Side Chairs
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1970s Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Fabric
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
19th Century French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
Late 19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
1970s Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Oak, Sycamore
19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Mohair, Giltwood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century Irish George II Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Early 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
1970s Swedish Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Late 20th Century British Modern Side Chairs
Ash
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hemp, Oak
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Ash
Late 19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s European Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
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.