Side Chairs
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Enamel, Steel
1970s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Goatskin, Wood
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s American Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
1970s North American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1850s English Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Paint, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Cane
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Industrial Side Chairs
Steel
1860s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Ebony, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Upholstery, Wood
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Enamel
1890s French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Elm
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Early 19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Bone, Shell, Walnut
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany, Plywood
19th Century Swedish Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
Early 19th Century Albanian Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Charles II Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cherry
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Dutch Hepplewhite Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Ash
Late 20th Century American Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Side Chairs
Birch, Upholstery, Wood
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1880s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Elm
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.