Side Chairs
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Velvet
2010s Danish Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s Unknown Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Naugahyde
Early 17th Century Dutch Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Maple
Mid-20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Brass
1980s Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Late 18th Century American American Colonial Antique Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Elm
19th Century English Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Other
Mid-18th Century British George II Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hemp, Oak
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
19th Century Swedish Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Oak, Burl
19th Century Directoire Antique Side Chairs
Wood
2010s British Side Chairs
Bouclé, Foam, Walnut, Burl
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Leather
20th Century Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Sheepskin
1950s Polish Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood, Cane, Braid
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Ash
Mid-20th Century Unknown Bohemian Side Chairs
Wicker
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
2010s Emirian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1930s American Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Side Chairs
Metal
1850s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Antique Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Textile, Walnut
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
1940s French Vintage 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.