Side Chairs
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood, Oak
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
Early 1800s European Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wicker
1850s English Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Paint, Hardwood
19th Century European Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Cane
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1860s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hemp, Birch
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s Philippine Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1980s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Burl
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s British Primitive Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Burl
1980s Philippine Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric
Late 20th Century Industrial Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century British Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Leather
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1980s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Birch, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1880s Burmese Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Northern Irish Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
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.