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Side Chairs For Sale
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Set of two green rattan easy chairs
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Set of two rattan easy chairs Lovely and cute set of 2 rattan easy chairs These chairs were made in the 70's in France. The chairs are all original and the rattan has acquired a ...
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1950s Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Dennis & Leen Louis XIV Os de Mouton Hall Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing near of pair of French Os de Mouton hall chairs or side chairs crafted by Dennis and Leen Hollywood, CA. Known as Louis XIV chairs they feature a whimsical walnut...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIV Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Creamy Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Creamy Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 100 x W 80 x H 86 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery. “Nautilus” chair. “Twenty Thousand Leagues ...
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2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Chocolate Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Chocolate Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 100 x W 80 x H 86 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery. “Nautilus” chair. “Twenty Thousand Leagu...
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2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Late Victorian Mahogany Ladder Back and Needlepoint Upholstered Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late Victorian Mahogany Ladder Back and Needlepoint Upholstered Side Chair. Meaures 17" in width, 17" in depth and 31.5" in height. Seat height is 17.5".
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Late 19th Century Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

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

Beige Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Beige Nautilus Chair by Plyus Design Dimensions: D 100 x W 80 x H 86 cm Materials: Wood, HR foam, polyester wadding, fabric upholstery. “Nautilus” chair. “Twenty Thousand Leagues U...
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2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Eight Restored Johannes Andersen Mahogany Dining Chairs IncludeCustom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Eight restored 1960s Johannes Andersen dining chairs in mahogany made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark including custom reupholstery. The set of dining chairs feature a clean simple ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chinese Hand Carved Rosewood Corner Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the elegance of this Chinese Rosewood Corner Chair, meticulously hand-carved from premium rosewood. Its intricate motifs and u...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Super chic Italian leather and brass side shares/a pair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a pair of Italian designer super chic brass and cream leather side chairs. This pair of side chairs are upholstered and a beautiful soft glove leather in cream. The arms legs...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Oak Victorian or Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His & Hers Throne Chairs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Late19th Century to Early 20th Century Victorian or Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His & Hers Throne Chairs comprised of oak frames with black and gold details, red hopsack...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Paint

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Bar Stools in Chrome & Grey by Design For Leisure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A well made matching set of four stools made by Design for Leisure circa 1980's. These feature heavy chromed steel construction with fluted aluminum columns. Velvet seats are origina...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Victorian Floral Scrollwork Carved Mahogany Parlor Slipper Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Floral Scrollwork Carved Mahogany Parlor Slipper Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features floral scrollwork carved frame, brass rolling casters, solid wood frame, uphols...
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Duncan Phyfe English Regency Style Mahogany Bow Back Dining Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
1940s Duncan Phyfe / Regency Style dining side chair. Made from mahogany with a contoured crest rail and bow shaped back. Features an upholstered seat with repeating tulip / rose p...
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1940s Regency Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

Swedish pair of tree chairs from the early 1900 Folk Art Peasant Seating
Located in Forest, BE
Confortable pair of Swedish hand carved pine trunk seats from the early 1900. Lots of history, patina and traces of time. Very good condition. Could be used to sit on a desk or a ta...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

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

Amish Made Rockford Style Oak Windsor Dining Side Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of handcrafted Windsor dining side chairs in the Rockford style by Amish craftsmen. Solid oak, bowback, cattail spindles, solid seat, turned legs, and turned stretchers. Made...
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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Of Ply And Steel Health Chairs By Herman Sperlich For Ironite
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Art Deco, Industrial "health chairs" by Herman Sperlich for Ironite feature bent steel frames with plywood seats and backs. Made as a work chair for the Ironrite Ironer Co. i...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

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

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Ash

Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Blond Wood Side Dining Chairs New Upholstery MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern Blond Wood Side Dining Chairs New Upholstery MINT. Springs loaded seats
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Birch

Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Accent Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring a touch of whimsy and artistry to your space with this Hand Carved Wooden Elephant Accent Chair, painted in white. Featuring intricat...
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20th Century Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Of Arhaus Italian Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Handsome pair of Arhaus Italian leather lounge chairs in a rich amber shade with brass nail head trim on ebonized wooden legs. Nice broken in leather in ove...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Boho Chic White Washed Wicker Rattan Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of bohemian elegance with the Boho Chic White Washed Wicker Rattan Side Chairs. This pair, crafted in wicker and rattan, boasts a timeless white-washed finish. Thei...
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20th Century Bohemian Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan

