Side Chairs
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Beech
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wool, Oak
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Oak
2010s Ukrainian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Leather
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Ash
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Mohair, Wood, Paint
19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1960s Italian Minimalist Vintage Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood, Birch
Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Bone, Wood
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century French Charles X Antique Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1890s English Edwardian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Satinwood
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Other
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Brass
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Renaissance Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
19th Century Chinese Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Early 2000s Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Palmwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Victorian Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Turkish Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1880s French Antique Side Chairs
Iron
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Polystyrene
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Canadian Minimalist Side Chairs
Brass
1980s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Plastic
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.