Side Chairs
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Maple
1980s English Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1860s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Rush
1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1980s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Ebony
2010s European Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-19th Century Swiss Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut, Cotton
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane
Early 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Birch
20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Burl
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century Israeli Post-Modern Side Chairs
Lucite
Early 1900s French Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Beech
1970s Italian De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1880s French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Late 20th Century American Side Chairs
Antler, Suede, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1930s French Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Ash
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century Italian International Style Side Chairs
Plywood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Maple, Paint
1950s Indian Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Teak, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Bamboo
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Resin
20th Century Side Chairs
Leather, Cane
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Other Side Chairs
Upholstery, Plastic, Mahogany
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Elm
1870s French High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Brass
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.