Side Chairs
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Late 19th Century George II Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Ivory, Ebony
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1930s Finnish Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Rope, Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Pine
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
2010s Organic Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
1970s Italian De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Linen, Wood, Hardwood, Paint
Early 1900s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
1980s Italian De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Hide, Giltwood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
1930s American Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Fruitwood, Fabric
1850s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Velvet
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Hemp
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
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.





