Side Chairs
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
19th Century English Other Antique Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1970s Swedish Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Birch, Velvet, Upholstery
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Rosewood, Fabric
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1820s Danish Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Suede, Beech, Mahogany
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
Mid-19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Birch
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Swiss Other Antique Side Chairs
Elm
1880s French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-19th Century British Edwardian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century French Country Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1890s English Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Late 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Giltwood
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Foam
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1880s English Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1890s French Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1880s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s North American Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Glass, Wood
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Oak
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.