Side Chairs
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1830s American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Maple
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Beech
2010s Italian Other Side Chairs
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Sycamore
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
17th Century Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Yew
Early 20th Century American Jacobean Side Chairs
Hide, Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
2010s European Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Velvet
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Side Chairs
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Rush
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Paint
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Side Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Wood
2010s Italian Other Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1950s American Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Shell
1970s Swedish Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Side Chairs
Mohair, Wood
1950s South African Tribal Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
2010s British Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Modern Side Chairs
Beech
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.