Side Chairs
1980s Japanese Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century American Shaker Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
1890s German Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Beech
19th Century French Brutalist Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Wool
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Birch
Late 20th Century American Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century English Other Antique Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Marble, Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Birch
1970s Swedish Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
Late 19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
19th Century French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-18th Century Italian Other Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century Swiss Other Antique Side Chairs
Elm
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
1860s American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Mid-19th Century British Edwardian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Maple
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Birch, Velvet, Upholstery
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1890s English Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
19th Century French Country Antique Side Chairs
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.