Side Chairs
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Cane, Hardwood, Lacquer
Early 18th Century Dutch Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Boxwood, Walnut
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Ash, Leather
1750s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1990s Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Unknown Regency Revival Vintage Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
18th Century English George II Antique Side Chairs
Satinwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1970s Brazilian Vintage Side Chairs
1970s American Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome, Steel
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.