Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fiberglass
1990s German Side Chairs
Wood
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Wool
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Ceramic
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Marble
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery, Foam
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Papercord
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Italian Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
2010s American Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Hardwood, Paint
2010s Australian Modern Side Chairs
Copper, Enamel, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Egyptian Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Burl
1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Side Chairs
Beech
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Faux Bamboo
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
1980s Unknown Space Age Vintage Side Chairs
Polyester
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1820s British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Mahogany
2010s French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Country Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin
19th Century British Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Leather
19th Century French Brutalist Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1860s English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Mohair, Bentwood, Plywood
Late 20th Century Unknown American Classical Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Bamboo
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1870s Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
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.





