Side Chairs
Late 19th Century Irish George II Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
1970s Swedish Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Late 20th Century British Modern Side Chairs
Ash
Late 18th Century British Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Paint, Foam
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Ash
Late 19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hemp, Oak
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s European Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Wicker, Fabric, Wood
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Beech
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Oak, Sycamore
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Tapestry
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
18th Century Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Mahogany
19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century Primitive Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome, Aluminum
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Fir
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Brutalist Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze, Ormolu
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wicker, Teak
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
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.