Side Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Bentwood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Straw
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Resin
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
1970s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Sycamore
1870s Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown American Classical Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
2010s French Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-19th Century Swedish Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Pine
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Beech
20th Century English Country Side Chairs
Sycamore
Late 19th Century Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Linen, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather
2010s American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Dutch De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Rustic Side Chairs
Cane
Early 20th Century French Régence Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century Spanish Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Louis XIV Side Chairs
Giltwood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Swedish Modern Side Chairs
Beech
19th Century French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak, Rattan
20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Rush
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century Eastlake Antique Side Chairs
Textile, Velvet, Maple
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
2010s German Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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.





