Side Chairs
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Burl, Lacquer
19th Century English Art Deco Antique Side Chairs
Metal
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Metal
18th Century Belgian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1960s English Vintage Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather
1990s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Metal
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Cherry
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Zebra Hide, Wood
Late 19th Century North American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1950s American Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
1980s American Vintage Side Chairs
Parchment Paper, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1880s Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
String, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Side Chairs
Wood
1830s British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1960s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
1880s French Rococo Revival Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
Early 1900s Country Antique Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1990s German Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Porcelain, Giltwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
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.