Side Chairs
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Bouclé, Ash
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Leather, Fabric
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Birch
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan, Elm
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
2010s Polish Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Maple, Bentwood, Plywood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Elm
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1980s Czech Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Jute, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Teak
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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.