Side Chairs
1940s French Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Rush, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Satin, Faux Fur, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Maple
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Teak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
1950s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Coating, Acrylic, Oak
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Iron
1950s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Acrylic, Oak, Coating
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hardwood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass, Iron
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Ash
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
1950s French Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s English George III Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Cherry
1950s French Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Elm
1950s American Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Plywood
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch, Lacquer
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s English Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Teak
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
1950s American Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Cherry
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Leather
1950s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Rosewood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
1950s French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wool, Hardwood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Rope, Oak
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo
1940s North American Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1940s Swedish Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1940s Vintage Side Chairs
Bronze
1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
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.