Side Chairs
1880s Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Linen, Upholstery
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Velvet
Mid-19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1780s English Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Nylon, Beech
Mid-19th Century American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
1730s American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Muslin, Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century British Renaissance Side Chairs
Oak
Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Early 2000s European Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Leather
18th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1870s British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century Campaign Side Chairs
Brass
1790s British Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Spanish Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Papercord
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Ash
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Walnut, Fabric
Mid-19th Century Swiss Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Bamboo
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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.