Side Chairs
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Side Chairs
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Paint
1930s Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Shaker Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Birch
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Rococo Side Chairs
Giltwood
1880s British Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Nutwood, Paint
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan, Elm
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Ebony, Oak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1930s American Eastlake Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1990s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Nutwood, Paint
20th Century Rustic Side Chairs
Rush, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1920s Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Asian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Upholstery, Fabric
1930s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
20th Century American Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Lucite, Wood
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1930s Belgian Country Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Beech
1840s Danish Other Antique Side Chairs
Wool, Mahogany
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Maple
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Paper
2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
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.