Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Animal Skin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Silver Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1930s American Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Silver Leaf
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Travertine
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century European Rococo Revival Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Silver Leaf
20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Silver Leaf
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Beech, Velvet, Wood
1960s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
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.