Side Chairs
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Marble
1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Plywood
Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century European Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Wood
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Early 1900s English Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Maple
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Bamboo, Cane, Rush
2010s Australian Modern Side Chairs
Copper, Enamel, Stainless Steel
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Korean Organic Modern Side Chairs
Marble
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Steel
1950s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Coating, Acrylic, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 17th Century English Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern 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.