Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Ash
19th Century French Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Tapestry, Bamboo
Early 18th Century English George I Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
17th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Country Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Oak
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Sycamore
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Country Side Chairs
Slate
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Ormolu
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rattan, Oak
2010s French Side Chairs
Bronze
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
19th Century Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Giltwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1820s English George IV Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Renaissance Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
19th Century Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Papercord
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
17th Century Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Pine, Faux Bamboo, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century British Country Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Régence Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
1930s Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
18th Century English Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
19th Century British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs
Bronze
20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Leather, Bamboo
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Resin, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Maple
1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1930s American Machine Age Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Maple, Upholstery, Fabric
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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.