Side Chairs
20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet
2010s Mexican Folk Art Side Chairs
Seagrass
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Birch
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bronze
Early 20th Century Country Side Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Iron
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1970s Austrian Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass, Plastic, Textile
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Chairs
Cedar
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Hemp
Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Australian Bohemian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron, Steel
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s American Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Faux Leather
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1850s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Side Chairs
Ebony
1930s Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Indian Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hide, Maple
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Chinese Chippendale Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Canvas, Ash
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Ash
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
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.