Side Chairs
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
1840s English William IV Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Giltwood, Paint
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Wicker, Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
1850s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1840s Danish Other Antique Side Chairs
Wool, Mahogany
1860s Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1850s French Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Rush, Birch
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Bone
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Wool
1860s American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Birch
Mid-19th Century British Edwardian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1830s British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-19th Century American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut, Mahogany
1910s French Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Maple
1830s British William IV Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1910s German Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Rosewood, Fabric
1830s Danish Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
1860s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Rosewood
1850s English Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Paint, Hardwood
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1860s English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1860s English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
1850s European Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Charles II Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1830s British George IV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany
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.