Side Chairs
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Rococo Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Shaker Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Iron
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel, Brass
1930s Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
1980s American Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Brutalist Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Birch
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Oak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Ash
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Early 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Ebony, Mahogany
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American American Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Other Side Chairs
Upholstery, Plastic, Mahogany
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Ebony
1710s American Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s English George III Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Cherry
Late 19th Century George II Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Birch
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome, Metal
Early 20th Century Country Side Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
1890s English Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron, Wire
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer
1990s Bohemian Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1840s American Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Muslin
Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Pine, Paint
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Ash
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Mexican Folk Art Side Chairs
Seagrass
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bronze
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.