Striped Side Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Wood, Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1960s English Georgian Side Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer, Walnut
Antique Early 1800s British Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1930s European Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1970s North American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Burl, Wood
Early 20th Century English Regency Side Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1970s Unknown Bohemian Side Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Vintage 1930s American Side Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fruitwood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique 1780s Austrian Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry, Maple
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
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Finding the Right Side Chairs for You
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.
- 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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