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Side Chairs For Sale
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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

Materials

Lacquer, Rush

Dal Vera 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather and Chromed Metal
Dal Vera 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather and Chromed Metal

Dal Vera 'Les Arcs' Chairs in Black Leather and Chromed Metal

By Dal Vera

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Dal Vera, 'Les Arcs' chairs, selected by Charlotte Perriand, black leather, chrome-plated metal, circa 1970 This well-constructed pair of chairs were manufactured by Dal Vera and s...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Set of 6 Gae Aulenti for Knoll International 'Orsay' Dining Chairs 1984, Signed
Set of 6 Gae Aulenti for Knoll International 'Orsay' Dining Chairs 1984, Signed

Set of 6 Gae Aulenti for Knoll International 'Orsay' Dining Chairs 1984, Signed

By Gae Aulenti, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This striking set of six (6) 'Orsay' dining chairs was designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International, one of the most respected producers of modern design in the twentieth century....

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1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of “Archirivolto” Leather and Metal Chairs for Fasem, Italy, 1987
Pair of “Archirivolto” Leather and Metal Chairs for Fasem, Italy, 1987

Pair of “Archirivolto” Leather and Metal Chairs for Fasem, Italy, 1987

By Fasem International, Archirivolto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of sculptural side chairs designed by Studio Archirivolto and manufactured by Fasem, Italy, 1987. Each chair features a black metal frame with elegantly tapered legs connected b...

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15th Century and Earlier Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tribal Metal Chair with Geometric Design, Dark Bronze Patina, USA
Tribal Metal Chair with Geometric Design, Dark Bronze Patina, USA

Tribal Metal Chair with Geometric Design, Dark Bronze Patina, USA

Located in Miami, FL

Tribal studio metal chair, in stock Studio built with geometric design in metal with dark bronze patina Metal woven rush seat Back with concentric circles Tubular legs joined by stre...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Tribal Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black Large Sheepskin Bean Bag Cover, Merino Sheepskin, Made in Australia
Black Large Sheepskin Bean Bag Cover, Merino Sheepskin, Made in Australia

Black Large Sheepskin Bean Bag Cover, Merino Sheepskin, Made in Australia

By Emily Barbara

Located in Dural, AU

This luxurious black sheepskin bean bag chair cover is the modern must-have decor accent for anyone who wants to live in ultimate comfort. Australian, Merino sheepskin is a world-class natural fiber known for its super plush, super dense, and super cozy wool. This luxurious and large sheepskin bean bag...

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2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

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

Mid Century Modern Lee Woodard Gilt Iron Metal Side Chair
Mid Century Modern Lee Woodard Gilt Iron Metal Side Chair

Mid Century Modern Lee Woodard Gilt Iron Metal Side Chair

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Mid-Century Modern original Lee Woodard side chairs with gilt and red painted finish. These Salterini French style wrought iron accent chairs have been reupholstered in a fabulous c...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

90s Black Folding Chair
90s Black Folding Chair

90s Black Folding Chair

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

20th Century Italian Set of Six Modernist Brass Dining Room Chairs by Chiavari
20th Century Italian Set of Six Modernist Brass Dining Room Chairs by Chiavari

20th Century Italian Set of Six Modernist Brass Dining Room Chairs by Chiavari

By Chiavari

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Art Deco Italian Modernist dining chairs made of hand crafted gilded brass, designed and produced in Chiavari in good condition. The legs of the small detailed side chairs are slightly splayed, connected with pairs of cross supports. Newly upholstered in a white velvet. Two chairs have a small stain. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1930, Italy. Seat: 18.25" H x 14" W x 13" D The Chiavarina was created in 1807, in Chiavari, near Genoa, by an Italian cabinetmaker. In 1855, about 600 workers were designing and making Chiavari chairs. After the success, the chair was praised by the King of Sardinia...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Set of 4 "MR10" Black Leather Sling Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
Set of 4 "MR10" Black Leather Sling Chairs by Mies van der Rohe

Set of 4 "MR10" Black Leather Sling Chairs by Mies van der Rohe

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Dallas, TX

This handsome set of four MR10 cantilever dining chairs, designed by legendary Bauhaus architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, captures the essence of early 20th-century modernism. Produ...

