Side Chairs
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Fabric
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
19th Century Austrian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1940s American Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Walnut
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Iron
19th Century Swedish Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1980s American Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
1980s Unknown Space Age Vintage Side Chairs
Polyester
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Beech, Cane
1950s European Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Ebony, Burl
20th Century European Regency Side Chairs
Bronze
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 19th Century Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Raffia, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Bone, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Burl, Lacquer
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Muslin, Upholstery, Oak
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1980s Portuguese Rococo Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Ash, Elm
18th Century Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Pine
20th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1980s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Burl
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s American Louis XV Vintage Side Chairs
Cowhide, Wood
19th Century English Art Deco Antique Side Chairs
Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Beech
2010s Balkan Modern Side Chairs
Composition
Mid-19th Century British Edwardian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
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.