Side Chairs
Late 20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Satinwood
20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s American American Classical Vintage Side Chairs
Bubinga
Mid-18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Jacquard, Beech, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
1960s Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Bronze
20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Classical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American American Classical Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Burl
1940s American American Classical Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
20th Century American American Classical Side Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers
19th Century Unknown American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1820s Russian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1790s Swedish Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Walnut
1820s American Federal Antique Side Chairs
Hickory, Pine
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Fruitwood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1930s American Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
18th Century American Federal Antique Side Chairs
Mid-19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Birch
19th Century American Federal Antique Side Chairs
Maple
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Damask, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Silk
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
1940s American Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Wicker
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1940s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Mahogany, Velvet
Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Brass
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.