Side Chairs

Side Chairs For Sale

Style: Victorian

Style: Napoleon III

Early 20th Century American Victorian Cane Seat Low Side Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Early 20th century American Victorian Cane Seat Side Chair. Newer caning and good condition. Measures 18" in width, 22" in depth, and stands 30.75" tall. The seat height is 17.

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

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Cane, Hardwood

Early 20th Century American Victorian Cane Seat Low Side Chair

19th Century Victorian American Maple Spindle Back and Cane Seat Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

An exquisite Victorian American maple with spindle back and cane seat chair. Chair has just been refinished and recaned. Measures 17" in width, 17" in depth and stands 32.5" tall. Se...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany

19th Century Victorian American Maple Spindle Back and Cane Seat Chair

Late 19th Century Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Chair with Footstool

Located in Germantown, MD

Late 19th century victorian mahogany and needlepoint upholstered chair with matching footstool. Chair measures 17" in width, 22" in dep...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Mahogany, Textile

Late 19th Century Mahogany and Needlepoint Upholstered Chair with Footstool

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

Napoleon III Chair with Turned Beech and Velvet for Child French, circa 1880

Rare circa 1880 Burmese Solid Hardwood Hand Carved Floral Chair High Back Ornate

Located in GB

We are delighted to this absolutely stunning solid Rosewood hand carved high back low seat Burmese chair A truly stunning piece, this type of furniture is just about as ornate as ...

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1880s Burmese Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Hardwood

Rare circa 1880 Burmese Solid Hardwood Hand Carved Floral Chair High Back Ornate

Pair of Napoleon III Chairs Fabric and Painted Wood, French, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

French Pair of Napoleon III, circa 1880. Black painting with gilded vegetal motifs Antique, late 19th century. It can be recovered with the fabric of your choice to suit your inte...

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Napoleon III Chairs Fabric and Painted Wood, French, Late 19th Century

19th Century George Jacob Continental Brass Inlaid Mahogany Side Chairs, a Pair

By Georges Jacob

Located in Germantown, MD

A rare pair of continental mahogany and brass inlay upholstered side chairs attributed to the famous French cabinet maker Georges Jacob. Very firm, reupholstered seats with springs. ...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs

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Brass

19th Century George Jacob Continental Brass Inlaid Mahogany Side Chairs, a Pair

Antique Victorian Carved Medallion Back Sofa with 2 Side Chairs Parlor Set

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Victorian carved medallion back sofa with 2 side chairs newly upholstered in a plush "emerald" crushed velvet parlor set - 3 piece. Antique Victorian Beautifully crafted 3 Piece hand carved medallion back settee/sofa with 2 matching medallion back side chairs all sitting on beautifully carved cabriole legs. The set has been completely newly and custom upholstered in a gorgeous, plush "Emerald" crushed velvet. Truly beautiful 3 piece victorian parlor set...

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1880s Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Antique Victorian Carved Medallion Back Sofa with 2 Side Chairs Parlor Set

Antique Duncan Phyfe Tiger Maple Chair, Circa 1880s

Located in Germantown, MD

A very charming Duncan Phyfe chair from the 19th century. Handcrafted. Red brand new red velvet upholstery being done. Measures 18"W x 19"D x 33"H....

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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Maple

Antique Duncan Phyfe Tiger Maple Chair, Circa 1880s

Quality Pair of 19th Century Victorian Antique Carved Walnut Ladies Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality pair of 19th Century Victorian antique carved walnut ladies chairs with elegant carved shaped top rails and shaped back and serpentine front rail. They are raised on elegant ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Walnut

Quality Pair of 19th Century Victorian Antique Carved Walnut Ladies Chairs

Pair of Victorian Parlour Chairs, His and Hers Arm Chairs, Netherlands, 1800s

Located in PEGO, ES

Set of 2 Dutch Victorian Walnut Parlour Chairs with intricate carving details throughout, circa late 1800s, His and Hers chair set Beautiful natur...

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Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of Victorian Parlour Chairs, His and Hers Arm Chairs, Netherlands, 1800s

19th Century George Jacob Continental Brass Inlaid Mahogany Side Chairs, a Pair

By Georges Jacob

Located in Germantown, MD

A rare pair of Continental Mahogany and brass inlay upholstered side chairs attributed to the famous French cabinet maker Georges Jacob. Very firm, reupholstered seats with springs. ...

