Side Chairs
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Cotton, Fabric, Pine, Upholstery
1860s French Directoire Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
2010s Canadian Minimalist Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Oak
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s American Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1840s American Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Muslin
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Palisander, Rosewood
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Plywood, Beech
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
1950s British Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Ebony
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s European Modern Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Indian Classical Greek Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century North American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Ash
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century American George III Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Birdseye Maple
1860s American Antique Side Chairs
Jacquard, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1870s French Belle Époque Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
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.





