Side Chairs
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Teak
1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
19th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Iron
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1890s English Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1880s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Elm
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1790s American Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut, Ebony, Mahogany, Pine
2010s American Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century French Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Bentwood
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Side Chairs
Birch
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Oak
1950s Italian Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century American Jacobean Side Chairs
Hide, Oak
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Ash
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Maple
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s Indian Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Cherry
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Fabric
1910s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cherry
20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Metal
1820s British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Walnut
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
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.