Side Chairs
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron, Wire
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Canvas, Pine
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Late 20th Century Primitive Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Naugahyde
1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1930s Dutch Gothic Revival Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1960s French Other Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Thread, Wood
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Oak, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wicker, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Leather, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1960s Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1960s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Side Chairs
Rope, Beech
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Beech
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Paint, Beech
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Silk, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1980s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Cherry
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Central American Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Wood, Giltwood
1990s Swiss Post-Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Beech
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Birch
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern 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.