Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Lucite
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Pine
Early 1900s French Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Maple
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Travertine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Foam
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Ash
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Oak
Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Elm, Foam
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Papercord
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1930s American Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Side Chairs
Hardwood, Satinwood
1960s Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Textile, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Dutch Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Iron
1940s American Vintage Side Chairs
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
Late 19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Ebony
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Enamel, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
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.