Side Chairs
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Fabric
2010s Australian Side Chairs
Sheepskin
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s British Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Bentwood, Velvet
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Brazilian Side Chairs
Cord, Wood, Hardwood
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Straw, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Ash
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Metal
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hide, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Polyester, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Polyester, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Polyester, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Mexican Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Side Chairs
Brass
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
2010s American Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel, Brass
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s Italian Side Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Lucite
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Ceramic
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wool, Oak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
1970s Thai Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut, Wood
1970s Swedish Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
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.