Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Late 19th Century American Mission Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1920s French French Provincial Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Rush, Oak
1880s French Louis XIII Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Wood
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Colonial Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Maple
1910s French Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Bentwood
Early 20th Century Renaissance Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Oak
Late 19th Century Regency Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Mahogany
Early 1900s French Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Other
1910s French Restauration Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Gesso, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
1670s North American Chinese Chippendale Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Dining Arm Chairs
PVC, Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Textile, Mahogany
19th Century Georgian Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Wood, Fabric
1870s Scottish Victorian Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Walnut
1920s Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Oak
1840s Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Oak
1890s Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Mahogany
1920s Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Yew
Early 20th Century English Regency Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Mahogany
Early 1900s English George I Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Mahogany
Early 1900s Victorian Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century Canadian Victorian Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Leather, Wood
1890s British Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Regency Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1920s English Art Deco Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Sycamore
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Fabric, Wood
19th Century English Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Dining Arm Chairs
17th Century English Tudor Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Irish Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Walnut
19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Cherry, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century English Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Other
Late 19th Century English Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Oak
1910s Dutch Other Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Leather, Oak, Paint
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Velvet, Wood
19th Century British Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Antique Dining Arm Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
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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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