Side Chairs
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Birch, Wool
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Cherry
1850s Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wool, Wood, Paint
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Rope, Oak
1970s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1960s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Papercord
1970s Chippendale Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bronze
2010s French Brutalist Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Teak
20th Century Italian Regency Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Steel
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Colonial Side Chairs
Pine
1950s English George III Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Cherry
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Cherry
1940s French Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Rush, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Polystyrene
20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Italian Other Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Early 18th Century French Regency Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
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.