Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Oak
2010s British Side Chairs
Bouclé, Foam, Walnut, Burl
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
19th Century Austrian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Side Chairs
Ebony
Late 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Late 19th Century American Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Side Chairs
Leather
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Side Chairs
Pine
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Iron
19th Century European Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Ebony, Maple, Walnut, Paint
2010s Mexican Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Papercord, Oak
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Chairs
Wood
2010s British Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Side Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Wood
2010s Side Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Cherry, Ebony
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1890s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Wicker, Nutwood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
Late 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century Spanish Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Brass
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s Croatian Futurist Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Other Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
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.