Side Chairs
20th Century Italian Renaissance Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Wool, Beech
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1880s Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel, Brass
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Maple
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Teak
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Shagreen
Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Pine
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1910s German Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
1950s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Enamel
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Dutch Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Side Chairs
Hide, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Papercord, Oak
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood, Cane
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Beech
Mid-19th Century British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Teak
Late 20th Century North American Rancho Monterey Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
18th Century Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Wrought Iron, Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
Early 20th Century Hungarian Country Side Chairs
Pine
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.