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Contemporary White Steel Twisted Arm Chair by by Ward Wijnant
Located in 1204, CH
human hands push the limits of an unyielding material? Iron rods molded by turning, twisting and bending
Category

2010s Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Blue Steel Twisted Arm Chair by by Ward Wijnant
Located in 1204, CH
human hands push the limits of an unyielding material? Iron rods molded by turning, twisting and bending
Category

2010s Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fine Rustic Set Of Six Antique English Oak Barley Twist Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
deep stained oak. Each Arm Chair measures 22” wide by 17.75” deep by 39.75” high. Seat height is
Category

Antique 19th Century English Rustic Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Edwardian Barley Twist Arm chair With Cane Early 20th Century
Located in Bjuråker, SE
An English armchair beautifully carved with barley twist supports and bobbin turned legs from the
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Jacobean Walnut Barley Twist Arm Chair by Kittinger 19th Century
By Kittinger Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful and solid turned walnut Jacobean Barley Twist Armchair by Kittinger Furniture Compan
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Mahogany Painted Hunzinger Barley Twist Arm Chair Ball & Claw
By George Hunzinger
Located in Dayton, OH
"Late Victorian Hunzinger Arm Chair. Made from Mahogany with a barley twisted frame featuring
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Paint

Antique French Dining Room Chairs, Barley Twist Legs, Requiring New Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique set of (4) barley twist side chairs and (2) matching barley twist arm chairs in desperate
Category

Vintage 1920s French Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Oak Barley Twist Armchairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair oak barley twist arm chairs in good condition. The chairs have carved leaves to the top and
Category

Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Oak Barley Twist Armchairs
Pair Oak Barley Twist Armchairs
H 49.61 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Fine Carved North Winds Faces Heavy Oak Arm Chairs Twisted Spindles c1900s MINT
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Carved North Winds Faces Heavy Oak Arm Chairs Twisted Spindles c1900s MINT
Category

20th Century American Jacobean Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Early 19thc English Hand Carved Barley Twist And Suede Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of E. 19thc English Hand Carved Barley Twist And Suede Arm Chairs. The arms are carved with a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Boho Chic Twisted Pencil Reed Rattan Arm Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your dining area with the Boho Chic Twisted Pencil Reed Rattan Arm Dining Chairs, a set of
Category

20th Century Philippine Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Boho Chic Twisted Pencil Reed Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs With Pink Cushions
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Our Boho Chic Twisted Pencil Reed Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs come in a set of six, offering an
Category

1990s Philippine Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Reed

Vintage Contemporary Mark Goetz Full Twist Chairs - a Pair
By Geiger International, Mark Goetz Herman Miller
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible pair of vintage Arm chairs. Made by the iconic Mark Goetz and produced by Geiger
Category

Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Twist Back Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
The set of 10 Federal Style, Twist Back chairs are comprised of 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. All
Category

2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Twist Back Chairs, Set of 10
Twist Back Chairs, Set of 10
H 35 in W 20 in D 20 in
Antique English Corner Chair Oak Barley Twist Blue Leather Renaissance Revival
Located in Tyler, TX
STUNNING Antique English Renaissance revival oak barley twist corner chair~~circa 1920s Classic
Category

Vintage 1920s English Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Antique English Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Barley Twist Dining Chairs Includes 2 arm and 4 side chairs with spring-supported seats. Approximate
Category

Early 20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Carved Barley Twist Armchair, Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in Miami, FL
Carved barley twist armchair, upholstered seat and back Offered for sale is an armchair with a
Category

Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Fernando and Humberto Campana Brothers Vermelha Arm Chair by Edra in Gold
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Unique and iconic arm chair designed by the renowned Brazilian designers, Fernando and Humberto
Category

1990s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cord

French Provincial Hollywood Regency Cane Back Pretzel Twist Dining Chair, Set 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French provincial Hollywood Regency cane back pretzel twist dining chair - set of 8. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

2 French Louis XIII Style Mahogany Carved Barley Twist Cane Dining Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
French Louis XIII dining arm and side chair. Made from mahogany with a carved and pierced acanthus
Category

Late 20th Century Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Vintage Baker Furniture English Oak and Barley Twist Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Baker Furniture English Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs with Nailhead Finished - Set of 6
Category

