Side Chairs
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut
1970s Italian De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Rush
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Iron
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Bronze, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Chairs
Hardwood
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1970s Austrian Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Textile, Plastic, Fiberglass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
2010s Australian Bohemian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Primitive Side Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Acrylic
Early 20th Century American Other Side Chairs
Bentwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century French Side Chairs
Iron
19th Century Indian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s French Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Steel
1850s French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Hemp
1950s American French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
2010s Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Side Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Fruitwood, Fabric
1890s English Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch
1880s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
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.