Side Chairs
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Teak
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Maple
1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin
Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
18th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Pine
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Burl, Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Rosewood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Iron
Early 1800s Spanish French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Poplar
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
1960s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American George III Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry, Fruitwood
Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1760s English Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Sycamore
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century American Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1720s English George I Antique Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Cherry
1910s Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Birch
Early 19th Century American George III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s French Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Shagreen
1880s British Empire Revival Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
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.