Irish Arm Chair
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Irish Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century European Chairs
Abalone, Linen, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Club Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Windsor Chairs
Ash
20th Century American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century Irish George III Settees
Mahogany
Antique 1840s Irish Armchairs
Damask, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 1790s Irish Chippendale Armchairs
Mohair, Wood, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Fabric, Rush, Oak
Vintage 1950s Irish Posters
Paper
Late 20th Century American Expressionist Decorative Art
Porcelain
Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Decorative Art
Porcelain
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Leather
1990s Feminist Portrait Prints
Gold Leaf
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
1950s More Prints
Paper
People Also Browsed
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Plywood, Leather
20th Century French Country Barware
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century American George III Dining Room Tables
Maple, Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Beds and Bed Frames
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 1780s Irish Regency Sideboards
Mahogany, Oak
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Early 2000s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1870s English Victorian Bookcases
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Recent Sales
Antique 1880s Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Irish Gothic Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s English Regency Bergere Chairs
serpentine top rail
Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Northern Irish Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century Irish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Rustic Windsor Chairs
Ash
Antique 19th Century Irish Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Windsor Chairs
Ash, Sycamore
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century European Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century Irish Queen Anne Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Armchairs
Vintage 1980s British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1750s Irish George II Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Early 20th Century Bergere Chairs
Linen, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Linen, Giltwood, Down
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Lacquer
2010s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1770s English Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
20th Century British Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary European Country Armchairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century European Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut, Down
1990s George IV Sofas
Upholstery, Down
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Paint, Linen, Upholstery
20th Century European Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Paint, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 1750s British George II Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Irish Gothic Revival Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century Chairs
Linen, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George IV Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Louis XV Chairs
Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Irish Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Down, Linen, Wood
1940s More Prints
Paper
Irish Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an Irish Arm Chair?
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
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.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.