Side Chairs
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
1980s Philippine Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Burl
Late 20th Century Industrial Side Chairs
Steel
Early 19th Century American Shaker Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Late 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1980s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1880s Burmese Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Ebony, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Country Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood, Fruitwood
Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Oak
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Enamel
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Rattan
1890s French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Elm
1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hardwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rope, Beech
Early 19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Bone, Shell, Walnut
1870s European Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany, Plywood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
Late 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Maple
1870s Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1890s French Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Early 19th Century Albanian Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1980s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Northern Irish Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Charles II Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cherry
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
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.