Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Textile, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ceramic
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Resin, Oak
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Linen
2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Other
2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Other
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Textile, Oak
2010s Philippine Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Polystyrene
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Organic Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Asian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Side Chairs
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Other
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Canvas, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
2010s Italian Other Side Chairs
Wood
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s North American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Side Chairs
Bronze
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Iron
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Beech
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak, Plywood
2010s French Modern Side Chairs
Oak
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Glass, Wood, Teak
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.