Side Chairs
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Acrylic
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Ash
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1920s Italian Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Mexican Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
18th Century Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
2010s English Regency Side Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Goatskin
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Teak
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Wood, Beech
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Wood, Beech
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Fruitwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
17th Century Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch, Paper
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Organic Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fruitwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Bohemian Side Chairs
Gold
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1960s American Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1890s Nigerian Tribal Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century Canadian Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 19th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique 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.