Side Chairs
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Early 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Bronze
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Plastic
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
1920s American Other Vintage Side Chairs
Maple
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 19th Century German Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Unknown Shaker Antique Side Chairs
Maple
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Beech, Cane
1930s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Lucite, Sheepskin
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Ebony, Oak
2010s Canadian Minimalist Side Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Side Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1970s Spanish Baroque Revival Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Gold Plate
2010s American Folk Art Side Chairs
Oak, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Louis XIII Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome, Steel
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Shell, Beech
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1820s Regency Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century American Campaign Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1900s English Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs
Oak
1860s French Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Fabric
Mid-19th Century American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut, Mahogany
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless 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.