Side Chairs
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1950s North American Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rosewood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Enamel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Dutch Hepplewhite Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Teak
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
1880s Swedish Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Berlin Iron
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fur, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Bouclé, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s Swedish Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
19th Century English Jacobean Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Other
Late 19th Century George II Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood, Wood, Cane
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Leather
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
1880s French Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
19th Century French Country Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Teak
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak, Papercord, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Walnut
1830s British William IV Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Bone
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1820s Sheraton Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood, Paint
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.