Side Chairs
1940s American Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1960s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
20th Century American American Classical Side Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Down, Feathers
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s English Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Wood
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1940s American American Classical Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cotton
1960s North American Chinese Export Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Side Chairs
Wood, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Nylon, Beech
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Belgian Side Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1920s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
20th Century French Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Side Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Pewter
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Late 20th Century Spanish Side Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plywood
1950s American Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
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.