Side Chairs
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Bentwood
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
1930s Belgian Country Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Laminate, Birch
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Resin
Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine, Cotton
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Paper
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
1890s Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1860s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
1870s Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Plastic
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1790s British Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Fruitwood
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Spanish French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Poplar
1810s British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Side Chairs
Ash, Maple, Oak, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Hardwood
1970s Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood, Cocobolo
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Granite
1930s French Rustic Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Polystyrene
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Resin
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Paint, Foam
Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Brass
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel, Brass
1870s Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Wood
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Maple
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
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.