Side Chairs
1870s French Belle Époque Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
2010s Minimalist Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Side Chairs
Fabric
1970s French Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Plywood
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Mohair
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood, Paper
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Shell, Beech
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1890s English Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Birch, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century American Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Other
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Naugahyde, Beech
1970s North American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Wrought Iron
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Laminate, Plywood
1890s Spanish Country Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1970s Spanish Baroque Revival Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Gold Plate
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Side Chairs
Ebony
2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1930s Unknown Queen Anne Vintage Side Chairs
Silver Leaf
1920s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wool, Oak
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Birch
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
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.





