Side Chairs
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Louis XV Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s Swedish Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Acrylic
1980s Japanese Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Congolese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
1980s American Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1980s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Papercord
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Teak
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Foam
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Maple
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1960s French Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1960s Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Textile, Wood, Paint
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Suede, Walnut
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Teak
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Abalone, Teak
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Bentwood, Fabric
1960s European Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wool, Oak
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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.