HENKEL HARRIS 105S 24 Wild Black Cherry Queen Anne Dining Side Chairs - Pair A
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Queen Anne style dining side chairs by Henkel Harris, of Winchester, Virginia, USA. Solid wild black cherry wood, carved center backrest, upholstered seat in a multi-color ...
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Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on Black H Base
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on original black H base. Chair looks to have had a repair to the fiberglass at the s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Side Chairs on Fluted Legs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of French Louis XVI style painted side chairs on fluted legs. Seats and backs are upholstered in a brown/tan/cream floral fabric with cut velvet details, in very nice condition....
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Late 19th Century Country House Side Chair
Located in Beerse, VAN
Very decorative country house side chair. It's a so-called "Captain's Chair" and probably made at the end of the 19th Century. About 1880. T...
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1880s Danish Country Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Arne Vodder Model 186 Teak, Rattan & Leather Chair For France & Son, Denmark
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An outstanding design by Danish Architect Arne Vooder for France & Son, Denmark. One of our favourite designs, this chair is a study in elegance from every angle. Crafted form a ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

18th c. English Hepplewhite Prince of Wales Parcel-Gilt Side Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 18th c. English Hepplewhite Prince of Wales Parcel-Gilt Side Chair. A charming Hepplewhite English Chair in Paint and Parcel-gilt. Prince of Wales plumes seat back with gilded ...
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Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Iron Armchairs by Geraldo de Barros, Brazil, 1955, Unilabor
Located in Houston, TX
Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) Set of two Iron armchair Manufactured by Unilabor Brazil, 1955. Iron frame, fabric upholstered. Measurements: 55 cm x 65 cm x 75 h cm 21.6 in x 25.59...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

1903 Hill House Chair by Charles Rennie Makintosh
Located in Toronto, CA
The Ladder-back chair - formally known as the ‘Hill House Chair’ - was created for the primary bedroom of a house Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed in 1903. With a towering linear s...
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Early 1900s Scottish Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of VilleAV33 Outdoor Side Chairs-Bronze Green-by Anderssen & Voll for &T
Located in Dubai, AE
A celebration of nature and materiality, Anderssen & Voll’s outdoor collection Ville embraces alfresco living with a combination of solidity and softness. Chosen for its comfort and ability to adapt to body temperature, the Ville side chair’s back and seat are crafted from polyester webbing. Intuitively designed to suit the precise needs of hospitality settings or during the colder months at home locations, the Ville side chair stacks in multiples of up to 8 pieces. Dimensions W: 52cm / 20in, D: 59cm / 23in, H: 79cm / 31in Seating H: 46cm / 18in Seating D: 42cm / 17in Weight 8.2 kg Product Materials Powder coated steel and polyester webbing. Production Process The metal is cut, shaped, welded then powder coated. The webbing of the chair seat is webbed by hand and cut into shape with a hot knife to avoid fraying. Designer Anderssen & Voll Based in Oslo, partners Torbjørn Anderssen and Espen Voll have been instrumental in putting Norway on the global design map ever since they joined forces in 2009. Anderssen & Voll have received numerous international awards for their work within furniture, lighting and home accessories, including the Wallpaper* Design Awards, the Red Dot and iF Awards, as well as other accolades for Best Designs and Best Designers of the year. And yet they approach each new project with a feeling of freedom. Rather than being defined by and confined to a specific way of being, Anderssen & Voll prefer to be open. They develop emotionally-driven designs. Their overall desire is to create designs with souls. To animate something inanimate. “We’re not dogmatic about it,” say Anderssen and Voll...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Antique Victorian Quality Carved Ebonised Oak Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Victorian quality carved ebonised oak side chairs having quality ebonised oak carved backs depicting leaves and barley twist supports unusual carved oak seats standin...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Ebony

Petite Upholstered Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This petite seat calls to mind the exquisite detail and drape of a bustle dress, fashionable during the late 1880s. Its elegant silhouette features a low camelback and dressmaker ski...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Organic Moder Mid Century Modern Vintage Chair Harold Cohen Davis Pratt 1953 USA
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic Modern Mid Century Modern vintage chair or side chair from black lacquered tubular steel and wickerwork. by Harold Cohen and Davis Pratt, 1953 USA. This chair or side chair i...
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1950s Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of VilleAV33 Outdoor Side Chairs-Teak/Warm Black-by Anderssen & Voll for &T
Located in Dubai, AE
A celebration of nature and materiality, Anderssen & Voll’s outdoor collection Ville embraces alfresco living with a combination of solidity and softness. Chosen for its comfort and ability to adapt to body temperature, the Ville side chair’s back and seat are crafted from polyester webbing. Intuitively designed to suit the precise needs of hospitality settings or during the colder months at home locations, the Ville side chair stacks in multiples of up to 8 pieces. Dimensions W: 52cm / 20in, D: 59cm / 23in, H: 79cm / 31in Seating H: 46cm / 18in Seating D: 42cm / 17in Weight 8.2 kg Product Materials Powder coated steel and polyester webbing. Production Process The metal is cut, shaped, welded then powder coated. The webbing of the chair seat is webbed by hand and cut into shape with a hot knife to avoid fraying. Designer Anderssen & Voll Based in Oslo, partners Torbjørn Anderssen and Espen Voll have been instrumental in putting Norway on the global design map ever since they joined forces in 2009. Anderssen & Voll have received numerous international awards for their work within furniture, lighting and home accessories, including the Wallpaper* Design Awards, the Red Dot and iF Awards, as well as other accolades for Best Designs and Best Designers of the year. And yet they approach each new project with a feeling of freedom. Rather than being defined by and confined to a specific way of being, Anderssen & Voll prefer to be open. They develop emotionally-driven designs. Their overall desire is to create designs with souls. To animate something inanimate. “We’re not dogmatic about it,” say Anderssen and Voll...
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Postmodern Multi Color Barrel Chairs in Chrome Casters
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add vibrancy to your space with these Postmodern Multi Color Barrel Chairs on Chrome Casters. Featuring lively, multi-colored upholstery and a comfortable barrel design, these chairs...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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

