Side Chairs
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan, Elm
Early 20th Century Dutch Shaker Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
1930s American Eastlake Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1990s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Plywood
1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cord, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Leather
1840s Danish Other Antique Side Chairs
Wool, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
18th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Glass, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Polish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1920s Danish Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1930s Belgian Country Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Beech
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Maple
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Giltwood
1980s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Lucite, Wood
Late 20th Century Federal Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Maple
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
Early 1900s Austrian Belle Époque Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Maple, Bentwood, Plywood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century Asian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Upholstery, Fabric
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1860s Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Late 19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
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.