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Writing Chair by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, England
architecture and innovative urban layout. Pierre Jeanneret designed this writing chair with single paddle arm
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Writing Chair by Pierre Jeanneret
Writing Chair by Pierre Jeanneret
H 32.29 in W 21.66 in D 24.02 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Omann Jun Model 76 Teak Writing Desk
By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
generous knee opening for larger executive arm chairs. Back of the desk features display cubbies and a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Paddle Arm Student Chair in Wood Attributed to Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Paddle arm student chair or writing chair attributed to Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967). This all
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Jacques Adnet Leather Desk and Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional Art Deco era desk with matching chair by French modernist designer Jacques Adnet
Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Japanese Art Nouveau Dragon Carved 4 Drawer Partners Desk and Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
) partner's desk with working drawers on both sides, (1) heavily carved arm chair with flowers, birds, and
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Desk and Chair by Russell Wright for Conant Ball
By Conant Ball, Russel Wright
Located in Buffalo, NY
drawer to the center with sectioned compartments and open support to the right. The birch arm chair
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Birch

Late 20th Century Art Deco Style Desk & Chair in Maple by Rupert Williamson
Located in Southampton, NY
and sycamore in 1987. Chair: 26.5" wide x 21" deep x 25.75" high x 18" seat height x 25.75" arm
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Late 20th Century English Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Maple

Museum Grade Sculpted Tall Oak 2-Drawer Writing Windsor Chair / Desk, C.1890s
Located in Germantown, MD
the baluster (circa 1780-1800). Like many writing-arm Windsor chairs, this is an adaptation of a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Holly Chair
By Chiara Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
Holly chair showcases a curved backrest and extended arm structure padded and upholstered in refined
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Holly Chair
Holly Chair
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk
Located in New York, NY
doors above a drawer with a pull out front interior chair having a left arm.
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk
Italian Venetian Walnut Serpentine Desk
H 35.75 in W 44.75 in D 18 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
"[55] chaise longue and grew to include a range of leather-covered arm chairs, side chairs, club chairs
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Faux Tortoiseshell Partners Desk by Maitland-Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in Lake Worth, FL
widest spots 29.25" deep at widest spots 24.75 chair arm clearance Condition In good, structurally
Category

Vintage 1980s Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone, Brass

Modern Steelcase i2i Collaborative Ergonomic Dual Swivel Lounge Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Modern i2i lounge chair is very comfortable and well designed, feature independently dual
Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Modern Steelcase i2i Collaborative Ergonomic Dual Swivel Graphite Lounge Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Modern i2i lounge chair is very comfortable and well designed, feature independently dual
Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair of cubic Swivel Chairs with Tableau by Lensvelt, Netherlands, early 21st C.
By Lensvelt
Located in Regensburg, DE
straightforward. The Deejay is also available with an integrated, fold-out writing surface. The chair is also
Category

Early 2000s Dutch Minimalist Swivel Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage MCM George Nelson 5476 Lounge Chair for Herman Miller Fuchsia Fabric
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern 5476 lounge chair designed by George Nelson for
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Baton Armchair by Bill Sofield
By Bill Sofield
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Arm Chair was envisioned to complement the Baton Writing Table - inviting the body with a curved seat
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
Art Deco Office Ensemble by De Coene Frères, Limed Oak, Belgium, circa 1935
By De Coene Frères
Located in Regensburg, DE
arm chairs Limed oak (veneered and solid), shelf partly blackened. Re-upholstered with blue
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine late Georgian mahogany library bergere with adjustable reading arm, the ribbed back, seat and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Regency Partners Desk and Chair Set Walnut Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, GB
both sides Two matching arm chairs which go with the desk Unusual to find a set of this quality and
Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Tables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Circa 1950s Leather and Oak “Safari” Arm Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
remarkable comfort and support. In writing about the chair in the Vitra Design Museum, Claude Lichtenstein
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Authentic Leather and Oak “Safari” Arm Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle circa 1950
By Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
remarkable comfort and support. In writing about the chair in the Vitra Design Museum, Claude Lichtenstein
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Chinese Rose Chairs, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
For many years, rose chairs were thought to have been exclusively used by women due to their floral
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Pair of Rare Charles Hollis Jones "Post Line" Lounge Chairs Signed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Cathedral City, CA
comfortable, yet modern writing chair. The result was the Wisteria chair, where the writer spent much time
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Nickel

