Side Chairs
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
1930s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Iron
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch, Canvas
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rope, Teak
1950s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Maple
20th Century Italian Louis XV Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Late 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century American Jacobean Side Chairs
Hide, Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak, Mahogany, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Other Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Ash
1960s French Campaign Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century English William IV Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1780s Italian Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood, Wood
20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1960s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 2000s Austrian Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Aluminum
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
19th Century Baltic Baltic Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Cane, Hardwood
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.





