Side Chairs
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century English Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Deco Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Elm
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Lacquer
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Burl
Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Elm
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Sycamore
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Rosewood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Side Chairs
Wood, Ebony, Suede, Leather
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Bamboo
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Other
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel
1920s Chinese Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1860s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Metal
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Macassar
1880s British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Other
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Other
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Other
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass, Metal
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.