Side Chairs
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Birch, Walnut
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Iron
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak
2010s Brazilian Side Chairs
Cord, Wood, Hardwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron, Wire
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Maple
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Ebony
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s French Rustic Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Teak
Early 20th Century Primitive Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass
1860s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Zebra Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass, Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1940s American American Classical Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut, Cotton
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1920s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Oak, Plywood
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Mohair
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s French Minimalist Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Wood, Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Italian Space Age Side Chairs
Steel
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush
1940s French Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Rush, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1930s Dutch Gothic Revival Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 1900s Modern Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Canadian Victorian Side Chairs
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.





