Side Chairs
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Chesterfield Antique Side Chairs
Leather
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood, Wicker
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak
1960s Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Birch
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Concrete
19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century Regency Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
18th Century Irish Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Early 1900s Brazilian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Jacaranda
Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Horn, Cowhide
18th Century Welsh Country Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1820s Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1990s American Futurist Side Chairs
Aluminum
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Suede, Walnut
1960s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery, Foam
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s German Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1880s Burmese Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century African Side Chairs
Wood
1920s American American Colonial Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Maple, Lacquer
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1760s British Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Elm
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Wood, Rush
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Dutch Minimalist Vintage Side Chairs
Wool, Foam, Wenge
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1940s Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Burl, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Walnut
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.





