Side Chairs
Mid-19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Rosewood
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Mohair
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Late 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Beech, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1950s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Acrylic, Oak, Coating
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cut Steel
18th Century Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1940s French Queen Anne Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Ash
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Laminate, Plywood
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Mohair, Rosewood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Australian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Mahogany
1790s Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Faux Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Rosewood
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Iron
Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1930s Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century English George III Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
1860s French Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Bamboo, Cane, Rush
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Iron
1940s French Rustic Vintage Side Chairs
Cord, Wood
20th Century Unknown Side Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Maple
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century American William and Mary Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Hardwood, Cane
1890s British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
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.