Side Chairs
1920s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Papercord
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Side Chairs
Oak
1990s Dutch Post-Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Shagreen, Upholstery, Rosewood
Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Hide, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1940s Brazilian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood, Wood, Plywood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1990s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Australian Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Antique Side Chairs
Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1970s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Rosewood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Late 18th Century British Hepplewhite Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Paint
Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1830s British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Stone
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Straw
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Plywood
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Beech, Fruitwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century German Jugendstil Side Chairs
Wood
1960s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1930s Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s British Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Oak
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.