Side Chairs
2010s American Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
19th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
19th Century English Country Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood, Fruitwood
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1830s American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
2010s American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s Finnish Modern Side Chairs
Birch, Fabric
Early 2000s American American Craftsman Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Paint
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1870s French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century American Shaker Antique Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Bronze
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Canvas, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Poplar, Giltwood
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s French Brutalist Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
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.