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English 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This late 19th century Victorian smokers bow arm chair dates from circa 1880 and is constructed of
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

English 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair
English 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair
H 31.5 in W 25.75 in D 22.75 in
1940s Moderne Bow Arm Lounge Chair
By Gilbert Rohde, Heywood-Wakefield Co., Donald Deskey
Located in Garnerville, NY
Late 1940s bow arm lounge chair. Reupholstered in a nicely textured gray fabric. Custom black
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Moderne Bow Arm Lounge Chair
1940s Moderne Bow Arm Lounge Chair
H 32 in W 23.75 in D 24 in
Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm
Located in Accrington, GB
with the oversized arm acting as a bookrest. Made from a rich cut of elm the chair has a deep rich
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Antique Early 1900s British Country Chairs

Materials

Elm

Wallace Nutting #408 Bow Back Windsor Arm Chair
By Wallace Nutting
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Wallace Nutting #408 Bow Back Windsor Arm Chair Circa 1900 - 1925 Original Finish Turned Legs
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Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Wallace Nutting #420 Bow Back Windsor Arm Chair
By Wallace Nutting
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Wallace Nutting #420 Bow Back Windsor Arm Chair Circa 1900 - 1925 Original Finish and Paper Label
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Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Smoker's Bow, Captain Seat, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique elbow chair. An English, beech and fruitwood smoker's bow or captain's chair
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Beech

Vintage Conant Ball Low Back Bow Back Maple Windsor Spindle Chair
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s Conant Ball low back windsor chairs. Solid maple wood construction. Excellent condition. Low
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Vintage 1970s American American Classical Side Chairs

Materials

Maple

L.E. Partridge Benchmade Signed Set Of 6 Bow Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
including two arm and four side chairs, the arms and seats made with dowels. The tops of the back spindles
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20th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Paul McCobb for Directional Black Lacquered Bow Tie Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve
By Paul McCobb, Directional, Calvin Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of twelve Mid-Century Modern bow tie dining chairs. By Paul McCobb for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Lacquer

Hand-Sculpted "Rainbow Chair" Low-Slung Chair, Nicholas Hamilton Holmes
By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design
Located in Geneve, CH
samples Windsor chair construction with a continuous arm bow that is joined to the seat with wedged
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2010s Canadian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Ash

19th Century Gustavian Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
cushion and backrest. There are two historic repairs to the arm bow. A detailed condition report is
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Gustavian Revolving Desk Chair
19th Century Gustavian Revolving Desk Chair
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 20.87 in
Camber Chair - woven leather cord and oak
By Otzi Ltd
Located in Norwich, GB
The Camber reading chair is refined and beautifully poised, with a gentle sculpted bow in the arm
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cord, Hardwood

Camber Chair - woven leather cord and oak
Camber Chair - woven leather cord and oak
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Camber Chair - Black bridle leather and fumed oak
By Otzi Ltd
Located in Norwich, GB
The Camber reading chair is refined and beautifully poised, with a gentle sculpted bow in the arm
Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cord, Hardwood

English Country Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
. Dimensions: 22.25" W x 24.5" D x 42.25" H Seat - 19.25" H Arm - 25" H These chairs are priced and ship two
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Country Dining Chairs
English Country Dining Chairs
H 42.25 in W 22.25 in D 24.5 in
18th Century Bentwood Windsor Rocking Chair with Fan back
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the single arm bow and up into the tall back hoop. A scarce highly original example of an early 19th
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Antique Late 18th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Primitive 19th Century Yew and Ash Windsor Chair
Located in Heathfield, GB
primitive in design, the yew wood splat of a charming simplified pierced form, the back hoop and arm bow in
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Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash

Camber Reading Chair - Woven leather cord and Russet bridle leather
By Otzi Ltd
Located in Norwich, GB
The Camber reading chair is refined and beautifully poised, with a gentle sculpted bow in the arm
Category

2010s European Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cord, Hardwood

Shield Back Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This set of 10 Solid Mahogany, Shield Back Chairs, consist of 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. Each
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2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Shield Back Chairs, Set of 10
Shield Back Chairs, Set of 10
H 39 in W 20 in D 22 in
Set of Four Swedish Empire Side Chairs by F. Pettersson, Mid 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
six dining chairs, we currently have a pair of matching arm chairs (chairs #431) which are priced and
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery

