Side Chairs
Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Maple
18th Century American Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1950s Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1850s French Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1880s Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Canvas, Ash
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century American Jacobean Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Side Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1920s Italian Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Side Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Damask, Upholstery
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Side Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s French Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch, Paper
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
2010s English Regency Side Chairs
Maple
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Wood, Beech
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Side Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Side Chairs
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Side Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1890s Nigerian Tribal Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
18th Century Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
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.