Side Chairs
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1930s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Side Chairs
Iron
1890s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
1840s Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Swiss Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rope, Teak
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rococo Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s French Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century French Directoire Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Early 1900s French Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 1900s Scandinavian French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Beech
1890s Scandinavian Other Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 1900s French Other Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Acrylic, Elm, Walnut
20th Century Portuguese Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Oak
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Late 19th Century European Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Javanese Side Chairs
Wood, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Rattan, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Abalone
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Foam, Wood, Fabric
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Foam, Wood, Fabric
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
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.