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs

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Brass

19th Century George Jacob Continental Brass Inlaid Mahogany Side Chairs, a Pair

19th Century Green and Gold Bentwood Chairs with Heavy Patination

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of wonderfully designed wooden bentwood chairs with gilt details. The chairs are original. The design is unique and rare and would make a lo...

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19th Century Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Wood, Bentwood, Giltwood

19th Century Green and Gold Bentwood Chairs with Heavy Patination

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Side Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Pair of antique Victorian quality mahogany inlaid side chairs having a quality carved mahogany shaped back with pretty inlaid satinwood decoration, newly reupholstered seats in a qu...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Other

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Inlaid Side Chairs

Charming Napoleon III Period Chair, in Blackened Pear and Velvet

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Charming Napoleon III period chair, in blackened pear and velvet. Good general condition, including velvet and padding.

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs

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Velvet, Pearwood

Charming Napoleon III Period Chair, in Blackened Pear and Velvet

19th Century Refinished Carved Walnut & Cane Seat Eastlate Side Chairs, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A gorgeous pair of Eastlake Victorian period carved walnut with cane seat chairs. Recently refinished and recaned. Will sparkle any room in your home. Use them as additional chairs i...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

19th Century Refinished Carved Walnut & Cane Seat Eastlate Side Chairs, a Pair

Beautiful English Elm Low Back Windsor Armchair

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A lovely low back Windsor armchair in great form and colour. Solid wood construction with round seat in Elm, the chair has a low curved back leading wide splayed arm on turned bobbin spindles...

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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Side Chairs

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Elm

Beautiful English Elm Low Back Windsor Armchair

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Walnut Side Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Pair of antique Victorian quality walnut side chairs having a quality walnut balloon back with a pretty carved centre splat, newly reupholstered serpentine shaped seats in a quality ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Walnut Side Chairs

Antique Pair Victorian Carved Mahogany Upholstered Side Chairs 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of Victorian parlor side chairs offer mahogany construction with carved foliate elements, upholstered backs and seats, rai...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Pair Victorian Carved Mahogany Upholstered Side Chairs 19th C

Victorian Ebonized Turned Mahogany Side Chair, Circa 1920s

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1920s Victorian style Ebonized Turned Mahogany Side Chair in great condition. Measures 19" in width, 19" in depth, 38.5" in height with a seat high of 15.5".

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

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Mahogany, Fabric

Victorian Ebonized Turned Mahogany Side Chair, Circa 1920s

Victorian Ebonised Side Chair with Velvet Seat

Located in Tarleton, GB

Victorian Side Chair A timeless and elegant addition to any room. This is a lovely Victorian ebonised side or bedroom chair. The chair frame is ...

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Side Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

Victorian Ebonised Side Chair with Velvet Seat

1880s' Victorian Gothic Revival Bobbin Mahogany and Needlepoint Seat Side Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A 1880s' Victorian Gothic Revival Bobbin mahogany And needlepoint work Seat high back Side Chair. Beautiful Fretwork in back. Newwer refinishing. Good antiqu...

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19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

1880s' Victorian Gothic Revival Bobbin Mahogany and Needlepoint Seat Side Chair

Antique New England T-Back Punch Holes Seat Maple Chair, 1880s

Located in Germantown, MD

A rare Antique High Victorian New England T-Back Maple Chair in very good antique condition. Antique maple Chair, Punched Hole Seat, Perforated Sea...

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Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Maple

Antique New England T-Back Punch Holes Seat Maple Chair, 1880s

Pair of 19th Century Antique Mahogany Hall Chairs

Located in Martlesham, GB

A pair of mid 19th Century mahogany hall chairs, having circular shaped and moulded backs and centred by shield reserves, hard seats with nice figuration, supported on out swept rear...

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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Antique Mahogany Hall Chairs

Set of 5 Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany & Custom Newer Needlepoint Work Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful set of five Victorian Mahogany and custom needlepoint upholstered side chairs in great condition. Chairs have been recently refinished and seat redone with new custom needlepoint work for each individual chair...

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Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Set of 5 Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany & Custom Newer Needlepoint Work Chairs

Victorian Ladder Back Carved Mahogany Needlepoint Upholstered Side Chairs, Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

An exquisite pair of finely carved Mahogany Ladder Back victorian chairs with needlepoint seats in great condition. Seats are very firm and very comfortable. Use them as extra seats...

