Side Chairs
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Cotton, Paint, Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Birch, Wool
19th Century American Eastlake Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Beech
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s Italian Spanish Colonial Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
20th Century French Provincial Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
1950s French Rustic Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Elm
1780s Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Birch, Linen
Early 2000s French Side Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Oak, Sycamore
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
2010s Modern Side Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Wood
15th Century and Earlier British Gothic Antique Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Brazilian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wire
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century Burmese Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
1960s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-19th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Brass, Bronze
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Lucite
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1930s Dutch Gothic Revival Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
1960s German Space Age Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1910s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American Louis XIV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Leather, Fabric
Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
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.





