Side Chairs
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Teak
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cotton, Oak
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Teak
2010s Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1940s Italian Spanish Colonial Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Early 2000s Finnish Modern Side Chairs
Birch, Fabric
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Late 19th Century European Empire Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century European Black Forest Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1990s Italian Space Age Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century French Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Side Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Textile
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hemp, Oak
1970s Swedish Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Mohair
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Plywood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Lacquer
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Bentwood, Beech
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Oak, Rush
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Late 18th Century European Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Side Chairs
Wood
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.