Side Chairs
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Spanish Side Chairs
Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1960s French Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Side Chairs
Pine
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Canvas, Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American American Classical Side Chairs
Rush
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Leather, Fabric
1950s American Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Polish Victorian Side Chairs
Bentwood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wicker, Teak
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Chenille, Upholstery, Burl
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Paint, Giltwood, Hardwood, Upholstery
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Side Chairs
Pine
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 1800s English Gothic Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1880s English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Side Chairs
Rope, Beech
1960s Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s American Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Beech
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Silk, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Teak
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Oak
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
2010s French Post-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.