Side Chairs
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Maple
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Other
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1870s English William IV Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1830s American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Maple
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl
19th Century Unknown Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s European Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Side Chairs
Walnut
1880s North American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Leather, Fabric
19th Century American George III Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Birdseye Maple
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Beech
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1840s English Country Antique Side Chairs
Elm
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Early 2000s French Side Chairs
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Chairs
Elm
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
19th Century European Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
2010s Italian Other Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Australian Modern Side Chairs
Copper, Enamel, Stainless Steel
2010s Austrian Modern Side Chairs
Wire
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.