Side Chairs
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Paint, Giltwood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Bohemian Side Chairs
Rattan
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Early 1900s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 1900s Scottish Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Elm
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wool, Oak
20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century English Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Side Chairs
Laminate, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century English Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
1950s Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
20th Century American Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Rope, Oak
20th Century European Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1980s Czech Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
1960s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Side Chairs
Patent Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Rush, Nutwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Beech
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Cherry
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.