Side Chairs
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Naugahyde
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Fabric
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s British Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Bentwood, Velvet
Early 2000s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Foam, Wood
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
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Lacquer
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1880s English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Maple
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Polyester, Wood
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
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 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
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
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Tapestry
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Polish Victorian Side Chairs
Bentwood
1880s English High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Late 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Cane
20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Polish Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Maple, Bentwood, Plywood
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1980s Czech Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
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.