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Side Chairs For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Regency
2005 Fritz Hansen Series 7 Stacking Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a series 7 stacking side chair, Model 3107, initially designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1955. These examples date to 2005.The listed price includes one chair and ...
Category
Early 2000s European Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ebonized Regency Wood Side Chair in Black with Stick and Ball Gold Details
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A fabulous ebonized black and gold side chair or ballroom chair. Upholstered in a peach and cream floral striped fabric, this petite chair will be great as a side chair, at a dining table, vanity, or in a great room. The spindle back is accented with gold circular carved wood pieces. It reminds us of stick and ball furniture...
Category
20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
2007 Set of Six Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son CH20 Elbow Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six original CH20 Elbow Dining Chairs, initially designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son in 1956. This particular grouping dates to 2007, and the price include...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1972 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Side Chairs w/ Blue Upholstery 151C
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen Tulip Pedestal side chairs, Model 150A, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956. These examples date to 1972. The listed price includes t...
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2005 Paolo Piva for B&B ltalia Arcadia Dining Side Chair in Tan Leather
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Arcadia armless dining chairs, initially designed by Paolo Piva for B&B Italia in 1989. These particular examples date to 2005. They feature a simplistic modern design with...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
2019 Marcel Breuer for Knoll Cesca Armless Side Chair in Blue and Fabric
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an armless Cesca side chair, model 51C, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. The listed price includes one 51C chair, and we have seven available for individual purc...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1980s Pair of Charles Rennie Mackintosh Argyle Chairs by Gordon International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Argyle Chairs, originally designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1897. These particular examples were produced by Gordon International in the USA circa the 1980s....
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
2010s Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group Management Side Chair in Grey Naugahyde
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames Aluminum Group armless desk or side chair with a 5-Point Antler Base, initially designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller in 1958. This particular chair was ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Walnut Timber, Rattan, Linen Livingston Dining Room Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Livingston Dining Room Chair - Tala Collection by Egg Designs
The Livingston Dining Room Chair is a standout piece from the Tala collection, meticulously designed by Egg Designs. Th...
Category
2010s South African Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 4 Antique English Regency Dining Chairs in Mahogany w/ Upholstered Seat
Located in Miami, FL
A fine set of four English Regency dining chairs in mahogany with carved bugles resting on back chair rail below the top slat which is line inlaid, with turned front legs and saber r...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Bent Wood Dining Chair Featuring Woven Cane Backrest
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This dining chair, at first glance, appears typical, yet upon closer inspection, it reveals unique features. The backrest, crafted from two elegantly curved pieces, coupled with a sv...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Ambella Home
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the exquisite Set of 6 Dining Chairs by Ambella Home, USA 21st Century, a perfect addition to elevate the elegance and style of your dining ar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
2015 Herman Miller Stacking Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chairs in White 10x Avail
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Eames DSS Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the 1950s. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2015. The listed price i...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
High-Back Dining Chair in Argentine Rosewood and Sheepskin from Costantini, Luca
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Costantini prides itself in using the hardest and most beautiful hardwoods in the construction of its line of seating. Shown in Argentine Rosewood, the Luca Chair’s gently curved, high back exudes elegance and propriety. Now available in sheepskin as shown.
Usually in stock and ready for quick-ship, and available in several standard leathers as well as COM/COL.
About Costantini Design
Costantini is a furniture design and manufacturing company founded in 2002 by artist and designer William C Stuart. The name Costantini comes from his maternal grandfather, a first generation Italian-American. Born in New York City and raised upstate, William majored in studio art at Colgate University with a year abroad in Paris, graduating with honors. In 2001, he traveled to Buenos Aires and fell in love with the culture and craftsmanship instantly. He designed his first collection soon after and opened an art and design gallery in Los Angeles. A decade later, he came home to New York and now has a studio in the famed West Chelsea Arts Building where his works blur the lines between art and functional design. The team of artisans continue to produce the majority of the furniture in Argentina. Aside from private collections, some notable public projects include the Hotel Bel Air...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Mid-Century Modern dining chair upholstered in velvet.
Crafted of solid wood frame stained in variety of colors.
Curved back for greater support and comfort to enjoy long dinners.
