Side Chairs
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wicker, Teak
1950s American Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century French Regency Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1950s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Iron
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Chairs
Elm
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Lacquer, Satin, Silk
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1930s American Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Italian International Style Side Chairs
Plywood
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Fruitwood
19th Century Irish Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Other
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1880s Burmese Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 1900s Indonesian Organic Modern Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Teak
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Rattan, Elm
1970s American Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Swedish Modern Side Chairs
Beech
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
1860s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Naugahyde, Oak
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Papercord
2010s Australian Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak
1880s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Rattan
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
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.