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Side Chairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Art Deco
Mid Century Modern Folding Chairs with Green Vinyl by Cosco
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern folding chairs by Cosco features sleek modern look, vintage green upholstery, black painted metal frames and rub...
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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 8 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous set of 8 dining chairs by Arne Norrell for Sibast (1960s Denmark) features gorgeous teak frames with Nakashima-styled slatted spindle backs and newly reupholstered whit...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Bouclé, Teak

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

Harold Schwartz for Romweber Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Oak Side Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural side chairs or dining chairs By Harold Schwartz for Romweber USA, 1950s Sculpted oak, with upholstered seats. Measures: 19.75"W x...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Shelby Williams MCM Swivel Bucket Chairs Red Vinyl Faux Leather & Chrome X Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome pair of Shelby Williams Mid-Century Modern swivel bucket chairs with chrome X base. Newly upholstered in bright red vinyl faux leather fabr...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Original Joe Colombo Universale Chair by Beylerian LTD for Kartell, Italy, 1960s
By Joe Colombo, Kartell, Beylerian LTD
Located in Miami, FL
Original Universale chair rendered in polycarbonate designed by Joe Colombo for Kartell, Italy, and manufactured by Beylerian LTD, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Heywood Wakefield
Located in Freehold, NJ
This set of 4 Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Heywood Wakefield features hardwood construction, original champagne finish, unique bentwood backs, vin...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Wicker Lounge Chair Attributed to Dirk van Sliedregt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern lounge chair attributed to Dutch designer Dirk van Sliedregt, 1950s. Wicker seat over a black painted rod base with leather straps.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ostergaard Steen Plastic White Chairs, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Chair "Cantilever 290": solid cast plastic structure. May sometimes have a yellow or orange color cushion on the seat. Published by "Cado" in 1970. Published on: La cote du Design 1950. 1960. 1970. Activities: Own Design offices in Denmark, respectively England, Germany and France. Main activities – Furniture design – Industrial Design – Professional product development. Designer and inventor of worlds first chair injection moulded in one piece. Developer and designer of the first Action Recliner...
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1870s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Plastic

1970s Chrome Tub Chairs made by Thayer Coggin - Style of Milo Baughman, a Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Oooh!!!! These chairs are it. The chrome is in excellent condition for being 50 years old. They are actually comfortable and usable as is (original upholstery). The perfect size for ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Chrome

Exceptionally Unique Set of 'Breteau' Wrought Iron Chairs, c 1955 France, Signed
By Breteau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally unique set of wrought iron chairs stamped 'BRETEAU' with rope corded seats, circa 1955 France. A similar chair sold in 2009 at Christie's, sold as 'Jean Luc Breteau'. This chair was also stamped and hand crafted in the same fashion, only difference with a leather wrapped seat. It sold for well over the estimate given by Christie's, with Buyers Premium and accounting for inflation the single chair cost around $9,000 to the lucky winning bidder. This set, even more special as a rare set of four, allowing the opportunity to use around a cafe or center table. Three of the four chairs are stamped on the upper circular backrest, as can be seen in the photos. Each chair exhibits unique characteristics throughout consistent with hand-crafted and hand-hammered items. Exceptionally unique, and exquisitely refined. These unique Breteau iron chairs would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as side chairs, dining, cafe or breakfast table chairs...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Iron

Dutch Mid-Century Modern FB18 Scissor Chair by Jan Van Grunsven for UMS Pastoe
Located in Berlin, DE
Dutch Mid-Century Modern FB18 Scissor Chair by Jan Van Grunsven for UMS Pastoe This very rare 'Scissor' chair was designed by Dutch architect Jan van Grunsven in...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Plywood

Arthur Collani Plywood "Modern" Chair
Located in New York, NY
Three-legged "Modern" chair in cut Douglas Fir plywood. A home construction project, based on a pattern by Arthur Collani, whose designs appeared in Home Craftsman Magazine in the early 1950s. Readers were provided with schematic drawings, written instructions, and pictures of the finished product. This organic design chair...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Plywood

Greta Grossman Folding Chair
Located in New York, NY
Exceedingly rare, sculpturally resonant Greta Grossman indoor/outdoor folding chairs, of painted tubular steel and cotton cord, produced in Cali...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Two Occasional Chairs Attributed to Probber
Located in New York, NY
Exact match in dimensions, however different fabric on each chair. Both chairs show some cosmetic wear to fabric, usable as is or we also offer upholstery services. Measures: Seat h...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century J.L. Moller Model #404 Danish Dining Chairs c.1974
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A set of six J.L. Moller Model #404 dining chairs, designed in 1974 by Jorgen Henrik Moller for J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik of Denmark. The chairs are crafted of solid teak and pa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Teak

MCM Outdoor PVC Side Chairs Yellow Vinyl Upholstery, Decorion Fun Furnish, Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Fun pair of MCM Mid-Century Modern white PVC side chairs with a yellow vinyl upholstery by Decorion Fun Furnishings of Guntown, Mississippi in the style of Jerry Johnson for Landes M...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Faux Leather, PVC

