Side Chairs
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Bentwood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Maple
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Early 18th Century French Regency Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Beech
2010s Italian Other Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Giltwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Bamboo
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Plywood, Lacquer, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1880s British Empire Revival Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Walnut
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 1900s Brazilian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Jacaranda
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Steel
1980s American Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary English Queen Anne Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
2010s American Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Side Chairs
Plastic
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1930s American Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s Italian Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Satinwood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak, Teak
20th Century Side Chairs
Wicker
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.