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Pagholz Bent Plywood Chair
Pagholz Bent Plywood Chair

Pagholz Bent Plywood Chair

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage Rosewood Color Stacking Chair Overall Dimensions: 18 1/2" x 20 1/2" x 31 1/2" high Seat Height: 18" Materials: Bent Plywood & Metal

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Mid-20th Century German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

2 Italian Renaissance Sgabelli Side Chairs
2 Italian Renaissance Sgabelli Side Chairs

2 Italian Renaissance Sgabelli Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

2 Similar Italian Renaissance style (17th Cent) walnut curved 3 legged sgabelli with carved back and seat (PRICED EACH)

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17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Side Chairs in Chrome and Leather
Pair of Side Chairs in Chrome and Leather

Pair of Side Chairs in Chrome and Leather

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of dining chairs, leather and chrome-plated steel, Europe, 1970s.  These well-executed chairs feature a modern construction. The large seat and backrest are composed of a curve...

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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, Niels Otto Møller, K.S. Mobler

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

Poul Kjærholm PK15 chair in Bent Ash and Original Leather for PP Møbler, 1980s
Poul Kjærholm PK15 chair in Bent Ash and Original Leather for PP Møbler, 1980s

Poul Kjærholm PK15 chair in Bent Ash and Original Leather for PP Møbler, 1980s

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in amstelveen, NL

Exceptionally rare PK15 armchair, designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1979 and produced by PP Møbler, Denmark. This early chair was originally part of the personal collection of Ejnar Ped...

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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Pair of Anglo-Indian Bone-Inlaid Teakwood Side Chairs Mughal Revival
Pair of Anglo-Indian Bone-Inlaid Teakwood Side Chairs Mughal Revival

Pair of Anglo-Indian Bone-Inlaid Teakwood Side Chairs Mughal Revival

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Pair of Anglo-Indian Bone-Inlaid Teakwood Side Chairs Anglo-Colonial Mughal Revival A striking pair of Anglo-Indian bone-inlaid hardwood side chairs, handcrafted in the Anglo-Coloni...

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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs Pair
Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs Pair

Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs Pair

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti Progetti arm or lounge chairs. Chairs are upholstered in off-white Bouclé with an oak and beech frame.

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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Antique Pair Of Regency Rosewood Side Chairs
Antique Pair Of Regency Rosewood Side Chairs

Antique Pair Of Regency Rosewood Side Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

A fine quality pair of antique Regency rosewood side chairs having beautiful rosewood top rails with elegant sweeping backs. The chairs retain their original Regency form with decora...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

'Charming' Aluminum and Leather Dining Chairs by Fasem Italy, New
'Charming' Aluminum and Leather Dining Chairs by Fasem Italy, New

'Charming' Aluminum and Leather Dining Chairs by Fasem Italy, New

By Fasem International

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 19th Century Italian Empire Side Chairs, Two Pair Available
Pair of 19th Century Italian Empire Side Chairs, Two Pair Available

Pair of 19th Century Italian Empire Side Chairs, Two Pair Available

Located in Houston, TX

Pair 19th-century Italian Empire side chairs featuring carved foliage back with central ebonized medallion and elegantly curved legs. Two pairs available, sold in pairs.

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19th Century Italian Empire Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Mid-Century Modern Vanity Chair, Zebra Upholstery, 1970s Design
French Mid-Century Modern Vanity Chair, Zebra Upholstery, 1970s Design

French Mid-Century Modern Vanity Chair, Zebra Upholstery, 1970s Design

Located in Austin, TX

Vanity chair from 1970s France. This piece is supported on casters and features the original zebra striped upholstery. It is in very nice vintage condition with only minor surface we...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6, customizable
Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6, customizable

Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6, customizable

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern dining chairs upholstered in black velvet. Crafted of solid wood frame stained in walnut finish. Curved back for greater support and comfort to enjoy long dinner...

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2010s European Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Pair of Louis XIII-style “Os de Mouton” Upholstered Side Chairs
Pair of Louis XIII-style “Os de Mouton” Upholstered Side Chairs

Pair of Louis XIII-style “Os de Mouton” Upholstered Side Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

This elegant pair of upholstered Louis XIII-style, high-back side chairs showcases classic European aristocratic design, mixing formal geometry with grand baroque lines. As a pair, t...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XIII Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Queen Anne Side Chair, Fruitwood & Elm, English, Circa 1710
Antique Queen Anne Side Chair, Fruitwood & Elm, English, Circa 1710

Antique Queen Anne Side Chair, Fruitwood & Elm, English, Circa 1710

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a classic English Queen Anne period chair with a beautiful high curved back, high cabriole legs, carved detail and a lovely patination,...

