Drop Arm Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Other
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Other
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
20th Century Unknown Chippendale Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Other
2010s Chippendale Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1990s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs
Wood
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Empire Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Side Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Empire Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
2010s Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Plywood
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English George I Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1890s British Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 1900s Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1910s Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Indonesian Ming Dining Room Chairs
Canvas, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
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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.
- What is a drop arm sofa for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A drop-arm sofa is designed to save space by converting into a comfortable single bed when the arms are dropped. The next morning, returning the arms to their original position turns the bed back into a sofa. Shop a collection of drop arm sofas from sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Knole drop-arm sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Knole drop-arm sofa is a settee developed during the 17th century. It usually has a rectangle back with a decorative wood trim and tall fully upholstered arms positioned at a diagonal. Originally, the sofa served as a royal seat for monarchs. You'll find a variety of Knole sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A chair with arms is an armchair.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Chairs 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, 2023There 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, 2023An 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, 2022A 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, 2022Dining 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, 2022Dining 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.
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