Side Chairs
18th Century Dutch Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-18th Century George III Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Side Chairs
Textile, Walnut
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century American American Classical Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
PVC, Walnut
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Other
Early 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Beech
19th Century Irish Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Ash
1960s Louis XIV Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Cane
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Fabric
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Hardwood, Paint
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century European Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Cherry
1990s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Enamel, Steel
1860s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany, Bentwood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1850s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1930s American Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
20th Century British Renaissance Side Chairs
Oak
Early 2000s Asian Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
20th Century American Louis XV Side Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1900s Danish Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Teak
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.