Side Chairs
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
Early 19th Century Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Mexican Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1860s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Burl
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Side Chairs
Wood
Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Enamel
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Papercord
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1940s European French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Oak
2010s Brazilian Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Wood
Early 1800s Spanish French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Poplar
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century English Art Deco Antique Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Jacobean Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery
2010s American Folk Art Side Chairs
Oak, Walnut
Late 20th Century Georgian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak, Teak
2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1780s English Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1960s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass
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.