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Side Chairs For Sale
Style: Modern
Style: Scandinavian Modern
Lloyd Vanity and Desk Low Back Arm Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Accent chair by Crump and Kwash Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / brushed brass or bronze rungs / leather wrapped back support / ...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Danish Modern Verner Panton Cone Chair
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Danish Modern cone chair designed by revered mod Danish designer Verner Panton. This is a second generation produced by Frem Rojle. Currently upholstered in Kvadrat Tonus. Chrome swi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4 Medium Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Medium black tembo stool, note design studio Dimensions: D 36 x H 64 cm Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base. Ava...
Category

2010s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Oracle Bone Script Chair by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Oracle Bone Script Chair by kar Limited Edition of 8 Dimensions: W 39 x D 56 x H 97 cm Materials: Ash wood, Lacquer. Kar, is the root of Sanskrit Karma, m...
Category

2010s Chinese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Tembo stool, note design studio Measures: Height 19 inches (low stool) or 30.3 inches (high stool) Diameter: 14 inches Weight: 30.8 lbs (low stool) or 37.5 lbs (high stool...
Category

2010s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Other

Set of 2 Low Black Tembo Stool, Note Design Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Low Black Tembo stool, note design studio Dimensions: D 36 x H 46 cm Materials: Lacquered steel structure, solid wood (beech) and lacquered MDF, natural cork base. Availa...
Category

2010s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia Canasta Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The stylish pair of high back Canasta outdoor/indoor lounge chairs designed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughou...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 10 Carrocel Custom Verona Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Set of 10 Carrocel Custom Verona Dining Chairs. Featuring sleek curved back leg design composed of oak material. Finished in a satin natural espresso color showcasing the unique knot...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Rose Velvet Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Rose velvet Minimalist bench Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 cm Materials: Cotton velvet, steel The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and ...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Leather Minimalist Bar Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Black leather Minimalist bar chair Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 82.5 cm Materials: Leather and steel The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a wide variet...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Anthracite Velvet and Gold Minimalist Bar Chair
Located in Geneve, CH
Anthracite velvet and gold Minimalist bar chair 92.5 Dimensions: L 37 x W 39 x H 92.5 cm Materials: Velvet and steel The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Aluminum Table "Industry Garden Furniture" by Seletti, Black
Located in Doral, FL
From its very first year in 1964, Seletti in Cicognara, Mantova, has followed its principle of professionality service and constant research to strive for betterness innovation and o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Midcentury Wishbone Chairs in Patinated Oak by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four wishbone chairs in oak and paper cord designed by Hans J Wegner. Great original condition.
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Bluff Side Chair Right, Wood Sculptural Accent Side Chair, American White Oak
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bluff side chair is an homage to the foothills surrounding Luft Tanaka's hometown of Kasugai, Japan. Poetic and architectural; planar yet curvy, t...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

DS-218 Stool by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-218 stool by De Sede Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 77 cm Materials: steel, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Plays a decisive role in mo...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Kartell Attila Table-Stool in Black by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attila table-stool, is a charismatic personality of striking originality and anti-conformism. Stools and tables which are cute and humorous but with one eye on functionality, thought...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

High-Back Dining Chair in Argentine Rosewood and Sheepskin from Costantini, Luca
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

Anthracite Velvet and Gold Minimalist Bench
Located in Geneve, CH
Anthracite velvet and gold Minimalist bench Dimensions: L 110 x W 39 x H 68 cm Materials: Cotton velvet, steel The collection includes benches, chairs, shelves and mirrors in a...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Queen Elizabeth II" Dining Chair by Ashley Longshore x Ken Fulk, 2021
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Queen Elizabeth II", X, one of a series of 12 unique dining or side chairs created by a collaboration of Ashley Longshore and Ken Fulk, combi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet

Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1944
By Philip Arctander, Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central 1
Located in Antwerp, BE
Arctander clam chair; Sheepskin; Philip Arctander; Denmark; 1944; Danish Design; Muslingestol; Scandinavian Design; The Arctander clam chair, also known as the “Muslingestol”, is easily recognizable by its rounded arms, club-shaped legs, and curved, slightly tilted backrest upholstered in the finest sheepskin material. Both craftsmanship and quality are key in this design. Philip Arctander’s whimsical Clam Chair exudes coziness and comfort. It is a piece that would be a remarkable addition to any living space in need of an elegant touch. Danish architect Arctander is mostly known for his directorship at the Danish Building institute and his UN advisory role for affordable housing. His contribution of the now iconic Clam Chair to NY FORM...
Category

