Oak Armrest Chair
Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Oak, Cane
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Steel, Other
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
Antique 1890s French Chairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Club Chairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Oak
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Birch, Oak
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Dining Room Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Lacquer, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs
Upholstery
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rattan, Oak
2010s Danish Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Danish Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Oak, Papercord
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Rattan, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wool, Oak
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Oak, Wool
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Textile, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Adam Style Chairs
Leather, Oak
2010s Turkish Japonisme Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Oak, Plywood
2010s Turkish Japonisme Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Oak, Plywood
2010s Turkish Japonisme Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Oak, Plywood
2010s Turkish Japonisme Lounge Chairs
Canvas, Oak, Plywood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Adam Style Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
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Oak Armrest Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
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