Side Chairs
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch, Plywood
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Fabric
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
18th Century Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
Late 19th Century American Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1930s English Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Bone, Shell, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Other Side Chairs
Plastic, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Folk Art Side Chairs
Oak, Walnut
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Macassar
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather
19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1760s English George III Antique Side Chairs
Damask, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Giltwood, Wood
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Pewter
1880s British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Other
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs
Rush, Beech
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 19th Century Swiss Other Antique Side Chairs
Elm
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak, Teak
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Palisander, Rosewood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
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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.