Side Chairs
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Lacquer
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hemp, Oak
2010s Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Beech
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1940s American Spanish Colonial Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1950s French Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
18th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Teak
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1880s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
2010s South Korean Post-Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century Portuguese Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Maple
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Oak, Sycamore
Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1960s French Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Renaissance Side Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
1950s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s American French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Late 19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Ash
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.