Side Chairs
19th Century English Other Antique Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Birch, Velvet, Upholstery
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Rosewood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
19th Century French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
1820s Danish Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Suede, Beech, Mahogany
1940s French Rococo Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Plywood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
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
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Edwardian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1950s French Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
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
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1870s English Anglo-Japanese Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Teak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century British Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Giltwood
1930s Finnish Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1880s English Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1890s French Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Late 19th Century English Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
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.