Side Chairs
20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Ebony, Wood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1970s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Danish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Other
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Lucite
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Korean Organic Modern Side Chairs
Marble
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Mohair, Mahogany, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut, Cane
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Side Chairs
Shagreen, Velvet
19th Century French Louis XIII Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Oak
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Indian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s British Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Maple
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Gothic Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1910s Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
2010s Philippine Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Side Chairs
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
Early 20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Chrome
2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs
Maple
2010s Asian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1930s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Side Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Oak
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
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
1870s American Chippendale Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Side Chairs
Stainless 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.