Side Chairs
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Ash
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Teak
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Elm
2010s Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Wood
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Elm, Oak
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Rosewood, Fabric
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Antler
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Paint, Beech
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Teak
Early 2000s American Classical Greek Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Lucite, Upholstery
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic, Walnut
20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs
Elm
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 1900s French Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Beech
1970s French Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Cherry
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Side Chairs
Satinwood, Walnut
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1860s German Black Forest Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint, Cane
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Ebony, Mahogany
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
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.