side chair

American  

Also sidechair

noun

1. a straight-backed chair without arms.

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Etymology

Origin of side chair

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

She was tall, and perched with difficulty on one of the delicate antique side chairs in the front parlor of Ashton Place.

From Literature

Recently, they rescued a wood side chair with a ruined seat and gloppy paint from the curb.

From Seattle Times

They plop down on precious objects, put their feet up and generally make themselves at home on the stools, benches, side chairs and sofas scattered about the exhibition.

From New York Times

Often a successful story begins with an inspirational piece, which can be anything from a graphic, colorful area rug to a one-of-a-kind art piece or a side chair that has an interesting pattern.

From Seattle Times

Likewise, I had to hunt for a side chair that was small enough to sit in the narrow path between the entryway and the "office" because so many upholstered side chairs are large.

From Salon