Side Chairs
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wicker, Teak
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1970s Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1890s Nigerian Tribal Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1820s Danish Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Suede, Beech, Mahogany
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic, Acrylic
1990s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1980s American Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Copper, Nickel
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Enamel, Steel
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1810s Scottish Regency Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Elm
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
1880s French Antique Side Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Polystyrene
1880s Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic, Lucite
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1970s German Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Pine, Lacquer, Paint
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome, Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hemp, Oak
1980s American French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
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.