Side Chairs
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bouclé, Rosewood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
1960s Spanish French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Poplar
1940s Vintage Side Chairs
Cherry
19th Century French Country Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Wrought Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut, Cotton
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
1980s American Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Walnut
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
Early 20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Unknown Spanish Colonial Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Early 1800s Spanish French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Poplar
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Teak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Side Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Maple
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Polystyrene
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Early 20th Century Dutch Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Elm
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
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.