Side Chairs
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1940s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Australian Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1970s Italian De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1990s French Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Poplar, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Birch
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Resin
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Shell
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Chinese Chippendale Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Side Chairs
Plastic
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Elm, Fruitwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Cherry
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Laminate, Birch
19th Century Swedish Brutalist Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1970s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1990s Chinese Side Chairs
Hardwood, Elm
1970s American Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Burl
1960s German Space Age Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
1960s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Plastic
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Spanish French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Seagrass, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Wood
Mid-19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
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.