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Side Chairs For Sale
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Rustic French Provincial Sculptured Chair in the Style of Alexandre Noll, 1960s The seat width is 32 cm, the seat depth 35 cm and the seat height 38 cm. The overall width is 42cm, ...
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1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Weathered Ladder Back Slat Seat Wooden Side Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Antique ladder back, slat seat wooden side chair with its weathered, timeworn character. The chair features a classic ladder-back design, where the sturdy wooden slats have aged...
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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Mahogany

Thonet Nr. 11 Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood with caned seat and backrest. Made in Austria by Gebrüder Thonet, circa 1890. Fully restored.
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1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Javier Mariscal & Pepe Cortes Chair "Tio Pepe", 1980s Barcelona / Spain
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Design: circa 1986. Height 98cm, Width 63cm, Depth 49cm. Execution: B.D. Ediciones de Diseno, Barcelona. Tubular steel, painted black, aluminum sheet. At the moment it is the on...
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1980s Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Postmodern Black Dr. Glob Accent Chair Designed by Philippe Starck Kartell 1980s
Located in Basel, BS
Two available, Sold individually here. Designer: Phillipe Starck, in 1988 Manufacturer: Kartell Kartell Dr. Glob Modern Chair. The Dr. Glob chair was designed by the acclaimed designer Philippe Starck for Kartell in Italy. Fashioned from two different materials, Phillipe Starck's modern interpretation of a classic chair quickly attained icon status. Its unique design typifies the early design direction of Philippe Starck that made him world renowned. The chair can be used indoors as well outdoors, and is stackable up to ten chairs high for easy storage. A uniquely modern chair...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique French Louis XV Carved Fruitwood and Pictorial Needlepoint Fauteuil
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV fauteuil offers fruitwood frame with carved floral and foliate crest and skirt, shaped arms and raised on cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet, upholst...
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20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

'Charming' Aluminum and Leather Dining Chairs by Fasem Italy, New
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stylish chair by Italian maker Fasem International is named 'Charming' and is crafted in light weight die-cast aluminum with tufted leather seats. This set of four was completed...
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2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern Chinese Chippendale side chairs. Chairs feature ornate carved wood top rail over a fretwork splat, open arms and lattice-carved legs and stretchers.
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Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Solid Maple Side Chair by Ansager, Denmark
Located in Dronten, NL
Sculptural organic chair made in solid maple by Ansager Møbler, Denmark. Danish craftsmanship, marked with Ansager stamp. Ansager, Denmark, is synonymous with exceptional craftsmans...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Prototype Steel Chair by Tom Dixon, 1989
Located in Berlin, DE
Prototype steel chair by Tom Dixon, 1989.
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1980s English Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Materials

Metal

English Georgian 18th Century Hall Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian 18th Century Hall Chair. Overall great condition with age appropriate wear. Measures approximately 38.75" in overall height. Seat meas...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Oak Side Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unusual single carved oak side chair featuring a cartouche detail on the upper back. The two front legs are in the cabriole style. A very unique piece.
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19th Century French Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs
By Louis Delanois
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th century French Louis XV Style Giltwood Chairs. This large pair of Louis Delanois inspired antique French Louis XV style chairs, armchairs, side chairs or fauteuils have a lovely aged patina to the gilt wood finish. Usable upholstery but easily reupholstered if desired. Generously sized for the U.S. market! Louis Delanois (1731–1792) was a Parisian menuisier who specialized in seat furniture...
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1860s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Jacques Adnet Leather Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Jacques Adnet was an art deco designer known for his creations in leather. These side chairs were acquired from Paris and, in their original leather, are a rare and beautiful example...
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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, 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

Materials

Walnut, Rush

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Klismos chair for Saridis of Athens, Greece in Greek walnut and leather woven seats. This chair was part of the collection he designed for Saridis of Athens in 1961, inspired by the drawings he saw on ancient Greek vases. The Klismos chairs features a graceful curving back and sable curved legs. The woven seat is made of leather straps / thongs which are tight around the walnut frame. The design beholds Robsjohn-Gibbings’ philosophy of furniture design that is independent of time. Manufacturer's metal label DESIGNED BY T.H.ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS / Manufactured by saridis of athens. Serial # 9544 &. Please note that the item has been lightly restored by restoration atelier. Some signs of age and use are still visible. This chair model is notably documented on the cover of "Furniture of Classical Greece," written by Robsjohn-Gibbings and Carlton W. Pullin in 1963. We love what Pilar Viladas said about this iconic design in the New York Times in 2010: "T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings’s Klismos chair looks ancient and modern at the same time — because it is. Based on ancient Greek models, which had been widely copied in the 18th and 19th century, Robsjohn-Gibbings’s version made the klismos shape famous again in the 20th century. Obsessed with its elegant lines, he designed versions of the chair throughout his career, but the most recent examples have been made by Saridis in Athens since the early 1960s, when the designer met the company’s owners and settled in the Greek capital. Its simple but opulent curves hint at sleek penthouses with butlers who serve cocktails on the terrace at sunset. (Indeed, Robsjohn-Gibbings’s Saridis...
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1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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

