Side Chairs
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Early 1900s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
1960s Spanish French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Seagrass, Wood
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Giltwood
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
18th Century Swedish Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Late 20th Century Federal Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Early 1900s Scottish Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1860s Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s French Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Copper, Zinc
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome, Aluminum
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Elm
Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Cherry
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1760s English George III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Maple, Bentwood, Plywood
19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Damask, Upholstery
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Elm
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Plywood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Side Chairs
Laminate, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Teak
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cord, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
1940s Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIV Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Rosewood
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
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.