Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Laminate, Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Mohair
Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Cedar
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Abalone
Early 20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Side Chairs
Bamboo, Wood
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rope, Teak
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Granite
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Belgian Black Marble
20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet
1990s Chinese Side Chairs
Hardwood, Elm
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1940s American Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s French Modern Side Chairs
Beech
1980s American Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Leather, Elm
1970s French Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Javanese Side Chairs
Wood, Teak
1930s French Rustic Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Burl, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century German Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Jacobean Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Plywood
Early 20th Century Canadian Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
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.