Side Chairs
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Walnut
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Hardwood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak, Bouclé
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
1960s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Maple
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Naugahyde, Rosewood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Walnut
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Bentwood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1980s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Side Chairs
Beech
1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Hardwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Resin
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rope, Beech
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Ash
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Antler
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
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.