Side Chairs
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1990s Bohemian Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Resin
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Maple
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Shagreen
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Rush
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cotton, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Maple, Paint
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron, Wire
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel, Brass
20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Wood, Ebony
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century American Other Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century Swiss Other Antique Side Chairs
Elm
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Early 1900s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Shell
Mid-20th Century Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Jacobean Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Organic Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Walnut
1820s Danish Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Suede, Beech, Mahogany
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.






