1900s Neoclassical Style Painted and Gilt Chairs with Feathers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English Neoclassical style painted wood side chairs from the early 20th century with parcel gilt décor and carved feather motifs. Created in England at the Turn of the Century which saw the transition between the 19th to the 20th, this pair of Neoclassical style side chairs draws our attention with their shield-style backs adorned with mesmerizing giltwood feathers...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen, Upholstery

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

A Pair of 19thC Antique Ebonised Chinoiserie Occasional Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Exquisite Pair of 19th Century Antique Ebonised Chinoiserie Chairs with Cane Seats Indulge in the timeless elegance of these stunning 19th century antique ebonised chinoiserie chairs...
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Paul Vandenbulcke Chair by De Coene
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Chair designed by Paul Vandenbulcke "model 367" for De Coene Belgium. Made of wood and red leather. Has some great patina on the leather. This chai...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Don Ward, Side Chair, Iron, Cord, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered iron and jute cord side chair designed and produced in USA, c. 1950s. Dimensions (inches): 32.25"H x 17.5" W x 20.5" D Seat height: 17.37" H
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Queen Anne Mahogany Black Deerskin Leather High Back Dining Desk Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Queen Anne side chair. Made of mahogany featuring high vase shaped splat back with curved crest and black leather deer hide seat...
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Early 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Napoleon III Chair with Turned Beech and Velvet for Child French, circa 1880
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III French chair for child late 19th century Turned beech, with patina, The fabric in a good quality. Two marks in the velvet, nothing dist...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs

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Beech, Velvet

19th Century Set of Spanish Colonial Armchair and Two Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Spanish Colonial style chairs and armchair, having leather both seats and backs, and brass nailheads. Armchair measurements: Height ...
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Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Georgian circa 1780 Cuban mahogany hall chair attributed to Gillows of Lancaster A very fine Georgian chair, clearly made by Gillows however as its not stamped we have classed it as attributed to. The piece has all the normal master craftsman details, the recessed back handle, the very fine carved back rest, this piece just screams understated English fine...
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1780s English Georgian Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Side Chairs - B&B Italia Iuta by Antonio Citterio
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Pair of white metal mesh and fabric B&B Italia Iuta side chairs by Antonio Citterio. Antonia Citterio’s work encompasses furniture, architecture and interiors and spans the last 30 years; most notably with B&B Italia, Vitra and Kartell. The Iuta collection is a B&B Italia icon that dates back to the late 1980s and has been produced and re-introduced over the years in a number of versions. The seating range uses...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 8 Louis Majorelle Carved Walnut and Sage Green Muslin Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 8 French Art Nouveau side chairs with carved walnut frames, openwork backs featuring a central upholstered section and seat upholstered in a sage green muslin. (LOUIS MAJORELL...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Folding Beech Vintage Chair Style Gio Ponti, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage beech folding chair or lounge chair, which was made in 1960s in Italy. It consists of a solid brown stained and lacquered beechwood construction, while the...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Beech

Pair of Boston late Classical slip seat mahogany side chairs, 1830-45
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of American mahogany and figured mahogany veneered late Classical upholstered slip seat side chairs. The chairs feature a shaped & pierced crest rail and back rail. Chestnut sec...
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Mid-19th Century American Classical Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut, Mahogany

Vintage Maritime Heritage Bench Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
teak maritime heritage chairs 2
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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Cantilever Chrome Leather Chairs MCM Mies van der Rohe Style, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Cherry Dining Chairs by John Widdicomb
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by John Widdicomb, this elegant set of six dining chairs features solid cherry frames with tapered backs and slender legs. The seats are upholstered in a rich moss green. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

American Walnut Upholstered Desk Chair, Philadelphia, Circa 1730
Located in Charleston, SC
American walnut desk chair with carved scrolled rails, vase formed shaped splat back, scalloped carved skirt, carved shell on knee, and terminatin...
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1730s American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Walnut

English Renaissance Red Velvet Side Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style oak carved side chair with a square back and stretcher with red velvet upholstered seat and back
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20th Century British Renaissance Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Side Chair in Hand-Carved Walnut Over 200-Years Old
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Louis XVI Side Chair in Hand-Carved Walnut Over 200-Years Old. In the 35-years we have been importing from France, this might be the oldest original Louis XVI Chair we...
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Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

