Side Chairs
Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Bone, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Leather, Mahogany
1960s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Cane
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Beech
2010s American Side Chairs
Other
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Ebony, Burl, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Velvet
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hemp, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 1900s German Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1910s German Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass
1880s Austrian Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1860s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany, Bentwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Other
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1880s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Side Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s American Bauhaus Side Chairs
Teak
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Oak
1980s American Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
18th Century American Federal Antique Side Chairs
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch, Canvas
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
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.