Side Chairs
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Mohair, Bentwood, Plywood
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Fabric
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Naugahyde
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
19th Century French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
2010s British Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Bentwood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1950s French Vintage Side Chairs
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1920s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Chestnut
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Lacquer
20th Century American Side Chairs
Velvet
Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Foam, Wood
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash
1930s Dutch Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Straw, Wood
18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Side Chairs
Silver
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fruitwood
2010s French Side Chairs
Bronze
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
2010s Spanish Side Chairs
Iron
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
17th Century Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
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.