Side Chairs
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Oak
1880s French Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Chinese Export Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Side Chairs
Cotton, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
1810s French Directoire Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Textile, Walnut
1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Laminate, Birch
2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1950s Brazilian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Mohair, Rosewood
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Teak
Early 18th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 2000s Italian Side Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Lucite
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Gold
1870s English William IV Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Paint
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Early 2000s North American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum, Enamel
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Pine
2010s Austrian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Korean Organic Modern Side Chairs
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1980s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s French Side Chairs
Reclaimed Wood
Early 1900s Italian Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Cowhide, Bentwood
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak, Foam
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Ebony
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Louis XV Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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.