Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary European Organic Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Burl
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Aluminum
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Wicker
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Other
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Textile, Velvet, Beech, Walnut
19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Maple, Hardwood
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry, Lacquer
19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Unknown Regency Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Wool, Beech
1880s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Rush
2010s French Organic Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
Early 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1880s American Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Wire
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Revival Side Chairs
Walnut
1820s British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Walnut
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century Swedish Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Fruitwood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
Late 19th Century American Antique Side Chairs
Maple
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel, Brass
Late 19th Century American Jacobean Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1850s French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
1880s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Plastic
Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1880s British Empire Revival Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, 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.