Side Chairs
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Mid-19th Century European Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Birch
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Polystyrene
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Walnut
1870s French Belle Époque Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Brutalist Antique Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
1880s French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Aluminum
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Late 19th Century European Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Side Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Early 2000s Dutch Bohemian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Synthetic, Rattan
2010s American Folk Art Side Chairs
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Ebony
Mid-19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Maple, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Plastic
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Burl, Upholstery
2010s Minimalist Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Antique Side Chairs
Padouk, Cowhide, Leather
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Velvet
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
1880s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Elm
2010s Mexican Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Resin
1860s American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1820s British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Side Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood
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.