Side Chairs
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Japanese Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Onyx, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1930s European Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Suede
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Bentwood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Braid, Trimming, Wood, Upholstery, Felt, Textile
Late 20th Century American Rococo Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Plastic, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Swedish Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1940s French Rococo Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Marble, Brass
1970s North American Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Plastic
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
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.