Side Chairs
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
1830s British George IV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
1840s English Country Antique Side Chairs
Elm
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1970s Dutch Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Acrylic, Plywood, Lacquer
1970s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Yew
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Lucite
Mid-19th Century Romanian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1850s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Gothic Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Pearwood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Olive
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1860s Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1970s German Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Pine, Lacquer, Paint
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1840s Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Elm
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Acrylic, Lucite
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1850s English Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Japanese Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1860s German Black Forest Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Maple
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1850s French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
1970s American Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Lucite
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Damask, Mahogany
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
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.