R...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Contemporary Dining Chair Offered in Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Featuring navy blue velvet upholstery, wooden legs lacquered in black and a curved silhouette worth sinking into, a timeless elegant design crafted to blend easily with any décor sty...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Contemporary Italian Dining Chairs Upholstered in Leather, Set of 8
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Steam-bent wood lacquered in light grey.
Upholstered in antique rose Italian leather.
The chair can be customized thanks to the combinations of the upholst...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1959 Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair with Green Removable Pad
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1959 production Herman Miller Eames DAX dining / side chair with dark green original naugahyde removable pad and fiberglass shell (with painted back). The ...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1994 Eli Dining Chairs by Bruce Sienkowski for Charlotte Chair Company in Maple
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eli Dining Chair, designed by Bruce Sienkowski for Charlotte Chair Company in 1991. These particular examples date to 1994. The listed pric...
Category
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
2020 Knoll Washington Skin Side Chair in White by Sir David Adjaye
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Washington Skin nylon side chair, designed by Sir David Adjaye for Knoll in 2013. The listed price includes one side chair, but we have eight available for purchase. The ch...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Pair of Chic 'Méandre' Side Chairs by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of undulating 'Méandre' side chairs by DESIGN FRÈRES®.
Bronze patina over steel frames. Natural linen upholstered cushions with contrasting piping.
Chic and understated.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Dining Chair, Black Lacquered Frame, Pink, 1985
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cassina Caprile dining chair by Gianfranco Frattini. Gorgeous original woven textile with shades of pink and peach. Lovely lacquered wood frame. Labeled. Gianfranco Frattini realized...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Early 1800s Regency Walnut Side Chair Side Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely Regency period side chair features a shield back and serpentine front and legs. The seat and back are nicely upholstered in needlepoint with a whimsical chrysanthemum pat...
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
A Fine Pair of English Antique Shell Back Hall Chairs
Located in Faversham, GB
A beautiful pair of carved scallop shell back hall chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London.
This fine pair of chairs in oak displays wide panel seats and turned reeded ...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Regency Antique Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
1998 Knoll Handkerchief Chairs by Massimo & Lella Vignelli in Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Handkerchief Chair, Model 4901, designed by Lella and Massimo Vignelli for Knoll in 1983. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several available for purchase. These examples date to 1998. Their design features a wavy molded seat in black, perched atop a black powder-coated steel sled base. The Vignelli’s were some of the most influential designers of the 20th century, perhaps most famous for their work with the New York City subway maps...
Category
1990s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Hand Carved Blackened Steel Bench with Handwoven Horsehair in White
Located in Bronx, NY
HORSE HAIR BENCH NO. 1
JM. Szymanski
d. 2019
Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of elements...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron, Steel
Opera Dining Chairs, Black Oak/Cream Leather-Set of 6
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The minimalistic design of the chairs brings a sense of sophistication while maintaining comfort. Constructed in
black oak frame and upholstered in high quality cream leather.
100% E...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
1980s Pair of Postmodern Mario Botta for Alias Seconda Chairs with Arms in Gray
By Alias, Mario Botta
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of postmodern Mario Botta Seconda armchairs, produced by Alias circa the mid 1980s. These are gorgeous and iconic works by Botta, the renowned industrial de...
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Very Rare Gillows of Lancaster Regency Hardwood Harpist Height Adjustable Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning and very rare original Gillows of Lancaster Rosewood height-adjustable Harpist musician stool
A very good looking ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech
8 Modern Classic Steelcase Warren Snodgrass Dining Chairs Light Oak Bentwood
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Stellar vintage modern classic Steelcase Snodgrass dining chairs in light oak bentwood by Warren Snodgrass, set of 8. Comprised of bentwood frames, be...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
Opinion Ciatti Mammamia Stackable Chair with Armrests Set of 2
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mammamia stackable chair with armrests, made with die-cast aluminium shell and steel structure. For indoor/outdoor use. Stackable. Available in gold structure with white or black coa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
TG-10 Sling Dining Chairs in Brown & White Hair w/ Medium Antique Bronze Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 2 (two) TG-10 sling dining chairs in brown and white hair on hide with a medium antique bronze frame, produced by Gratz Industries. The chairs were designed by Kata...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Italy Grassi & Bianchi for Enrico Pellizzoni Leather Pasqualina Armchairs a Pair
By Enrico Pellizzoni, Grassi & Bianchi 1
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Enrico Pellizzoni Pasqualina armchairs designed by Grassi & Bianchi. The chairs were manufactured in 2014 and are meticulously maintained.
