Side Chairs
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
2010s Modern Side Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Down, Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Cane
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Walnut
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Leather, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Wood, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Late 17th Century British Charles II Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Leather
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1990s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
2010s Italian Other Side Chairs
Brass
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Walnut
19th Century European French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood, Paint
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 1800s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1990s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century English Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Campaign Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1960s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
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.