Vintage 1960s British Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 8 19th Century Victorian Barley Twist Oak & Green Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Set of 8 19th Century Victorian Barley Twist Oak & Green Leather Dining Chairs Dimensions : Arm
Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 8 French Louis XV Carved Walnut Twist Back Dining Chairs, C1960s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
arm chairs measure 42 1/4" H x 24" W x 21" D. Seat height 19". 6 side chairs measure 40 1/8" H x 20" W
Category

Vintage 1960s French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Carved Oak Corner Chair
Located in High Point, NC
arms, all depicting whimsical faces and leaves. The arm supports are hand turned with twists and are
Category

Antique 18th Century Scottish Georgian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique American Wrought Iron Shoe Shine Chair
Located in Forney, TX
product storage, in typical fun "ice cream parlor" fashion the chair rises on and twisted wire legs with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Easy Chair, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful easy chair is the Danish interpretation of the classic British upholstered seating
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Cherry Wood Chairs with Seats of Woven Papercord, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
overall aesthetic appeal of the chairs. The sculpted back slats, with their gentle curves and precisely
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

18th Century French Oak Bergere Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
crest, and is set within an intricate border that has been carved with a 'twisted ribbon' motif as it
Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Oak

18th Century French Oak Bergere Chair
18th Century French Oak Bergere Chair
H 40.16 in W 26.38 in D 22.45 in
1966 Tendo Mokko Heron Highback Rocking Chair Ottoman Japan
By Tendo Mokko, Mitsumasa Sugasawa
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Tendo Mokko Heron high back rocking chair lounge and footrest Japan bentwood with original
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Wrapped Reed and Bamboo Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair c. 1970's
By McGuire
Located in New York, NY
Extra grade 1970's vintage swivel, and tilt lounge chair constructed of wrapped rattan, and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Reed

Eric Merthen "Amiral" Lounge Chair for IRE Möbel, Sweden 1960s
By Ire Mobel 1, Eric Merthen
Located in Utrecht, NL
body. This “Amiral” lounge chair is anchored in traditional Swedish tradition, with innovative twists
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Norwegian Wood and Papercord Rocking Chair by Slåke Møbelfabrik, Norway 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
qualities. The rocking chair has two woven panels of twisted papercord, one comprising the seat, and one the
Category

Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Pair of Lazar Swivel Lounge Chairs & Ottoman in Red Upholstery Post-Modern
By Lazar Industries
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Lazar manufactured swivel lounge chairs, showcasing a dramatic flowing curved arm rest
Category

Early 2000s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Modern Papa Bear Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Hans Wegner, c1950s
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chino Hills, CA
wood. Its black hue gives the chair a modern twist, making it suitable for a range of interior styles
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Art Deco Oak Lounge Chairs Attributed to Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this rare and exquisite pair of Art Deco open-arm lounge chairs, attributed
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Weiman Hand-Carved Rattan-Form Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Ivory Glaze
By Weiman
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of hand-carved wood framed arm chairs with an antiqued ivory glaze from Weiman
Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood

1960-1970’s Neoclassic Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard Metal Frame & Striped Velvet
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Neoclassic rocking chair by Lee Woodard comprised of a metal frame with an
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Club Lounge Chair by Flair Division for Bernhardt
By Bernhardt
Located in Topeka, KS
chair with a twist, look no further. Make this one yours! Chair size: Height – 26 inches Width
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Modern Director's Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
This chair features a sophisticated black leather backrest and seat, paired with a rich wooden
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Office Chair...

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Director's Desk Chair
Modern Director's Desk Chair
H 37 in W 23 in D 23.25 in
Set of 8 Black Lacquered Cane Back Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
side chairs and 2 arm chairs. Measures: 6 Side W: 19.5” H: 38.25” D: 24” SH: 19.5” 2 Arm W: 23.5” H
Category

Vintage 1970s American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

Mahogany Wood Frame / Upholstered Hepplewhite Style Ten Dining Chair Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Transform your dining space with this exquisite Set of Ten Hepplewhite Style Dining Chairs
Category

Vintage 1930s North American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Theodore Alexander French Louis XIII Style Walnut Barley Twist Leather Arm Chair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander Louis XIII style Arm Chair, circa late 20th century. Features a walnut finish
Category

