Side Chairs
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Side Chairs
Hardwood, Rush, Birch
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-19th Century English Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Fur, Resin
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Bone
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Rosewood, Fabric
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
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
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Wool
1970s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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
Mid-19th Century Austrian Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Birch
Mid-19th Century British Edwardian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1830s British Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Lucite
1830s British William IV Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Maple
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-19th Century American Classical Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Chestnut, Mahogany
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, 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.