Side Chairs
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Wool
1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Paint
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Laminate, Plywood
1990s Italian Space Age Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Mexican French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Enamel
1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1850s French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cut Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Beech, Birch
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic, Lucite
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
1830s British George IV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Australian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1840s English Country Antique Side Chairs
Elm
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s Dutch Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Acrylic, Plywood, Lacquer
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Yew
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Marble
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Paint
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Lucite
1850s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1860s German Black Forest Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-19th Century English Gothic 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.