Side Chairs
19th Century European Black Forest Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Maple
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sapele Wood
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Ash
2010s French Organic Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
2010s American Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1970s Indonesian Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Late 20th Century Swiss Side Chairs
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1970s Czech Vintage Side Chairs
Textile
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
18th Century English Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Early 20th Century Austrian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Bentwood, Plywood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Bronze
1940s Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Maple
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Side Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Lacquer
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Late 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Iron
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century Side Chairs
Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Cedar
1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood, Teak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Bauhaus Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Nylon
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Teak
1820s English George III Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Walnut
1920s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Giltwood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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.





