Side Chairs
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
1960s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
1930s American Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1880s French Rococo Revival Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
1970s French Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s French Side Chairs
Reclaimed Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood, Ash
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo
Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood, Paint, Silk
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Seagrass, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Naugahyde, Beech
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak, Foam
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bronze
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Teak
Early 1800s French Directoire Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch, Maple
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Polyester
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Birdseye Maple
2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Marble
20th Century American Country Side Chairs
Wood
1790s English George III Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Sycamore
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Bentwood, Plywood
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 18th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, 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.