Side Chairs
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Maple
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
2010s British Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s German Organic Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Balkan Modern Side Chairs
Composition
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s German Organic Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Mexican Other Side Chairs
Fiberglass
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s British Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s French Side Chairs
Bronze
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1950s French Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s British Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
1970s French Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood, Leather
1970s English Egyptian Revival Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak
1960s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Spanish Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown Other Side Chairs
Wood
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Elm
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century English Sheraton Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
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.