Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1950s American Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
1960s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Side Chairs
Aluminum
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1940s Vintage Side Chairs
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
1910s French Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Iron
20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1940s Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Side Chairs
Leather
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1940s American Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1940s French 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.