Side Chairs
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Leather, Fabric
2010s Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Bentwood, Velvet
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Side Chairs
Cord, Wood, Hardwood
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash
1920s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Chestnut
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
2010s Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Beech
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
18th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood, Beech, Wood, Plywood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Ash
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Elm
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut, Wood
Late 20th Century British Modern Side Chairs
Ash
1970s Thai Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Renaissance Side Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Ash
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Ash
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Ash
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Ash
2010s American Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Beech
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Tapestry
20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Ebony
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
18th Century Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Eastlake Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
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.