Side Chairs
1750s German Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Empire Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Bronze
19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Spanish Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut, Paint
1810s French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 17th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s Italian Baroque Vintage Side Chairs
Nickel
Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Wood, Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Baroque Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century Russian Empire Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Fir, Paint
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century European Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century English Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Birdseye Maple
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.