Side Chairs
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Late 18th Century Hepplewhite Antique Side Chairs
Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Sycamore, Upholstery
20th Century Side Chairs
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Side Chairs
Paint, Wood
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
1960s French Vintage Side Chairs
1960s American Vintage Side Chairs
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Nickel
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Sycamore
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Maple
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Sheet Metal, Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1820s English George III Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Wood
1940s English Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
1970s American Space Age Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1940s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1930s French Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Irish Modern Side Chairs
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Ormolu
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
20th Century French Side Chairs
Wood, Silk, Damask
20th Century German Side Chairs
Bentwood
1970s American Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Steel, Aluminum
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1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Silk
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1990s Side Chairs
Metal
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1840s American Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Muslin
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
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.