Side Chairs
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Canvas, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1920s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cane, Birch
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Cane, Pine
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1920s German Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Bouclé, Bentwood
1960s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet
Early 20th Century American Federal Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Beech
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Linen, Hardwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s French French Provincial Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Oak
Early 1900s German Bohemian Antique Side Chairs
Oak, Lacquer, Paint
Early 20th Century Dutch Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Gothic Antique Side Chairs
Pine
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Rosewood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cowhide, Rosewood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Chrome
1920s Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Lacquer, Mahogany, Wood, Foam, Velvet
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Side Chairs
Hardwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Cane
Early 20th Century British Colonial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1920s Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Side Chairs
Wood, Elm, Lacquer
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
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.