Side Chairs
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 1900s Modern Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Country Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s Dutch Bohemian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Synthetic, Rattan
Early 19th Century Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Pine, Faux Bamboo, Maple
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech, Paint
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s North American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Beech
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Nickel
1960s Danish Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass, Paint
1870s Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Philippine Meiji Side Chairs
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Birch, Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Cherry
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
1870s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Plastic
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
1870s French Belle Époque Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Beech
Late 19th Century Irish George II Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
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.