Side Chairs
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Cherry
1980s European Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1950s Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s Ukrainian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s Swiss Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century European Side Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Cherry
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Side Chairs
Rush, Nutwood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1960s Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Other Side Chairs
Plastic, Mahogany
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Jute, Teak
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Linen, Oak
Late 20th Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Ash
1940s French Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Wood, Beech
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Iron
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century Side Chairs
Wicker
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Canvas, Ash
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1920s Italian Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, 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.