Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Metal
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Swedish Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Cane
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Burl, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Onyx, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Bronze
2010s American Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
2010s Canadian Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Ash
2010s Canadian Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Canadian Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Wool
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1940s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Mexican Folk Art Side Chairs
Seagrass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
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.