Danish Teak Modern Dining Chairs Koefoeds Hornslet Lis
By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed
Located in Baltimore, MD
“Lis” made in Denmark, circa 1960's. This stunning set of six ladder back teak chairs features two arm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Bamboo Rattan and Cane Dining Chairs by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of 6 rattan barrel-shaped arm chairs by Drexel Heritage feature bow back with cane insert and
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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan

Danish Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Lis Chairs
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Baltimore, MD
“Lis” made in Denmark, circa 1960s. This stunning set of six ladder back teak chairs features two arm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of Four (4) Antique English Brace Back Windsor Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Four English Windsor bow-brace spindle back dining chairs with decorative splat and finely turned
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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Danish Black Frame Chairs Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Lis
By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet
Located in Baltimore, MD
two arm chairs and two side chairs in original upholstered seats. The arm chairs are beautifully
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 8 Italian Neoclassical Dining Chairs with Painted Murals & Tiger Velvet
Located in Saint Louis, MO
couture for sure. Only set of its kind available globally. The set consists of six Arm Chairs and two
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Giltwood

Mid 20th Century Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs With Cane Inset Back - Set of 4
Located in Cookeville, TN
Set of 4 rattan and bamboo barrel-shaped arm chairs feature bow back with cane insert and two-toned
Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Customizable L.Ercolani Utility Armchair by Lucian R Ercolani
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in New York, NY
boasts a classic Windsor backrest with six, finely-carved spindles and supportive arm rests. A smooth
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2010s British Chairs

Materials

Ash

Customizable L.Ercolani Utility Armchair Designed by Lucian R Ercolani
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in New York, NY
boasts a classic Windsor backrest with six, finely-carved spindles and supportive arm rests. A smooth
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2010s British Chairs

Materials

Ash

Antique French Louis XVI Style Bow Carved Walnut Fauteuil Fireside Arm Chair Vtg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI style bow carved walnut Fauteuil fireside arm chair. Item features a solid
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Samson Berman Monumental Platform Seating Suite
By Samson Berman
Located in South Charleston, WV
abbreviated prior to shipment for lower ceiling heights. Chairs height 32.5", arm height 22" and seat height
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Maison Jansen Bergeres
By Maison Jansen
Located in Birmingham, AL
A beautiful pair of early 20th century French Louis XVI style bergère chairs with loose seat down
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

English Yew Wood Hoop Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English yew wood and elm windsor hoop back or double bow armchair, the shaped back splat with
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Antique 1830s English Country Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm, Yew

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of French carved fauteuil armchairs made in the Louis XVI taste. The chairs feature
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Fabric

19th century Yorkshire broad arm Windsor chair
Located in Batley, GB
An ash with elm seat with a three piece arm bow sitting on nicely turned legs connected by a double
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

19th century Yorkshire broad arm Windsor chair
19th century Yorkshire broad arm Windsor chair
H 44.1 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
19th Century English Smokers Bow Chairs Set of 4
Located in Pomona, CA
19th century English smoker bow chairs. Set of four. Arm 27.50"H.
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Antique 1850s English Armchairs

Materials

Beech

French Louis XVI Pink Floral Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
French Louis XVI style (18/19th Cent) beech wood large open arm chair with a carved bow knot top
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Paint, Upholstery

French Louis XVI Pink Floral Arm Chair
French Louis XVI Pink Floral Arm Chair
H 39 in W 25.75 in D 28 in
Charming 19th Century Elm Broad Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A beautiful elm broad arm Windsor chair, superb quality 19th Century, high back with central
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Mid Century Arm Chairs by Jack Van Der Molen
By Jack Van der Molen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century arm chairs by Jack Van Der Molen for Jamestown Lounge Co. A pair of Grand Haven
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pr. Chinese Modern Ox Bow Chairs in Faux Jade Finish by Century Furniture
By James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Pure voguish style pair of chairs in the Chinese, or Asia Modern style - executed in an unusual
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th C Hand-Carved Italian Venetian Distress Painted Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The pair features shapely scrolling arms, medallion backs, reeded and tapered legs, bow and drape
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Salterini Garden Chairs, Set of Four
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Vintage John Salterini 4 piece leaf and bow scrollwork patio garden wrought iron (2) side chairs
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20th Century Italian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare 19th Century Yew, Elm and Ash Windsor Chair c. 1850
Located in Heathfield, GB
hand sawn timbers. Much of this chair is made in elm – not just the seat but the bow arm and fine
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm, Yew

