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Style: American Classical
Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs Measures 18" width, 40" in height, 17" in depth. Seat height 18"
Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Set of Four American Classical Painted Faux Grain Rosewood Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of four American Classical painted faux grain rosewood & caned dining chairs - A really lovely set of four chairs with faux painted rosewood design on the back and legs with deli...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Michael Taylor Teak Klismos Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Michael Taylor was a iconic interior designer, and also designed a number of pieces of furniture. The Klismos design dates back to Ancient Egyptian chairs as well as Ancient Greek. ...
Category

Early 2000s American American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Boston late Classical slip seat mahogany side chairs, 1830-45
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of American mahogany and figured mahogany veneered late Classical upholstered slip seat side chairs. The chairs feature a shaped & pierced crest rail and back rail. Chestnut sec...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Chestnut, Mahogany

214K chair by Micheale Thonet for Thonet
Located in Ravenna, IT
The famous coffee chair designed by Michael Thonet in 1859 is still considered the world's most successful industrial product. It marks the beginning of the history of modern furnitu...
Category

Early 2000s German American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Reed, Hardwood

Custom Bobbin Arm Side Chair with Caned Seat by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom bobbin chair with caned seat. These chairs are made in Alder with a variety of finishes. Can be made with a caned seat or with an upholst...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Pair of Classical Paint-Decorated Fancy Side Chairs, Circa 1840
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Baltimore, Maryland classical paint-decorated fancy side chairs. Made of poplar and probably maple, the tablet crest with an applied scroll above two turned posts centering a...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Vintage Italian Classic Mahogany Scroll Back Tufted Leather Side Chairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian set of 2 Classic Mahogany Scroll Back Tufted Leather Side Chairs w/Antique Gold Nailhead Trim - Pair
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

20th C Wingback Love Seat in Blue and White Check Homespun Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic wingback love seat is in amazing condition and great form. The repro. blue & cream homespun linen upholstered love seat is amazing...
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1940s American Vintage American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Pine

Connecticut Valley rush seat painted Hitchcock side chair, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hitchcock rush seat side chair with a tie-on seat cushion. The chair features the original gilt and bronze powder stencil decoration on the double cornucopia back splat as w...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Maple Side Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Huntington, NY
A pair of 19th century maple side chairs with rush seats. Seats with remnants of paint. Frames tightened. Chairs touched up & polished.
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

Set of 3 Handpainted Hitchcock Style Side Chairs w/ Cane Seats
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a set of 3 Hitchcock style chairs. They all have very subtle differences. They're hand painted and have cane seats.
Category

20th Century American American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Faux Bois Cane Dining Armchair Bright Green Upholstery
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful wood faux bois armchair with cane back and bright green upholstered seat. A Hollywood Regency staple, faux bois furniture is a highly ...
Category

20th Century American American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Vintage Conant Ball Low Back Bow Back Maple Windsor Spindle Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Conant Ball low back windsor chairs. Solid maple wood construction. Excellent condition. Low back and bow back with spindles. Measuremen...
Category

1970s American Vintage American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

Black Lacquer Rush Bottom seat Ladderback side chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
This ladderback chair is painted black and has a beautiful rush bottom seat. The chair has 7 stretchers to insure its stability.
Category

1980s American Vintage American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 19th century French oval back side chairs.
Category

19th Century Unknown Antique American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Side Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Side Chairs
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Set of Four Bertha Schaefer Dining Chairs Italian Mid Century
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Pair of French Art Nouveau Side Chairs in Solid Mahogany Sprig Seat Green Velvet
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Dining Chairs Swedish Set of Four Gustavian Original Paint Green Sweden
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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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Hypatia Side Chair With Unglazed Leather Seat And Back On Walnut Frame
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Set of Four Rainer Daumiller Pine Wood Dining Chairs, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of four solid pine wood chairs in very good condition. Designed by Rainer Daumiller and manufactured by Hirtshals Savvaerk in the 1970s The chairs have a carved seat and backr...
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Wallace Nutting Vintage Bow Back Windsor Side Chair
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7 Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs
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American Classical side chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique American Classical side chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage side chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used American Classical side chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Unknown pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original side chairs, popular names associated with this style include Conant Ball, Dos Gallos Studio, Kravet Furniture, and Lee Jofa. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for side chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $300 and tops out at $4,420 while the average work can sell for $1,650.

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