Side Chairs
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech, Paint
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Canvas, Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Maple
1970s Dutch Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Acrylic, Plywood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Australian Modern Side Chairs
Copper, Enamel, Stainless Steel
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Korean Organic Modern Side Chairs
Marble
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Oak
Late 17th Century English Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Ash
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Suede, Teak
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet
1660s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood, Silk
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Resin, Oak
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, 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.