Side Chairs
Early 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Australian Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Nickel
1890s Nigerian Tribal Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1980s British Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Paint, Cane
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century Chesterfield Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
2010s French Minimalist Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
18th Century Portuguese Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Maple
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Organic Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Burl
2010s Dutch Side Chairs
Plastic
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
1830s Antique Side Chairs
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Side Chairs
Rattan
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Early 1800s European Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s North American Side Chairs
Teak
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s American Bauhaus Side Chairs
Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Australian Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Early 1900s French Other Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
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.





