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Side Chairs For Sale
Pepper Counter Stool with Back  Shadow Black Anodized Aluminum
Pepper Counter Stool with Back  Shadow Black Anodized Aluminum

Pepper Counter Stool with Back Shadow Black Anodized Aluminum

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Chicago, IL

The Pepper Counter Stool brings sleek and innovative style to kitchens and counter spaces. Contemporary and utilitarian in design, the sculptural frame features aluminum components, ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Aesthetic Movement 'Thebes' Chair By Liberty & Co
Aesthetic Movement 'Thebes' Chair By Liberty & Co

Aesthetic Movement 'Thebes' Chair By Liberty & Co

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

Thebes chair in Mahogany with original Liberty & Co cotton velvet fabric. Liberty & Co Circa 1895 Height 92cm. Width 49cm. Depth 55cm. Seat Height 42cm

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1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart
Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart

Liberty & Co. attr. Set of 3 dining chairs with Voysey style inlaid pewter heart

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

Liberty & Co, attributed. Three matching chairs with shaped padded headrest and a single Voysey style inlaid pewter heart to the top of a fine tapering back splat with trumpet style ...

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Pewter

Antique English Figural Carved Chair / Walnut & White Linen
Antique English Figural Carved Chair / Walnut & White Linen

Antique English Figural Carved Chair / Walnut & White Linen

Located in thousand oaks, CA

Antique English Hand-Carved Hardwood Figural chair. Intricate detailed carved crest, medallion leg base and silhouette, perfectly upholstered in crisp wh...

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Early 20th Century English Side Chairs

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Linen, Hardwood, Walnut

Four ModernMates Windsor Chairs by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball
Four ModernMates Windsor Chairs by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball

Four ModernMates Windsor Chairs by Leslie Diamond for Conant Ball

By Leslie Diamond, Conant Ball

Located in Hanover, MA

A set of four (or two pairs) of Windsor/Shaker style solid birch armchairs designed by Leslie Diamond for the Conant Ball company. Chairs have been recently refinished without the f...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Birch

French Louis XV Caned Chairs
French Louis XV Caned Chairs

French Louis XV Caned Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of two French Louis XV carved beechwood side chairs with caned backs and seats on cabriole legs. The chair front and crest rail with carved flower and scroll design. Two addition...

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Cane

Pair of Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Model 511, for Thonet, Circa 1904, Austria
Pair of Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Model 511, for Thonet, Circa 1904, Austria

Pair of Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Model 511, for Thonet, Circa 1904, Austria

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Girona, Spain

DESCRIPTION: Pair of Chairs by Josef Hoffmann, Model 511, for Thonet, Circa 1904, Austria. The frame is made of stained solid beech with a cane seat and the backrest with three turne...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Gunlocke Oak Schoolhouse Chair, Circa 1920s
Antique Gunlocke Oak Schoolhouse Chair, Circa 1920s

Antique Gunlocke Oak Schoolhouse Chair, Circa 1920s

By Gunlocke

Located in Germantown, MD

Antique Oak Schoolhouse Chair – This is a heavy and sturdy chair made for the United States Post Office Made by W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co. Wayland, N.Y. Circa 1920. Each chair measures ...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pedro Friedeberg Mano Mariposa Chair
Pedro Friedeberg Mano Mariposa Chair

Pedro Friedeberg Mano Mariposa Chair

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An early example of an iconic butterfly form.Beautifully hand painted and signed by the artist. A copy of the original receipt and correspondence.

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1970s Mexican Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Grey Swedish Set of Eight Antique Pine Ladies Dining Room Chairs
19th Century Grey Swedish Set of Eight Antique Pine Ladies Dining Room Chairs

19th Century Grey Swedish Set of Eight Antique Pine Ladies Dining Room Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An antique set of eight Louis XVI style dining room chairs made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, in good condition. The Scandinavian side chairs in a chalky grey finish have a round...

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Late 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Richard Riemerschmid, Side Chair, Oak, Leather, Germany, 1905
Richard Riemerschmid, Side Chair, Oak, Leather, Germany, 1905

Richard Riemerschmid, Side Chair, Oak, Leather, Germany, 1905

By Richard Riemerschmid

Located in High Point, NC

An oak, brass and leather side chair designed by Richard Riemerschmid for Deutsche Werkstätten, Germany, c. 1905. Overall Dimensions (inches): 39.0"H x 17.9"W x 19.0"D Seat Height ...

