Side Chairs
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Ebony
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Czech Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Rush, Nutwood
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Cherry
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Cherry
1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1880s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century Burmese Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1890s Nigerian Tribal Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Other
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
1880s French Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1990s Belgian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
1980s Japanese Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Early 1800s American Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Birch
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood
19th Century English Other Antique Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Birch, Velvet, Upholstery
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Swedish Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Beech
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.