Side Chairs
2010s Mexican Folk Art Side Chairs
Seagrass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
1980s Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown British Colonial Side Chairs
Bamboo
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Japanese Primitive Side Chairs
Cedar
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
1990s Side Chairs
Zebra Hide, Beech
20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
1950s Sahrawi Primitive Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
1930s Polish Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Iron
Late 20th Century American Colonial Side Chairs
Maple
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak, Beech
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech
1950s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Beech
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Ash
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Pine
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Birch
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Hardwood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Birch
Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Maple
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Early 20th Century Country Side Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
1960s Romanian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
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.