Side Chairs
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Maple
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Giltwood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Hardwood, Velvet
1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1910s Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Birch
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1920s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
1980s American Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Cane
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1930s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Lucite, Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1850s Argentine Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1870s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Metal
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
1850s French Hollywood Regency Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Side Chairs
Metal
Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Leather
20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Paint
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
20th Century European Louis XVI Side Chairs
Mahogany
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.