2005 Fritz Hansen Series 7 Stacking Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a series 7 stacking side chair, Model 3107, initially designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. These examples date to 2005.The listed price includes one chair and ...
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Early 2000s European Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Neo Gothic Library Side Chair By Alfred Waterhouse, Late 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE SIDE CHAIR BY ALFRED WATERHOUSE RA PPRIBA (1830-1905) Designed by the eminent Victorian architect Alfred Waterhouse. Born in Liverpool in 1830 Waterhouse had a celebrated ca...
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19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Austrian Biedermeier Klismos Chair '1830'
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Biedermeier Klismos side chair of European beechwood and mahogany veneers. The seat is upholstered in Italian oil tanned leather with brass round head tacks. The front legs are turne...
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Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Style Carved Gilt Wood Side Accent Leather Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Louis XV style side chair with carved scrolled gilt accents and curved cabriole legs. This highly decorated small accent chair is upholstered in da...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Georgian Queen Anne Style Carved Mahogany Dining Side Desk Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Italian side chair, circa last quarter 20th century. Featured an aged appearance in Queen Anne styling with long slender back featuring scrolled accents. Seat is upholstered with p...
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Charles and Ray Eames, "DCW" Chair, Plywood, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A moulded plywood DCW dining chair or side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames and produced by Herman Miller, USA, 1960s. 16.6” seat height
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Illum Wikkelsø Danish Caramel Leather & Oak Sling Design Lounge Chair
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

Italian 18th Century Louis XV Fauteuil, Armchair
Located in Round Top, TX
An outstanding and very elegant Louis XV style Venetian Fauteuil - Armchair. Beautifully constructed from painted and gilt wood with stunning color and upholstery. A gorgeous accent ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Italian Mid-Century Osvaldo Borsani Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 6 Italian Mid-Century walnut dining side chairs having a solid shield shaped back with a centered cut out and dark brown upholstered seat (OSVALDO BORSONI) (PRICED AS Set) (3...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Gothic Revival Hall Chair, Scottish Oak, Reception Seat, Victorian, 1870
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Gothic Revival hall chair. A Scottish, oak baronial reception seat, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1870. Of superb Gothic appearance and excellent proporti...
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1870s British Victorian Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Fine French Mid-Century Mahogany Side Chairs by Roset
Located in Long Island City, NY
Roset (name of the company before it was renamed "Ligne Roset") - A fine French 1950s side/desk chair in solid mahogany.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Marge Carson Tetes De Lion Campaign Directors Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This beautiful pair of carved wood Campaign chairs by Marge Carson with Lion's head details is large in size and style. Chairs feature leather back and seat slings with an additiona...
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20th Century Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Antique Hepplewhite Side Chairs, English, Fruitwood, Hall Seat, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique Hepplewhite taste side chairs. An English, fruitwood decorative hall seats, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1790. Superb country house appeal with the...
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1790s British Georgian Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Fruitwood

19th Spanish Carved Walnut Armchair with New Black Leather and Solomonic Columns
Located in Miami, FL
One of a kind and highly decorative Baroque chair from the late 1800s. If you are looking for unique and meaningful antiques to decorate your home then this sculptural and amazing wo...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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

Materials

Metal

21st Century Fes Chair in Fabric by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
In this original chair, Etro Home Interiors' soul manifests itself in an erudite, ironic and surprising way, interpreting the brand sophistication and spirit of innovation with a playful and extravagant twist. The classic lines of the piece meet the irony of the colorful tassels while the combination between the strictness of the devoré pattern with the initial letter of the Etro logo and the paisley fabric on the backrest creates a playful combination of elements and colors. FES chair with Seat fabric cat. A Rakam col. 1 Vicia. Back in fabric cat. A Flag col. 1 Bean. Piping in velvet cat. A Venezia col. 2 Violet. Decorative brass buttons with violet/green tassels...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Italian Mid-Century Chiavari Chair in Full Brass with New Upholstery, 1970s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
One amazing solid brass Italian Mid-Century Modern 'Chiavari' side chair. Made in the 1970s. The structure of the chair is made of full polished brass. The upholstery of the solid ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 18th Century Italian Renaissance Lion Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 18th century Italian Renaissance lion carved walnut Sgabello hall chairs. Pair of Flemish carved oak hall chairs, circa 1890. Profusely c...
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Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Burke Saarinen Style Tulip Chair, circa 1965
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Modeled after Eero Saarinen's Tulip series, The Arkana shell chair was designed by Maurice Burke in 1965 for the Arkana company in England. It features the classic aluminum hourglass...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Danish High-Back Teak Dining Chairs by Korup Stolefabrik 1960s, Set of 4
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak dining chairs by Korup Stolefabrik 1960s, Set of 4. Set of Danish Mid-Century Modern ladder back dining chairs in solid teak with new upholstery in black faux le...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Contemporary Handmade Chair in Beech Wood with Natural Leather Seat
Located in Guadalajara, Jal.
The “Your Skin” easy chair is a comfortable low chair with a solid and light structure perfect to accentuate with its impeccable and minimal aesthetics the decoration in every room o...
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2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

