Edwardian Arm Chairs
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Chairs
Beech
Antique Early 19th Century Edwardian Corner Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Lounge Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Edwardian Side Chairs
Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Cane, Satinwood
Mid-20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Club Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs
Cane, Beech
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Georgian Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century Edwardian Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Edwardian Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1910s English Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Edwardian Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Bone, Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Sofas
Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s Scottish Edwardian Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Antique 1890s British Edwardian Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s British Hepplewhite Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Club Chairs
Brass
English Chairs
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Club Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Club Chairs
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Club Chairs
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1930s American Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Antique 1890s British Edwardian Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1890s British Edwardian Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Rocking Chairs
Elm
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1980s American Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
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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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Chairs 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, 2023There 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, 2023An 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, 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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.
- 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.