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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood

Pair of Napoleon III Giltwood Slipper Chairs
Pair of Napoleon III Giltwood Slipper Chairs

Pair of Napoleon III Giltwood Slipper Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

A striking pair of Napoleon III giltwood chairs on casters, newly upholstered in a woven block chain velvet, chocolate leather trim, nailhead detail, and a lofty down seat cushion. F...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs

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Giltwood

Pair of Faux Bamboo Folding Leather and Wood Campaign Chairs with Brass Details
Pair of Faux Bamboo Folding Leather and Wood Campaign Chairs with Brass Details

Pair of Faux Bamboo Folding Leather and Wood Campaign Chairs with Brass Details

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of faux bamboo leather and wood folding campaign chairs with brass hardware on the arm straps and brass details in the back and arm, finials. The pair are quite handsome and wo...

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20th Century French Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Guillerme & Chambron, Dining Chair, Oak, Green Fabric, France, 1950s
Guillerme & Chambron, Dining Chair, Oak, Green Fabric, France, 1950s

Guillerme & Chambron, Dining Chair, Oak, Green Fabric, France, 1950s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Stamford, CT

Guillerme & Chambron, French Mid-Century Modern, Dining Chair, Oak, Green Fabric, France, 1950s A sculptural razor back dining or side chair designed and produced by Guillerme & Cha...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 4 Antique English Regency Dining Chairs in Mahogany w/ Upholstered Seat
Set of 4 Antique English Regency Dining Chairs in Mahogany w/ Upholstered Seat

Set of 4 Antique English Regency Dining Chairs in Mahogany w/ Upholstered Seat

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A fine set of four English Regency dining chairs in mahogany with carved bugles resting on back chair rail below the top slat which is line inlaid, with turned front legs and saber r...

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1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid

Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian styl...

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19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of 18th Century Tuscan Walnut Side Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Tuscan Walnut Side Chairs

Pair of 18th Century Tuscan Walnut Side Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of 18th century Tuscan walnut side chairs. These large stunning Italian Louis XVI armchairs or side chairs from the Tuscany region were taken down to frame and professionally upholstered in striated white cut velvet. These grand 18th century Italian side chairs...

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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Anna Karlin Original Chess Stool, Shape C
Anna Karlin Original Chess Stool, Shape C

Anna Karlin Original Chess Stool, Shape C

By Anna Karlin

Located in New York, NY

Like chess pieces dotted across a board, these sculptures can be placed throughout a room. Used as side tables or stools, they are made to work in series or alone. Metal stools are m...

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2010s American Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Brass

Oak and Leather Side Chair by Kurt Østervig, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s
Oak and Leather Side Chair by Kurt Østervig, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s

Oak and Leather Side Chair by Kurt Østervig, Sibast, Denmark, 1960s

By Sibast, Kurt Østervig

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Elegant chair by Kurt Østervig, with a boxy oak silhouette and leather seat and back. Details of white seams on the sturdy, nicely patinated leather.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Danish Set of Six Pinewood Side Chairs, Floral Design, 1880
Antique Danish Set of Six Pinewood Side Chairs, Floral Design, 1880

Antique Danish Set of Six Pinewood Side Chairs, Floral Design, 1880

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-grey, antique Danish set of six small side or Boudoir chairs in a chalky grey finish with square backrests and a centered floral decoration, possibly Denmark. The Scandinavian dining end chairs...

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Late 19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Pine

Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century
Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century

Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century

By M. Singer & Sons, Bertha Schaefer

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

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Walnut, Cotton

Post-Modern 1990s Wood & Aluminum Modern Cantilever Z-Frame Chair
Post-Modern 1990s Wood & Aluminum Modern Cantilever Z-Frame Chair

Post-Modern 1990s Wood & Aluminum Modern Cantilever Z-Frame Chair

Located in San Carlos, CA

Rare 1990s Modern Cantilever Z-Frame Chair – Wood & Aluminum Statement Piece Upgrade your space with this striking modern cantilever chair, a true testament to 1990s contemporar...

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1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

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Aluminum

Antique Turner's Armchair, English, Oak, Old Saxon Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian
Antique Turner's Armchair, English, Oak, Old Saxon Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian

Antique Turner's Armchair, English, Oak, Old Saxon Chair, Elbow Seat, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique turner's armchair. An English, oak Old Saxon elbow seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Strikingly distinctive form in the manner of the 'Old Sa...

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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs

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Oak

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head 1 of 2
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head 1 of 2

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head 1 of 2

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head. 1 of 2 available. Anglo-Indian Mughal black and white mother of pearl inlaid armchair with ram's head. Mother-of-pearl klismos style armchair with ram head detail. This stunning armchair feature a wooden frame inlaid with intricate and detailed floral design in white mother of pearl, camel bone and black color with scrolling ram's heads finish. A very good looking and well made Anglo Indian armchair. These are highly collectable, they must have taken hundreds of hours to craft, imagine hand cutting thousands of pieces of mother of pearl into just the right shape to make these Moorish Mughal mosaic inlay work. Chair seat was newly upholstered in a eggplant, lavender, purple colors fabric from Clarence House. Great to use in any exotic decor, Moorish, Moroccan Bohemian or as an accent in any modern or traditional decor. Vanity chair or desk chair or dining chair sure to be a conversation piece. 2 available, price is for one. Dimensions Height: 34.5 in. Back width: 25 in. Depth: 21 in. Seat height: 19.5 in. Seat width 20.5in. Petite armchair...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

