Casamidy Iron Chairs
2010s Mexican Side Chairs
Wrought Iron
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Brass
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
20th Century European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Travertine, Iron
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Console Tables
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Walnut
2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sectional Sofas
Velvet
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Secretaires
Metal, Brass
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Opaline Glass, Ceramic, Oak
Finding the Right side-chairs for You
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.