Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Rush
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Animal Skin, Wood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Side Chairs
Wood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1960s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Plywood
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Satinwood
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Cowhide, Hide
Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1940s American Regency Revival Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Side Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Wood
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Ash
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1890s English Campaign Antique Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Naugahyde, Rosewood
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s English Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Mexican Minimalist Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Resin
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Other
Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Other
Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century African Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Naugahyde, Oak
1940s American Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1990s French Modern Side Chairs
Beech
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Bentwood
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Velvet
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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.