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Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hollywood Regency  Brass Neoclassical Side Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Leather
Hollywood Regency  Brass Neoclassical Side Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Leather

Hollywood Regency Brass Neoclassical Side Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Leather

Located in Saint Louis, MO

An air of sophisticated elegance oozes from this pair of brass Hollywood Regency chairs. This pair - hailing from the 1950s - is in incredible condition with every surface fully professionally restored. You'll receive these chairs just as the original owner did. Polished brass that glows. New comfy cushions freshly upholstered in sexy leopard velvet finished with black leather piping. Brass frames that curve from top to bottom beginning with a curved solid back bar. Cross pattern back detail converges on a brass 3 ring spindle embraced by curved side bars. Lovely complimenting splayed legs seem to curtsy. These chairs deliver on looks and feels. Stunning chairs that immediately attract attention. Soft leopard velvet sensual to the touch. Billy Haines is designer royalty. See why? Want to see more beautiful things? Scroll down below and click "View All From Seller" or favorite our shop to get your 1stDibs on our new inventory. Photographed with and also currently available in our shop- Tommi Parzinger Bar Cabinet Laquered in White Chocolate with Polished Iconic...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Klismos Chairs
Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Klismos Chairs

Pair of Italian Hollywood Regency Klismos Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning pair of Italian Hollywood Regency klismos style chairs. These chic high style Italian side chairs are painted a soft gray/green with gilt accents and have great splayed legs or saber legs. Our vintage Klismos chairs...

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1960s Italian Classical Greek Vintage Side Chairs

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Wood

Arne Jacobsen Model-3100 "Ant" Teak Side Chairs by teak chair, Set of Four
Arne Jacobsen Model-3100 "Ant" Teak Side Chairs by teak chair, Set of Four

Arne Jacobsen Model-3100 "Ant" Teak Side Chairs by teak chair, Set of Four

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Set of four Arne Jacobsen designed "Ant" bent teak plywood side chairs with chrome tubular base made by Fritz Hansen furniture company. These are the rare 3-leg variant. Arne Jacobs...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Quality Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Side Chair
Quality Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Side Chair

Quality Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Side Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality Victorian carved rosewood side chair with a rosewood framed back and a beautifully carved top rail with reeded turned supports. It has a very attractive expertly carved front...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Other

Spindle Side Chair for the Lawrence Memorial Library by Frank Lloyd Wright
Spindle Side Chair for the Lawrence Memorial Library by Frank Lloyd Wright

Spindle Side Chair for the Lawrence Memorial Library by Frank Lloyd Wright

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in San Francisco, CA

Spindle Side Chair for the Lawrence Memorial Library by Frank Lloyd Wright Side chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Lawrence Memorial Library in Springfield, Illinois. Executed in oak with a vertical spindle back and square frame, it features a later upholstered cushion in a textured yellow fabric. The design shares architectural similarities with Wright’s concurrent Dana-Thomas House commission, also created for Susan Lawrence Dana. Provenance: Lawrence Memorial Library, Springfield, IL Christie’s, New York, Important Frank Lloyd Wright and American Arts & Crafts Furnishings including Ceramics, 12 December 1987, Lot 105 Thomas S. Monaghan, Domino’s Private Collection Christie’s, Important Works by Frank Lloyd Wright and His Contemporaries from Domino’s Center for Architecture and Design, 12 June 1993, Lot 81 Important Private Collection Exhibited: Frank Lloyd Wright: Preserving an Architectural Heritage, Decorative Designs from the Domino’s Pizza...

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Early 1900s Modern Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School dining chairs, set of 4
Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School dining chairs, set of 4

Dutch Art Deco Amsterdam School dining chairs, set of 4

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A striking set of four Dutch Amsterdam School chairs from the 1920s, executed in oak and enriched with macassar ebony details. Strong in silhouette and surprisingly graceful, these c...

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1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs

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Oak, Macassar

Antique Carved Wood Armchair with Cane Back
Antique Carved Wood Armchair with Cane Back

Antique Carved Wood Armchair with Cane Back

Located in Pasadena, TX

This stunning antique armchair features an intricately carved wooden frame with a unique cane backrest design that brings an airy elegance to its stately presence. The rich dark wood...

