Side Chairs
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Ash
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1860s Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1760s English George III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Plywood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome, Aluminum
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century Portuguese Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Pine
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
20th Century American Side Chairs
Wood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Hemp
18th Century Spanish Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Mexican Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
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.