Stay Side Modern Accent Vanity Chair
Located in North York, ON
The Stay Side Modern Accent Vanity Chair is a must-have addition to any seating space. This striking chair features a sleek brass metal frame that adds a touch of elegance to any roo...
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2010s Polish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Set of Four Rare 19th Century Portuguese Goa Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Nantucket, MA
Set of four rare rosewood dining chairs from Portuguese Goa, late 1800s. Caned seats have been redone. Beautifully carved crests and backs ...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Danish MidCentury Niels Møller Model Rosewood Model 64 Armchair, 1966
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Solid Rosewood and black leather armchair designed by Niels Moller in 1966 for J L Mollers Mobelfabrik. A highly sought after and rarely seen chair. A Danish design Classic, this de...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 4 William Billy Haines Style Dining or Game Chairs - Modern Cabriole legs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of four William Billy Haines style dining or game table chairs with sculpted modern cabriole legs and tufted faux green leather backs. The backside of the chair has nice inset ma...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Danish MidCentury Niels Møller Model Rosewood Model 64 Armchair, 1966
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Solid Rosewood and black leather armchair designed by Niels Moller in 1966 for J L Mollers Mobelfabrik. A highly sought after and rarely seen chair. A Danish design Classic, this de...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Trogdon Furniture Mid Century Painted Mahogany and Upholstered Side Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A very decorative yellow painted Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Trogdon Furniture side chair in great vintage condition. Measures 20" in width, 22" in depth 40" in height. Seat height...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chairs, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs or side chairs By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Sculpted solid maple seats and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Iron

Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chair, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chair, desk chair, or side chair By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group" USA, 1950s Sculpted solid maple seat an...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Iron

Pair Of Danish MidCentury Niels Møller Model Rosewood Model 64 Armchairs, 1966
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Solid Rosewood and black leather armchair designed by Niels Moller in 1966 for J L Mollers Mobelfabrik. A highly sought after and rarely seen chair. A Danish design Classic, this de...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

American 18th Century Queen Anne - Chippendale Transitional Maple Side Chair
Located in Wells, ME
American Queen Anne-Chippendale transitional side chair in maple with rush seat, boldly turned front stretcher and front legs and a classic Chippendale back. This chair takes ele...
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Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Walnut Burl Side Chair Embroidered Seat
Located in Dayton, OH
A quaint late 19th century Renaissance Revival side chair. Made from walnut with burled panels. Features a curved back with downswept arms and embroidered seat. Seat features a sce...
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Hand Carved Walnut Hall Chairs, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of antique Italian Renaissance hand carved walnut hall chairs Italy, Circa Mid-19th Century Measures: 16.5"W x 15.5"D x 45.5"H. Seat height: 19". Very good origin...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Cab 412 Chairs in Cream Leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Set of 4
Located in Renens, CH
Set of four Cab 412 side chairs in cream-coloured leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina. The Cab chair is built up as a tubular frame over which thick saddle leather is fitted; the l...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Metal

Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Brick Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Timeless design in combination with handmade couture techniques. The dining chair features curved wooden upholstered back for greater comfort. Offered...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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, ...
Category

1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Primitive Pine And Steel Chair, Circa 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Primitive Pine And Steel Chair, Circa 1950. Solid pine construction with fantastic original patina and use.
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1950s Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Spanish Colonial Altar Carved Armchair with Leather Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Spanish colonial altar armchairs with wood seat with ornamental carved on the back and beautiful legs and armchairs. There are a very resistant and heavy armchairs. Mea...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs

Materials

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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