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1980s Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 19 Avail
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 19 Avail

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 19 Avail

By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll, Massimo and Lella Vignelli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This classic Post-Modern design by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Knoll International is called the 'Handkerchief' stacking chair, labelled underneath with early production (original...

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1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Midcentury Italian Postmodern Black and Chrome Mesh Dining Chairs Set
Set of Midcentury Italian Postmodern Black and Chrome Mesh Dining Chairs Set

Set of Midcentury Italian Postmodern Black and Chrome Mesh Dining Chairs Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome set of four dining chairs made in Italy circa 1980s. They feature chrome frames, enameled mesh backs, and leather seats. Marked: ITALY.

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

The 'Arcade' Desk, Dining or Side Chair by Design Frères, in COM
The 'Arcade' Desk, Dining or Side Chair by Design Frères, in COM

The 'Arcade' Desk, Dining or Side Chair by Design Frères, in COM

By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The 'Arcade' chair by Design Frères, in COM/COL (not included): Great as a desk chair, (a) side chair(s) or a set of dining chairs (select the quantity needed at check out). COM: 1...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

'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

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

Mid Century Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Wire Side Chair
Mid Century Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Wire Side Chair

Mid Century Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Wire Side Chair

By Harry Bertoia

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Side Chair No label present. Black Metal with original vinyl cushion. Visible use and wear. Dimensions: 30 h x 20.75 w x 22.75...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Elephant Hide Grey Cab Dining Side Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Elephant Hide Grey Cab Dining Side Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina

Elephant Hide Grey Cab Dining Side Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Dronten, NL

Side chair model Cab, designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina. Wonderful 1980 example with buttery soft, newly reconditioned, elephant hide grey leather perfectly worn in from many yea...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

543 Broadway Chair, Gaetano Pesce for Bernini S.p.A. 1993
543 Broadway Chair, Gaetano Pesce for Bernini S.p.A. 1993

543 Broadway Chair, Gaetano Pesce for Bernini S.p.A. 1993

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Designed in 1993 by Gaetano Pesce, the 543 Broadway Chair is a rejection of hyper-rational industrial design. A master of resin and color, the Broadway chair features molded resin se...

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Bellini CAB 413 Armchairs in Vintage Black Saddle Leather for Cassina
Pair of Bellini CAB 413 Armchairs in Vintage Black Saddle Leather for Cassina

Pair of Bellini CAB 413 Armchairs in Vintage Black Saddle Leather for Cassina

By Mario Bellini, Cassina

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Early pair of original Mario Bellini CAB 413 chairs, a true emblem of timeless design. Manufactured by the renowned Italian design house, Cassina, these chairs represent a perfect am...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

1950s Italian Wicker and Iron Armchair – Mid-Century Sculptural Design
1950s Italian Wicker and Iron Armchair – Mid-Century Sculptural Design

1950s Italian Wicker and Iron Armchair – Mid-Century Sculptural Design

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

An arresting study of balance and tension, this sculptural chair defies the boundaries of conventional seating. With its woven rattan surface and sinuous iron frame, it evokes both organic fluidity and geometric precision, standing as an artifact of experimental postmodern design. Of Italian provenance and dating to the 1960s, the chair reflects postmodern and Brutalist influences. The interplay of handwoven rattan and blackened iron creates a striking contrast, each material imbued with an inherent honesty that deepens over time. The chair’s composition is a dialogue between weight and weightlessness, structure and softness. The finely woven rattan, marked by the passage of time, bears subtle tonal shifts and a patina that speaks to its authenticity. The iron frame—minimal yet expressive—outlines the form with architectural clarity, emphasizing negative space and sculptural intent. Aged imperfections, from the gentle fraying of the rattan to the darkening of the iron, enrich its character rather than diminish it. Time has bestowed a quiet grandeur upon this piece. Its softened edges, textured patina, and minor surface irregularities serve as testaments to its authenticity, each mark a remnant of its lived history. The structure remains sound, preserving the chair’s distinctive silhouette and presence. At once functional and artistic, this chair offers a commanding yet understated presence within interiors that embrace sculptural furniture, material honesty, and conceptual design. Ideal for settings that honor Brutalist minimalism...

