Side Chairs
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
1950s Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut, Seagrass
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Rope, Oak
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1980s Czech Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Beech
1960s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Jute, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1950s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Paint, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Glass, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Ash
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s American Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Wood, Beech
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
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.