ANTIQUE MORGAN & SAUNDERS GEORGE IV 1820 HARDWOOD COCKFIGHTING LiBRARY ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
, they are documented as being use in cockfights as you could sit backwards on the chair and have a fully
Category

Antique 1820s English George II Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid-Century Carlo di Carli Gueridon, circa 1963, Italy
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Girona, Spain
awarded the Triennale Grand Prix for his design of the Balestra arm chair for Tecno. From 1965 to 1968, he
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Gueridon

Materials

Brass

Franco Albini Table 840 Stadera Wood and Steel by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1954. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This table/writing desk
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Charles Hollis Jones Steel and Brass Pedestal
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Jones to design a comfortable, yet modern writing chair. The result was the Wisteria chair, where the
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Pedestals

Materials

Brass, Steel

Franco Albini Table 840 Stadera Wood and Steel by Cassina
By Franco Albini, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Franco Albini in 1954. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. This table/writing
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Steel

Rare 1970s Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Sofa Signed
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Williams commissioned Jones to design a comfortable, yet modern writing chair. The result was the Wisteria
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Two-Tier Brass Coffee Table Lucite Signed by Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Jones Tennessee Williams commissioned Jones to design a comfortable, yet modern writing chair. The
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee a...

Materials

Brass

George Nakashima, Walnut Writing Arm Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Allentown, PA
George Nakashima, lounge chair with one arm, USA, American black walnut and hickory, unsigned
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18th Century New York Comb Back Writing Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
New York comb back writing arm Windsor, having curved serpentine crest rail (Ash), the ears with
Category

Antique 1790s American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Ash, Maple, Poplar

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk and Office Chair Chandigarh India, circa 1959
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pierre Jeanneret student desk and office chair Chandigarh India Circa1959 Pierre Jeanneret
Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Cane, Teak

Period Gustavian Corner Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
“corner” chairs were originally used for seating at a secretary. The right arm would be supported for
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Corner Chairs

Materials

Wood

Period Gustavian Corner Chair
Period Gustavian Corner Chair
H 33 in W 29.5 in D 25 in
Leather Campaign Desk and Chair Set Writing Table
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Dimensions are in inches: 129 x 71 x 86 Chair dimensions Width x depth x height x arm height x seat
Category

1990s Campaign Desks

Siviglia Wingback Armchair, America Horn Arm-Rests, Plated Brass, Florence Made
By Selezioni Domus, J. Antony Redmile
Located in Scandicci, Florence
. Arm-chair can match other items in the line with the same elements. Selezioni Domus reference: FL
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

19th C SEA CAPTAIN'S WINDSOR WRITING ARM CHAIR
Located in Essex, MA
Early sea captain's writing windsor arm chair, designed for multifunctional use aboard a ship, the
Category

Antique 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Louis Xv Style Writing Table With Chair.
Located in Buchanan, MI
style arm chair.
Category

Early 20th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Child's Yellow Painted Writing Arm Windsor Chair, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Child's writing arm Windsor chair offers yellow painted tall back chair with scroll crest
Category

20th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique c 1900 Writing Desk by Klingmans
Located in Lake Worth, FL
" high 40" wide 22.5" deep 25" chair arm clearance Condition In structurally sound and sturdy
Category

Early 20th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak, Wood

Antique Gentleman's Reading Table, English, Adjustable, Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
beneath a bed frame or arm chair. Crafted with aplomb from superb stocks, the whole is graced with a
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Desk and Chair
Located in Pomona, CA
Midcentury desk by Drexel. The chair has cane seat and brass accent. Measures: Chair 21" W, 31" H
Category

Vintage 1960s American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Desk and Chair
Midcentury Desk and Chair
H 29 in W 44 in D 20 in
Desk and Chair by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
. Chair h. 31" w. 20.5" d. 22" seat 18" arm 24.75"
Category

