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Charlotte Moss Hollywood Regency White Lacquer & Pink Leather Arm Chair
Charlotte Moss Hollywood Regency White Lacquer & Pink Leather Arm Chair

Charlotte Moss Hollywood Regency White Lacquer & Pink Leather Arm Chair

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

is for one arm chair but we have two available as well as six side chairs.

Category

Vintage 1930s Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Set Of 8 Sheraton Mahogany Chairs C.1790
Set Of 8 Sheraton Mahogany Chairs C.1790

Set Of 8 Sheraton Mahogany Chairs C.1790

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

Sheraton Pattern Book: includes two arm chairs which are significanty larger than the side chairs (one arm

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Sheraton Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Six Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs
Six Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs

Six Bentwood Walnut Dining Chairs

By Lane Furniture

Located in Denton, TX

One arm chair and five side chairs complete this set of six . Bent walnut plywood with architechual

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Walnut

Set of 4 Mid Century Broyhill Walnut and Vinyl Seat Upholstered Chairs
Set of 4 Mid Century Broyhill Walnut and Vinyl Seat Upholstered Chairs

Set of 4 Mid Century Broyhill Walnut and Vinyl Seat Upholstered Chairs

Located in Germantown, MD

mid century vinyl seats in great shape. Three side chairs and one arm chair. Measures 19" in width x

Category

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

Materials

Bentwood

One Hickory Furniture Traditional Arm Dining Side Chair
One Hickory Furniture Traditional Arm Dining Side Chair

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"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Carved Oak Chairs set of 6
Carved Oak Chairs set of 6

Carved Oak Chairs set of 6

Located in Pueblo, CO

) Sturdy and functional with 5 side chairs and one arm chair, the carvings and construction advance these

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 5 Mid-Century Foster-McDavid Dining Chairs
Set of 5 Mid-Century Foster-McDavid Dining Chairs

Set of 5 Mid-Century Foster-McDavid Dining Chairs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Medina, OH

A set of five Foster & McDavid dining chairs, walnut, circa 1960s. Founded in Florida in 1950s. One

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Sculptural Solid Maple Carved  Dining Chairs by Cushman Contemporary of Vermont
Sculptural Solid Maple Carved  Dining Chairs by Cushman Contemporary of Vermont

Sculptural Solid Maple Carved Dining Chairs by Cushman Contemporary of Vermont

By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company

Located in Hudson, NY

design. This set includes 5 side chairs as well as one arm chair. Although elegant to look at the solid

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Maple

Set of Six Walnut Studio Craft Dining Chairs
Set of Six Walnut Studio Craft Dining Chairs

Set of Six Walnut Studio Craft Dining Chairs

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

remain straight white the back two angle back. The set consists of five side chairs and one arm chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Milo Baughman for Directional Model 332/333
Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Milo Baughman for Directional Model 332/333

Set of Six Mid Century Dining Chairs Milo Baughman for Directional Model 332/333

By Directional, Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

wear, and general signs of age and use. One arm chair shows repairs to the bent arch top and arm joint

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

'Avant Garde' Chair, Bauhaus Style 'One Arm' Color of Your Choice
'Avant Garde' Chair, Bauhaus Style 'One Arm' Color of Your Choice

'Avant Garde' Chair, Bauhaus Style 'One Arm' Color of Your Choice

By Dmitry Samygin

Located in Paris, IDF

! Two versions: - One arm (right or left) - Two arms.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Plywood

'Avant Garde' Chair, Bauhaus Style 'One Arm' Color of Your Choice
'Avant Garde' Chair, Bauhaus Style 'One Arm' Color of Your Choice

'Avant Garde' Chair, Bauhaus Style 'One Arm' Color of Your Choice

By Dmitry Samygin

Located in Paris, IDF

! Two versions: - One arm (right or left) - Two arms.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Plywood

'Avant Garde' Chair, Bauhaus Style 'One Arm', Color of Your Choice
'Avant Garde' Chair, Bauhaus Style 'One Arm', Color of Your Choice

'Avant Garde' Chair, Bauhaus Style 'One Arm', Color of Your Choice

By Dmitry Samygin

Located in Paris, IDF

! Two versions: - One arm (right or left) - Two arms.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Plywood

C. 1795 Sheraton Design Set of 8 English Dining Chairs
C. 1795 Sheraton Design Set of 8 English Dining Chairs

C. 1795 Sheraton Design Set of 8 English Dining Chairs

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

recovered upholstery. Crest rail of one arm chair broken & restored. Arms: 22" x 21" x 34" h. Sides: 19.25

Category

Antique 1790s English Sheraton Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Quarter Sawn Oak Round Table and 4 Chairs
Quarter Sawn Oak Round Table and 4 Chairs

Quarter Sawn Oak Round Table and 4 Chairs

$1,495Sale Price / set|44% Off

Quarter Sawn Oak Round Table and 4 Chairs

Located in Pueblo, CO

panel back chairs with turned legs, including one arm chair. The 3 chairs are 19x20x40, the arm chair

