Side Chairs
19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Maple, Paint
1980s American Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1860s English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut, Burl
1960s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut, Plywood, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 2000s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s English Vintage Side Chairs
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Lacquer
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cord, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1880s French Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Ash
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
1950s French Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Fruitwood
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1980s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Empire Side Chairs
Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Thai Post-Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1990s German Side Chairs
Wood
2010s French Organic Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1980s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Oak
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Foam
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Marble
Early 18th Century Spanish Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Side Chairs
Wicker
1990s American Regency Side Chairs
Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century 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.