Vintage 1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Desk and Chair by Pierre Jeanneret
Desk and Chair by Pierre Jeanneret
H 29.25 in W 45.5 in D 24.5 in
Exquisite Heavily Hand Carved Antique Spanish Desk & Chair Set
Located in Chicago, IL
stability, while the matching arm chair provides excellent support for many extended evenings. Showcasing an
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Desks and Writing Tables

French Early 20th Century Napoleon III Ebonized Desk and Chair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An incredibly handsome ebonized desk and chair, in the Napoleon III style, from 1920's France. Both
Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Francisco Sobrinho Ornate Carved Walnut Desk and Chair, Brazil, 1930s
By Francisco Sobrino
Located in South Bend, IN
measures 18.5" W x 24" H. Chair - 23.25" W x 22.75" D x 46.13" H. Seat height 17.75", arm height x 28.5
Category

Vintage 1930s Brazilian Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Gallo Original Iron Works Wrought Iron Salterini Style Desk Chair Vitrolite
By Gallo Original Iron Works 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gallo original iron works wrought iron Salterini style desk and chair with vitrolite glass
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Iron

Rare Johnson Wax 1 Desk and 2 Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Atlanta, GA
Top Chair Dimensions: 24" W x 21" D x 34.5" H Overall 17" H Seat 25" H Arm
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Fine French Neoclassical Mahogany Curved Desk and Armchair
Located in Long Island City, NY
bronze details and its original desk arm chairs.          
Category

Vintage 1960s French Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Wabi-Style African Wood Dining Table or Large Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive Wabi-style African wood dining table or large desk. Has two drawers under the top so arm
Category

20th Century Rustic Desks and Writing Tables

Pierre Jeanneret University Chair
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
construction with slab arm for writing . 4 available . This chair is script marked to the rear of the seat .
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Vintage Regency Hand Carved Faux Bois Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning vintage Faux Bois arm chair. Gorgeous hand carved detail with a chic branches design. Cane
Category

Late 20th Century North American Regency Chairs

Materials

Cane

Large American Windsor Desk Chair
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome large American Windsor high back desk (or writing) chair with original painted finish
Category

Antique 19th Century American Windsor Chairs

Large American Windsor Desk Chair
Large American Windsor Desk Chair
H 46.5 in W 31 in D 29 in
18th Century Gustavian Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Mjöhult, SE
. In the 1990's he designed a Swedish furniture line for Ikea. History - Writing chairs Writing
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

18th Century Gustavian Revolving Desk Chair
18th Century Gustavian Revolving Desk Chair
H 31.7 in W 29.14 in D 20.87 in
Scalloped Edges Italian 50's Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and rare pair of Italian armchairs with scalloped edges on a wide open arm and back rest
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Dark Walnut & Cane Regency Arm Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
Dark walnut regency arm chair with a cane rolled back and cotton velvet upholstered seat. Carved
Category

Vintage 1930s English Armchairs

Materials

Cane

Dark Walnut & Cane Regency Arm Chair With Upholstered Seat
Located in Chicago, IL
Dark walnut regency arm chair with a cane rolled back and cotton velvet upholstered seat. Carved
Category

Vintage 1930s American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Cane, Upholstery

A Leather Wrapped Desk and Matching Arm Chairs designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
. This Writing desk and matching arm chairs (chairs measure 24" wide, 29" deep, and 28.5" high with a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Leather, Ash

French Art Deco Macassar Chair with Leather Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
chair works well at a writing table or desk or as a distinctive arm chair. Upholstered in original
Category

Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

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Writing Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the writing arm chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A writing arm chair — often made from wood, metal and brass — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a writing arm chair, we have 23 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a writing arm chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each writing arm chair bearing mid-century modern, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. A well-made writing arm chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Hollis Jones, Franco Albini and Cassina are consistently popular.

How Much is a Writing Arm Chair?

The average selling price for a writing arm chair at 1stDibs is $8,170, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $75,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Writing Arm Chair
  • 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.