Side Chairs
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Acrylic
Mid-19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Olive
Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Side Chairs
Maple
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Philippine Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Concrete
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
2010s Philippine Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Resin, Oak
2010s Belgian Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Early 19th Century English Rococo Revival Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Side Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Provincial Side Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century French Country Side Chairs
Rush, Pine
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
20th Century English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Philippine Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery, Walnut
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hardwood
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Late 19th Century George III Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Linen
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Side Chairs
Cherry
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
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.