Side Chairs
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Polystyrene
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Belgian Black Marble
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Side Chairs
Brass
1990s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Gothic Revival Side Chairs
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Iron
20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Parchment Paper
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Seagrass, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Resin
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch, Cane
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Side Chairs
Elm
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century European Louis XIV Side Chairs
Giltwood
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Teak, Braid, Oak
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Chairs
Elm
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak, Paint
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs
Rush, Beech
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Maple
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
1940s American Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century Italian Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1980s Chinese Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
2010s French Industrial Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1950s Indian Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Teak
1930s American Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Walnut
1930s Unknown Queen Anne Vintage Side Chairs
Silver Leaf
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1810s English Regency 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.