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Side Chairs For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1950s
Pair of Paul McCobb Midcentury Side Chairs with Walnut Frames and Bouclé Seats
Located in Saint Louis, MO
An inspiring pair of fully restored Paul McCobb walnut side chairs with new seat upholstery finished in softly textured ivory white bouclé. Paul McCobb is known for his talented deli...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Two Very Special French Mid Century Space Age Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- France
- around 1960
- very stable and quite heavy chairs
- iconic space age clean design like from Fantomas or other french 60's movies
- original upholstery, can be replaced ...
Category
1960s Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Antique French Louis XVI Gold-Leaf Gilded Carved Wood & Cognac Leather Side Chai
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold-leaf gilded wood, Italian cognac leather.
Category
1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of Eight "Wisteria" Chairs by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The price is per chair not for the whole set.
Set of eight "Wisteria" Lucite chairs designed by Charles Hollis Jones designed in 1968.
The chairs are in excellent condition and the s...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
1950, Ray & Charles Eames for Herman Miller Set DSS Fiberglass Stacking Chairs
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of GA Chairs by Hans Bellmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of GA chairs, designed by Swiss designer Hans Bellmann in the 1950s for Horgen Glarus. Four-legged construction made of nickel-plated steel tubing, and a thermoformed plywood to...
Category
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960's Set of Six Danish Oak Dining Chairs in Henning Kjaernulf Brutalist Style
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Set of Six Danish Oak Dining Chairs in Henning Kjaernulf Brutalist Style
The set of 6 chairs in Henning Kjærnulf's characteristic brutalist style where he combined a modern l...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Side Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful early example of the Model SE 68 side/dining chairs by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, tubular, chrome-plated steel with lacquered wooden, ergonomically formed seat, marked.
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 4 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical straight lines and crooked angles that gives the chairs life and personality.
The chai...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
Jacques Adnet Green Leather Chair, Circa 1950s, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare chair by French architect and Art Deco Modernist designer and icon of luxurious French Modernism, Jacques Adnet, circa 1950s. Upholstered in sumptuous green leather. Brass and l...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Model 218 Side Chair by Dirk van Sliedregt for Rohé, 1961
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Mid-Century Modern model 218 side chair.
Design by Dirk van Sliedregt for Rohé Noordwolde.
Striking Dutch design from the 1960s.
Original solid metal frame, blac...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Burke Saarinen Style Tulip Chair, circa 1965
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Modeled after Eero Saarinen's Tulip series, The Arkana shell chair was designed by Maurice Burke in 1965 for the Arkana company in England. It features the classic aluminum hourglass...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Brass Dining Chairs from Chiavari, Italy, 1950s
Located in Catania, IT
Vintage Chiavari Dining Chairs in Brass Italy, 1950s by Gaetano Descalzi. Product in good condition with small wear caused by age and use. Gaetano Descalzi was an Italian architect o...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Midcentury Art Deco Barrel Hall Chairs Side Chairs, France, Circa 1950
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Mid Century Art Deco Barrel Chairs. France, Circa 1950.
In excellent vintage condition commensurate of age.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid Century, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of lounge chairs made of Brazilian Rosewood was produced in the 1960s by the company Celina Decorações, which signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furniture at the period.
The armchairs have rectangular loose cushions that fit the structure perfectly, recently reupholstered in a Boucle fabric by the experienced craftsmen in our team following archival references.
Based in Rio de Janeiro, the Celina Decorações factory imposed high-quality standards, maintaining handcrafted characteristics. The company was created in 1951 when Munis Zilberberg takes over the family business - a small upholstery workshop that worked on refurbishing sofa beds and antique furniture. The name is a tribute to her mother, Celina Zilberberg...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
Boho Bamboo Extendable Lounger, Rattan Deck Chair, and Magazine Holder, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Boho bamboo lounger, rattan deck chair, extendable lounge chair with slide in ottoman, patio garden chair.There is also a foot section to pull out and n...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of 4 William Billy Haines Style Dining or Game Chairs - Modern Cabriole legs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of four William Billy Haines style dining or game table chairs with sculpted modern cabriole legs and tufted faux green leather backs. The backside of the chair has nice inset ma...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair Of Danish MidCentury Niels Møller Model Rosewood Model 64 Armchairs, 1966
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Solid Rosewood and black leather armchair designed by Niels Moller in 1966 for J L Mollers Mobelfabrik.
A highly sought after and rarely seen chair. A Danish design Classic, this de...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century "Combex" White Wire Hoop Chair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century white "Combex" hoop chair by Dutch post-war design great Cees Braakman for renowned manufacturer Pastoe. Enameled wire metal frame with black rubber foot caps. In origina...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles & Ray Eames Set of 4 Off white "H-Base" Chairs for Herman Miller, 1960
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of 4 classic armchairs "H-Base" designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1961 produced by Herman Miller.
