Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1880s English Country Antique Side Chairs
Rush
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 18th Century Spanish Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Teak
2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Paint
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Steel
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Indian Other Side Chairs
Metal, Sheet Metal
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Straw, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
Late 19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Horn
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair, Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Side Chairs
Metal
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1990s French Side Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Zitan
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1840s American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
1910s British Edwardian Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Teak
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Birch
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1890s German Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Hardwood
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Ash
20th Century Austrian Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Side Chairs
Ash
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Austrian Modern Side Chairs
Resin, Linen, Foam, Lacquer
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
2010s Indian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1920s American Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery, Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Side Chairs
Wood
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.