Side Chairs
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Side Chairs
Rush
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Swedish Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
19th Century Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Birch
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s North American Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Silver Leaf, Gold Leaf
Mid-19th Century American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1920s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Giltwood
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
19th Century American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Oak
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
2010s American American Classical Side Chairs
Wood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Velvet
1990s American American Classical Side Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Iron
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Bentwood
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Mohair, Wood, Paint
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Maple
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Metal, Bronze
20th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood, Fabric, Upholstery
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical 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
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1940s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century American American Classical Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Silver Leaf
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Cherry
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
18th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
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.