All the chairs are originally marked under seating.
The chairs have a Off Whi...
Category
1960s Virgin Islands Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Design Pine Side Chair set, Sweden 1960's
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Design Pine Side Chair set. Made in Sweden, 1960's period. In the manner of Rainer Daumiller designer. Solid pine wood constructed chairs. They both c...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Janet Rosenblum, Side Chairs, Wood, Fabric, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and fabric side chairs designed by Janet Rosenblum produced in New York, USA, 1950s.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Italian Lounge Chair in the Style of Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This incredible lounge chair features a truly unique sculpted wood frame with an upholstered seat with tapered legs. The vintage floral fabric ad...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Classic James Mont Tall Back Chair
By James Mont
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic James Mont tall back chair, ca' 1950's. Lacquered frame with velvet upholstery.
Category
1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Fully Restored Niels Otto Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chair with Papercord
Located in Knebel, DK
The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The model is with it´s organic shapes and pieces of wood that "melt" into each ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Ten Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Ten Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included.
1960s set of ten teak dining chairs with floating seat desi...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Three Louis XV Style Bleached Wood Chairs with Faux Hide Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish spin on classic set of 3 petite Louis XV style bleached carved wood chairs having chic high end faux hide upholstery with double piping detail. Measure: Seat height 19.
#5115.
Category
1950s American Louis XV Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Vintage Gio Ponti Style Orange Chair, Made in Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Esperance, NY
Vintage Gio Ponti style orange chair, made in Italy.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fully Restored Niels Otto Møller Model 78 Rosewood Dining Chair with Papercord
Located in Knebel, DK
The iconic model 78 dining chair was designed in 1954 by Niels O. Møller for J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. The model with it´s organic shapes and pieces of wood that "melt" into each oth...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Rosewood
Set of 6 Fine French 1950s Solid Cherry Wood Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of six fine French Mid-Century solid cherry side chairs
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Gio Ponti Cane Seat Armchair for Knoll International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning and rare walnut armchair by Gio Ponti for Knoll International, c.1960s, Italy, is an exquisite example of mid-century craftsmanship. This piece features a modernist and mini...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century Modernist High Back or Desk Chair w/ New Missoni Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Mid-Century Modern high back/ desk chair has cabriole ebonized walnut legs, and a subtle hourglass shaped back. It is has been newly reupholstered in Missoni fabric in t...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Four Fully Restored Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs, Reupholstered in Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s set of four teak dining chairs with floating seat designed by Erik Buch for Oddense Maskinsnedkeri in 1949.
The chairs have a simple yet solid construction with elegant lines ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
Paul McCobb Planner Group Maple and Iron "Shovel" Side Chairs, Fully Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern "shovel" dining chairs or side chairs
By Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture, "Planner Group"
USA, 1950s
Sculpted solid maple seats and ...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Scandinavian Modern Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Diego, CA
The beautiful Swan chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the lobby and lounge areas of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The design contains no straight lines, making it l...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kai Kristiansen Ten Fully Restored and Customizable Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen Ten Fully Restored and Customized Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs by by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The very comfortable chairs have ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Chair Model '6103' in Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, 'X-chair model '6103', cane, wood, beech, Denmark, designed in 1958
This chair is for obvious reasons nicknamed the 'X-chair'. ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Beech
1960s Set of Six Fully Restored Customizable Danish Erik Buch Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Six fully restored Customizable Erik Buch oak dining chairs.
The set consists of 4 oak dining chairs and two oak armchairs with floating seats
The chairs have a simple yet solid c...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Modern Kartell Giorgina Castiglioni 4850 Red Plastic Chair 1965
Located in Dronten, NL
This rare and important chair, designed in 1965 by Giorgina Castiglioni, Giorgio Gaviraghi and Aldo Lanza for Kartell, Milano, is the first ever chair made in the world in a single s...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of 5 N65 Children's Chairs by Alvar & Aino Aalto for Artek Finland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of five Artek N65 Children’s Chairs, initially designed by Alvar and Aino Aalto in 1935. This particular set dates to the 1950s. The chairs ...
Category
1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Birch
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
1960s Niels Otto Møller Eigh Rosewood Dining Chairs with New Paper Cord Seats
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Niels Otto Møller eight rosewood dining chairs with new paper cord seats designed by Niels Otto Møller in 1951.
The chairs feature a solid frame and veneered backrest in rosew...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Eight Fully Restored Customizable Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored organic shaped dining chairs in teak designed by the Danish designer Johannes Andersen for Uldum Møbelfabrik in 1965.