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets

Materials

Textile, Oak

Frameworks Puzzle Modern Tight-seat Sectional in Mamaye Imatex
Frameworks Puzzle Modern Tight-seat Sectional in Mamaye Imatex

Frameworks Puzzle Modern Tight-seat Sectional in Mamaye Imatex

Located in Dallas, TX

fit perfectly into any space. The sectional pictured above includes one left facing one arm chair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

19thc French Louis XVI Arm Chair and Side Chair [2 piece]
19thc French Louis XVI Arm Chair and Side Chair [2 piece]

19thc French Louis XVI Arm Chair and Side Chair [2 piece]

Located in Opa Locka, FL

One 19thc French Louis XVI Carved Wood Arm Chair and One LXVI Side Chair. These beautifully framed

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

One Authentic Knoll Brno Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black Leather
One Authentic Knoll Brno Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black Leather

One Authentic Knoll Brno Chair by Mies Van Der Rohe in Black Leather

By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

One black leather Brno chair with tubular frame and thin pad seat and back as was the original

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Rattan Dining Set with Six Chairs attributed to McGuire
Vintage Rattan Dining Set with Six Chairs attributed to McGuire

Vintage Rattan Dining Set with Six Chairs attributed to McGuire

By John McGuire

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

table and six dining chairs. There are five side chairs and one arm chair. These are wrapped around the

Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rattan, Glass

SUPERB Rare Set of Four (4) PLAIL Brothers Chairs - Stickley Era - W8379
SUPERB Rare Set of Four (4) PLAIL Brothers Chairs - Stickley Era - W8379

SUPERB Rare Set of Four (4) PLAIL Brothers Chairs - Stickley Era - W8379

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

. There are three (3) arm chairs and one (1) arm rocker. The chairs are barrel chairs with a great

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Antique Rare Set Of Seven (7) Gustav Stickley Bungalow Chairs circa 1901 - W7218
Antique Rare Set Of Seven (7) Gustav Stickley Bungalow Chairs circa 1901 - W7218

Antique Rare Set Of Seven (7) Gustav Stickley Bungalow Chairs circa 1901 - W7218

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

1901 Buffalo exposition and she had the invoice by Gustav Stickley for $5. This arm chair is one on the

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Leather

Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll, a Pair
Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll, a Pair

Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll, a Pair

By Warren Platner

Located in Greensboro, NC

reupholstered and show little wear, one faint mark to the arm of one chair as shown in photos, hard to see.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Sergio Rodrigues, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Brazil, 1978
Sergio Rodrigues, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Brazil, 1978

Sergio Rodrigues, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Brazil, 1978

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in High Point, NC

. 1978. Very light scratching on backrest of one chair and arm of the other. Refinished at some point in

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

One Pair Mid Century Black Lacquer Arm Chairs
One Pair Mid Century Black Lacquer Arm Chairs

One Pair Mid Century Black Lacquer Arm Chairs

Located in Buchanan, MI

One Pair Mid Century Black Lacquer Arm Chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Postmodern Wavy Pink Barrel Swivel Chairs by Carson’s - A Pair
Postmodern Wavy Pink Barrel Swivel Chairs by Carson’s - A Pair

Postmodern Wavy Pink Barrel Swivel Chairs by Carson’s - A Pair

Located in Delray Beach, FL

interiors with iconic 1980s-inspired design. Some discoloration on the arm of one of the chairs as shown

Category

Vintage 1980s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Heywood Wakefield Stick Wicker Rattan Recliner Lounge Chairs
Pair of Heywood Wakefield Stick Wicker Rattan Recliner Lounge Chairs

Pair of Heywood Wakefield Stick Wicker Rattan Recliner Lounge Chairs

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in West Hartford, CT

. Includes one fixed arm chair and one hard to find reclining lounge chair. Original style plush cushions in

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Wood

Pair of Liberty Windsor Chairs Arts And Crafts Shawl Back Leather Art Nouveau
Pair of Liberty Windsor Chairs Arts And Crafts Shawl Back Leather Art Nouveau

Pair of Liberty Windsor Chairs Arts And Crafts Shawl Back Leather Art Nouveau

By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

arm (for which both chairs have been treated for good measure) and hard-to-notice historical repairs

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Windsor Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

2 Stickley Bros. Mission Arts and Crafts Period  Quaint Furniture Chairs
2 Stickley Bros. Mission Arts and Crafts Period  Quaint Furniture Chairs

2 Stickley Bros. Mission Arts and Crafts Period Quaint Furniture Chairs

By Stickley Brothers

Located in New York, NY

set of two. Straight Chair shows inconsequential variation in the finish on one arm, see images

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

One Pair Of Art Deco Bent Wood Arm Chairs.
One Pair Of Art Deco Bent Wood Arm Chairs.

One Pair Of Art Deco Bent Wood Arm Chairs.

