Side Chairs
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet
1890s Nigerian Tribal Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Campaign Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1940s Vintage Side Chairs
Cherry
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1930s American Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Teak
19th Century Portuguese Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Ash
2010s American Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
20th Century Classical Roman Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Teak
1980s American Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1830s American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1880s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Elm
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1830s American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Ebony, Maple, Walnut, Paint
18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Copper, Chrome
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hemp, Birch
1960s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Birch, Walnut
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Oak, Sycamore
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel, Gold Leaf
20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Paint
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1950s French Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1960s Chinese Chippendale Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Rush
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Cherry, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
1790s Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1870s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Plastic
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Burl
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.