Three Sided Chair
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Antique 19th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century European Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Side Chairs
Chrome
Antique 19th Century Indian Victorian Side Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s Modern Side Chairs
Vintage 1920s Asian Side Chairs
Antique Early 1900s French Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s European Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Birch, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1910s British Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Foam
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Side Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Side Chairs
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Teak
Antique 19th Century European Moorish Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Ash, Leather, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood, Teak
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Chairs
Hickory
Mid-20th Century American Country Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
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Three Sided Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Three Sided Chair?
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021When it isn’t a stool, a three-legged chair may also be called a turned chair. These types of chairs were well known in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, and they have retained their charm in our era. Shop for a range of vintage turned chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
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