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19th Century Arm Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Its a beautiful comfortable chair for you to relax, real soft .
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Arm Chair
19th Century Arm Chair
H 48 in W 24 in D 48 in
Adrian Pearsall Upholstered Mid Century Arm Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of Mid Century arm chairs upholstered in their original seafoam green nubby woven fabric
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Arm Chairs - Pair
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Countryside, IL
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Mid Century Arm Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 25 wide x 22 deep x
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Arm Chairs by Jack Van Der Molen
By Jack Van der Molen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century arm chairs by Jack Van Der Molen for Jamestown Lounge Co. A pair of Grand Haven
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Jens Risom Mid Century Arm Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
A classic Jens Risom mid century open arm chair circa 1965. Upholstered with a white leather seat
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Arm Chair
Jens Risom Mid Century Arm Chair
H 38 in W 27 in D 29 in
Pair of Mid Century Arm chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of Arm chairs with inlayed wood,cane and raw silk
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20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Mid Century Arm chairs
Pair of Mid Century Arm chairs
H 35 in W 25 in D 21 in
pair of fully refurbished mid-century arm chairs in custom woven leather
Located in Bronx, NY
the chairs were purchased from an estate and have been fully restored and reupholstered win a woven
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Nino Zoncada Prod. Cassina Fabric Wood and Brass Mid-Century Arm Chair, 1960
By Cassina, Nino Zoncada
Located in Rome, IT
all the seats of the last century. Extraordinary design and extraordinary comfort; revised, with the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Arm Chair in Pine by Göran Malmvall Produced by Svensk Fur, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid century armchair in stained pine by Göran Malmvall produced by Svensk Fur, 1940s. In good
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Architectural Mid Century Style Arm Chair by The Superior Chaircraft Corp. 1986
By Knoll, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century arm chair having an exposed architectural frame constructed of oak with brown
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Mid-Century Bentwood Arm Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Designed between 1950-1959 these mid-century arm chairs feature bentwood arms with a well worn
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 5 Norman Cherner For Plycraft Steam Bent Plywood
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 5 American Mid-Century arm chairs with beige painted steam bent plywood frames and orange
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Vintage Boho Century Slope Arm Swivel Chairs - a Pair
By Century Furniture
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with this stunning pair of Vintage Boho Century Slope Arm Swivel Chairs. These
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Late 20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Czech Bentwood Arm Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Designed between 1950-1959 these mid-century arm chairs feature bentwood arms with a well worn
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Mid Century Jamestown Lounge Company British Oak Armchair 1930/40's
By Jamestown Lounge Company
Located in New York, NY
Rare mid century arm chair made by the Jamestown Lounge Company, as part of the sought after
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Mid-20th Century American Rustic Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Czech Bentwood Arm Chair by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Designed between 1950-1959 this mid-century arm chair features bentwood arms with a well worn
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Bentwood

6 Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 2 Chinese Chippendale dining chairs by Century Furniture Faux bamboo in an antiqued
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Mid-20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Arm chair by Leolux in blue leather, 1990s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The Netherlands / 1990 / arm chair / Leolux / wood, leather / Vintage / Mid-Century Arm chair in
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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Oscar De La Renta Trellis Back Arm Chair #2
By Century Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar De La Renta Trellis arm dining chair for Century Furniture. Extremely rare and we have 2
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Early 2000s American Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Oscar De La Renta Trellis Back Arm Chair #1
By Century Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar De La Renta Trellis arm dining chair for Century Furniture. Extremely rare and we have 2
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Early 2000s American Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

One Hickory Furniture Traditional Arm Dining Side Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
measurement for the side chairs: 25" Width x 21" Depth x 37" Height Seat Height 19" Arm Height 26"
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

4 Vintage Hickory Chair Jessica Charles Mann Half Arm Tufted Club Dining Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four vintage Jessica Charles for Hickory Chair Co Mann half arm dining chairs featuring a
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Linen Arm Chair
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
with. This style dates from the mid- to late 19th century, France. This chair has antique brass casters
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Linen

Linen Arm Chair
Linen Arm Chair
H 39 in W 28 in D 30 in
Vintage Regency 19th Century Gustavian Arm Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this exquisite Vintage Regency 19th Century Gustavian Arm Chair, a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Italian Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A sculpted walnut frame, winged armrests, and royal blue upholstery add to the mid-century appeal
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Italian Arm Chairs
Mid-Century Italian Arm Chairs
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 31 in
Mid Century Arm Rocking Chair
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
We have a pair of matching rocking chairs but you can buy one or both are reupholstered and firm
Category

Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Arm Rocking Chair
Mid Century Arm Rocking Chair
H 34.65 in W 26.78 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This retro walnut lounge chair features sculpted hardwood frame and quality vintage fabric. The
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair
Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair
H 37.75 in W 24.75 in D 32 in
Adirondack Arm Chair
Located in Carmel, CA
This Adirondack arm chair is great looking, solid construction, and a lovely addition to rustic
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Wood

Adirondack Arm Chair
Adirondack Arm Chair
H 35 in W 25 in D 23 in
18th Century Pennsylvania Windsor Arm Chair, Solid Oak
Located in Norton, MA
Adorable antique pair of knuckle arm, sack back, Pennsylvania Windsor armchair is in fine sturdy
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Antique 19th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Upholstered 18th Century Italian Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 18th-century Italian walnut armchairs feature intricate carvings and gilt accents
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Sculptural Arm Chair
By American of High Point
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Geometric Bentwood Style Mid-Century Chair custom made by HighPoint Furniture NC. Angular framing
Category

