Side Chairs
1880s French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1990s Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Maple
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Giltwood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Lucite
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Oak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Glass, Wood
Mid-19th Century American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut, Mahogany
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Ebony
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic, Acrylic
1970s American Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Bentwood, Fabric
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood, Leather
1990s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Imbuia
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel, Gold Leaf
19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Maple
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Maple
Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
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.