Side Chairs
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood, Plywood
19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century Unknown Antique Side Chairs
Silk
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1880s British Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather
1960s Central American Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Cane
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Oak
1930s Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Papercord
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Birch
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1930s Belgian Country Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan, Elm
1930s American Eastlake Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1930s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
1840s Danish Other Antique Side Chairs
Wool, Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Maple
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Spanish French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Seagrass, Wood
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1860s Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century Portuguese Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Elm
Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
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.