4 Arm Chairs
Mid-20th Century North American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1940s European Armchairs
Vintage 1970s North American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Spanish Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Australian Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Antique 19th Century Irish Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Tapestry
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century French Other Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Rosewood
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Muslin, Wood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Naugahyde, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Velvet
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Bentwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Birch, Teak
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bentwood
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Chairs
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century British Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1910s Scottish Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Lucite
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4 Arm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 antique, new and vintage 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 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 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 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.
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