Side Chairs
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Rope, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bentwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Czech Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Beech
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Damask, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Canvas, Ash
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Ash
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood, Teak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Walnut
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch, Paper
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rosewood
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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.