Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1980s Czech Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1960s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
1950s American Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s Belgian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Polystyrene
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Travertine
2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Bentwood, Fabric
Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1990s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Plastic
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Paint
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Ash
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Iron
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.