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Side Chairs For Sale
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

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Brass

Original Rare Otto Wagner Chair by Thonet Vienna 1901 Jugendstil
Located in Vienna, AT
Stained beachwood, seat and back with leather, seat height 46cm (18,11") Lit.: "Gebogenes Holz", Asenbaum /Hummel 1979, p:29.
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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs

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Leather, Beech

Contemporary Chair in Hand-Hammered Iron and Uhpolstered by Juliana Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
In the Confetti chairs, we were inspired by the circular shape of the confetti, playing with the backrest, exploring different colors and combinations. ...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs

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Iron

Two Art Deco Modernist Side Chairs by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare pair of Art Deco Modernist side chairs. Design by Hendrik Wouda for H. Pander & Zonen Den Haag. Striking Dutch design from the 1920s. Solid oak frames with the s...
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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Vintage Boho Chic Twisted Rattan and Bamboo Side Arm Chair
Located in San Carlos, CA
✨ Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Rattan & Bamboo Side Chair – Boho Chic Style! ✨ Add a touch of vintage charm to your space with this stunning mid-century rattan and bamboo side chai...
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1980s American Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chairs in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Picture perfect aren't they? And wait until they envelop you in leopard velvet. Timeless Milo Baughman style Parsons design freshly reupholstered with forever sexy and stylish leopar...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Velvet

Solid Bentwood Side Chair Stool, Velvet Upholstery by Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
A side/filler chair made in solid ashwood by bending wood. Three of the legs have been made using the wood-turning technique to adopt an abstract natural wave-like design. It has bee...
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2010s Unknown Modern Side Chairs

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Velvet, Ash, Bentwood

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

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Brass

Pair of T Side Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International
Located in Dorchester, MA
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back T chair in 1952 as model 3LC in Laverne International's sculptural New Furniture se...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Chrome, Steel

Chic 'Méandre' Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 'Méandre'™ dark bronze side chair by Design Frères®. Chic and understated.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

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Steel

22 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 22 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, 1974. The chairs are labeled ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Vintage Romanian Wood Slats Ladder Back Folding Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage wood slat seat mid century modern folding dining game chairs. Item features wood slat seats, folding chairs, solid wood construction, beautiful wood grain, very nice vintage ...
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Hardwood

Hand Carved Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming primitive stump chair made in solid pine. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A lovely wabi sabi piece for the modern interior. This appealing chair ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Side Chairs

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Pine

Set of Six French Louis XIII Style 19th Century Dining Room Side Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of six French Louis XIII style dining room side chairs from the 19th century, with os de mouton bases, slanted camelbacks, cross stretchers and used floral upholstery. Created ...
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19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Chile Modern Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Chile modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushions. This is the perfect chair for any space, indoor or outdoor. This specific wood species is for indoor only; please contact for outdoor options. Price includes thick weave fabric (multiple colors available) and finish of your choice. Shown here in leather for additional cost. This chair is for indoor use! Please contact us or find our other Suelo® listings for the outdoor version. Designer Inspiration: "I am inspired by my love for travel. So many places that inspire me have very minimal furniture, often built-in sofas with big comfy cushions, hammocks, raw natural wood, etc. The feel is low-key, simple, and comfortable. The wood isn't refined, it just IS. I envision this furniture used for indoor/outdoor spaces or any room that needs some comfort or relief. The Chile chair...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

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Hardwood

Emeco 1006 Navy Chair in Brushed Aluminum by US Navy
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever since. With the famous 77 step Process, our craftsmen take ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

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Aluminum

Antique Fireside Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Occasional Seat, Victorian, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fireside elbow chair. An English, beech occasional seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Delightfully figured, low profile occasional chair Di...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Side Chairs

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Beech

Pair of White Bent Rattan Side or Club Chairs on Casters
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant and traditional pair of Stanley Furniture Hampton Preserve white bent rattan dining, side or club chairs. Each chair is super comfortable and sturdy with mortise and tenon c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Rattan

Set of Four Chrome Dining Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Set of matching Bertoia side, or dining, chairs in chrome with original white pad seat covers. This nice set is in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition, the only cav...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of "Anxie" Side Chairs by Maurizio Marconato & Terry Zappa for Porada
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sculptural side chairs designed by Maurizio Marconato & Terry Zappa for Porada in the 2000s. The chairs rest on tapered, curved wooden legs and feature fluid, wave-like sea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Hand Carved Stump Chair in Pine with Storage, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
A charming rustic stump chair, hand-carved from solid pine and accented with an iron ring. Crafted by an unknown Swedish artisan in the early 1900s, this piece embodies the spirit of...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive Side Chairs

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Pine

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

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Wood

Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960's
Located in Wayne, NJ
Norman Cherner pretzel dining chair, made by Plycraft in the 1960's. If you are in the New Jersey , New York City Metro Area , please contact us with your delivery zipcode, as we may...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Wood

