Side Chairs
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XIV Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Rosewood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome, Aluminum
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1940s Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Side Chairs
Pine
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Elm
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Ash
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch
20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather
20th Century Bohemian Side Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1880s Danish Country Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Early 1900s Scottish Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
2010s Polish Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
19th Century Portuguese Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Maple
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
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.