Side Chairs
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Plywood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch, Cane
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Velvet, Maple
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
19th Century British Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer, Beech
18th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s European Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Ash
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Elm
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century Danish Empire Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Giltwood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century Indian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1890s English Campaign Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
Early 2000s Finnish Modern Side Chairs
Birch, Fabric
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1960s Biedermeier Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Burl
1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood, Paper
Late 20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Regency Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Side Chairs
Aluminum
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.