Side Chairs
1970s Unknown Bohemian Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Bamboo
1990s American Regency Side Chairs
Giltwood
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Birch, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Side Chairs
Mahogany
1970s American Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Fur, Resin
1960s Swedish Neoclassical Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Paint
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century Art Deco Side Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Czech Vienna Secession Side Chairs
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Teak
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak, Papercord, Oak
1990s Belgian Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut, Cane
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Side Chairs
Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1960s Louis XV Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1980s Czech De Stijl Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1950s Dutch Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Greco Roman Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Down
Early 20th Century Austrian Side Chairs
Beech
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 1900s Brazilian Art Nouveau Antique Side Chairs
Jacaranda
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Jacobean Side Chairs
Wood
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Side Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
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.