This elegant chair essenti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
C. 1954 Set of Four Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DKX Wire Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four DKX chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1951. These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1954. The chairs are co...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
1980s Pair of Don Petitt for Knoll 1105 Bentwood Armchair in Oak with Tan Fabric
By Don Pettit, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of iconic No. 1105 chairs, designed by Don Petitt for Knoll. This is a notable pair that came from the home of a Knoll employee, who worked at the company f...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
19th Century Regency Dining Chairs, Flame and Solid Mahogany Set of 6
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 English-made Regency dining chairs that have been masterfully handcrafted in beautiful solid mahogany and accentuated curved back in flame mahogany. The wood is from Cuba. T...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Side Chair with Cane Seat
By Regency
Located in London, GB
A beautifully crafted English Regency-style side chair, likely dating to the early 19th century. This chair features a striking black-painted frame with elegant gilded accents, empha...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Emerald Velvet Vintage Side Chair
Located in Austin, TX
Single side chair from France completely upholstered in a lush emerald colored green velvet. The four tapered legs are also covered in the green velvet. This piece is in very nice vi...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Fettucini Single Back Chair in Black Leather with Metal Base
Located in Clifton, NJ
The kinetic lines of the Fettucini Chair fold together and gracefully join along the legs, drawing the eye across each contour.The floating backrest fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric
2010s Pair of Harry Bertoia for Knoll Side Chairs in White Model 420c
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of classic Bertoia side chairs, model 420, originally designed in 1952 by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. These particular examples date to the mid-2010’s, an...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Minimalist Dining Chairs, Beige/Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Modern dining chairs upholstered in beige faux leather.
Crafted of solid wood frame stained in walnut finish.
Slight reclined back help you stay comfortable and supported during lo...
Category
2010s European Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Folded Chair by Philipp Aduatz
Located in Geneve, CH
Folded Chair by Philipp Aduatz
Limited Edition of 5
Dimensions: D 80 x W 90 x H 80 cm
Materials: Linen, polyester resin, PU foam, lacquer.
Each piece is unique.
Philipp Aduatz´s Fol...
Category
2010s Austrian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Resin, Linen, Foam, Lacquer
2011 Emeco Navy 1006 Dining / Side Chair in Mint Polished Aluminum
By Emeco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Emeco side dining chair, Model 1006, originally designed in 1944 for the U.S. Navy. This chair was built by hand from recycled aluminum in Hanover, Pennsylvania. ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Celeste Chair in White Wool Italian Fabric and Metal, by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Celeste chair plays with contrasting shapes, materials and textures. The circles and squares join to make a chair that has both substance and lightness. ...
Category
2010s British Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Petite Upholstered Accent Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This petite seat calls to mind the exquisite detail and drape of a bustle dress, fashionable during the late 1880s. Its elegant silhouette features a low camelback and dressmaker ski...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Dining Chair in Exotic Wood and Sheepskin from Costantini, Bruno Ovino
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Bruno chair offers unparalleled comfort and understated style. Since its introduction in the mid-2000s, it has been one of Costantini's most specified chairs, and is usually in stock and available for quick ship in leather, or in the fabric of your choice. We now offer it in sheepskin as shown.
It measures 19" W x 21" D x 32" H x 18" SH as shown in Taupe skeepskin.
About Costantini Design
Costantini is a furniture design and manufacturing company founded in 2002 by artist and designer William C Stuart. The name Costantini comes from his maternal grandfather, a first generation Italian-American. Born in New York City and raised upstate, William majored in studio art at Colgate University with a year abroad in Paris, graduating with honors. In 2001, he traveled to Buenos Aires and fell in love with the culture and craftsmanship instantly. He designed his first collection soon after and opened an art and design gallery in Los Angeles. A decade later, he came home to New York and now has a studio in the famed West Chelsea Arts Building where his works blur the lines between art and functional design. The team of artisans continue to produce the majority of the furniture in Argentina. Aside from private collections, some notable public projects include the Hotel Bel Air...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Modernist Rectilinear Ebonized Walnut and Textural Gray Woven Fabric Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
This refined modernist side chair offers a graphic open form geometric ebonized walnut frame in ebonized walnut. The ebonized sides of the chair appear as open squares, while the fra...
