Side Chairs
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Iron
2010s Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Ash, Bentwood
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Romanian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Side Chairs
Pine
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 19th Century British Antique Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century Swiss Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hide, Maple
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Leather
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Walnut
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood, Pearwood, Walnut
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1990s Bohemian Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
20th Century Side Chairs
Leather, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Belgian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1890s English Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Australian Bohemian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1990s Side Chairs
Zebra Hide, Beech
1870s Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century African Tribal Side Chairs
Wood
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Ivory, Ebony
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Naugahyde, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
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.