Side Chairs
1850s European Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Birch, Walnut
Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Bone, Wood
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Side Chairs
Elm
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wrought Iron, Wire
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Side Chairs
Leather
Early 19th Century European Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Gold
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1820s British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Pine, Fabric
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Side Chairs
Satinwood, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1960s American Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Velvet
19th Century Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
19th Century English William IV Antique Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Maple
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Velvet, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Late 19th Century Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Paint
19th Century Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Copper
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Metal, Bronze
19th Century French Charles X Antique Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
19th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 1800s British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Giltwood
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Rattan, Pine
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Vienna Secession 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.