Side Chairs
Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1980s American Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
19th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
19th Century British Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ceramic, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Burl
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1980s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1970s Indonesian Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany, Plywood
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Hardwood, Lacquer
1970s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Copper, Nickel
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s Danish Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Enamel, Steel
19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Belgian Space Age Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1990s Post-Modern Side Chairs
Iron
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.