Side Chairs
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hide, Maple
20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Hide, Giltwood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Maple, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Teak
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Early 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Ebony, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Cane
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
2010s Brazilian Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Leather, Walnut, Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Side Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1890s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Gothic Side Chairs
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Side Chairs
Pine
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Leather
Late 19th Century Swiss Other Antique Side Chairs
Elm
1960s Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Side Chairs
Antler, Suede, Upholstery
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass
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.





