Side Chairs
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century North American Rancho Monterey Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mission Side Chairs
Papercord, Rope, Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Early 20th Century Edwardian Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1940s French British Colonial Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Late 18th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
1980s American Regency Revival Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs
Elm
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Side Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic, Lucite
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Teak
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s French Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century American Shaker Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine, Paint
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century European Side Chairs
Oak
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century American Side Chairs
Hickory
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Walnut, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Plywood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
20th Century Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Metal
1990s Italian Space Age Side Chairs
Steel
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.