Finnish Designer, Side Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Finland, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and red velvet side chairs designed and produced in Finland, c. 1940s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition Wear consistent with age and use Overall Dimensions (i...
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Primitive Stump Chair in Pine, Hand Carved, Swedish Modern, Wabi Sabi, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
A cute primitive stump chair made in solid pine with an iron ring attached. Hand carved by an unknown Swedish cabinetmaker in the early 1900s. A lovely wabi sabi piece for the modern...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Brutalist Side Chairs

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Pine

Louis XVI Style Paint Decorated Side Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Louis XVI style paint decorated side chair in blue velvet upholstery with rectangular back, brass tack decoration, carved medallions in gold and the whole resting upon fluted legs. ...
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20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Brass

Danish Modern rare Series 7 Chair by Arne Jacobsen 1st Ed. Teak Fritz Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare 1st edition series 7 chair designed by Arne Jacobsen, for Fritz Hansen early production made for the Danish Market metal cap impressed with the FH logo and Danmark...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Scoop Lounge Chairs
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin scoop lounge chairs.
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Chrome

Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality carved mahogany top rail, shaped carved mahogany centre splat, scroll shaped open arms, newly reupholstered drop in seat ...
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1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Clara Porset's Mexican Butaque Chair, licensed reedition by Luteca
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to championing her mutually enriching vision of modernity and tradition. A fierce proponent of historical craft traditions, Clara Porset created wholly contemporary versions of the classic Mexican vernacular forms including the colonial butaque chair...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Hide, Maple

Marcel Breuer Design Style Black Leather and Matte Black Frame "Wassily" Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Rare black leather and matte black tubular steel frame Wassily arm chair using the original design of Marcel Breuer. Stamped "Made in Italy". Manufactur...
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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs

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Steel

Clara Porset's wood and rattan Mexican Butaque Chair by Luteca
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cuban-born Clara Porset was a pioneer for modern design in Mexico. Having studied architecture in New York and then Paris, she finally settled in Mexico devoting her life to championing her mutually enriching vision of modernity and tradition. A fierce proponent of historical craft traditions, Clara Porset created wholly contemporary versions of the classic Mexican vernacular forms including the colonial butaque chair...
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2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Rattan, Walnut

Round Ball Ottoman in Latte Zenith Leather by Moses Nadel
Located in Oyster Bay, NY
Functionality combined with elegance, the Ball Ottoman is a versatile piece of furniture. Sculptural with its round shape and playfully engaging, this leather ottoman is commonly use...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Rattan Bar Stools by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Magnificent pair of Mid-Century bar stools in curved rattan and wicker. These stunning stools were designed by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina in Italy in the 1950s. The stools feature a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contras...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs

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Steel

Midcentury Modern Pine Side Chair by Carl Malmsten, Svensk Fur, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Sörgården" pine chair by Carl Malmsten, with a low seat height that fits well with a coffee table or as a bedside table. Rustic modernist design with...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Pine

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic set of four dining chairs in teak with wool seats designed in the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Mobler of Denmark. The style of these Kai Kristiansen chairs is often mi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Teak

Pair of Chic 'Arcade' Wrought Iron and Shearling Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of chic 'Arcade' wrought iron and shearling chairs by Design Frères. Extraordinary pair of side chairs with white shearling upholstery. This unique upholstery...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Coastal Organic Modern Large Braid Rattan Side Arm chairs by Wicker Works-Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Embrace the timeless elegance of coastal design with this pair of vintage large braid rattan side armchairs by Wicker Works. Showcasing an intricate braided trim and woven rattan bod...
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1990s Bohemian Side Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Antique Italian Savonarola Dante Chair Carved Oak Renaissance Lion Shield
Located in Tyler, TX
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Oak "Savonarola" or "Dante" Chair~~early 20th Century These chairs, often called scissor or "X" chairs, are typically supported by two crossed or curved supports at the sides or back and front~~these chairs were given the name Savonarola in the 19th century after Girolamo Savonarola, an Italian priest in Florence from 1494-1498~~the design comes from an ancient Roman "X" shaped chair that was popular in medieval Italy...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

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Oak

Cataract Chair II by Raka Studio
Located in Cape Girardeau, MO
Cataract II a side/filler chair made in solid ashwood by bending wood. Three of the legs have been made using the wood-bending technique to adopt an abstract natural wave-like design...
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2010s Organic Modern Side Chairs

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Velvet, Ash, Bentwood

Pair of Mahogany Armchairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Chicago, IL
A sophisticated pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture. Elegant yet simple, the chairs are crafted with solid mahogany framing f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Mahogany

Mid-Century Tulip Side Chair Model 115 by Maurice Burke for Arkana
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Tulip Chair 115 (and the Tulip Chair 116), designed by Maurice Burke of Dallas, Texas, for Arkana, are the bedrock of Star Trek. The Burke Tulip chairs...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Steel

Juliette Rattan Chair by Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
Creel and Gow Juliette Rattan Chair: Measures: 19" x 21" x 35.5"H 18" seat height Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marco Scarani. We'r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Side Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