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1950s Italian Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

A Set of Four Elegant Dining Chairs by Grosfeld House
A Set of Four Elegant Dining Chairs by Grosfeld House

A Set of Four Elegant Dining Chairs by Grosfeld House

By Grosfeld House

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A set of four elegant dining chairs by Grosfeld House. Original lime green leather upholstery, note the rear sabre legs, with subtle decorative detail. Price includes restoration to ...

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1940s Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

A Pair of Cafe Side Accent Wrought Iron Chairs
A Pair of Cafe Side Accent Wrought Iron Chairs

A Pair of Cafe Side Accent Wrought Iron Chairs

Located in Pasadena, TX

Beautifully Designed Wrought Iron Side Chairs, Featuring a Padded Seat. Strong Construction.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Swivel Arm Chair by Luigi Tiengo
Swivel Arm Chair by Luigi Tiengo

Swivel Arm Chair by Luigi Tiengo

By Luigi Tiengo

Located in Miami, FL

Arm Chair by Luigi Tiengo for Samton Furniture of Montreal, Canada. In total four chairs available. Price is per chair. Chairs have been recovered. The sides are wood laminate, metal...

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1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Moss Brown Formless Fiberglass Chair by kar
Moss Brown Formless Fiberglass Chair by kar

Moss Brown Formless Fiberglass Chair by kar

Located in Geneve, CH

Moss Brown Formless Fiberglass Chair by kar Unique Piece Dimensions: W 64 x D 54 x H 68 cm. Materials: Fiberglass. Available in Moss Brown or Jade colors. Please contact us. As eac...

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2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of 19th Century Chinoiserie Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinoiserie Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinoiserie Chairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A pair of Chinoiserie decorated arm chairs. They have caned backs and seats.

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19th Century British Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Paint

(4) Black Leather Nicos Zographos 66 Side chair
(4) Black Leather Nicos Zographos 66 Side chair

(4) Black Leather Nicos Zographos 66 Side chair

By Nicos Zographos

Located in Pasadena, TX

This ad is for a Black Leather Nicos Zographos chrome steel side chair. The chair is cantilevered and upholstered in high quality leather. There are 4 chairs available. Price is for...

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

Materials

Steel

Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Klismos Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair 19th century Danish Klismos chairs. Collected in Copenhagen elegant pair of late 19th century Danish Klismos Chairs. Ebonized hardwood wi...

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19th Century Danish Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Knoll Postmodern Black Lacquered Ricchio Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair
Knoll Postmodern Black Lacquered Ricchio Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

Knoll Postmodern Black Lacquered Ricchio Side Chairs or Dining Chairs, Pair

By Knoll

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of iconic Postmodern side chairs or dining chairs By Joseph and Linda Ricchio for Knoll USA, Circa Early 21st Century (originally designed in 1990) Black lacqu...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple, Lacquer

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

Desalto Black Koki Chair in STOCK
Desalto Black Koki Chair in STOCK

Desalto Black Koki Chair in STOCK

$182Sale Price|75% Off

Desalto Black Koki Chair in STOCK

By Desalto

Located in New York, NY

Koki Pocci + Dondoli · 2015 MATERIAL: integral polyurethane The contract world enters the domestic space with the Koki range of chairs with a contemporary, fresh design. A perfect b...

