Side Chairs
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Shaker Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
1960s Central American Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Ebony, Oak
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Rococo Side Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Early 1900s Scottish Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Early 1900s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Copper, Zinc
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1960s Spanish French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Seagrass, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s Danish Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Pine
Early 1900s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Patent Leather, Bentwood, Plywood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Side Chairs
Patent Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s French Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Other Side Chairs
Plastic, Mahogany
1920s Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Jute, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Ash
1920s Italian Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
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.