Side Chairs
1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Maple, Bentwood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Beech
Early 1900s Primitive Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s French Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1920s Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
1970s Swedish Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Late 20th Century British Modern Side Chairs
Ash
20th Century Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Side Chairs
Pine
20th Century Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs
Metal
1930s North American Hepplewhite Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Renaissance Side Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1950s American Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1950s American French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Ash
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cord, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Ash
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton, Ash
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
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.