Side Chairs
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1990s Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Papercord
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Maple
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Side Chairs
Plastic
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Textile, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Bentwood, Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Burl
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Paint
1950s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Ash
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1990s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1930s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Suede, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
1980s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Abalone, Teak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan
1950s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Enamel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1940s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Maple
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
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.