2011 Emeco Navy 1006 Dining / Side Chair in Mint Polished Aluminum
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Emeco side dining chair, Model 1006, originally designed in 1944 for the U.S. Navy. This chair was built by hand from recycled aluminum in Hanover, Pennsylvania. ...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Méandre™ dark bronze side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES® Chic and understated.  
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Frances Elkins Wood Cane Seat Loop Backrest Beige Side Chairs Regency
Located in Miami, FL
First Edition Pair of Loop Side or Dining Chairs designed by Frances Elkins and made in Spain circa 1965. Regency Period with hand-carved legs, Apron Decoration and both are with the...
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1960s Spanish Regency Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Paint

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

2023 Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH24 Wishbone Chair Beech Green w/ Papercord
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a CH24 Wishbone Dining Chair made with a solid beech frame painted spring green with a white paper cord seat. This chair was designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hans...
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2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Papercord

Pair of 19th Century Biedermeier Walnut Chairs with Custom Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th-century Austrian Biedermeier chairs, masterfully crafted from rich walnut, blending elegance with restrained ornamentation. The curved top rail, gently flaring outward...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs

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Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style French Caned Side Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A handsome pair of 19th century Louis XVI style side chairs, with hand-woven caned square seats and tall, straight seat backs. Accents of patinated bronze provide interest, with a ri...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Black Arched Mono Side or Dining Chair in Ebonized Ash by Objects & Ideas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Inspired by the patterns drawn by aircraft at summer air displays, and conceived primarily as a functional art piece, one single flowing line twists and turns to form the fluid outline of the Mono chair...
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2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

Bauhaus Papercord Side Arm Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
A side chair by Bauhaus attributed to designer Erich Dieckmann (1896 - 1944), made of a solid wood frame with a papercord weaving seating and backrest.In very good original condition...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

Bauhaus Papercord Side Arm Chair
Bauhaus Papercord Side Arm Chair
$2,479 Sale Price
20% Off
Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 4 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical straight lines and crooked angles that gives the chairs life and personality. The chai...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

1920s Art Deco Side Chairs in Walnut, Original Sitting with Abstract Upholstery
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-20th century Art Deco side chairs in walnut, with original sitting and futurism abstract upholstery. Very special and aesthetic effect. Excellent conditions, restored and wax-po...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Pair of Rustic Alpine Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of rustic Alpine chairs, or backed stools, circa 1840-1869. Hand-carved in mixed woods. Decorative pierced walnut backs. Sold together as a near pair priced $5,800. 1st chair: 3...
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Rustic Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Black Leather Side Dining Desk Chairs Postmodern Pair, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of '70s Italian Postmodern black leather and high-gloss metal chairs, circa 1970s, Italy. With label marking, "Made in Italy", as shown in last image. Great as dining or side ...
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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Shaggy Bean Bag Chair Cover, Icelandic Sheepskin Black Spot
Located in Dural, AU
Imagine relaxing into this cozy genuine sheepskin beanbag while you unwind after a long and tiring day. This inviting 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 4 to 6 inches (10 - 15cm) in length. The natural white and black spot color is unaltered (not dyed), preserving the natural beauty of the original sheep wool color. These natural color tones carry character and individuality and will vary throughout the sheepskin cover. The natural white may have creamy undertones while darker brown undertones may be found in the natural black. These are natural characteristics of sheep wool and every sheepskin will differ making each bean bag extraordinarily unique. Whether styled in the kids 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-product 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 offer 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. At eluxury home we use polystyrene fill and this cover will require about 400 - 500L depending upon desire of firmness. Features: Handcrafted from genuine Icelandic sheepskins Color: Natural white and natural black custom make in other colors Dimensions: 90cm width x 70cm height (+ wool pile) Overall dimensions: 100cm x 80cm (H) Long and shaggy wool pile ranging 4-6 inches / 10-15cm Individually handcrafted in Australia Made to strict Australian Child...
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2010s Australian Side Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Six Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six Danish crafted rosewood dining chairs with rich rosewood grain on chair backs, newly upholstered seats in a blue leather. High-quality construction. Professionally restor...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

'Yucatan' Dining Chairs by Edmond Spence for Industria Mueblera, 1960s Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of six classic mid-century modern Mahogany and cane 'Yucatan' dining chairs was designed by Swedish designer Edmond J. Spence in the 1950s and produced by Industria Mueblera...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Mahogany

Vivai Del Sud Bamboo Lounge Chairs, Pierre Frey Jacquard, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vivai del Sud; Bamboo; Lounge Chairs; Upholstery; Mid-Century Modern; 1970s; 1970s Design; Italy; Pierre Frey Jacquard; Tropical; Exotic; Cotton; ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Bamboo

Beautiful Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Carved Wood Armchairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Carved Wood Arm Chairs High backs with high wavy arms, fine floral and foliate carved motifs on the back, arms and bottom. Detail...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Moduline" Chairs, Design by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn, 1960s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
"Moduline" chairs designed by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen for France & Søn. The chairs have their original covering on a straight-lined wooden structure. They can be placed in a modular way....
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, 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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