Side Chairs
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s American International Style Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wool, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Cotton, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Austrian Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century American Other Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s South African Tribal Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
1990s American Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1990s American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Suede, Bentwood
Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Ash
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Ebony
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood, Pearwood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Paint, Hardwood
1970s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
20th Century English Side Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Pine
1960s Danish Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Leather, Mahogany
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Side Chairs
Cowhide, Walnut
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Elm
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bouclé, Teak
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Side Chairs
Elm
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
20th Century English Sheraton Side Chairs
Yew
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.