Side Chairs
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Dutch Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Acrylic, Plywood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1880s Austrian Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s Belgian Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Side Chairs
Birch, Lacquer
2010s North American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Beech
2010s Australian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Side Chairs
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Textile
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Oak
2010s German Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Side Chairs
Elm
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Textile, Oak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-19th Century French Antique Side Chairs
Olive
2010s Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Resin, Oak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Late 19th Century American High Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Maple
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Ash
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut, Fabric
1890s Danish Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Wicker, Nutwood
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Naugahyde, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Concrete
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Side Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Oak
1840s English Country Antique Side Chairs
Elm
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Textile, Oak
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Philippine Modern Side Chairs
Steel
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.