Side Chairs
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1980s Czech De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1990s American Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
1980s Japanese Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s French Side Chairs
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Marble, Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Bronze
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Travertine
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1970s Swedish Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Canadian Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Canadian Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Ash
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Canadian Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
1970s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Maple, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Foam
1970s North American Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
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.