Side Chairs
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic, Lucite
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Late 19th Century American Jacobean Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Chenille, Upholstery, Burl
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1870s French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Chairs
Bronze
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Birch, Wool
20th Century American Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
2010s European Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Faux Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 18th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Bamboo
2010s Australian Modern Side Chairs
Copper, Enamel, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Side Chairs
Pine
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Foam, Elm
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
1960s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century English Rococo Revival Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Rosewood
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1940s American Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut, Bentwood
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood, Cane
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Side Chairs
Walnut
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.