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1940s American Aesthetic Movement Vintage Side Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Sculptural Stool with Curved Seat Suar Wood, Modern Organic
Sculptural Stool with Curved Seat Suar Wood, Modern Organic

Sculptural Stool with Curved Seat Suar Wood, Modern Organic

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderfully sculptural stool with a curved seat. The stool's neutral pigment and subtle wood texture makes it perfect for any space. A uniquely sculptural and versatile piece. This...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Original Thonet Freischwinger S64V Marcel Breuer Design Stuhl braun
Original Thonet Freischwinger S64V Marcel Breuer Design Stuhl braun

Original Thonet Freischwinger S64V Marcel Breuer Design Stuhl braun

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Berlin, DE

Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Thonet S64V Freischwinger mit Armlehnen zum Verkauf an. Der Stuhl wurde in den Anfängen des 20. Jahrhunderts von Marcel Breuer entworfen und gilt bis h...

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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Jacques Adnet Black Leather Chair, 1950s France
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Chair, 1950s France

Jacques Adnet Black Leather Chair, 1950s France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Iron frame with black leather seat and seat back. Signature Adnet contrast stitching throughout. Brass ball feet. Excellent condition ...

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1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Danish Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s
Danish Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Danish Designer, Side Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1940s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and yellow fabric side chair or vanity table chair designed and produced in Denmark, c. 1940s. Fabric has heavy wear and tear, reupholstery recommended. Minor scrapes on woo...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chile Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Chile Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Chile Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Bertu Furniture

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. Price includes thick weave fabric (multiple colors available) and finish of your choice. Designer Inspiration: "I am inspired by my love for travel. So many places that inspire me have very minimal furniture...

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2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair 18th Century Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Mahogany Chairs
Pair 18th Century Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Mahogany Chairs

Pair 18th Century Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Mahogany Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

An impressive Pair of 18th Century Philadelphia Chippendale Carved Mahogany Chairs with newer seat upholstery. One of the most profusely arved Rococo style side chairs known from Col...

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Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Charming 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair
Charming 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair

Charming 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chair

Located in Kramfors, SE

Charming Swedish folk art chair from Hälsingland in Sweden. The chair is made during the early 1800s in Swedish pine. It has the original paint which has become naturally distressed ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs

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Pine

19th Century Biedermeier Set of Six Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.
19th Century Biedermeier Set of Six Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

19th Century Biedermeier Set of Six Chairs & Table. Vienna, c. 1825.

Located in Vienna, AT

Hello, We would like to offer you this fine Biedermeier set of six chairs and the large round table. The set was made in Vienna circa 1825. Vie...

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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut

Early American Stencil Decorated Parcel Gilt Ebonized Needlepoint Side Chair
Early American Stencil Decorated Parcel Gilt Ebonized Needlepoint Side Chair

Early American Stencil Decorated Parcel Gilt Ebonized Needlepoint Side Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A charming Early American style Stencil Decorated, Parcel Gilt and Ebonized Side Chair with clean Needlepoint work upholstered seat. Measure 19" in width, 19" in depth and stands 32...

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Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood, Paint

Pair of Antique Regency Quality Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
Pair of Antique Regency Quality Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs

Pair of Antique Regency Quality Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Pair of antique regency quality carved mahogany hall chairs having a quality carved mahogany shaped back, solid mahogany seats standing on elegant turned reeded tapering legs to the ...

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19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Other

American Empire Boston Mahogany Girandole Chair, Circa 1860s
American Empire Boston Mahogany Girandole Chair, Circa 1860s

American Empire Boston Mahogany Girandole Chair, Circa 1860s

Located in Germantown, MD

A beautiful American empire Boston Girandole chairs. This is a very rare chair in today's market. Was handcrafted out of top grain flame mahogany in mid 1800s. This grandiose chairs ...

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Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Beech Art Nouveau High Back Chairs Model 17 by Michael Thonet, 1890s
Pair of Beech Art Nouveau High Back Chairs Model 17 by Michael Thonet, 1890s

Pair of Beech Art Nouveau High Back Chairs Model 17 by Michael Thonet, 1890s

By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and ultra rare pair of Art Nouveau Model 17 side chairs. Design by Michael Thonet for Gebrüder Thonet Vienna. Striking Austrian design from the 1890s. Original beech and ...

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1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

The "Loretta" Chair, Dragonette Private Label
The "Loretta" Chair, Dragonette Private Label

The "Loretta" Chair, Dragonette Private Label

By Dragonette Private Label

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This elegant piece, modeled after a vintage 1940 vanity chair, is custom order only and priced COM. The graceful walnut frame is shown in a high gloss espresso finish. 3 yards of...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Late 19th Century French Carved Mahogany Side Chair
Late 19th Century French Carved Mahogany Side Chair

Late 19th Century French Carved Mahogany Side Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

An antique, late 19th century French Belle Epoch, intricately hand carved mahogany accent/side chair, with the most graceful, double scrolled, Cabriole legs. The Belle Epoch period i...

