Side Chairs
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1970s Austrian Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Textile, Plastic, Fiberglass
1970s Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass, Chrome
Mid-19th Century French Rustic Antique Side Chairs
1970s American Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Birch
1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1830s European George IV Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Rosewood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Chairs
Elm
Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s Andorran Vintage Side Chairs
Wicker
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Side Chairs
Bronze
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
1970s American Vintage Side Chairs
Wicker, Wood
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Side Chairs
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
Mid-19th Century American Rococo Revival Antique Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s French Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Side Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1970s Mexican Vintage Side Chairs
1970s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
1970s American Space Age Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
1970s American Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Lucite
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
1970s Thai Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Straw, Beech
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Beech
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wicker, 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.