Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch, Plywood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1930s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1940s French Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Iron
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hemp, Birch
Mid-20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Leather
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Cherry
1980s British Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plywood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Bentwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wire
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Mahogany
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
1990s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1980s French Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Teak
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Side Chairs
Rattan
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Side Chairs
Birch
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Minimalist Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
1990s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Textile, 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.