The comfortable chairs features a s...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
1960s Asian Chinoiserie Scholar Splat Back and Larsen Cushions Armchairs – Set
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a set of vintage chairs from the 1960s. This pair has a graceful and elegant appearance, reflecting the artistic sensibilities often found in Asian furniture. One distinctive feature is their splat back design, a solid vertical panel positioned between the backrest and the canned seat, providing both support and visual interest. The stretcher base ensures stability and sturdiness, with horizontal support bars elegantly connecting to the chair's legs, promising durability, and longevity. The chairs' most captivating aspect lies in their luxurious cushions made with Larsen Fabric. Highly sought after in interior design and home furnishings, Larsen textiles...
Category
1960s American Chinoiserie Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage Danish Desk Chair by Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
An outstanding vintage Danish leather desk chair by Ole Wanscher, dating from the 1960’s.
It is of amazing quality and has a gorgeous design, with a beautiful pierced lattice back. ...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Danish Modern Style Armchairs in White
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very handsome pair of matching side chairs from the 1950s. They feature solid oak framing with Black Lacquer & white naugahyde upholstery.
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Naugahyde
Twelve Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you want them in your home - a design that was so uniqe that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair with it´s unique backrest swivel function was revealed in 1956.
The chairs are in very good condition as they have been fully restored, sanded by hand and refinished by our experienced workshop to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and will be reupholstered without additional cost in fabric of your choice from a wide list of fabrics from "Kvadrat" / "Romo" or leathers from "Sorensen Leather" / "Camo Leather".
We are shipping our pieces to most of the world on regular basis at costefficient shipping quotes - so feel free to ask for a shipping quote for your destination.
Kai Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who founded modern Danish design and laid the foundation for the "Danish Modern" style. During the years 1958-78 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-99).
Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of them are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair Mill in Tokushima. An Australien producer has also included Kristiansen production in their portfolio. Kai Kristiansen might have been the originator of mass produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff.
Kristiansen exhibitions include numerous participations in furniture and design shows in Milano, Paris, Cologne and London. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Mid Century Chiavari Side Chair made of solid brass with baby blue plush seat
By Chiavari
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a striking Mid Century Modern Chiavari side chair. It is made of solid brass and upholstered in baby blue plush, creating a stark contrast in colors and...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Armchairs by Grete Jalk/Rino Levi, c. 1951, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Grete Jalk
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous armchair was created by the Danish designer Grete Jalk and produced in Brazil in circa 1951 by Móveis Ambiente under the order of the arc...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Wool, Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Frances Elkins Wood Cane Seat Loop Backrest Beige Side Chairs Regency
Located in Miami, FL
First Edition Pair of Loop Side or Dining Chairs designed by Frances Elkins and made in Spain circa 1965.
Regency Period with hand-carved legs, Apron Decoration and both are with the...
Category
1960s Spanish Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Paint
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lounge Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a beautiful Italian set of lounge armchairs, circa the 1950s. These minimal, mid-century chairs showcase clean lines and a distinct, geometric frame cons...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1950s Borge Mogensen Set of Two Shell Chairs in Oak and Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two shell chairs designed in 1950 for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
The shell chair distinguishes itself by the use of a plywood molding technique. The cha...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Jacques Adnet Black Leather Chair, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning black leather chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. Black metal frame with its legs ending in brass ball feet. Brass balls adorn the top of the frame as well. Thick leathe...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
1950’s Italian Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Chair
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful Italian faux bamboo chair, in fine gilt metal with incredible detail throughout to imitate the look of slender bamboo stems. The chair has been professionally re-upholste...
Category
1950s Italian Regency Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 6 Oak Grey Chairs by Johannes Krahn, original interior from the Bundestag
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of six chairs, designed by Johannes Krahn before 1949. Selected by Hans Schwippert as the "Bundesstuhl " for furnishing the first German post-war parliament. This chair is brande...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Chiavari Compass Brass Chairs, 4x
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four 1950s Italian brass Chiavari chairs with circular medallion backs inset with six point nautical ships compass motif in the style of Gio Ponti and Tomaso Buzzi.
Seat cushi...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Gorgeous pair of Rare 5 Leg French Louis XV Style Limed Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Measures 38 tall x 21 wide x 20 deep x seat height of 17 inches. Dates to the 1950s era and is in good condition for a set this old. The upholstery is newer and clean.
Category
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Chiavari Faux Bamboo Brass and Upholstered Side Chair Italian Mid-Century Modern
By Chiavari
Located in North Miami, FL
This lovely vintage polished restored brass Italian Mid-Century Modern Chiavari side chair has faux bamboo elements. It has just been re-upholstered in a stunning textural cut velvet crocodile white to off-white upholstery. Tres chic! The brass has been professionally polished. This variation of the faux bamboo does not come up too often. Timeless and Classic! The many applications of this chair is numerous in your home: can be placed in a hallway, bathroom, walk in closet...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
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.