Side Chairs
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Zitan
18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
1890s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Wicker, Nutwood
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Oak
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Wood, Rush
1660s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood, Silk
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Steel, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s North American Side Chairs
Teak
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Travertine
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Tapestry, Upholstery, Cherry
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Fur, Ash, Plywood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Suede
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1920s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wool, Oak
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 18th Century British Hepplewhite Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1960s American Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s French Side Chairs
Bronze
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Moorish Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century British Renaissance Side Chairs
Oak
1950s French Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Beech
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century Belgian Louis XIII Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
18th Century Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
1950s Spanish Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1940s Vintage Side Chairs
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Enamel
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.