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19thc French Wrought Iron Occasional Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
19thc Iron sides with amazing patina that have been redone with new wooden boards. The iron arms
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Iron

Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut & Cream Occasional Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Jens Risom 1960s arm chairs. These examples have newly finished solid walnut frames with
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Gaulino Easy Chair occasional chair black stained ash black hide, contemporary
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Gaulino Easy Chair is the natural progression from the iconic Gaulino. It retains the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

18th Century Irish Occasional Chair after Chippendale
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th century Irish occasional chair in the manner of Thomas Chippendale, the bow shaped top rail
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Occasional Chair in the French Style
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century occasional chair in the French style, with simply turned mahogany legs to the front
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Early Victorian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

MARDEN Mid Century Ivory Painted Occasional Chairs - Pair
By Marden Manufacturing Inc.
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Mid Century occasional chairs by Marden Manufacturing, of Chicago, Illinois, USA. Solid
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Pair of Hollywood Ebonized Walnut Lattice Occasional Chairs by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated pair of 1940s Hollywood occasional chairs were designed by Lorin
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Pair of Hollywood Ebonized Walnut Lattice Occasional Chairs by Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
This refined and sophisticated pair of 1940s Hollywood occasional chairs were designed by Lorin
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Danish Modern Occasional Chair with Truncated Arms
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This striking little occasional chair has a new Danish-cord seat. Frame is a stained oak with just
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Antique Fireside Elbow Chair, English, Beech, Occasional Seat, Victorian, C.1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fireside elbow chair. An English, beech occasional seat, dating to the late
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Baker Occasional Chairs in Black Lacquer
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
This pair of stunning occasional chairs were realized by Baker in the United States, circa 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

Pair of Mid Century Modern Baker Occasional Chairs in Black Lacquer
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
This pair of stunning occasional chairs were realized by Baker in the United States circa 1960
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer

1960s Wrought Iron Orangery Lounge Chair with Salamandre Antique Silk Velvet
By Emporio San Firenze
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful and characterful 1960s Wrought Iron Orangery Lounge Chair with scrolling arms
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Chinese Horseshoe Hongmu Late Qing Chair
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
age related sagging as pictured but is in good sound order. A characterful occasional chair, clean
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Original French Mullca Armchair, Desk Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
that went on to develop arguably the most famous French school chair, and occasionally we come across
Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Birch

Phloem Studio Captains Chair, Handcrafted Modern Rope Woven Seat Armchair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
both a dining chair or occasional chair for living space or workplace office. Available with a rope
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Rope, Hardwood

Pair Of Contemporary Orangery Chairs, English, Leather, Veranda, Patio, Seat
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
folding veranda or patio seat. Vibrant and well appointed outdoor or occasional chairs Presented in very
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21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Listed are a pair of elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar dining chairs with arms and brass handles
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Eight Vintage English Oak Dining Room Chairs with Rush Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of eight French vintage oak dining room chairs with rush seats, comprising of two arms and
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Mid-20th Century French Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of Edwardian Circular Arm Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of Edwardian Circular Arm Chairs A beautiful Pair of occasional chairs and a very unusual
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Black Leather Parsons Style Drexel Lounge Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
relaxation with your guests, friends, and family. These chairs are a creative choice for occasional seating
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Decorative Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House
By Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish occasional chairs, carved wood frames, with upholstered seat, arms and back Will
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

John Widdicomb Asian Inspired Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
-inspired solid walnut wood chairs, set of four, squared form with shortened arms and narrow back rest. Seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Rare 'Ondine' Wingback Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1970, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional chair ideal in virtually any setting. MEASUREMENTS
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kashtolm Swivel Chairs for Walter Knoll 1970s Signed
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk guest chairs, lobby lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Suede

Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Signature curvaceous arms make this Barrel chair easily recognizable by design fans and a go-to choice for
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

'Bounty' Leather Club Chair by L. Davanzati for The Pace Collection, 1980s
By Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, Pace Collection, Elam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading chair, conference room chair, office or desk guest chair, lobby chair, or occasional chair ideal
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Lacquer

Cassina Revers chairs, Andrea Branzi, 5 available in brown, 1993
By Cassina, Andrea Branzi
Located in Zevenaar, NL
, conference room chairs, office or desk guest chairs, lobby lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rosewood Dining Chairs by Helge Vestergaard Jensen Set of 8
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen, Soren Horn
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
. Superbly sculpted arms with seamless joints and excellent leather work, these chairs are a cut above the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Andrea Branzi 'Revers' Post-Modern Chairs for Cassina, 1993, Set of Six, Signed
By Andrea Branzi, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk guest chairs, lobby lounge chairs or occasional
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

A 19th Century Antique Chinese Elm Horseshoe Armchair Late Qing
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
construction. A characterful occasional chair, clean and ready for installation. Seat Height = 50cm / 20″
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chairs

Materials

Wood, Elm

Baton Armchair by Bill Sofield
By Bill Sofield
Located in West Hollywood, CA
create a modern desk or occasional chair. Crafted with a soft hand and eye for design detail, the Baton
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Baton Armchair by Bill Sofield
Baton Armchair by Bill Sofield
H 34 in W 26.25 in D 27.25 in
Set of 8 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s, Signed
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, conference room chairs, office or desk guest chairs, lobby lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Pair of Theodore Alexander "Spencer House" Armchairs & Table
Located in Barrowford, GB
floral carved crest, with padded-arms and finely-carved scroll uprights, enclosing an upholstered seat
Category

