Side Chairs
Mid-18th Century George III Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1990s British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
Early 18th Century French Regency Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Australian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Gothic Side Chairs
Metal, Gold Leaf
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Iron
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic, Lucite
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-18th Century George III Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1980s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Raffia, Wood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Ebony, Burl, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Bamboo
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany, Plywood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Silver Leaf
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
18th Century Belgian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1970s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1790s Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
17th Century British Charles II Antique Side Chairs
Oak
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.