Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Wool
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Maple, Paint
1960s Danish Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Maple, Paint
1880s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Ebony, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 2000s Croatian Futurist Side Chairs
Bentwood
1960s American Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Cherry
20th Century French Space Age Side Chairs
Fiberglass, Lacquer
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Velvet
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Oak, Rush
20th Century American Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-19th Century Unknown Shaker Antique Side Chairs
Maple
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Beech
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Plywood
1950s Swedish Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
19th Century French Hollywood Regency Antique Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Beech
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Paint
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Antler
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 2000s American American Classical Side Chairs
Teak
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
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.





