Side Chairs
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Walnut
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech, Paint
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
2010s North American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Beech
20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Pine
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
1960s Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1920s Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
1820s American Federal Antique Side Chairs
Hickory, Pine
Early 20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Suede, Wood
1780s Italian Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Birch
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1780s German Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1980s American Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Cane
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
18th Century American Federal Antique Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century American Federal Antique Side Chairs
Maple
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
19th Century Dutch Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Maple, Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century European Louis XVI Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Oak
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.