Side Chairs
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1830s British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1810s French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Elm
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Damask, Wood
1830s American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century North American Modern Antique Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Side Chairs
Sheet Metal
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century American Campaign Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century Side Chairs
Leather
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Plywood
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Textile, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Oak, Teak
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Side Chairs
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hardwood, Linen
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Beech
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Maple
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Side Chairs
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Steel
1750s English George II Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1970s Unknown Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Elm
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Horn
Early 2000s American French Provincial Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
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.





