Wicker Dining Arm Chairs
20th Century Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1980s Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Beech
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome, Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Bamboo
1990s Haitian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Mahogany
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Early 2000s Unknown Hollywood Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1990s American Dining Room Tables
Wicker, Glass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Glass, Bentwood
Vintage 1980s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Teak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Rattan
20th Century Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
2010s Chinese Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Demi-lune Tables
Reed, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Bamboo, Glass
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Sets
Rattan, Upholstery, Glass
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Rattan, Leather, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
20th Century French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
1990s Haitian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Other Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Wicker
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chenille, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Burl
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Mahogany
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Cane, Rattan
Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs
Rattan
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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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