Side Chairs
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Birch
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Bentwood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Velvet
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Pearwood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Mohair, Rosewood
1880s Portuguese Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Velvet
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Side Chairs
Fabric
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Fabric
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
20th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs
Linen
19th Century European Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1850s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century Danish Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Oak, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1850s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Oak
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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.