Side Chairs
Early 2000s Dutch Bohemian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Synthetic, Rattan
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bouclé, Rosewood
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
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Minimalist Side Chairs
Lacquer
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Walnut
2010s American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Acrylic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Dutch Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Fabric
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary British Side Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s French Modern Side Chairs
Concrete
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Lacquer, Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Acrylic
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Fir
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
2010s Italian Other Side Chairs
Wood
2010s British Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Fir
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
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.