Late 20th Century Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

"FF02" Dining Chair w Arms and Paper cord Seat by Stokes Furniture
Located in Roxboro, NC
The armed version of our FF dining chair - here the front leg is extended up to support the arm
Category

2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

English Regency Set of Eight Mahogany Dining Room Chairs W/ Reeded Legs C. 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Regency set of eight mahogany dining room chairs with scrolled crest rails and arms
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

French Provincial Style Green Arm Chairs With Twisting Wooden Frame - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
twisting wooden frame. These armchairs combine traditional craftsmanship with a modern twist, featuring
Category

Vintage 1980s American Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

6 Sigvard Bernadotte H-line chairs in brushed steel, Walnut and leather
By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Highclere, Newbury
. Constructed of a steel frame with solid, contoured walnut arms, the chairs also feature a sprung seat and back
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Wrought Iron Twisted Metal Ice Cream Parlor Arm Chairs Wood Arms, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique wrought iron twisted metal ice cream parlor arm chairs with wood arms - pair B. Item
Category

Early 20th Century North American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
leather arm rest and fantastic carved oak lions heads. It stands on barley twist legs with turned feet
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergères à Oreilles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
finish. Each elegantly curved arm displays an upholstered arm rest while the back support displays a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Oak and Rush Armchairs, The Netherlands 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of chairs carries with it the same beloved modernist characteristics applied to American
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Oak and Rush Armchairs, The Netherlands 1930s
Oak and Rush Armchairs, The Netherlands 1930s
H 31.3 in W 26.58 in D 28.35 in
Pair Elegant Carved Upholstered Fauteuils inLouis XVI Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant pair of Louis XVI Style Chairs dating to the earlier half of the 20th Century. In a dark
Category

20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Walnut Bergère Armchair With Modern Fabric
Located in Chicago, IL
chair legs have ribbon-twist carvings. However, the prominent feature is the protruding rams' heads
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Maison Jansen Bergeres
By Maison Jansen
Located in Birmingham, AL
A beautiful pair of early 20th century French Louis XVI style bergère chairs with loose seat down
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Newly Upholstered French Arm Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a beautiful antique French chair frame that has recently been reupholstered! The new fabric
Category

Antique 1880s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Newly Upholstered French Arm Chair
Newly Upholstered French Arm Chair
H 46 in W 26 in D 28 in
Mid Century Dark Oak Dining Armchairs (Two)
Located in Westwood, NJ
The upholstered dining arm chair features a subtle Scandinavian design with a twist on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Light Oak Dining Armchairs (Two)
Located in Westwood, NJ
Arm - 25" H These chairs are shipped two at a time. Kindly order multiples of two.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Leather, Wood

Oak and Cord Kalm Arm Chair
Located in Bitou, ZA
The Kalm chair’s proportions were especially designed to welcome cross-legged seating and long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary South African Other Armchairs

Materials

Cord, Papercord, Oak, Walnut, Wenge

Oak and Cord Kalm Arm Chair
Oak and Cord Kalm Arm Chair
H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in
English Jacobean Hand Carved Barley Twist Upholstered Chair, Circa 1800s
Located in Germantown, MD
Stunning 19th century English Jacobean armchair. Chairs feature ornate spiral carved barley twist
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Fine Pair Of Louis XVI Style Antique Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
comfortable. Measurement: Each Arm Chair measures 24.15” wide by 21” deep by 41.25” high. Seat height is
Category

Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bauhaus Style Rope Arm Chair by Axel Larsson, 1930's
By Axel Larsson
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Bauhaus Period Arm Chair by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, Sweden 1930's / 1940's period
Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

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Twisted Arm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of twisted arm chairs available for sale. The range of distinct twisted arm chairs — often made from wood, fabric and oak — can elevate any home. There are 302 antique and vintage twisted arm chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 6 modern editions to choose from as well. Twisted arm chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Twisted arm chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Louis XVI and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made twisted arm chairs over the years, but those made by McGuire Furniture Company, Afra & Tobia Scarpa and Artifort are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Twisted Arm Chairs?

Prices for twisted arm chairs start at $350 and top out at $110,000 with the average selling for $2,984.

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 Twisted Arm Chairs
  • 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.