Side Chairs
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Maple, Paint
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Ebony
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1980s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Burl
1970s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1880s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Elm
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Velvet
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1980s Italian Minimalist Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Paper
1970s Italian De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Antique Side Chairs
Padouk, Cowhide, Leather
1970s Chippendale Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
19th Century English Art Deco Antique Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Side Chairs
Maple
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Paint, Foam
1970s American Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
1860s American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Polystyrene
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Side Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Burl
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Damask
1990s Chinese Side Chairs
Hardwood, Elm
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Resin
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Shell
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century British Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1870s British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
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.