Side Chairs
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Rosewood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1940s French Rococo Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Wood
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Papercord
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Teak
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Maple
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Rattan
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Sheepskin
1960s French Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Birch, Maple
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1960s Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Textile, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Suede, Walnut
1950s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Paint
Mid-20th Century French Bohemian Side Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Papercord
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1930s Swedish Folk Art Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
1940s Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Teak
1950s North American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Enamel
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1950s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
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.