Side Chairs
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Polystyrene
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Early 19th Century English Country Antique Side Chairs
Rush
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Walnut
1950s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Acrylic, Oak, Coating
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Oak
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Directoire Side Chairs
Maple
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Chrome, Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
1980s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Australian Modern Side Chairs
Copper, Enamel, Stainless Steel
2010s French Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Side Chairs
Birch, Lacquer
20th Century Italian Renaissance Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Beech, Birch
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Side Chairs
Walnut, Bamboo, Cane, Rush
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech, Paint
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1970s German Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Pine, Lacquer, Paint
Early 19th Century Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Oak
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
1870s Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Sycamore
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Indian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Textile, Oak
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood
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.