Side Chairs
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Oak, Sycamore
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
Late 20th Century Federal Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Copper, Zinc
Early 1900s Scottish Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Onyx, Brass
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Iron
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
Early 1900s Brazilian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Jacaranda
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Bentwood
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1950s French Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Metal
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer, Mahogany, Wood, Foam, Velvet
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo
Early 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Plywood, Bentwood
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Velvet
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Brass
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
1820s American Federal Antique Side Chairs
Hickory, Pine
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Copper
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
1910s American Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Hide, Oak
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
18th Century American Federal Antique Side Chairs
19th Century American Federal Antique Side Chairs
Maple
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, 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.