Side Chairs
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Bouclé, Cherry
Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Other
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Late 19th Century George II Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood, Wood, Cane
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1880s French Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century French Country Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1830s British William IV Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s Belgian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1880s Burmese Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
19th Century English Jacobean Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Leather
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Bone
1820s Sheraton Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Czech De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century Unknown Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Birch
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century American Shaker Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1870s French Belle Époque Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
1830s British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Pine
19th Century English George III Antique Side Chairs
Other
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
1990s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1980s Japanese Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Marble, Brass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Cowhide, Padouk
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
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.