Side Chairs
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1980s Chinese Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1820s British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century Swedish Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Fruitwood
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Maple
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century American Jacobean Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1850s French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
1880s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Rancho Monterey Side Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Indian Classical Greek Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century Israeli Post-Modern Side Chairs
Lucite
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Paint
Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1880s British Empire Revival Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Cane
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1860s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1880s German Brutalist Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-19th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Rush
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
1890s Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Leather
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1880s French Antique Side Chairs
Iron
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Rosewood
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century German Black Forest 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.