Modern Side Chairs

Where Side Chairs Work Best

As an accenting piece of modern furniture, a side chair finds its home almost anywhere in yours. Near the front door, side chairs can take the place of a common bench and offer your guests a place to sit or to set their essentials. Dining rooms and kitchens are also typical spaces to find side chairs either sitting at the dining table or positioned in the breakfast nook. Without arms, side chairs can easily tuck under tables to conserve space and many are stackable too. These chairs create more seating options for decks and patios, making them a perfect choice for barbecues and outdoor dining occasions. Lastly, a good looking chair is always welcome in modern offices, be that in the home or away at a business location.

An Accent Side Chair For Every Style

From rustic side chairs to fit into a theme with wood tones to those ultra-modern designs you can't help but want to introduce to your decor, there is a side chair here you'll want. Gus Modern's chairs fulfill a mid-century aesthetic with Eames-inspired options that look like they have been pulled right from the 1950s. Iconic side chairs including the renown Panton Chair from Verner Panton can be found in the selection from Vitra and look to Carl Hansen for the familiar Wishbone Chair. Blu Dot has a vast assortment to add to indoor or outdoor dining spaces and see Domitalia for even more patio-friendly options. Finally, for those luxurious dining spaces just begging for an elegant set of chairs, turn to the fine Italian designs from Calligaris. With any side chair you choose, you'll be pleasantly surprised how much of an impact it can have in your decorating.

Choosing the Best Side Chairs

A modern side chair set is easy to add to your existing dining room layout and decor, however there are a few things you'll want to pay close attention to. These chairs are made in a variety of sizes and it's important to note a chair's dimensions including height, width and depth. If you need a chair to accommodate a taller dining table, you may want to consider a bar stool instead. And remember, a chair's height is measured by the height of the seat, not the height of the back. Include the seat's composition - upholstered or not - into your consideration set as well. You can then refine your choices by colors and finishes that best represent the space where you will be placing the chair. If you have any questions about the side chairs featured here, please call our furniture experts at 877.445.4486.

Other Great Options

Before you can pick out the best side chairs, you may need to refresh your existing dining room set up. Modern dining tables become the focal element of the room and gives your guests a place to sit. Find class and elegance in a chandelier hanging over the table or consider an arrangement of ceiling lights and wall sconces to successfully layer the light in the room. And look to the collection of dining table accessories for all of the unique items and knick-knacks that really give the room its character.