Side Chairs
1920s Italian Country Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Maple, Paint
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Side Chairs
Leather, Paint
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
1950s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Beech
1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century British Victorian Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Iron
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s German Country Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Maple
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wool, Linen, Ash
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
Early 20th Century French Directoire Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Granite
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Ash, Upholstery, Bouclé, Rosewood
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
1920s American Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Chippendale Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century De Stijl Side Chairs
Elm
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bronze
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Cord, Ash
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rope, Beech
Early 20th Century French Provincial Side Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century English Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Antler
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.