1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Designed FD130 Lounger for France & Sons
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen designed FD130 lounger for France & Sons Sculptural Teak lounger with a sled style base, arms reach out like ski ju...
Category

1950s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

"Frida Kahlo" Dining Chair by Ashley Longshore x Ken Fulk, 2021
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Frida Kahlo", VIII, one of a series of 12 unique dining or side chairs created by a collaboration of Ashley Longshore and Ken Fulk, combines Ashley's portraits of iconic women in history with Ken's eye for design. Vintage Louis dining or side chair with Ashley's portrait of Frida Kahlo printed...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet

Light Pink Queen Heart Stool by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Queen heart side table by Royal Stranger Dimensions: 46 x 49 x 43 cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polished or brushed...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Mid-Century Modern Style Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern dining chairs upholstered in black velvet. Crafted of solid wood frame stained in walnut finish. Curved back for greater support and comfort to enjoy long dinner...
Category

2010s European Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

DS-218 Stool by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-218 stool by De Sede Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 50 cm Materials: steel, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Plays a decisive role in mo...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Gold Matrice Chairs by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 gold matrice chairs by Plumbum Dimensions: 25.60" x 25.60" x H 33.47" Materials: Gold powder-coated steel, velvet. Also available in other colors and sizes. Matrice'...
Category

2010s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vladimir Kagan "Nobu" or "Cubist" Walnut Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Contemporary American \"Nobu\" or \"Cubist\" dining chairs feature a flattened minimalist openwork frame with back and seat anchored to the front and back supports, upholster...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Wood

Kartell Lou Lou Children's Ghost Chair in Crystal by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The miniature version of one of the most famous design chairs joins the Kartell Kids line in several new versions. Philippe Starck's Lou Lou Ghost gets ne...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

DS-218 Stool by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-218 stool by De Sede Dimensions: D 38 x W 38 x H 50 cm Materials: steel, leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Plays a decisive role in mo...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gold Matrice Chair by Plumbum
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold matrice chair by Plumbum Dimensions: 25.60" x 25.60" x H 33.47" Materials: Gold powder-coated steel, velvet. Also available in other colors and sizes. Matrice's side cha...
Category

2010s French Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Carpet Matter Block Bench by Riccardo Cenedella
Located in Geneve, CH
Carpet matter block bench by Riccardo Cenedella Dimensions: 30 x 85 x H 35 cm Materials: Waste synthetic carpet, wood structure. I am Riccardo Cenedella I graduated in Product D...
Category

2010s English Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Other

Prélèvement Chair by AuchKatzStudio
Located in Geneve, CH
Prélèvement chair by AuchKatzStudio Unique piece Materials: Jesmonite, styrofoam, fiber, pigments, varnish Dimensions: 75 x 45 x 50 cm AuchKatzStudio (AKS) is a duo of Elsa Be...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Foam

Skeleton Side Chair by Jialun Xiong
Located in Geneve, CH
Skeleton side chair by Jialun Xiong Dimensions: 21”W x 19.5”D x 31”H inch Materials: Brush stainless and leather COM/COL and custom size option available “ I have an aptitud...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

DYRLUND Mid 20th Century Rosewood Danish Modern Dining Side Chairs - Pair B
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Danish Modern dining side chairs by Dyrlund. Solid rosewood with curved backrest, multi-color earth tones tweed-like fabric upholst...
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Set of Four Side Chairs in Teak and Leather, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four side chairs in teak and patinated leather. Designed and made in Denmark. Great condition, 1960s.
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bow bench by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L70 / W30 /H42 cm Materials: fiber concrete The Bow console...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Concrete

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

Set of 2 Black Fingerprint Stools by Victor Hahner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 black Fingerprint stools by Victor Hahner Each piece is unique, handmade by the designer and signed Dimensions: W 39,5 x D 27 x H 49 cm Materials: burned / waxed white as...
Category

2010s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

Four Fully Restored Danish Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Four Danish dining chairs in teak with curved backrests and elegant frames manufactored by Korup Stolefabrik. The chairs are commonly known as model 32 and by many attributed ...
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pine and Leather Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Sorø Stolefabrik, 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful set of four dining chairs designed by Knud Færch for Sorø Stolefabrik, 1970, with frames in pine and thick leather seats.
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

DS-9090 Beanbag Seating by De Sede
Located in Geneve, CH
DS-9090 Beanbag Seating by De Sede Dimensions: D 92 x W 110 x H 100 cm Materials: leather Prices may change according to the chosen materials and size. Beanbags have long be...
Category

