Side Chairs
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Late 20th Century Israeli Post-Modern Side Chairs
Lucite
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1860s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Chairs
Other
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Cherry
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Steel
1930s French Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Pine
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
Early 19th Century American Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Pine, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Brutalist Antique Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hemp, Birch
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Elm
20th Century Side Chairs
Iron
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Other
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Shell
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Mexican Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Chenille, Upholstery, Burl
2010s American Side Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Brazilian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Wood, Rush
19th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Antique Side Chairs
Padouk, Cowhide, Leather
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s American Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
2010s Minimalist Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Maple, Bentwood, Plywood
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.