Side Chairs
2010s North American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Birch
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Mohair, Bentwood, Plywood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Fabric
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Naugahyde
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s British Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Bentwood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
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
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Lacquer
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Walnut, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Hardwood, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Maple
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hide, Maple
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Polyester, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Polyester, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Polyester, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Plywood
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
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.