20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Arm Chair
Sculptural Arm Chair
H 34 in W 23 in D 22 in
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Arm Chair Beautiful Carving - Purchased in France. Age
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Atomic Ranch Thonet Style Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Awesome retro bentwood arm chairs in the style of Thonet and Heywood Wakefield. Nice red leather
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

French 19th Century Set of Eight Side Chairs and Two Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
, exemplifies the grace and craftsmanship of 19th-century French design. The chairs are crafted from solid wood
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Gunlocke Desk, Arm Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
muslin. A great addition to any desk or as a side chair. Arm Height is 26inches from floor.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Gunlocke Desk, Arm Chair
Gunlocke Desk, Arm Chair
H 33.5 in W 23 in D 19 in
Danish Organic Arm Chair
By Charlotte Perriand, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful organic arm chair in solid honey colored birch. A simplistic design with a round seating
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Danish Organic Arm Chair
Danish Organic Arm Chair
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Vick Arm Outdoor Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair Vick arm outdoor with frame structure in stainless steel in coral finish, chair with
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vick Arm Outdoor Chair
Vick Arm Outdoor Chair
H 3,206.7 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Mid-Century Green Desk Arm Chair , Sweden, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage desk chair with black leather armrests. The chair has great back support. It's heavy.
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Green Desk Arm Chair , Sweden, 1960s
Mid-Century Green Desk Arm Chair , Sweden, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 20.08 in
Vintage Barrel Back Arm Chair
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step into a world of vintage elegance with this beautiful 20th century channel back armchair. With
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Barrel Back Arm Chair
Vintage Barrel Back Arm Chair
H 34.5 in W 30 in D 29 in
18th Century French Spoon Back Bergere Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th Century French Spoon Back Bergere Arm Chair With later leaf print upholstery & cushion seat
Category

Antique 18th Century Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Outdoor Sierra Chair, Low Arm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Outdoor Sierra Chair is handmade locally in Los Angeles, California. flagship upholstered piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Outdoor Sierra Chair, Low Arm
Outdoor Sierra Chair, Low Arm
H 30 in W 35.5 in D 36 in
21st Century French Wrought Iron Arm Chair Colette
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A French decorative arm chair inspired by the charming European garden furniture of the 19th/20th
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21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

European Mid-Century Brown Leather Arm Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Modern leather dining chairs made in France. The chairs have a distinct shape with a
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Late 20th Century Amish Continuous Arm Windsor Chair in Maple.
Located in Pasadena, TX
A Late 20th Century Amish crafted Oak Continuous Windsor Armchair with Spindle Back. A true
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Late 20th Century American Other Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair 19th Century Chippendale style ribbon back arm chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of English Mahogany, 19th Century Chippendale style arm chairs, each with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Chinese Qing Arm Chairs Hand Carved 19th Century
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous pair of Chinese Qing dynasty carved arm chairs The carving is incredibly
Category

Antique 19th Century Qing Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Arm / Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century antique Dutch mahogany marquetry arm / desk chair having a charming shaped top and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Other

20th Century Chinese Burnt Bamboo Brighton Style Arm Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful Chinese Brighton style burnt bamboo arm chair. It has a vintage embroidered
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Vintage cane Round back Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage cane Round back Arm Chairs 25x24x30 Seat height 16 Arm Height 26
Category

Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage cane Round back Arm Chairs
Vintage cane Round back Arm Chairs
H 30 in W 24 in D 25 in
Frankl Style Bamboo Rattan Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Paul Frankl style bamboo rattan arm chair with new Starfish upholstery. Slight wear to frame finish.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

19th Century French Bergere Rosewood Arm Chair
Located in Nashville, TN
Featured is an exquisite Louis XVI Rosewood Bergère Chair, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Rattan Style Chair with Arm
Located in Paris, FR
Chair with arm Rattan style all in natural rattan in clear finish. Stackable chair.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Style Chair with Arm
Rattan Style Chair with Arm
H 33.86 in W 24.81 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Tortoise Bamboo Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous barrel-back bamboo armchair. This piece reminds us of a Brighton Pavillion chair. It has
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise ottoman dimensions
Category

20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Arm Chairs
Located in Norton, MA
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali arm chairs and carved Floral Medallion on the center of the backsplat
Category

20th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Arm Chairs
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Arm Chairs
H 35 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Vamdrup Stolefabrik Teak Arm Chair
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Danish arm chair. Made by the coveted Vamdrup Stolefabrik group. Marked Made in
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

4 Mid Century Modern Jay Spectre Century Leather Game Lounge Arm Dining Chairs
By Jay Spectre
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of four mid century modern Jay Spectre for Century Furniture game or office chairs featuring
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Late 19th Century Pair of Louis XIV Style Fauteuils 'Open Arm Chairs'
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (open arm chairs), French. Superbly figured
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut Wingback Arm Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall mid century walnut wingback arm chair This chair measures: 38 wide x 44 deep x
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century French Giltwood Single Open Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French giltwood single open arm chair with finely carved lyre motif. This chair is
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Giltwood

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Century Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the century arm chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A century arm chair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 4065 options for an antique or vintage century arm chair now, or shop our selection of 46 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect century arm chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each century arm chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made century arm chair over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Knoll and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Century Arm Chair?

Prices for a century arm chair start at $1 and top out at $110,000 with the average selling for $2,950.

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 Century 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.