Side Chairs
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Early 1900s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1890s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Plywood, Bentwood
1880s Austrian Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Ash
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century German Side Chairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood, Faux Leather
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Faux Bamboo
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Early 2000s Croatian Futurist Side Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century German Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Early 2000s Croatian Futurist Side Chairs
Bentwood
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
20th Century German Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Velvet, Bentwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s 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.