Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Naugahyde, Beech
20th Century American Jacobean Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century French Side Chairs
Iron
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Pine, Paint
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Papercord
1950s Italian Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Iron
1980s Italian Minimalist Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
Mid-20th Century Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
1940s European French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Oak
20th Century English Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wire, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s French Brutalist Side Chairs
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Elm
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush
Mid-20th Century German Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Steel
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1970s North American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1870s Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1880s North American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
19th Century European Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Fruitwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Palisander, Rosewood
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1950s American Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1920s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wool, Oak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
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.