2010s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Teak Leather Library Study Desk Chairs in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
. Small chairs ideal as desk, library or occasional chairs. Structurally sound and in excellent condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Neoclassic French Pair of 19th C. Bergères Armchairs 'Nicely Sized Seats!'
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This antique pair of bergères occasional chairs from France have upholstered, tub-style backs with
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Model 175-C Sculptured Lounge Armchair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, office chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge chair or occasional chair ideal in virtually any setting
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vintage Elephant Carved 20th Century Open Armchair Brown Frame and Back Splat
Located in GB
item. As the design is open arms, this makes it comfortable and can be used as an occasional chair in
Category

20th Century English Country Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

'PK-11' Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, Set of Six, Denmark c. 1957, Signed
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, lobby lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting. DOCUMENTATION: 'Poul
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Teak Occasional Chair by Dux / Ekselius, Ohlsson Sweden
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A solid teak framed occasional chair with flared arms and upholstered in a cream toned tightly
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Gaulino Easy Chair by Oscar Tusquets natural ash wood occasional chair, Spain
By Oscar Tusquets Blanca
Located in Barcelona, ES
The Gaulino Easy Chair is the natural progression from the iconic Gaulino. It retains the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hide, Ash

Modernist Occasional Chair in Grey Woven Upholstery by Pierre Frey
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
-Century Modern eras. The chair features a shorter back design with streamlined arms, and slightly splayed
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Mid Century Spanish Revival Mahogany Carved Occasional Arm Desk Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century Spanish revival arm chair. Made from mahogany with flared arms, turned supports
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

1950s Occasional Armchair Model No 5517 Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A model 5517 occasional armchair with exposed mahogany frame supporting a fully upholstered seat
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Dos Gallos Custom Walnut and Leather Spiral Twist Armchair with Scrolled Arms
By Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our Custom Occasional chair in walnut with barley twist legs and stretchers. Beautifully carved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Machine Age Bent Aluminum and Platinum Velvet Occasional Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated Art Deco Machine Age occasional/ side chair was realized in the United States
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Fine Edwardian Period Marquetry and Inlay Occasional Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A fine quality antique Edwardian period marquetry inlaid occasional armchair. Made from solid
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Satinwood

Antique circa 1860 Victorian Burr Walnut Armchair Royal Coat of Arms Armorial
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this truly sublime, high Victorian Burr Walnut occasional chair
Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Dutch Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Dutch bamboo reed and rattan occasional chairs. These vintage chairs from the Netherlands
Category

20th Century Dutch Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Dutch Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chairs
Dutch Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chairs
H 40.5 in W 33.25 in D 32.5 in
Antique Victorian Carved Armchair / Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
spade end feet. This is a very useful size to be used as an occasional side chair or even as a desk
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Chair in Woven Grey by Pierre Frey
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
chair features a shorter back design with streamlined arms, and slightly splayed saber legs with an
Category

2010s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

1950s Vintage Russell Spanner "Ruspan" Arm Chair by Spanner Products Limited
By Russell Spanner
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Original Russell Spanner's "RUSPAN" lounge chair with arms. Original found condition with
Category

Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Yrjö Kukkapuro 'Skaala' Leather Lounge Chairs for Avarte, Finland, 1970s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, Finland 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
birch wood backs and arms are so cool - making the chairs excellent to float within a room where the
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modernist White Oak Tub Arm Chair in Blue Faux-Leather
Located in Shippensburg, PA
piece when used as an occasional chair in living spaces. Measurements: 28" H x 27" W x 22 3/8" D x 16 1
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

1960s Ercol Set of 8 Windsor Dining Arm Chairs 493 & Large Extending Table 444
By Ercol
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
occasional chair.” For a nearly 60-year-old set they’re in fantastic condition, mellowed over the years to
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Beech, Elm

French Pair of Double Bent-Wood Armchairs with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in Atlanta, GA
century. This midcentury pair of occasional chairs from France each feature a pair of beautifully bowed
Category

Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Italian Pair of Carved-Wood Armchairs with Upholstered Seats, Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
pair of occasional chairs from Italy have nicely entwined pierced oval-shaped backs, carved star
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Hollywood Regency Armchair
By Regency
Located in San Francisco, CA
occasional seating or as a desk chair. Featuring splayed reeded legs with flared arms and a tight seat. Newly
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hollywood Regency Armchair
Hollywood Regency Armchair
H 31 in W 29 in D 26 in
Arthur Brett English Georgian Style Mahogany Green Leather Gooseneck Armchair
By Arthur Brett
Located in Dayton, OH
an occasional arm chair. #1919x, 139586 Arthur Brett and Sons is an English furniture maker that was
Category

Late 20th Century Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of French Directoire Mahogany Fauteuils
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
. These mahogany occasional chairs are upholstered in a worn green velvet and accented with gold tape trim
Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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Occasional Chair With Arms For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of occasional chair with arms for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique occasional chair with arms was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. Find 63 antique and vintage occasional chair with arms at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Occasional chair with arms have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency occasional chair with arms are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made occasional chair with arms over the years, but those made by Dunbar, Baker Furniture Company and Vladimir Kagan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Occasional Chair With Arms?

Occasional chair with arms can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,850, while the lowest priced sells for $585 and the highest can go for as much as $42,700.

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 Occasional Chair With Arms
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.
  • 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.