Side Chairs
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1970s French Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Louis XV Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
Late 20th Century North American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Charles X Antique Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Ash
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Laminate, Plywood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic, Lucite
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Yew
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Polystyrene
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s German Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Pine, Lacquer, Paint
1870s American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1890s Spanish Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1880s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome, Metal
Late 20th Century American Empire Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Plywood, Bentwood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hemp, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Suede, Wood
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1980s American French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Oak
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.