Side Chairs
Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Bone
1890s Spanish Country Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Chrome
1840s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Linen, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Chairs
Brass
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s English Modern Side Chairs
Other
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Beech, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century North American Side Chairs
Iron
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Marble
19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Bamboo
1970s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Satinwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1990s American Futurist Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak, Paint
18th Century Irish Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Pine
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Lucite
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1930s Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Gold
1930s American Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Elm
Mid-20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fruitwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Mohair, Bentwood, Plywood
1830s British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1920s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
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.