Side Chairs
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
1980s American American Classical Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Linen, Fabric
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hardwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1820s Swiss Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Austrian Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Textile, Plastic, Fiberglass
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1880s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Velvet, Maple
1980s American Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
Early 19th Century Swedish Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Steel
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Birch
Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century Georgian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Sheraton Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
1840s English William IV Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Giltwood, Paint
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Early 19th Century English Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
19th Century Portuguese Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
Late 19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
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.