Side Chairs
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Enamel, Steel
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 1800s French Directoire Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American Side Chairs
Iron
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
1950s European Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Mohair, Bentwood, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
1840s Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Papercord
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cherry
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Marble
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Shagreen, Upholstery, Rosewood
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Elm
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Cane
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Lacquer
20th Century Austrian Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Bamboo
20th Century Belgian Brutalist Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1880s British Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Lucite, Plexiglass
1950s Ivorian Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1990s Side Chairs
Wood
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Maple
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century French Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
18th Century Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Industrial Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
19th Century French Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Wood
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Pine
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Brutalist Antique Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
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.