Category
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality carved mahogany top rail, shaped carved mahogany centre splat, scroll shaped open arms, newly reupholstered drop in seat ...
Category
1820s English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Kartell Master Counter Stool in Rust Orange by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kartell also offers a stool version of the Masters chair, winner of the Good Design Award 2010 and the Red Dot Award 2013, and a worldwide best seller. The legs are lengthened and the seat is shrunk, but the frame's unmistakable graphic look, created by the weave of the silhouettes of three iconic chairs, remains the same. Masters Stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Pair of English Regency Side Chairs attributed to Morel & Hughes, circa 1815
By Morel and Hughes
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Pair of circa 1815 English Regency period side chairs attributed to renowned cabinetmakers Morel & Hughes having parcel-gilt and gilt-metal mounted rosewood 'klismos-form' frames; th...
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Side Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Vancouver Modern Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Craft Associates modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and ...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1990s Mario Bellini Vitra Figura High Back Desk Chair in Brown Leather
By Mario Bellini, Vitra
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, but the price is for each chair) 1990s vintage Figura desk chair by Vitra, designed by Mario Bellini. These are gorgeous o...
Category
1990s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chaise Lounge Curved Steel & Vegetable-Tanned Cowhide / Dyed Sheepskin Patchwork
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Special edition
The hug contemporary chaise longue is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the double 3.5 mm thick leather. When sitting in this furniture you feel an enveloping sensation, like being hugged, since the weight of the body is distributed evenly. Each unit becomes a refuge of visual and ergonomic wellbeing.
Our Hug Collection is inspired by the organic lines of a landscape, the curves of nature, and the imaginary silhouette of the wind inspire this collection of organic forms, almost like metallic sculptures.
The chaise lounge is an iconic piece of furniture that has evolved throughout the history of interior design. The version at hand is an example of how contemporary design can merge with traditional techniques and sustainable materials to create a unique piece.
The CNC bent steel is a durable and resilient material that allows for a wide variety of shapes and designs. Its use in this chaise lounge is particularly fitting as it contributes to an elegant and sophisticated aesthetic that contrasts with the warm and soft vegetable-tanned cowhide leather.
The Spanish artisanal tannery responsible for the leather manufacturing has achieved an exceptional result in terms of quality and sustainability. As it is vegetable-tanned, the leather is chromium-free, meaning it does not contain harmful or toxic substances. Moreover, the use of traditional tanning techniques and the employment of leather artisans ensure that each leather piece is unique and has its own character.
The metal, on the other hand, has been treated using a manual process of polishing, nickel plating, electroplating, and semi-matte lacquer. These processes, carried out by skilled artisans, give the metal a smooth and pleasant-to-touch finish, which in turn contrasts with the hardness of the steel.
Finally, the dyed sheepskin...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Carved Mahogany Regency Style Chair with Brass Handle and Aqua Blue Vinyl 'B'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Carved mahogany French Regency style chair with brass handle and aqua blue vinyl (B). Item features ornate brass handle, brass decorated "he...
Category
1950s American Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Custom Cane Dining Chair, Black/Natural
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The chair is made of steam-bent wood and upholstered in Italian black leather. The manufacturing of the item requires a manual installation of the cane that needs artisanal craft and...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Hand-Pleated Dining Chair Offered In COM.
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The contemporary dining chair hold a stimulating design, as it holds an elegant combination of handmade couture techniques, wood, and metal. Its water repellent and stain resistant v...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Contemporary Beige Floral and Genre Scene Patterned Upholstered Slipper Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary slipper chair with beige, green and pink upholstery and skirt featuring floral patterns and figural silhouettes.
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Lever Barstool in Natural Oak
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The hardness and symmetry of structure is the main concept of the Lever collection. The barstool is composed of two tall oak panels that encompass a soft, oversized cushion pads to c...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs
Materials
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.