English Dining Arm Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary European Regency Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Sycamore
Antique 19th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 17th Century English Tudor Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1800s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Muslin, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mohair, Mahogany, Satinwood
2010s Philippine Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Philippine Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Philippine Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Philippine Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Leather
2010s English Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1870s English Windsor Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century English Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 1880s Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Beech, Elm
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Windsor Chairs
Yew
Antique 1830s English Country Windsor Chairs
Elm, Yew
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Windsor Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1980s Regency Armchairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 1790s English Windsor Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Maple
Early 20th Century English Windsor Chairs
Walnut
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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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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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