Side Chairs
1880s French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
1930s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1970s Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1880s Danish Country Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Bentwood, Giltwood
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
2010s Italian Other Side Chairs
Wood
17th Century Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Yew
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Cherry
Early 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1950s American French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Beech, Fruitwood
1950s French Vintage Side Chairs
19th Century Swedish Brutalist Antique Side Chairs
Pine
20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1890s German Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Italian Other Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1830s American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Maple
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s South African Tribal Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron, Steel
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s British Modern Side Chairs
Metal
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.