Side Chairs
1970s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1970s American Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Leather
20th Century Side Chairs
Leather
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Fabric
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Fiberglass
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Side Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Foam, Beech, Plywood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Side Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Danish Minimalist Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cut Steel, Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fiberglass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Resin, Acrylic
Early 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1970s Austrian Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass, Plastic, Textile
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 1900s Brazilian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Jacaranda
20th Century American Biedermeier Side Chairs
Birch
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.