Side Chairs
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1990s American American Classical Side Chairs
Upholstery
1860s English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1860s English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Rosewood, Fabric
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Iron
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cherry
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Enamel
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Enamel
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
1850s European Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-19th Century English Charles II Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1990s Italian Space Age Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Side Chairs
Leather
1990s Italian Minimalist Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1830s British George IV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Yew
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1850s French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Pearwood
Mid-19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Maple
1840s English Country Antique Side Chairs
Elm
Mid-19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Olive
Mid-19th Century English Gothic Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1840s Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-19th Century Romanian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1860s Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1990s British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bronze
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1990s French Modern Side Chairs
Beech
1990s Side Chairs
Hickory
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1850s French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1860s American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Elm
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.