Pair Of French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Giltwood Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
same floral upholstery as the seat and arm rest. The top crown of each chair displays carved bows with
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Tapestry Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian Neoclassical open arm chairs with carved white painted frames having gilt details
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Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood

Pair, Gustavian White Painted Armchairs, Sweden circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, attractive Swedish country Gustavian style arm chairs with gently curved barrel back and
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Chippendale Tiger Maple Armchair with Spanish Feet American Circa 1760
Located in Hudson, NY
A pierced splat cupid's bow crested Chippendale great chair. This imposing Chippendale arm-chair is
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Maple

French Louis XVI Moire Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French Louis XVI (18th Century) white painted open arm chairs with oval back having a
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

French Louis XVI Moire Armchairs
French Louis XVI Moire Armchairs
H 36 in W 24 in D 25 in
Beautiful 19th Century Giltwood Suite
Located in Dublin, IE
carved, moulded and fluted giltwood frames with ribbon twist, tied ribbon bow and acanthus leaf motif
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Antique 19th Century French Settees

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Beautiful 19th Century Giltwood Suite
Beautiful 19th Century Giltwood Suite
H 37 in W 47 in D 25.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Duchesse Brisee, Signed Jansen, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
moulded frieze. The frieze is adorned with an ormolu spiral ribbon design throughout the arm chair
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets

Materials

Ormolu

Georgian Armchair Carved Inlaid Walnut, English Sheraton circa 1790
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
hardwood, crossbanded edge and boxwood line inlay. * Detailed ring turned arm supports The chair is made
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Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Boxwood

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Style Armchairs or Fauteuils A La Reine
Located in Miami, FL
Very fine pair of 18th century French Louis XVI armchairs, scrolled arms, over bow fronted seat
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Beechwood and Blue Silk Cabriolet Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
beading. At the top of the back is a crinkled ribbon bow enveloping a Gothic-inspired ballflower. Spiral
Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Silk, Wood, Beech

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Lacquered Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
rich black lacquered color. This pair of chairs consist of a top rail leading down to shaped arms with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Lacquered Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
rich black lacquered color. This pair of chairs consist of a top rail leading down to shaped arms with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Walnut Queen Anne Potty Chair
Located in West Chester, PA
Cupid's bow crest, solid splat, great concave arm supports and carved knuckles. Spooned back, deep
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Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Queen Anne Potty Chair
Walnut Queen Anne Potty Chair
H 42.5 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
Pair of 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
spiral fluting of the legs and arm supports. This unusual detail, and the color scheme, mark the chairs
Category

Antique 1790s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Pair of 18th Century Italian Armchairs
H 34.5 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Charming Bow Arm Chair
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Charming bow chair would work well with Swedish Style decor or Italian
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Late 20th Century Unknown Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Charming Bow Arm Chair
Charming Bow Arm Chair
H 37 in W 24 in D 21 in
Victorian Bow-Back Elbow Captain's Chair, Late 1800
Located in Notting Hill, GB
Late 1800, Victorian bow-back elbow Captain's chair made with turned spindles and a beautiful
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Antique Late 18th Century English Chairs

Materials

Elm

American Colonial Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Woodstock, NY
Bow back American Windsor chair. Retaining an old painted surface with Camel coloration. Forcefully
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American American Classical Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Early American Windsor Arm Chair Faux Bamboo
Located in South Coast, CA
tapering bow with sloping arch above arm rail with handholds pierced by 10 spindles, arms supported by
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Bow Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bow arm chair for your home. Each bow arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Find 38 options for an antique or vintage bow arm chair now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bow arm chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A bow arm chair, designed in the Louis XVI, mid-century modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bow arm chair over the years, but those crafted by Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed and Lucian Ercolani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bow Arm Chair?

A bow arm chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,845, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $32,500.

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.

Questions About Bow Arm Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.