Side Chairs
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
20th Century American Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s British Side Chairs
Bouclé, Foam, Walnut, Burl
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Wood, Mahogany
20th Century Biedermeier Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
17th Century Antique Side Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
1750s English George II Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1850s Antique Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Austrian Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1880s Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1780s English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Boxwood, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
1820s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Ebony, Maple, Walnut, Paint
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s European Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
1880s Austrian Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Naugahyde, Beech
20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Bronze
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Oak
1980s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
Late 19th Century European Black Forest Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Stainless Steel
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
2010s British Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Hepplewhite Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
19th Century Irish Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery
1880s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Teak
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
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.