Side Chairs
1960s German Space Age Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel, Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Bone, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Belgian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Wrought Iron
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Metal
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome, Metal
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Beech
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Side Chairs
Abalone, Mahogany
1970s Polish Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Beech
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Ash
19th Century American Shaker Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Bouclé, Upholstery, Ash
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Side Chairs
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
1870s Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 1900s Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Chairs
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Folk Art Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel, Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Oak
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century British Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Damask
Early 1800s Spanish French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Poplar
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass, Wrought Iron
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Other Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Unknown Spanish Colonial Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Sheepskin
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rope, Beech
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
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.





