Antique Armrest Chairs
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armrest Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Armrest Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1920s German Antique Armrest Chairs
Birch
1880s British Belle Époque Antique Armrest Chairs
Elm
Early 1900s Italian Antique Armrest Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Armrest Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Antique Armrest Chairs
Brass
1890s French Antique Armrest Chairs
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armrest Chairs
Wood
1850s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Armrest Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Armrest Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century Antique Armrest Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century European Country Antique Armrest Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Armrest Chairs
Oak
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Armrest Chairs
Elm
1780s Swedish Gustavian Antique Armrest Chairs
19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Armrest Chairs
Wood
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Armrest Chairs
Textile, Cherry
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armrest Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Armrest Chairs
Elm
1850s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Armrest Chairs
Cowhide, Walnut
1910s Chinese Art Deco Antique Armrest Chairs
Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armrest Chairs
Cane, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Régence Antique Armrest Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century English Baroque Antique Armrest Chairs
Wood
1820s English Regency Antique Armrest Chairs
Mahogany
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Armrest Chairs
Beech
1920s British Art Deco Antique Armrest Chairs
Chenille, Foam, Beech, Oak
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Armrest Chairs
Antler, Fabric
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Armrest Chairs
Rope, Maple
Mid-19th Century French Antique Armrest Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Armrest Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Late 19th Century French Adam Style Antique Armrest Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century French Adam Style Antique Armrest Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Armrest Chairs
Maple
Early 1900s French Arts and Crafts Antique Armrest Chairs
Straw, Wood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Armrest Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Armrest Chairs
Beech
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Armrest Chairs
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Armrest Chairs
Beech
Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Armrest Chairs
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Armrest Chairs
Birch
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Armrest Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Armrest Chairs
Walnut
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armrest Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Armrest Chairs
Chrome, Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armrest Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Armrest Chairs
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armrest Chairs
Elm
1680s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Armrest Chairs
Plastic
Early 18th Century Antique Armrest Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armrest Chairs
Wood
18th Century Welsh Georgian Antique Armrest Chairs
Mahogany
1860s British High Victorian Antique Armrest Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Antique Armrest Chairs
Aluminum
Late 18th Century Austrian Louis XVI Antique Armrest Chairs
Wood
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Armrest Chairs
Beech, Velvet
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Armrest Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Late 19th Century Belgian Greek Revival Antique Armrest Chairs
Terracotta
Early 20th Century English Country Antique Armrest Chairs
Wood
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Office chairs should have armrests to support forearms and relieve strain on your shoulders and wrists.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Chairs with armrests are called armchairs. Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power. In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today's armchairs. Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are likely now central to tasks throughout your home. Shop a wide range of armchairs on 1stDibs.
- What is an antique Bergère chair?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
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