Side Chairs
1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Burl, Wood
Early 2000s French Side Chairs
Bronze
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Ash
1930s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1940s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s French Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Lucite, Upholstery, Fabric
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bouclé, Teak
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Bouclé
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Bronze
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
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.