Pair of 19th C. Sheraton Hitchcock Chairs
Pair of 19th C. Sheraton Hitchcock Chairs

Pair of 19th C. Sheraton Hitchcock Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of Sheraton style early 19th century Hitchcock chairs with rush seats Scrolled center splats with painted decoration fruit and floral design 16.85 x 18 x 35

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19th Century Unknown Sheraton Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères

Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of chic undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by Design Frères. Bronzed steel frames. Natural linen upholstered cushions. These Méandre™ chairs from our exclusive Design Frères® li...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Blue Stripe
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Blue Stripe

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs in Blue Stripe

Located in Astoria, NY

A refined pair of French Louis XVI style side chairs, dating to the early 20th century and sourced in Provence, France. Structurally revised in our workshop, each chair has been rein...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

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Fabric, Cotton, Hardwood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Folding Chair, Cane & Hardwood, Italy, 1990s Design
Mid-Century Modern Folding Chair, Cane & Hardwood, Italy, 1990s Design

Mid-Century Modern Folding Chair, Cane & Hardwood, Italy, 1990s Design

Located in Ljubljana, SI

Add warmth and practicality to your space with these elegant folding chairs featuring natural woven cane seats. A perfect blend of modern design and vintage charm, these chairs are i...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis Klismos Chairs in Walnut with Leather Thongs

By Saridis, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

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

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Leather, Walnut

2 Antique L. Hitchcock Black Gold Stenciled Farmhouse Harvest Rush Seat Chairs
2 Antique L. Hitchcock Black Gold Stenciled Farmhouse Harvest Rush Seat Chairs

2 Antique L. Hitchcock Black Gold Stenciled Farmhouse Harvest Rush Seat Chairs

By Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Dayton, OH

Two antique early 20th Century original L. Hitchcock Harvest Windsor dining chairs. Made with an ebonized finish, gold stenciled accents, and woven rush seat. Dimensions: 17.5"w x 1...

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Early 20th Century American Shaker Side Chairs

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Lacquer, Rush

Italian 1950s Side Chairs Carlo de Carli Attributed in Brown Walnut Wax Polished
Italian 1950s Side Chairs Carlo de Carli Attributed in Brown Walnut Wax Polished

Italian 1950s Side Chairs Carlo de Carli Attributed in Brown Walnut Wax Polished

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Elegant Mid-Century Modern side chairs Carlo de Carli attributed in solid brown walnut, with excellent original dark green leatherete. Restored and polished to wax Measures cm: H 93...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Classic Danish 1940s Chair in Cuban Mahogany and Niger Leather
Classic Danish 1940s Chair in Cuban Mahogany and Niger Leather

Classic Danish 1940s Chair in Cuban Mahogany and Niger Leather

Located in Lejre, DK

This chair is a classic example of Danish furniture design from the 1940s. The chair is made from Cuban mahogany, giving it a warm and rich wood tone, characteristic of high quality...

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1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Marge Carson Tetes De Lion Campaign Directors Chairs
Pair of Marge Carson Tetes De Lion Campaign Directors Chairs

Pair of Marge Carson Tetes De Lion Campaign Directors Chairs

By Marge Carson

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This beautiful pair of carved wood Campaign chairs by Marge Carson with Lion's head details is large in size and style. Chairs feature leather back and seat slings with an additiona...

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20th Century Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts American Oak Side Chair, C.1920
Arts & Crafts American Oak Side Chair, C.1920

Arts & Crafts American Oak Side Chair, C.1920

Located in San Francisco, CA

Arts & Crafts American oak side chair, C.1920 Hand carved - Custom made - Leather upholstery Measures: 19" wide x 16" deep x 18" high at the seat x 39" high at the back ...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

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Oak

Pair of Brutalist Ilana Goor attributed Chairs
Pair of Brutalist Ilana Goor attributed Chairs

Pair of Brutalist Ilana Goor attributed Chairs

By Ilana Goor

Located in New York, NY

Vintage pair of Brutalist Ilana Goor style iron and leather side chairs with beautiful patina. Red painted over black frames with each color coming through in different areas (See ph...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Style Carved Walnut Throne Chair, c1900
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Style Carved Walnut Throne Chair, c1900

Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Style Carved Walnut Throne Chair, c1900

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

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Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Period Mid-Century Poltrona Frau Armchairs
Italian Period Mid-Century Poltrona Frau Armchairs

Italian Period Mid-Century Poltrona Frau Armchairs

By Poltrona Frau

Located in Austin, TX

Italian leather armchairs in the manner of Poltrona Frau, featuring elegant saddle-leather construction with fully wrapped legs and a suspended seat. Architectural winged arms and a ...

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1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948
Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948

Donald Knorr Chair for Knoll Associates, 1948

By Knoll, Donald Knorr

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

Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Møbler Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Møbler Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s

Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Møbler Teak Dining Chairs, Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, K.S. Mobler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant and refined set of four Danish Modern dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Møbler, Denmark, circa 1960s. These beautifully proportioned chairs exemplify the ...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Teak

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.