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2010s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of 6 Austrian Secessionist Mahogany Side Chairs
Set of 6 Austrian Secessionist Mahogany Side Chairs

Set of 6 Austrian Secessionist Mahogany Side Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

"Set of 6 Austrian Secessionist style side chairs with low back and slat design with an upholstered seat. Condition consistent with age"

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Late 19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swiss ‘Quinta’ Accent Chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985
Swiss ‘Quinta’ Accent Chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985

Swiss ‘Quinta’ Accent Chair by Mario Botta for Alias, 1985

By Mario Botta

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta for Alias in 1985, the ‘Quinta’ chair is composed of a black-lacquered steel rod frame with a perforated sheet metal seat and back. Its archit...

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1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pr. Decorative Granada Style Mid Century Side Chairs att. to Arthur Umanoff
Pr. Decorative Granada Style Mid Century Side Chairs att. to Arthur Umanoff

Pr. Decorative Granada Style Mid Century Side Chairs att. to Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of fan back wrought iron side chairs, attributed to Arthur Umanoff for Boyer Scott, as part of the sought after Granada series, circa 1960's. The chairs feature wrou...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 8 Black Lacquered Cane Back Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Black Lacquered Cane Back Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Black Lacquered Cane Back Dining Chairs

Located in North York, ON

Set of 8 black lacquered cane back dining chairs. Masterfully restored in a satin black lacquer finish with all new upholstery work. Fabric is a hig...

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1970s American Regency Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Pair "T Chairs" by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International 1952
Pair "T Chairs" by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International 1952

Pair "T Chairs" by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International 1952

The Iconic Mid Century Modern "T-Chair", Designed by Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos for Laverne International. The pair are in a stunning black leather, which is ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Side Chair with Tubular Brass Frame Metal Mesh Seat and Ball Finials c 1930/40's
Side Chair with Tubular Brass Frame Metal Mesh Seat and Ball Finials c 1930/40's

Side Chair with Tubular Brass Frame Metal Mesh Seat and Ball Finials c 1930/40's

Located in New York, NY

Vintage brass side chair, constructed of tubular brass, squared brass, and metal mesh, executed in the Campaign style, probably made in Italy circa 1920/50's unsigned. The chair is...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Eames upholstered side chairs by Herman Miller
Set of Eames upholstered side chairs by Herman Miller

Set of Eames upholstered side chairs by Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

This set of side chairs by Charles and Ray Eames are post-war classics. The seats are elephant hide gray fiberglass with olive green naugahyde upholstery and they sit on cast aluminu...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs

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Aluminum

French Modern Neoclassical Hand Forged Iron Side Chairs, Gilbert Poillerat, Pair
French Modern Neoclassical Hand Forged Iron Side Chairs, Gilbert Poillerat, Pair

French Modern Neoclassical Hand Forged Iron Side Chairs, Gilbert Poillerat, Pair

By Gilbert Poillerat

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French Mid-Century Modern neoclassical hand forged iron folding chairs attributed to Gilbert Poillerat. Gilbert Poillerat embraced Neo-Medieval traditions utilizing and w...

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Jacques Quinet Visitor Chairs, France 1950's
Jacques Quinet Visitor Chairs, France 1950's

Jacques Quinet Visitor Chairs, France 1950's

By Jacques Quinet

Located in New York, NY

Large visiteur chairs in original leather with commas legs, fantastic condition. 21x24x29 Seat 18, Arm 24

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

Materials

Leather

Matteo Grassi Black Leather Arm Chair
Matteo Grassi Black Leather Arm Chair

Matteo Grassi Black Leather Arm Chair

By Matteo Grassi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Matteo Grassi arm chair c.1980s, Italy, features a black saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame with stitched detailing. Two available. Priced individually. Dimensions 2...

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Black Chairs Dr Glob of Philippe Starck for Kartell, circa 1980
Pair of Black Chairs Dr Glob of Philippe Starck for Kartell, circa 1980

Pair of Black Chairs Dr Glob of Philippe Starck for Kartell, circa 1980

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Labrit, Landes

Kartell Dr. Glob black modern pair of chairs. The Dr. Glob chair was designed by the acclaimed designer Philippe Starck for Kartell in Italy. Fashioned from two different materials, ...

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Late 20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

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.