Side Chairs
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cedar
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Side Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Side Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Chinese Minimalist Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Side Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Side Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Canvas, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s English Regency Side Chairs
Maple
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Mexican Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Chairs
Brass
2010s American Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
2010s Dutch Side Chairs
Plastic
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1980s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sapele Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1970s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo
1990s American Regency Side Chairs
Giltwood
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Fur, Resin
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Hemp
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
2010s American American Craftsman Side Chairs
Oak, Purpleheart, Padouk
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1990s Belgian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
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.