Side Chairs
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s Indian Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1960s Chinese Chippendale Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Burl
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Indian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century William and Mary Side Chairs
Fabric, Fruitwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Sycamore
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1940s European French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Iron
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Side Chairs
Wood, Rush
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
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.