Side Chairs
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel, Brass
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Suede, Wood, Ebony
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Lucite, Fabric
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Maple
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Cane
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Other
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
1970s American Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Other
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Antique Side Chairs
Padouk, Cowhide, Leather
19th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer, Beech
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Bamboo
1620s Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1880s British Empire Revival Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Walnut
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.