Side Chairs
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
1980s Portuguese Rococo Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
PVC, Walnut
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Elm
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Naugahyde
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Foam
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
19th Century Portuguese Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Zinc
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1990s American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Plywood, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Iron
18th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Papercord
1960s Spanish Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Louis XIII Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 19th Century Norwegian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1710s English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Burl, Lacquer
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
2010s American Side Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
1970s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-18th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Pine
20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Bronze
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Down, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s American Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
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.