Side Chairs
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Metal
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Side Chairs
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Side Chairs
Iron
2010s American Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood, Paint
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century English Jacobean Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
18th Century Antique Side Chairs
Oak
17th Century British Jacobean Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
1960s Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Bronze
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
1780s French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Oak
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Austrian Modern Side Chairs
Wire
Late 19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Papercord
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1990s German Side Chairs
Wood
2010s French Side Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1810s French Directoire Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Lucite, Plexiglass
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1890s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Swiss Rustic Side Chairs
Oak
1980s Czech Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1950s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan, Beech
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
19th Century American George III Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Birdseye Maple
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Pine
2010s Vietnamese Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Burl, Lacquer
Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry, Lacquer
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
1990s German Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
1880s English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Rush
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.