Side Chairs
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
19th Century European French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Empire Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Regency Antique Side Chairs
Silk
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome, Metal
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Fabric, Rope, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hemp, Oak
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Fruitwood
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century Sheraton Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
1970s Argentine Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Cherry
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
1890s English Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Suede, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
1870s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
1880s Portuguese Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1850s Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
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.