Side Chairs
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Early 2000s Italian Side Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Lacquer
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
1980s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century Portuguese Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Beech
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Pine
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Bentwood, Velvet
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Brazilian Side Chairs
Cord, Wood, Hardwood
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Early 19th Century English Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Hemp
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hide, Maple
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 2000s French Side Chairs
Bronze
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
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.