Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Side Chairs
Metal
18th Century Swedish Brutalist Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1930s Finnish Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Suede
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Bentwood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Maple, Hardwood
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Other
Late 19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Chrome
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Ebony, Burl, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Late 19th Century American Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1850s Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wool, Wood, Paint
1970s Italian De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Maple
Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood, Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
18th Century American Federal Antique Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Rush
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Other
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic, Lucite
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Late 19th Century American Jacobean Antique Side Chairs
Leather, 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.