Side Chairs
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fiberglass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Birch
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Iron
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rope, Teak, Braid, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Silk, Cane, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Textile, Lucite
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wicker
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
1990s British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Bronze
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Cane
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery
Late 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Lucite
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Mahogany
1990s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather, Ash
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
19th Century Victorian Antique Side Chairs
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Leather, Upholstery, Teak
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
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.