Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Hemp
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Iron
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Straw
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century European Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Plywood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Maple
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
18th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century German Bohemian Side Chairs
Oak, Lacquer
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Bentwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Early 1900s European Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Birch
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
2010s Side Chairs
Brass
2010s American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
2010s American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1950s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass
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.