Side Chairs
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
19th Century Regency Antique Side Chairs
Silk
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Mahogany
Early 1800s English Gothic Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Lacquer
1970s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan, Pine
Mid-19th Century French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
19th Century Spanish Antique Side Chairs
Paint, Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Lacquer
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
19th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Wool
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Ebony
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Faux Bamboo
19th Century American Craftsman Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wool, Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1980s Japanese Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1810s Scottish Regency Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Elm
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Rattan, Pine
1980s American Vintage Side Chairs
Parchment Paper, Wood
19th Century American Baltic Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
1980s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Bamboo, Cane, Rush
Late 20th Century French Side Chairs
Iron
Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Side Chairs
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Wool
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
1880s French Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Satinwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Oak
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.