Side Chairs
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Czech Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Jute, Teak
Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Maple
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1760s British Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Elm
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
18th Century American Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1950s Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1850s French Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
20th Century American Mission Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cord, Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Other Side Chairs
Plastic, Mahogany
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
18th Century Spanish Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Oak
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Gold
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Canvas, Ash
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1880s Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1710s European Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Late 19th Century American Jacobean Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century European Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Ash
1920s Italian Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Rush, Birch
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Damask, Upholstery
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
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.