Side Chairs
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Federal Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Italian Empire Side Chairs
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
2010s Italian Empire Side Chairs
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century American Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1880s French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
19th Century British Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ceramic, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Side Chairs
Birch, Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
19th Century Danish Empire Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1850s French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
19th Century European Empire Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
Early 20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Empire Side Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Empire Side Chairs
Cherry, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Empire Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
20th Century Empire Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
1820s American Federal Antique Side Chairs
Hickory, Pine
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Wood, Mahogany
1810s French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
19th Century American Federal Antique Side Chairs
Maple
18th Century American Federal Antique Side Chairs
Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
19th Century Russian Empire Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Birdseye Maple
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.