Side Chairs
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Charles II Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1970s Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1860s English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Ash
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Upholstery
1860s English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1860s American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Lacquer
1970s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1970s French Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Rosewood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Italian De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1850s European Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Side Chairs
Leather
1860s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Paint
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Wool
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Paint
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1850s French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, 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.