Side Chairs
Early 20th Century Canadian Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony
Early 20th Century American Campaign Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century German Bohemian Side Chairs
Oak, Lacquer
Early 1900s European Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1920s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1920s Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Renaissance Side Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 1900s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Eastlake Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Macassar, Oak
1920s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Oak, Plywood
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Ash
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Side Chairs
Rush
Early 20th Century Polish Victorian Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Chenille, Upholstery, Burl
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Copper, Zinc
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century French Rococo Side Chairs
Giltwood
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Ebony, Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Shaker Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Early 1900s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Beech
Early 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century European Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
Early 1900s Scottish Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Side Chairs
Patent Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Other Side Chairs
Plastic, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Oak
1920s Italian Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
1920s Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Teak
1920s Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
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.