Side Chairs
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
1880s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Other
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Maple
1970s Unknown Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1980s British Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Steel
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Fabric
1980s Danish Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Cane
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1980s American Minimalist Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Paint
Late 20th Century Spanish Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Asian Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s American Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1970s Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
1860s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century North American Modern Antique Side Chairs
Chrome
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Satinwood
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Side Chairs
Paint, Wood
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Maple
Late 20th Century East Asian Other Side Chairs
Composition
1970s Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century European Antique Side Chairs
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Ebony, Maple, Walnut, Paint
1810s British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1830s American Sheraton Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Copper, Chrome
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Plywood
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Animal Skin
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern 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.