Materials

Oak

Pair of Provincial French Oak and Rush back Chairs C1920s
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming Pair of Provincial French oak and rush back and chairs C1920       All original carved oak frames, with cabriolet legs, pawed feet, woven rush work backs and seats and dais...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Emerald Velvet Vintage Side Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Single side chair from France completely upholstered in a lush emerald colored green velvet. The four tapered legs are also covered in the green velvet. This piece is in very nice vi...
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1980s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet

19th Century Austrian Pair of Antique Biedermeier Ebonized Wood Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique Austrian pair of Biedermeier side chairs made of hand crafted polished ebonized wood, in good condition. The detailed dining room chairs have a slightl...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Ebony

Contemporary Dining Chairs Upholstered in Green Velvet, Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Eden green velvet with a very comfy and silky touch. Solid wood legs stained in dark wenge finish. Polished stainless steel caps are optional at no additional charge. The velvet is stain resistant and water repellent. Available in other wood finishes and lacquers. COM available upon request. This product is fully made in the European Union...
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2010s European Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair of 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

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration to of six Knorr chairs. Comprised of sheet metal bolted to steel rod legs. This chair is exceptionally rare (a set of six in simply unheard of) Model #132 cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948
Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948
$2,399 Sale Price / item
36% Off
Side Chair Modern Medieval Handmade Horsehair Iron Handwoven Fringe Accent Mane
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR CHAIR NO. 1 J.M. Szymanski d. 2017 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an e...
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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century
Located in New York, NY
A set of sculptural light/medium walnut chairs by Bertha Schaefer for Singer and Son. Reupholstered in a golden cream/off white cotton/linen blend. Original Tag. Chairs were made in ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cotton

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

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Classic Hans Wegner Side Chairs in Oak
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of signed Hans Wegner side or dining chairs by C.M.Madsens, Denmark ca' 1950s. Oak with newly recaned seats. Comfortable and sculptural these chairs look beautiful from any an...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Barrel Back Faux Bamboo and Cane Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Faux Bamboo and Cane Chair, great shape. tight and sturdy. minor wear and a few scratches. Dimensions: Length: 25.5" Width: 24.75" Height: 29" Seat Height: 17"
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Cane

Pair Mid-Century Hand Carved Acacia Wood Hand Stool/child chair
Located in Fort Washington, MD
These hand-carved stools/chairs are more than just seating; they are a form of functional art. The craftsmanship required to sculpt the complex shapes of the human hand into furniture speaks to a deep understanding of both form and function by the artisan. Each finger is carefully shaped, with the lines representing the joints and creases one would find on an actual hand. The palms form a comfortable and inviting seat, while the wrists transition into a sturdy base, flaring out for stability. The wood's rich tones highlight the natural beauty of the acacia, a hardwood known for its durability and fine grain. This choice of material not only ensures the stools/chairs' longevity but also gives them a warm, organic feel. The base of each stool/chair features carved designs, adding a touch of traditional Filipino...
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Early 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Painted Balloon Back Chairs, Leather
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of mid-century century Louis XVI Montgolfier style painted side chairs features hot air balloon seat backs and hand carved rosettes at the die joints. The balloon back is d...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Armchair
Located in San Carlos, CA
Elevate Your Space with Timeless Elegance! Discover the allure of our Chinese Ming-style Antique Chair, a true gem that effortlessly blends history with sophistication. This exquis...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Midcentury Modern Sheepskin/Shearling Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Lounge Chairs
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This model” Samspel” lounge chairs was designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956 and manufactured during that time at AB Record Bollnäs Sweden. These two chairs have been fully reupholstered...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Set of 4 Austrian Burl Wood Spoon Back Stripe Upholstered Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Austrian Biedermeier-style chairs with burl wood veneer spoon backs and angled slip seat cushions upholstered in a blue and white striped fabric. (PRICED AS Set) Minor wear...
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20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Burl

1960s Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Customizable Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Kai Kristiansen eight restored customizable model 42 teak dining chairs Set of eight fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs Schous Møbelfabrik. The ch...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair Of Post-Modern Blue Lucite Invisible Chairs By Shlomi Haziza For HStudio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of Invisible Chairs were designed by Israeli designer and sculptor Shlomi Haziza and produced by his studio HStudio which he founded in Los A...
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Late 20th Century Israeli Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Set of 6 Os De Mouton Beech Tapestry Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1900 Set of 6 Os De Mouton beech tapestry chairs in original sourced condition Sourced from the South of France Measures: W 48 x D 48 x H 113 cm.  
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Early 1900s French Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Beech

