Side Chairs
1740s German Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Bronze
Early 2000s Dutch Bohemian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Synthetic, Rattan
Early 19th Century English Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1940s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
1990s Side Chairs
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-18th Century George III Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass
1980s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Burl
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer, Beech
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Chairs
Wood
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Romanian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1870s French Belle Époque Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Enamel, Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Oak
1950s American Rustic Vintage Side Chairs
Maple
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Bronze
1950s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1970s French Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cherry
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Bouclé, Maple, Burl
1940s French Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Rush, Oak
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Cherry
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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.