Side Chairs
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Chenille, Upholstery, Burl
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Paint, Giltwood, Hardwood, Upholstery
1880s English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1960s Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Side Chairs
Rope, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 1800s English Gothic Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
2010s American Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Beech
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Silk, Walnut
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Side Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Linen, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood, Plywood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s Central American Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Unknown Antique Side Chairs
Silk
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1850s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century De Stijl Side Chairs
Elm
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
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.