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Victorian Ladder Back Carved Mahogany Needlepoint Upholstered Side Chairs, Pair

Pair of Late Victorian Walnut Inlays and Cane Seat Dining Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Beautiful set of four Late Victorian walnut inlays cane seat side chairs. Measures 16.5 inches in width, 16.5 inches in depth and stand 33.5 inches tall. Seat height is 17.5 inches.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Pair of Late Victorian Walnut Inlays and Cane Seat Dining Chairs

Set of Four Late Victorian Walnut Inlays and Cane Seat Dining Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Beautiful set of four Late Victorian walnut inlays cane seat dining chairs and hip support in very good antique condition. Measures 19 inche...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Set of Four Late Victorian Walnut Inlays and Cane Seat Dining Chairs

Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Gothic circa 1850 metamorphic library steps chair in hand carved oak with origin...

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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Oak

Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps

Refinished Pair of Victorian Style Press Back Spiral Maple Chairs with Cane Seat

Located in Germantown, MD

A recently refinished pair of Victorian style press back spiral maple chairs with cane seat. Cane has been redone. Feature a bobbing back supports with spir...

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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

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Cane, Hardwood

Refinished Pair of Victorian Style Press Back Spiral Maple Chairs with Cane Seat

Victorian solid Walnut Hall Bench

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

K0561 A substantial walnut hall seat, having solid, figured walnut seat with moulded edge above shallow reeded frieze, standing on baluster legs united by stretchers. This antique be...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Walnut

Victorian solid Walnut Hall Bench

Antique American Empire Victorian Crotch Mahogany Carved Accent Side Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique American Empire Victorian Crotch mahogany carved accent side chair. Item features beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, very nice antique item, great style and form. C...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Antique American Empire Victorian Crotch Mahogany Carved Accent Side Chair

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.

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

3 Antique French Victorian Walnut Dining or Parlor Upholstered Side Chairs

Pair of Early Victorian John Henry Belter Style Side / Accent Chairs, American

By John Henry Belter

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of early Victorian John Henry Belter style side / accent chairs, American. A pair of Victorian era side chairs in the manner of John Henry Belter featuring classic oval back...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Wood

Pair of Early Victorian John Henry Belter Style Side / Accent Chairs, American

Pair of English Chinoiserie Side Chairs with Caned Seats, Circa 1870's

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Charming pair of diminutive English lacquered wood hand painted chinoiserie chairs with cane seats. With shield backs and gracefully cur...

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1870s English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Cane, Hardwood

Pair of English Chinoiserie Side Chairs with Caned Seats, Circa 1870's

Pair of Eastlake Victorian Reupholstered Side Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Stuning pair of Eastlake Victorian maple side chairs. Professionally Re-Upholstered with a very fine fabric of gold and turquoise colors on raised seats. Very comfortable. Very good...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Maple, Hardwood

Pair of Eastlake Victorian Reupholstered Side Chairs

Pair of George Henkel Victorian Accent Chairs

By George Henckel & Sons

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of exceptional Victorian Laminated side chairs by George Henkel Philadelphia 1860"s. The good original finish with a more recent silk shantung fabric on the seats.

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1860s American Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of George Henkel Victorian Accent Chairs

Pair of Victorian Walnut Bedroom/Side Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Pair of 19th century Victorian antique walnut bedroom/side chairs having a pretty balloon back with carved lower rail and serpentine seat. They ...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Victorian Walnut Bedroom/Side Chairs

Antique Late 19th Century Walnut Victorian Side Chair

Located in Charlotte, NC

An antique Victorian style side chair, unbranded. Solid walnut with decoratively carved open crest rail, curved back rest, floral fabric upholstered seat, decorative beading to apron...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Antique Late 19th Century Walnut Victorian Side Chair

1920s Victorian Oak Upholstered Parlor Side Parlor Chairs, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful pair of 1920s Victorian Oak Upholstered Parlor Side Parlor Chairs in very good condition. Have been refinished and reupholstered. Very firm seats. Very clean. No stain. O...

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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

1920s Victorian Oak Upholstered Parlor Side Parlor Chairs, a Pair

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Side Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Pair of antique Victorian quality carved walnut side chairs having fantastic quality carved solid walnut shaped backs, newly reupholstered ser...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Side Chairs

Fine Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Ladies Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine Victorian carved walnut ladies chair having a finely carved shaped top with carved sides and legs. The padded back and seat have been newly upholstered using a quality fabric. I...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Walnut

Fine Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Ladies Chair

Antique Mahogany Victorian Desk Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique mahogany Victorian desk chair having an attractive shaped top rail and carved splat to the centre, shaped mahogany open arms with a newly reupholstered drop in seat in a qual...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Other

Antique Mahogany Victorian Desk Chair

Set of Three Late Victorian Walnut Inlays and Cane Seat Dining Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

Beautiful set of three Late Victorian walnut inlays cane seat dining chairs and hip support in very good antique condition. Measures 19 inch...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Walnut, Cane

Set of Three Late Victorian Walnut Inlays and Cane Seat Dining Chairs

Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Floral Needlepoint Dining Side Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian mahogany chair featuring balloon back and needlepoint seat. Measure: 35".

