Side Chairs
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Textile
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Late 19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Other
Late 20th Century Japanese Side Chairs
Oak
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Maple
Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Italian De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut, Burl
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Late 19th Century Chesterfield Antique Side Chairs
Leather
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Ash, Elm
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1850s European Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1980s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
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
1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
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
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Gold
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1820s British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Pine, Fabric
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century North American Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
Late 20th Century North American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Louis XV Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1980s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1980s Czech Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Beech
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
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
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.