Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
19th Century Spanish Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Burl
1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Shagreen
Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Brass, Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century Danish Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Teak
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Birch
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1960s Spanish French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Seagrass, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Wood
Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1810s British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Maple
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Velvet, Paint, Maple
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1880s Danish Country Antique Side Chairs
Wood
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Ceramic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine, Cotton
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Georgian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-19th Century Unknown Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Mohair
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Sycamore
1940s Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Mahogany
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1930s British Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
19th Century English William IV Antique Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
20th Century French Provincial Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
1930s Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century English Country Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood, Fruitwood
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.