Side Chairs
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
1910s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Oak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Bentwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bouclé
19th Century English George III Antique Side Chairs
Other
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Chestnut
1930s English Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Velvet
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Other
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
1790s American Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut, Ebony, Mahogany, Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1880s British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Other
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Beech
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Onyx, Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Cherry, Cane
1790s Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Iron, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1890s English Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wool, Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Bone, Shell, Walnut
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Iron
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
1940s Vintage Side Chairs
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.