Side Chairs
20th Century French French Provincial Side Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century Georgian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Sheraton Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Wool, Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Late 20th Century American Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Philippine Meiji Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Folk Art Side Chairs
Pine
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut, Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
1960s French Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Teak
Early 20th Century American Campaign Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1970s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century Rustic Side Chairs
Rush, Maple
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 1900s European Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Birch
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
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.