Side Chairs
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1820s Regency Antique Side Chairs
Rosewood
2010s European Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Foam, Wood
2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Foam, Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Lacquer
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Naugahyde
1980s English Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1950s Brazilian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century French Regency Side Chairs
Giltwood
1960s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Regency Side Chairs
Beech
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Fabric
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Egyptian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Pine
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Leather
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Goatskin, Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1980s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Mohair, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Bamboo
20th Century European Regency Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Upholstery, Foam
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Stone
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
20th Century Italian Regency Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
1970s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Maple
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
1990s Belgian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
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.