Side Chairs
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bronze
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Antler
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
1990s Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Naugahyde
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Papercord
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1950s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Enamel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Indian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Wood
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1990s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Teak
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
1990s Post-Modern Side Chairs
Iron
1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Wood
1950s Australian Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Bouclé
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
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.