Side Chairs
1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Satin, Faux Fur, Wood
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak, Mahogany, Maple
2010s American Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
1960s European Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Gold
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
19th Century European Black Forest Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
1970s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Early 1900s American Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Teak
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Early 1800s American Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Mid-19th Century European Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Birch
Late 20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Oak
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Rush
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Plywood
1920s Austrian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
20th Century Austrian Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century Spanish Antique Side Chairs
Paint, Wood
Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
1680s English James II Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Italian Other Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
20th Century British Renaissance Side Chairs
Oak
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.








