Side Chairs
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Industrial Side Chairs
Steel
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany, Plywood
1970s French Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Ebony, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1860s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1850s English Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Paint, Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Pine, Fabric
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Acrylic, Lucite
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1980s Philippine Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric
Late 19th Century English George I Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Giltwood
1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hardwood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
19th Century English Country Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Oak
1980s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Enamel
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Plywood
1820s British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rope, Beech
Late 19th Century Northern Irish Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1970s Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century European Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1810s American Antique Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Rush
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Upholstery, Wood
1970s Belgian Space Age Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Burl
Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Bone, Shell, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century British Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Leather
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Rattan
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1890s French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Lacquer
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Ebony
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
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.