Batwing Brass Chiavari Chair Gothic Green Velvet 1960s
Located in Melbourne, AU
A splendid brass example of the Chiavari style first developed in the coastal town of Chiavari, south of Milan, Italy. This particular specimen is in excellent condition, with a lovely recent restoration of the upholstery, well cushioned, in a tasteful dark green velvet. The chair is in very sound condition and is of a higher quality than others we have handled - notably the shaping of the feet and the back are particularly fine. The original Chiavari chair is a delicate-boned creature in light-weight timber, designed to be both light and strong. It’s turned timber frame gave the opportunity for elaborate decoration which was popular in the mid to late 1800s. The brass version was created in the 1950s as a playful reference to the original, the brass emphasising the elaborate framework. It’s intended as a decorative chair for hallways, as a bedside chair, or can be used as a feature chair...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

Set Of Two Highback Lounge Chairs and Footstool by Umberto Asnago, 1980
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...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Solid Durmast and Rattan Chairs, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. These high-quality chairs are made in solid durmast and rattan and feature an interesting detail: the final part of the backrest is a pyramidal section. They a...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

Set of 4 Chrome Dining Chairs by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulous set of 4 vintage dining chairs by Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Co. Flat chromium plated steel frames support upholstered seats and bac...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Vintage Alpine Swiss Chair Circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
A stunning vintage alpine swiss side chair in solid Elm. This was made in Switzerland and date from circa 1960s. It is of amazing quality and has a bea...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Elm

Pair of Mid century Scandinavian modern brown leather Safari flex lounge chairs
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of mid-century modern "Flex Safari" leather Lounge chairs by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Oslo, Norway, c. 1970, folding "X" rosewood frame with canvas sling seat supports for r...
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1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

Kai Kristiansen Mauve Pink Curved Back Dining Side Chairs, 1960s, Pair of Two
Located in New York, NY
Set of two beautiful mid-century chairs, Kai Kristiansen’s iconic curved back chair silhouette. Teak frame, seat reupholstered with mauve pink velvet and curved back reupholstered in...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Teak

Torbjørn Afdal Teak Form Chair with Green Teal Upholstery, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Form chair by Norwegian Torbjørn Afdal. This piece was produced by Bruksbo, circa 1958. The chair is pleasing to look at from every angle. ...
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Wire Chair, Lucy Chair in Copper
Located in Ontario, CA
Bend Goods furniture This new Classic chair, inspired by midcentury designs has revolutionized the wire furniture industry with its sleek, edgy, and fresh design. The Lucy side chai...
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2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Modernism Design Side Chair set, Belgium 1930's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage original Art Deco Modernism Style Design Side Chair set of 2. Made in Belgium, 1930's. Oak and exotic wood constructed frame with cognac color leather studded seat. Very well...
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs

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Leather

Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture Teak and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four mid-century Danish Modern dining chairs By Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture India, 1950s Sculpted teak frames, with caned seats and backs. Measures: 2...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Coral Frieze Upholstered Modified Slipper Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage Mid-Century Modern coral frieze upholstered modified slipper chair with round tapered walnut legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The padding in the chair is a bit stiff and may eventually need redone. The fabric has no holes that we have detected, and it has been professionally shampooed but it does have some worn areas on the arm fronts, overall fading, and the buttons stayed a little dingy so, although we adore this coral-colored frieze fabric...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

John Widdicomb Asian Inspired Chairs
Located in New York, NY
John Widdicomb Asian inspired chairs. Vintage Mid-Century Modern chairs by John Widdicomb. Chinese-inspired solid walnut wood chairs, set of four,...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Walnut

Mid Century Modern Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Lucite Dining Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Leon Rosen for Pace Collection Lucite Dining Chair. It was freshly upholstered with Kneedler Fauchette faux rabbit fur fabric.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Antique Art Deco Rusnak Brother Chairs, A Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
70 years later these chairs are still relevant and stunning. Completely restored with an almost black stain and cocoa aubergine mohair. Dimensions: 26"W × 24"D × 35"H Styles: Art...
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20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs

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Mohair

Vintage American Mahogany and Inlay Needlepoint Upholstered Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
Recently needlepoint reupholstered mahogany side chair with inlays. Good vintage condition. Measures 18" in width, 18" in depth and stands 39" tall. Seat height is 18".
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair William Doezema for Baker Mastercraft Brass Inlay Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High Quality Pair of Mastercraft for Baker Furniture Co. Dining Side Chairs Designed by William Doezema. Chairs feature sculptural solid wood fra...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Six Kusch Walter Leeman Stackable Side Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of six mid-century modern side chairs designed by Walter Leeman and manufactured by Kusch in Germany. Chromed steel rode frames with ebonized wood seats and backs.
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Artist Made Sculptural Figural Torch Cut Steel Chair Albert Leon Wilson
Located in Greensboro, NC
Artist Made Sculptural Figural Torch Cut Steel Chair or Sculpture by Albert Leon Wilson (1920-1999) One of a kind chair by sculptor and artist A....
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cut Steel

