Side Chairs
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Maple
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1940s American Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo
1980s American Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1980s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Lacquer
1980s American Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Burl
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel, Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1990s American American Classical Side Chairs
Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Laminate, Plywood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Beech
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cherry
1940s Italian Spanish Colonial Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Enamel
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Enamel
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1970s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Lacquer
1940s French Organic Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Rush, Oak
Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Side Chairs
Hardwood, Cherry, Paint
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
1970s French Vintage Side Chairs
Bamboo
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1970s Italian Arts and Crafts Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Paint
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan, Oak
1940s European French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Oak
Late 20th Century Asian Moorish Side Chairs
Wood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1970s American Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Iron
1940s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1940s French Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Brass
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.