Side Chairs
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Leather, Cherry
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century Irish Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Ash
Early 1900s Gothic Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Bouclé, Cherry
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Wood, Beech
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Antique Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Maple
1940s Vintage Side Chairs
Bronze
18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
20th Century French Space Age Side Chairs
Fiberglass, Lacquer
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Teak
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Leather, Wood
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Ash
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1960s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-18th Century Italian Gothic Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
2010s American Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood, Paint
1930s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Pine, Paint
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.