Side Chairs
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Upholstery
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Plastic
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cane, Wood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Laminate, Mahogany, Plywood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak, Fabric
Early 18th Century English George II Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
2010s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wool, Oak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 19th Century George III Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Gold Leaf
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Aluminum
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Ash, Upholstery, Bouclé, Rosewood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Side Chairs
Wool, Leather
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-18th Century George III Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Faux Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
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.