Side Chairs
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1890s English Campaign Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
2010s Italian Other Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs
Oak
1870s British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1940s American Regency Revival Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1810s British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
20th Century Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Other
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Other
1950s Indian Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
2010s Side Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Enamel
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood
20th Century Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Wood
1930s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Shell
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Cane
Early 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s European Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Side Chairs
Wood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Late 19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Reed
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Minimalist Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Ash
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Raffia, Wood
19th Century British Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Chairs
Elm
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
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.