Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Fabric
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Other
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1940s American Spanish Colonial Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Paint
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Tapestry
1960s Spanish Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Mission Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron, Wire
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Ash
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Cane, Oak
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Fir
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Iron
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
18th Century Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Mahogany
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Primitive Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Eastlake Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1960s French Other Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, 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.