Gio Ponti Principi Chair in white, blue, red or black for Cassina, Italy - New
Located in Berlin, DE
Prices vary dependent on the chosen material/color. A design icon, product of the golden age that marked the historic partnership between the great architect Ponti and Cassina. Gio P...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Ash

Pair of Black Lacquered Armchairs attributed to Willy Van Der Meeren, circa 1950
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of armchairs is made of black lacquered metal and black faux-leather with wooden arms. This is a work is attributed to famous Belgian designer Willy Van der Meeren, circa 1...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Zanotta, Pair of Grey Leather and White Lacquered Metal Folding Chairs, Italian
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of folding chairs is made of white lacquered metal with a grey leather seat and back. These are comfortable and easy to store as they can be fold. These chairs are Italian,...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sylvester & Matz Teak Chair with Black Faux Leather Seat, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Rare teak armchair by John Sylvester & Jorgen Matz for Bramin in 1959. Stunning design and very comfortable, black faux leather upholstery in very good con...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Teak, Faux Leather

Six Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Kitchen Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of six dining chairs. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zip code, as we may be able to deliver curbside for less than...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid Century, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of lounge chairs made of Brazilian Rosewood was produced in the 1960s by the company Celina Decorações, which signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furniture at the period. The armchairs have rectangular loose cushions that fit the structure perfectly, recently reupholstered in a Boucle fabric by the experienced craftsmen in our team following archival references. Based in Rio de Janeiro, the Celina Decorações factory imposed high-quality standards, maintaining handcrafted characteristics. The company was created in 1951 when Munis Zilberberg takes over the family business - a small upholstery workshop that worked on refurbishing sofa beds and antique furniture. The name is a tribute to her mother, Celina Zilberberg...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Linen, Rosewood

Art Deco Retro Style Accent Chair Floral Prints and Victorian Accents
Located in Seattle, WA
Art Deco Retro style accent chair with Floral prints and hand carved Victorian Accents.
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Vintage Black and White Chiavarine Chairs in the Style of Parisi, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. These chairs feature a solid ebonized beech frame, brass details and white velvet upholstery. They are vintage, therefore they might show slight traces of use, ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Brass

Vintage 1960s Robsjohn Gibbings Style Mid-Century Modern Walnut Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a remarkable pair of vintage mid-century modern armchairs, reminiscent of the iconic Robsjohn Gibbings style from the 1960s. With a legacy steeped in design brilliance, t...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Mohair, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Lacquer

Chic Set of Six Petit Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Kingston, NY
Chic set of six (6) petit Art Deco dining or occasional chairs featuring an ebonized mahogany finish with a luscious two-tone gray velvet for contrast.  
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

1973 Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Series Dining Chair in Brown Fabric
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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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Steel

Woven Rush-Backed Dining Side Chair by Mel Smilow
Located in New York, NY
Originally designed by Mel Smilow in 1956 and officially reintroduced by his daughter Judy Smilow in 2018, the woven rush dining side chair is classically midcentury. This collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Walnut, Rush

Modernist Mexican San Miguel Lounge Chair by Michael van Beuren from Luteca
Located in New York, NY
The San Miguel lounge chair is a timeless mid-century Mexican piece inspired by the classic Latin American Butaque chair famed by the likes of 20th Century Mexican architect Luis Barragan and Industrial Designer Clara Porset. Michael van Beuren, an American born designer trained at Germany's famous Bauhuas school, produced this award winning piece in 1941 for the MoMA's Organic Design Exhibition in New York along with it's sister-design, the Alacran Chaise...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Teak

Four Chairs by Carlo Enrico Rava with Beech Frame and Linen Patterned Fabric
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This high-quality set features a hand-modeled solid beech frame with their original flower patterned linen fabric upholstery.. Their design is by the architec...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Linen, Beech

Pair of Vintage Signed Donghia Modern Designer Side Chairs by John Hutton
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of vintage signed Donghia Modern Designer side chairs by John Hutton. Each features snake embossed leather seats, lams fur backs and J. Rober...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Sycamore

Pair of Exotic Wood and Black Leather Chairs, Scandinavian Work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of chairs is made of exotic wood with black leather seats, This is a French Work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Wood

Couple of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs in Yellow Velvet by Vittorio Dassi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Made of maple and yellow velvet, these mid-century Italian armchairs or armchairs were designed by Vittorio Dassi in 1950. Elegant lines are characterized by soft and rounded shapes ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Velvet, Maple

Pair of J. Robert Scott Mid Century Modern Mohair Swivel Chairs
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of J. Robert Scott Mid Century Modern Mohair Swivel Chairs.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Chrome

French Art Deco Chairs in the Style of Paul Follot
Located in Oakland, CA
Original French Art Deco chairs, newly restored fabric and specialized original painted and gilded finish. This spectacular pair with intricate carving throughout the frame represent...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Armchairs from Hotel Nacional in Brasilia, c. 1960, Midcentury Brazilian
Located in New York, NY
This pair of charming armchairs made around 1960 were part of the furniture of the Hotel Nacional de Brasília, inaugurated on the first official anniver...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Linen, Hardwood

Circa 1950, European Plywood Chair
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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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Wood, Plywood

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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