Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Other
1870s European High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Steel
1890s English Campaign Antique Side Chairs
Brass
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Beech
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Side Chairs
Elm
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Edwardian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Folk Art Side Chairs
Oak, Walnut
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Papercord
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1890s English Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s American Side Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
19th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Other
2010s Italian Other Side Chairs
Wood
1880s British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Other
2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1850s Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wool, Wood, Paint
2010s Finnish Side Chairs
Pine
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Wood, Mahogany
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Maple
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1880s English Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 2000s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century North American Modern Antique Side Chairs
Chrome
1880s Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1850s British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
2010s Italian Other Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s Brazilian Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
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.