Side Chairs
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
1980s Philippine Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Fabric
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Burl
Late 20th Century Industrial Side Chairs
Steel
1920s American Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1920s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Giltwood
1980s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Side Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Enamel
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hardwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rope, Beech
1980s North American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany, Plywood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
Late 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Maple
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cherry
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel, Gold Leaf
1970s Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Maple
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Ash
Late 20th Century American Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Lacquer
1990s American American Classical Side Chairs
Upholstery
1920s Italian Country Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1970s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Side Chairs
Hardwood, Cherry, Paint
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Imbuia
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.