Liberty & Co. Moorish Side or Childs Chair with Mashrabiya Turned Details
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. Moorish side or child's chair with Mashrabiya turned details to the backrest and on all four sides below the seats, with a red studded leather seat, with Moorish arched...
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1890s English Moorish Antique Side Chairs

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Walnut

Single Cane Back Desk Chair with Brown Leather Seat
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Single desk chair with round brown leather seat and cane back with brass handle on top.
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20th Century Side Chairs

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Leather, Cane

Contemporary Dining Chairs Set of 6, Deep Red Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Fully upholstered dining chairs in deep red velvet. Stainless steel caps in polished chrome. 100% European handmade product. Available in COM and other velvet and metal finishes. Con...
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2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Black Shaggy Bean Bag Chair - Icelandic Sheepskin Australian Made
Located in Dural, AU
Imagine after a hard day’s work relaxing into a genuine sheepskin bean bag, the world’s most beautiful natural fibre. Sheepskin's qualities are und...
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2010s Australian Bohemian Side Chairs

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Sheepskin

Vintage Spanish Revival Savonarola Curule Chair Striped Velvety Chenille Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Spanish Revival Savonarola or Curule chair with velvety chenille fabric and hammered steel nail head details. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960-1970’s. This is a chair fit for a KING… or a QUEEN!!! This is an absolutely fabulous chair… some call it a Savonarola or Curule chair, it may also be known as a Renaissance or Dante style chair. All correct, and all very similar in style with slightly different features. It is palatial in structure with a wide U-shaped seat and frame with curved legs which create an X style base. It is comprised of gorgeous dark stained wood with horizontal turned spindles under the arms and turned stretchers on the base. The seat and back is upholstered in a fantastic gold striped velvety chenille fabric with hammered steel nail head details, and it has a carved flower motif in the center under the seat. It is sturdy, richly carved, and has a spacious, splendid design! It is Spanish Revival in style with a bit of Medieval or Renaissance Revival flair and it is sure to be an eye-catching piece in any room of your home. It would be wonderful in a corner of your bedroom, in the study across from the fireplace, or as an accent chair in the living room. It would be awesome in a game room surrounded with medieval or Renaissance décor...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Side Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Rustic African Tribal Hand Carved Folding Palaver Chair, Wabi Sabi, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
Gorgeous unique African hand carved folding chair in solid wood. Also named the palaver chair as a traditional African furniture type. Beautifully handcr...
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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs

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Wood

Set of 6 Couture Dining Chairs, Grey Beige Oak/Plated Gold
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Artist handmade dining chairs in solid oak lacquered in grey beige. The chair is offered grey beige premium velvet to match the finish of the fr...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of early nineteenth century Austrian Biedermeier period walnut and ebonized pearwood chairs features a curved seat back with scrolling sides finished with medallions. The c...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs

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Fruitwood, Pearwood, Walnut

Rare, 18th Century American or Bermuda Queen Anne Side Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
American or Bermuda, C. 18th century. A highly important and unusual 18th century Queen Anne side chair. Featuring a shaped crest rail with fiddle back style splat and a shaped seat with scroll detailing to the cabriole legs with cutout rails joining cabriole legs above block, vase, and ring-turned and flat-shaped stretchers and resting on flat pad foot. Supports have been added to the underside of seat for stability, a linen and trimmed upholstered seat which is accompanied by a victorian needlepoint cushion. Provenance: From the estate of a Little Compton RI...
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18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

English Chinoiserie Burnt Bamboo Chippendale Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A delicate chinoiserie burnt bamboo or tortoise bamboo armchair. Fashioned from bamboo, the back features geometric shapes and lines. the arms...
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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Side Chairs

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Bamboo

A rare Rosewood side chair with finely carved and turned details
Located in London, GB
Collinson and Lock. A rare Aesthetic Movement Rosewood side chair with finely carved and turned details to the back supports with exagerated disc turned front legs and conforming sid...
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs

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Rosewood

Hans Olsen Teak Upholstered Chair
Located in London, GB
This elegant upholstered armchair by Hans Olsen is a beautiful expression of mid-century Danish design. Crafted from teak, the chair features Olsen’s signature sculptural lines, with...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Walnut Wood Finish Customizable Armchair with Caramel Leather, Osa Collection
Located in Miami, FL
A modern Osa curved back armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut wood finish and upholstered in a distressed caramel leather. ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Walnut, Upholstery

2 Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Walnut Carved Corner Chairs Cherubs Pair
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Antique Italian Neo-Renaissance corner chairs, circa 1870s. Made of walnut featuring Neoclassical styling with high relief figural carvings of cherubs /puttis over pierced fo...
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1870s Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Modernist Side Chair, Belgium, Wood, Black Leather, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Modernist Side Chair from Belgium, 1980s, Wood, Black Leather.
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1980s Belgian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of 4 Carved Dining Room Chairs in Louis XIII Style with Velvet Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
This sumptuously hand-carved walnut Louis XIII style side chair is a truly a rare find. The edges rail of the chair features exceptionally deep relief carvings of acanthus leaves. Th...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

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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