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1870s French Belle Époque Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Dining Chairs Swedish Set of Four Gustavian Original Paint Green Sweden
Dining Chairs Swedish Set of Four Gustavian Original Paint Green Sweden

Dining Chairs Swedish Set of Four Gustavian Original Paint Green Sweden

Located in New York, NY

A set of four side chairs made during the Gustavian period in Sweden 1790-1810. The original paint in a grayish green which has a stunning patina. Rounded legs with channeled details.

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Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs

Dan Johnson Viscount Chair
Dan Johnson Viscount Chair

Dan Johnson Viscount Chair

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Dan Johnson

Located in Raleigh, NC

Signature wrap-around brass arms curve continuously from back to front, creating the sculptural silhouette that defines Dan Johnson's 1950s Viscount design. Newly reupholstered in cognac leather while retaining the original espresso-finished wooden frame. The espresso finish shows authentic patina and wear consistent with a vintage piece of this age. Warm cognac leather contrasts with the aged brass arms and dark wood frame, creating a layered palette of browns and metallic tones. The Viscount chair...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti, Italy
Mid-Century Modern Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti, Italy

Mid-Century Modern Ninfea Folding Side Chair by Gio Ponti, Italy

By Gio Ponti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Ninfea folding side chair made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed by Gio Ponti, in good condition. The seat backrest of singl...

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

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Mahogany Pierced Slatted Acanthus Curule Saddle Seat Armchair
Antique Mahogany Pierced Slatted Acanthus Curule Saddle Seat Armchair

Antique Mahogany Pierced Slatted Acanthus Curule Saddle Seat Armchair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Spanish Revival mahogany curule / Savonarola style / throne / saddle seat arm chair featuring a pierced and slatted design with acanthus accents. Dimensions: 25" x 21" d x 3...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Roberto Mango, Side Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s
Roberto Mango, Side Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s

Roberto Mango, Side Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Italy, 1950s

By Roberto Mango

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of black-painted iron and rattan side chairs designed by Roberto Mango, Italy, c. 1950s. Seat height: 12"

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chair by Wittmann
Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chair by Wittmann

Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chair by Wittmann

By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Highland, IN

Originally designed by Josef Hoffman for the Café Fledermaus in 1907. This example was made by Wittmann of Austria in the 80s. The frame of beech has a seat and back upholstered in H...

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1980s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Side Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech

A Pair of 19th Century White Painted Sgabello Hall Chairs
A Pair of 19th Century White Painted Sgabello Hall Chairs

A Pair of 19th Century White Painted Sgabello Hall Chairs

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1860 A pair of mid nineteenth century painted sgabello hall chairs, with circular seats, shaped front legs and waisted backs. Total height 95.00cm Seat height 4...

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19th Century English Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Chair By Kovona In Faux Leather And Chrome, Czechoslovakia 1970s
Midcentury Chair By Kovona In Faux Leather And Chrome, Czechoslovakia 1970s

Midcentury Chair By Kovona In Faux Leather And Chrome, Czechoslovakia 1970s

By Kovona

Located in Zohor, SK

This elegant mid-century modern chair was produced by Kovona in the 1970s and features a distinctive bent tubular chrome frame paired with its original beige leatherette seat and bac...

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1970s Czech Space Age Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

5480 Captain's Chair designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR
5480 Captain's Chair designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR

5480 Captain's Chair designed by Edward Wormley for DUNBAR

By Edward Wormley

Located in High Point, NC

A chair is an argument about how to sit—and more broadly, how to live. The Captain's Chair by Edward Wormley makes its case with understated eloquence: that American furniture tradit...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hans Olsen Teak Upholstered Chair
Hans Olsen Teak Upholstered Chair

Hans Olsen Teak Upholstered Chair

By Hans Olsen

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

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Six Hand-Pleated Velvet Dining Chair By Mondo Design Studio
Six Hand-Pleated Velvet Dining Chair By Mondo Design Studio

Six Hand-Pleated Velvet Dining Chair By Mondo Design Studio

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The contemporary dining chairs hold a stimulating design, as they hold an elegant combination of handmade couture techniques, wood, and metal. Their shapes are inspired by the unique...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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.