Antique Chair Armrest
1920s German Antique Chair Armrest
Birch
1880s British Belle Époque Antique Chair Armrest
Elm
1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chair Armrest
Velvet, Beech
Early 1900s Italian Antique Chair Armrest
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Antique Chair Armrest
Linen, Walnut
Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Antique Chair Armrest
Brass
1890s French Antique Chair Armrest
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chair Armrest
Wood
1850s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Chair Armrest
Teak
Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Chair Armrest
Iron
Early 20th Century Antique Chair Armrest
Mahogany
Late 19th Century European Country Antique Chair Armrest
Wood
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Chair Armrest
Oak
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chair Armrest
Elm
1780s Swedish Gustavian Antique Chair Armrest
19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Chair Armrest
Wood
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chair Armrest
Beech, Bentwood
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chair Armrest
Elm
1850s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Chair Armrest
Cowhide, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Antique Chair Armrest
Iron
1910s Chinese Art Deco Antique Chair Armrest
Hardwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chair Armrest
Cane, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Régence Antique Chair Armrest
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century English Baroque Antique Chair Armrest
Wood
1820s English Regency Antique Chair Armrest
Mahogany
1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Chair Armrest
Beech
19th Century German Black Forest Antique Chair Armrest
Antler, Fabric
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chair Armrest
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Late 19th Century French Adam Style Antique Chair Armrest
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century French Adam Style Antique Chair Armrest
Leather, Oak
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Chair Armrest
Maple
Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Chair Armrest
Straw, Wood
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Chair Armrest
Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chair Armrest
Beech
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Chair Armrest
Beech
Late 19th Century French Black Forest Antique Chair Armrest
Leather, Oak
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chair Armrest
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Chair Armrest
Birch
Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Chair Armrest
Leather, Walnut
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Chair Armrest
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Antique Chair Armrest
Chrome, Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chair Armrest
Wood
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Chair Armrest
Walnut
19th Century English Victorian Antique Chair Armrest
Elm
1680s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Chair Armrest
Plastic
18th Century Welsh Georgian Antique Chair Armrest
Mahogany
Early 18th Century Antique Chair Armrest
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chair Armrest
Wood
1860s British High Victorian Antique Chair Armrest
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Antique Chair Armrest
Aluminum
Late 18th Century Austrian Louis XVI Antique Chair Armrest
Wood
1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Chair Armrest
Beech, Velvet
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Chair Armrest
Fabric, Oak
Late 19th Century Belgian Greek Revival Antique Chair Armrest
Terracotta
Early 20th Century English Country Antique Chair Armrest
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chair Armrest
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Shaker Antique Chair Armrest
Wicker, Wood
1880s Danish Country Antique Chair Armrest
Wood
1920s British Arts and Crafts Antique Chair Armrest
Wood
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chair Armrest
Fabric, 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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