Side Chairs
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
1930s Finnish Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Papercord, Teak
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Copper
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Side Chairs
Rush, Oak
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Mahogany, Rush
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
1950s French Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Swiss Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1970s Brazilian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
1940s Czech Vienna Secession Vintage Side Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Bohemian Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Paint
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Pine
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Rustic Side Chairs
Oak
1980s Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Rattan
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Leather
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Side Chairs
Chrome
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Birch, Maple
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Papercord, Teak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Maple
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Lucite
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Beech
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery, Mahogany
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Rustic Side Chairs
Wood
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather, Cherry
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood, Papercord
Late 20th Century Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Hardwood, Leather
1930s English Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Hardwood
1960s Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Textile, Wood, Paint
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1980s Italian Industrial Vintage Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
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.