Side Chairs
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1970s French Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo
1920s American Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Giltwood
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century Japanese Side Chairs
Oak
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Enamel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Italian De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Polystyrene
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Plastic
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Cord, Ash
1980s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
Late 20th Century North American Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Aluminum
Late 20th Century North American Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1980s Louis XV Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Walnut
1980s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
1980s Czech Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan, Oak
Late 20th Century Asian Moorish Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Ash
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s Italian Minimalist Side Chairs
Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Pine
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
Late 20th Century Mexican French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Stainless Steel
1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Paint
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Wool
1990s Italian Space Age Side Chairs
Steel
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Laminate, Plywood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Cane, 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.