Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Fruitwood, Fabric
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Plywood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-19th Century American Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
1830s British George IV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany
1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Bentwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
19th Century Austrian Japonisme Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Paint, Foam
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Cherry, Ebony
1990s French Modern Side Chairs
Beech
1970s Italian Rustic Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Cane
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1860s Czech Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany, Bentwood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1930s American Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1930s Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
20th Century American Rococo Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut
1940s European French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Oak
1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Lacquer
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Side Chairs
Birch
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
2010s Brazilian Side Chairs
Cord, Wood, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1790s American Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut, Ebony, Mahogany, Pine
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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.







