Side Chairs
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1920s American Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Maple
Early 20th Century American Other Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel, Brass
1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Iron
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Ebony
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Birch
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Oak, Sycamore
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Ebony, Mahogany
18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Steel
1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Birch
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome, Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
2010s Australian Bohemian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Ash
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Pine
Mid-20th Century American Country Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
17th Century British Medieval Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Steel
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Leather
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s Bohemian Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1890s English Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Canvas, Ash
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Maple, Paint
2010s American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet
Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Ebony, Mahogany
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Hemp
Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Brass, Bronze
1710s American Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Mexican Folk Art Side Chairs
Seagrass
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.