Side Chairs
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bouclé
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Resin
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Teak
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Plywood
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Cane, Leather
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Asian Moorish Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Rosewood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Wool, Upholstery, Beech
19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
1990s British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bronze
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
1860s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Birch
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Early 2000s Dutch Bohemian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Synthetic, Rattan
18th Century Swedish Brutalist Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Leather, Walnut
Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
2010s American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Modern Side Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Chippendale Side Chairs
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass
1910s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Pine
Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Straw, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Shagreen
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch, Maple
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1950s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Paint, Wood, Faux Bamboo, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Oak
1950s British Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Olive
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.