Side Chairs
20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s English Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1940s American American Classical Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century French Baltic Side Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Side Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
20th Century French Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Nylon, Beech
1950s American Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1960s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
Early 1900s Brazilian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Jacaranda
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1920s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Louis XV Side Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 1900s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Danish Side Chairs
Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany, Faux Leather
20th Century Side Chairs
Bentwood
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Late 20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1970s Italian Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Side Chairs
Maple
1980s English Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
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.