Side Chairs
1960s Louis XV Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Side Chairs
Rush, Maple
Early 1800s French Directoire Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1780s Italian Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood, Wood
1840s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Tapestry
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Beech
Mid-20th Century Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1830s British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Bronze
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Naugahyde
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut, Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Wood
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1890s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1940s Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1990s Italian Minimalist Side Chairs
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Hardwood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Brass
Early 1800s French Directoire Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Polyester
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Philippine Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer
20th Century Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 18th Century European George II Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chenille
Late 19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
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.