Side Chairs
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Pine
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Steel
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Goatskin
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Acrylic
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Lucite
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Chrome, Steel
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rosewood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Teak
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Rush, Teak
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood, Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Aluminum
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Iron
20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Leather
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Walnut, Leather
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Iron
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Paper
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Beech, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Metal, Brass
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Sheepskin, Bentwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Brass, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Stainless 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.