Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
1950s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Leather, Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Copper
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Birch
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Maple
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
19th Century French Brutalist Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1950s French Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1880s French Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
1930s Dutch Vintage Side Chairs
Ash
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Side Chairs
Velvet, Resin, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze, Ormolu
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Thread, Wood
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak, Teak
19th Century Rococo Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Oak, Sycamore
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1880s English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1960s Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century English Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Leather, Fabric
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Canvas, Pine
Mid-19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Beech
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Teak
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Silk, 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.