Side Chairs
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Bronze, Metal
Late 20th Century North American Gothic Side Chairs
Metal, Gold Leaf
1990s British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 19th Century European Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
19th Century Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Gold
1970s Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bronze, Chrome
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Damask, Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Unknown Regency Revival Vintage Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Early 2000s French Side Chairs
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bronze
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bronze, Steel
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
1980s Unknown Regency Revival Vintage Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
19th Century European Campaign Antique Side Chairs
Bronze, Wrought Iron
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.