Side Chairs
1920s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Oak, Plywood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Macassar, Oak
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Side Chairs
Rush
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Polish Victorian Side Chairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Leather, Fabric
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Canvas, Pine
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Paint, Giltwood, Hardwood, Upholstery
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Side Chairs
Rope, Beech
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Silk, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Leather
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1980s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Central American Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Wood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood, Plywood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Dutch Shaker Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1930s Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Papercord
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Birch
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Nutwood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Rococo Side Chairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan, Elm
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Ebony, Oak
1990s Italian Post-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.