Side Chairs
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Lacquer
1970s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
1980s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Cherry
20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Bentwood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Polyester, Wood
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 North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1920s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Balkan Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Sheet Metal
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1960s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Modern Side Chairs
Goatskin, Teak
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut, Wood
Late 20th Century British Modern Side Chairs
Ash
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1970s European Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Wool, Wood, Burl
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Ebony
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Macassar, Oak
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Polystyrene
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Late 20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Maple, Bentwood, Plywood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Polish Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Maple
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, 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.