Side Chairs
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Teak
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
2010s Side Chairs
Clay
1980s Louis XV Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Side Chairs
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Burl
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Fruitwood
2010s Side Chairs
Clay
2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
1960s American Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Bronze
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Resin
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
Early 20th Century American Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s French Minimalist Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
2010s French Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Leather, Linen
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
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.