Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
1840s English Country Antique Side Chairs
Elm
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Side Chairs
Maple
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Birch
1940s Italian Baroque Revival Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
1960s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Late 19th Century Northern Irish Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
1920s Indonesian Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Marble
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Ash
2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Other
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
2010s Indian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Other
21st Century and Contemporary British Post-Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Other
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-19th Century American American Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Other
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
Early 1900s German Brutalist Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood, Lacquer
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ceramic
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, 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.