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19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Mahogany Balloon Back Floral Needlepoint Dining Side Chair

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood Salon Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood salon chair is an elegant example of Fine French craftsmanship using exotic imported wood from the Americas. Sometimes called Kingwood, rosewood is known for its natural beauty, color, hardness, and ability to last for eons. This example combines elements of the Louis Philippe form with accents from the Louis XVI style, with a graceful shield-shaped seatback carved with flowing ribbon at the top of the arched crown. The remainder of the seatback follows tailored lines accented with scrolls for a tailored opulence. The seat itself is beautifully contoured and upholstered in mohair, and features gracefully scrolled legs, with the front legs molded for added visual appeal while retaining an austerity of form that is the essence of understated elegance. If you act fast, a twin chair...

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1870s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs

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Mohair, Rosewood

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Rosewood Salon Chair

Antique Early 20th Century Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Side Chairs - Pair

Located in Charlotte, NC

A pair of antique Victorian balloon back side chairs, unbranded. Walnut with decorative floral carving to crest rail, carved backrest, multi-color floral fabric upholstered seat and ...

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Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Antique Early 20th Century Walnut Victorian Balloon Back Side Chairs - Pair

Small Antique Victorian Nursing Chair circa 1860 Carved Hardwood Frame

Located in GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice Victorian circa 1860 mahogany framed nursing chair with velour upholstery. A nicely made genui...

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1860s English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Hardwood

Small Antique Victorian Nursing Chair circa 1860 Carved Hardwood Frame

Antique Victorian Walnut Upholstered Tufted Parlor Chair, Circa 1880s

Located in Germantown, MD

Antique Victorian walnut Parlor chair, Circa 1880s. Exquisitely reupholstered and Tufted back with a luxurious fabric. Front fe...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Upholstered Tufted Parlor Chair, Circa 1880s

Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850

Located in Incline Village, NV

Fine quality traditional form solid mahogany Victorian balloon back chair with "slip in" seat, upholstered in gold silk damask. Nicely carved do...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Damask, Mahogany

Traditional Victorian Balloon Back Side Chair, English, Circa 1850

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Harvest Vine Slipper Chair After John Belter

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Harvest Vine Leaf Slipper Chair After John Belter. Item features a plexiglass backing to backrest carving, harvest vine leaf and nut carving...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Harvest Vine Slipper Chair After John Belter

Set of 4 Yew Wood Windsor Style Dining Side Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Beautifully hand carved set of low back Windsor style dining side chairs made from yew wood, pierced splat backs and well figured seats raised on turned legs united by simple stretch...

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20th Century Victorian Side Chairs

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Yew

Set of 4 Yew Wood Windsor Style Dining Side Chairs

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Library Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality carved walnut library chair having been newly reupholstered in a quality fabric, shaped carved walnut open arms with sc...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Library Chair

Pair of Antique Upholstered & Giltwood Armchairs by Mellier & Co London

By Mellier & Co.

Located in Norwich, GB

Pair of antique upholstered and giltwood armchairs by Charles Mellier & Co. England. Circa 1880. *Free delivery for all areas in mainland England & Wa...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood

Pair of Antique Upholstered & Giltwood Armchairs by Mellier & Co London

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Desk Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Pair of antique Victorian quality carved mahogany desk chairs having a quality shaped carved mahogany top rail, shaped pierced carved splat to the...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Other

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Desk Chairs

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Ladies Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Superb quality antique Victorian carved walnut ladies chair having a superb quality carved solid walnut shaped buttoned back, serpentine seat standing on carved walnut shaped cabriol...

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1850s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Walnut

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Ladies Chair

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Walnut Side Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Pair of antique Victorian quality walnut side chairs having a quality carved scroll shaped back, newly reupholstered serpentine shaped seats in a quality fabric and standing on shape...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Walnut Side Chairs

Small English Victorian Boudoir Chair, 1880s

Located in Ely, GB

An Unusual Small, Antique Boudoir or Nursing Chair. circa 1880s, Made in the midst of the Victorian Aesthetic Movement, the chair has low proportion...

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1880s British Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Small English Victorian Boudoir Chair, 1880s

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.