Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Brazilian Side Chairs
Cord, Wood, Hardwood
2010s Mexican Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
2010s French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel, Brass
2010s American Side Chairs
Steel, Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs
Lacquer
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Silk, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Side Chairs
Rope, Oak
Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1920s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Epoxy Resin, Wood, Paper, Parchment Paper, Paint
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1940s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pearwood
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1950s French Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1810s German Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
2010s American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Indian Classical Greek Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Faux Leather
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
18th Century Italian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
2010s Italian Side Chairs
Plastic
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Bohemian Side Chairs
Rattan
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1850s British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Side Chairs
Cowhide, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut, Bentwood
20th Century English Side Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
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.