2010s Swiss Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Chair Bone i, Hand-Sculpted, Signed Loic Bard
Located in Geneve, CH
Chair Bone I Hand-sculpted Signed Loic Bard Dimensions: 56 x 35 x 35 cm Bleached maple with oil finish Available finishes: Blackened, bleached or natural maple Loïc Bard is a...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

"Marsha P. Johnson" Dining Chair by Ashley Longshore x Ken Fulk, 2021
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Marsha P. Johnson", XI, one of a series of 12 unique dining or side chairs created by a collaboration of Ashley Longshore and Ken Fulk, combines Ashley's portraits of iconic women in history with Ken's eye for design. Vintage Louis dining or side chair with Ashley's portrait of Marsha P. Johnson printed on linen on the rear face, custom designed Ken Fulk upholstery on the seat and back, and espresso finished wood frame. Embroidered and appliqued XI appears on the seat back, signed on the leg. Marsha P. Johnson was an American gay liberation...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet

Suelo Slatted Outdoor Side Chair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo slatted outdoor side chair is beautifully constructed in Ohio, USA. This silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and s...
Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Tomyris Chair by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Tomyris chair by Pietro Franceschini Sold Exclusively by Galerie Philia Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti Dimensions: W 79 x H 75 cm Materials: Lamb and ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bow Bench by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bow bench by 101 Copenhagen. Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl. Dimensions: L70 / W30 /H42 cm. Materials: fiber concrete. The Bow conso...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Danish Side Chair in Oak and Cognac Leather, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare side chair designed and made by Danish cabinetmaker, great condition.
Category

1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six restored and refinished dining chairs in oak with adjustable backrest 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 unique that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair was revealed in 1956. The chairs have been fully restored, sanded 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 "Kvadrat" / standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" or for additional price luxury leathers (Elegance, Vegetal, Rustic, Pure and Royal Nubuck). 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 1958-1978 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999). 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 Australian 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

Oak

"Florence Nightingale" Dining Chair by Ashley Longshore x Ken Fulk, 2021
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Florence Nightingale", IX, one of a series of 12 unique dining or side chairs created by a collaboration of Ashley Longshore and Ken Fulk, combines Ashley's ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet

5 Midcentury American Button Tufted Gray Upholstered Wing Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
5 Contemporary American dining side chairs with wing-style sloped backs, button tufted light gray woven upholstery, gun metal gray nailhead trim, standing on 2 cabriole front legs an...
Category

20th Century American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Upholstery

Albert Bench by Auch Katz Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Albert bench by Auch Katz Studio Unique piece Materials: Jesmonite, fiber, pigments, varnish, 3D print PLA Dimensions: 210 x 50 x 48 cm AuchKatzStudio (AKS) is a duo of Elsa B...
Category

2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Natural Fiber, Foam

56 Petacas, Chair by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
56 Petacas - Chair by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 50 x 75 x 83 cm Materials: Carbon steel, plywood and shuttlecock. The history of shuttlecock is genuinely Brazilian. Name giv...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modern Dining Chair in Exotic Wood and Sheepskin from Costantini, Bruno Ovino
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

Wood, Sheepskin

Set of 4 Kartell Lou Children's Ghost Chair in Glossy Black by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Following the runaway success of Louis Ghost, we’ve created a “baby” version of the famous Starck chair. Lou Lou Ghost inherits its “paternal” Classic line...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Tusk Sling Chair in Saddle Leather & Walnut by Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, CA
Tusk sling dining chair by Möbius Objects - hand-sculpted in solid American Black Walnut. Raked legs offer a unique 'wind-swept' silhouette. The veg-tan...
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Toadstool Collection, Green Puff by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Toadstool collection, green puff by Pepe Albargues Dimensions and materials: Large puff: 43 x 37 x 37 cm Pin and particles board wooden structure. Fibre coated, polyurethane 3542 seat. Wooden leg with marble base. Toadstool collection, green puff, Masquespacio. This collection of puffs...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, upholstered dining chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The Oromo collection is inspired by 70's surface design...
Category

2010s South African Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 2 Blue Fingerprint Stools by Victor Hahner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 blue fingerprint stools by Victor Hahner Each piece is unique, handmade by the designer and signed Dimensions: W 39,5x D 27 x H 49 cm Materials: Stained white ash Also...
Category

2010s German Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Ash

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.

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