Side Chairs
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cherry
1880s Burmese Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Maple
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Beech
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fruitwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1880s British Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak
19th Century French Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Ivorian Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Lucite, Plexiglass
2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Pine
Late 20th Century French Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1990s Side Chairs
Wood
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
18th Century Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1920s Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
18th Century Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Wood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Dutch Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century British Adam Style Antique Side Chairs
Cane
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Rush
19th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Ceramic
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Mahogany
1970s Czech Vintage Side Chairs
Textile
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Pine
1990s German Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Swedish Modern Side Chairs
Elm
2010s Australian Modern Side Chairs
Copper, Enamel, Stainless Steel
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Teak
Late 19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1660s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
1970s American Minimalist Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, 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.





