Side Chairs
1980s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Raffia, Wood, Lacquer
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Ebony, Burl, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Bamboo
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany, Plywood
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1970s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
Late 20th Century Philippine Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1980s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Fabric, Rope, Wood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
1940s North American Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1980s Canadian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood, Paper
1940s Swedish Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1940s Vintage Side Chairs
Bronze
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rope
1970s American Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Argentine Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Rope, Oak
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Lacquer
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Fruitwood
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Cherry
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s American American Classical Vintage Side Chairs
Maple
1940s French Rustic Vintage Side Chairs
Cord, Wood
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Seagrass, Pine
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
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.