Side Chairs
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Ebony
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron, Metal
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
20th Century European Neoclassical Side Chairs
Wood
18th Century Irish Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Foam, Beech, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Elm
1930s Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Rustic Side Chairs
Hickory
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cotton, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Ash
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Lacquer, Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Country Side Chairs
Wood, Rush, Oak
1930s Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1930s American Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Animal Skin
1930s American Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
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.