Side Chairs
Mid-19th Century American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1900s French Baroque Revival Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Papercord
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Birch
1960s French Campaign Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Foam, Wood, Fabric, Plywood
1870s European High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1810s British Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s American French Provincial Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 1800s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1870s American High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Qing Side Chairs
Elm, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch, Plywood
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Fabric
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Laminate, Plywood
Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1870s French Belle Époque Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Ash
1980s Louis XV Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany, Wood
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Lacquer, Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Teak
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Other
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Maple
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
Early 20th Century Renaissance Side Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Lacquer, Velvet
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.