Set of 6 Os De Mouton Beech Tapestry Chairs
Set of 6 Os De Mouton Beech Tapestry Chairs
$3,910 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Set of Ten Early 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of ten early year 'Zig Zag' chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina are the holy grail of collectors pieces. Extremely rare and coveted, original 'Zig Zag' chairs are a part o...
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1970s Italian De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Empire Style Childrens Chair
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
An elegant and rare childrens 'Bergère chair made in Empire style. Made of finely carved beechwood. At the top swan heads, which is a typical ornate of the Empire style. Upholstered ...
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1880s French Empire Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Antler and Suede Chair, 20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Side Chair made of Antlers and Fallow Antlers, upholstered in a rich tan suede. Great addition to any room as art, especially, in a wonderful cabin or chic study.
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Late 20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Antler, Suede, Upholstery

Opinion Ciatti Tab.u Small Stool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Take a wooden frame, cover it in aluminium and then work its surface, ""scrunch” it by hand to achieve a crimpled profile. This is the process at the core of the Tab.u Collection, stools and tables with absolutely distinctive lines. The low Tab.u stool, the firstborn in the family, is a really versatile object. It is perfect in any environment and for all uses: around the table for an unexpected guest, in the bathroom to rest objects or towels, in the living room when there is no more room on the sofa or in the bedroom instead of the usual bedside table. Its elder brother, Big Tab.u is a traditional tall bar stool. It is stunning around a counter or a kitchen island, both at home or in the most glamorous clubs. The family is complete with the addition of the Tab.u Mirror and the Tab.u Lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Chairs by René Prou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare chairs by René Prou for Pierre Laborie-Labor Métal with original upholstery fabric by Helene Henry. Made in Paris, France circa 1931. From the collecti...
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1930s French Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare and beautiful set of four ''Pretzel'' armchairs made in laminated wood and manufactured in the 1984/1986 in Italy by ICF De Padova. Originally designed for Herman Miller in...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head. very collectable and rare to find we also have the armchairs ava...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Style Carved Walnut Throne Chair, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Italian Renaissance Revival tall back throne chair offers walnut frame having shaped back and scroll form arms surmounting seat raised on balustrade legs with carved folia...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Rosewood dining chairs with adjustable swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik. The chair have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make it fit i...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Five Italian Side Chairs
Located in Albany, NY
Side chair from the 1930s with early example of plywood seat. Chairs can be sold separately. $1500.00 per chair.
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20th Century Italian International Style Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Accent Side Chair in Beige Chinoiserie Fabric
Located in Astoria, NY
An exquisite restored antique French accent side chair in the Marie Antoinette/Louis XVI style, sourced from Provence, France. The chair features a finely hand-carved shield-shaped b...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Maple, Paint

Pair of Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chairs, 1950s Chandigarh
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Distinguished pair of Easy Chairs designed by Pierre Jeanneret in the 1950s. Originally created for the city of Chandigarh, India - Pierre's intricate designs have become beloved wor...
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1950s Indian Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak, Upholstery

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

Materials

Bamboo

Set of Two Danish Leather Side Chairs, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of two Danish leather arm chairs by Ole Wanscher, matching high and low back versions, solid dark beech frames with chocolate colored, tufted leather cushions, measurem...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Nobody's Perfect" Chair by Gaetano Pesce X Etro for Zerodisegno, Italy 2003
Located in Hellouw, NL
Gaetano Pesce was an influential Italian designer and architect, and is celebrated for his unique approach that merges art with functionality, challenging conventional aesthetics. Hi...
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Resin

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.
Category

20th Century Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane

Angel Pazmino Dark Brown Tooled Leather Folding Arm Chair with Wood Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angel Pazmino folding arm chair with tooled leather seat and back and lightly refinished wood frame. In original condition with wear consistent with ...
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1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Tell City Mid-Century Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany & Upholstered Side Chair, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Tell City Chair Co. Mid-Century Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany & Upholstered Side Chair. Re Upholstered and recovered with solid clear vinyl. Vynil cover may be removed if des...
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20th Century American Other Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic, Mahogany

19thc Pair Swiss Elm Hall Chairs
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 19thC Pair Swiss Elm Hall Chairs With pierced backs and cleated seats. Measures: W 35 x D 45 x H 93cm. Seat height 44.  
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19th Century Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

19thc Pair Swiss Elm Hall Chairs
19thc Pair Swiss Elm Hall Chairs
$2,689 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique French Carved Walnut Side Chair With Needle Point Upholstery
Located in New Orleans, LA
A fine French Victorian hand carved walnut high back chair with lovely ecclesiastical detailing on barley twist legs and united by a classic turned H-stretcher. Winged putto flankin...
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1870s French High Victorian Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

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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