Side Chairs
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Oak
1980s American Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Other Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Modern Side Chairs
Goatskin, Teak
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 2000s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Bentwood, Velvet
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Chestnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Birch
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Brazilian Side Chairs
Cord, Wood, Hardwood
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Oak
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Paint, Cane
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century Georgian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Sheraton Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Plastic
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Philippine Meiji Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Side Chairs
Pine
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
Late 17th Century English Charles II Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century American Campaign Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Walnut
Early 19th Century English Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech
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.