Side Chairs
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
1920s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Iron
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
1980s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Ebony, Oak
1880s British Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1950s European Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
1950s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
19th Century Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Birch
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Birch
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1910s German Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Iron
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Bentwood
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Beech
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Paint
20th Century Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Velvet
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1870s European Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Pearwood
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
1890s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Wicker, Nutwood
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Iron
2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Beech, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Iron
1910s British Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Mohair, Rosewood
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1880s Portuguese Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Giltwood
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Pewter
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
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.