Located in Buchanan, MI

One pair of art deco bent wood arm chairs.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pr. French Bistro Cafe Style Chairs
Pr. French Bistro Cafe Style Chairs

Pr. French Bistro Cafe Style Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pr. charming French Bistro, Cafe style arm chairs, one in pink, one in blue. The chairs have metal

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Lucite and Chrome Lounge Chairs Hand Signed by Charles Hollis Jones 1984
Pair of Lucite and Chrome Lounge Chairs Hand Signed by Charles Hollis Jones 1984

Pair of Lucite and Chrome Lounge Chairs Hand Signed by Charles Hollis Jones 1984

By Charles Hollis Jones

Located in Kansas City, MO

chair arm has a few light scratches. The leather seat pads are unused. Charles engraved his signature on

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Norman Cherner Plycraft Set of 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern
Norman Cherner Plycraft Set of 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern

Norman Cherner Plycraft Set of 6 Sculptural Dining Chairs Mid Century Modern

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Buffalo, NY

includes ONE arm (captains) chair measuring... Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 22 in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Bentwood, Plywood

Set of Four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs
Set of Four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs

Set of Four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Peabody, MA

arm chairs. One retains its Milo Baughman/Thayer Coggin label, others with factory order labels.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Black Torsion Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Ki Set of Eight
Black Torsion Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Ki Set of Eight

Black Torsion Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Ki Set of Eight

By Giancarlo Piretti, KI Krueger International

Located in Topeka, KS

seven arm chairs and one side chair. They are in wonderful vintage condition with minor wear that you

Category

Late 20th Century North American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Green Velvet Arm Chairs
Contemporary Green Velvet Arm Chairs

Contemporary Green Velvet Arm Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Small chips on the arm of one of the chairs.

Category

20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Custom Cherry Oval Granite Top Table & 2 Arm Chairs, 8 Side Chairs
Custom Cherry Oval Granite Top Table & 2 Arm Chairs, 8 Side Chairs

Custom Cherry Oval Granite Top Table & 2 Arm Chairs, 8 Side Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

and marked from and one quite abraded. Arm chairs with wear to finish at ends of arms, stains to

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets

Materials

Granite

La Fonda Arm Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
La Fonda Arm Chair by Eames for Herman Miller

La Fonda Arm Chair by Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Centreville, VA

This arm chair is one of two new fiberglass chairs Charles and Ray Eames designed in 1961, inspired

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1950's Ficks Reed Rattan Split Settee or Lounge Chairs
1950's Ficks Reed Rattan Split Settee or Lounge Chairs

1950's Ficks Reed Rattan Split Settee or Lounge Chairs

By Ficks Reed

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Rare Ficks Reed rattan split seat settee or pair of open sided one arm lounge chairs. Completely

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Set of Five Selrite Armchairs, We have an additional four available.
Set of Five Selrite Armchairs, We have an additional four available.

Set of Five Selrite Armchairs, We have an additional four available.

Located in Buchanan, MI

Set of five Selrite armchairs, great form. Missing seats. We also have 6 other arm chairs and one

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Carved Walnut Armchairs, France circa 1870
Carved Walnut Armchairs, France circa 1870

Carved Walnut Armchairs, France circa 1870

Located in Culver City, CA

upholstered in Rosemary Hallgarten alpaca wool. Left arm on one chair is missing side of head carving as seen

Category

Antique 1870s French Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Pair Of Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Armchairs
Pair Of Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Armchairs

Pair Of Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Armchairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

stable break to one arm (Shown in photos), one chair with stain to seat, some stable spaces to joinery

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Five piece Ornate Cast Iron Grapevine Garden Set Complete
Five piece Ornate Cast Iron Grapevine Garden Set Complete

Five piece Ornate Cast Iron Grapevine Garden Set Complete

Located in Omaha, NE

curved two-seat settee, two matching side chairs, one matching arm chair and a matching round pierced

Category

Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Restored Rare 14 Piece Méandre Outdoor Patio Set by Walter Lamb for Pacific Iron
Restored Rare 14 Piece Méandre Outdoor Patio Set by Walter Lamb for Pacific Iron

Restored Rare 14 Piece Méandre Outdoor Patio Set by Walter Lamb for Pacific Iron

By Pacific Iron, Walter Lamb

Located in Van Nuys, CA

arm, and 7 side dining chairs. An undulating 'Méandre' Verdigris Iron with Glass Side Tables and

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Italian Leather Armchair by Georgetti Progetti
Vintage Italian Leather Armchair by Georgetti Progetti

Vintage Italian Leather Armchair by Georgetti Progetti

By Umberto Asnago, Progetti

Located in London, GB

frame has been re-polished and there has been a minor repair on one arm, the chair is now completely

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Ash, Walnut

Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany  tapestry Upholstered parlor suite, 6 pieces
Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany  tapestry Upholstered parlor suite, 6 pieces

Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany tapestry Upholstered parlor suite, 6 pieces

Located in Houston, TX

A grand salon suite comprising a settee, four arm chairs and one side chair Each finely detailed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Tapestry, Wood, Mahogany

Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair
Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair

Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair

Located in Hanover, MA

never seen another example of the form as a one person arm chair. Nicely carved detail including

Category

Antique 1850s American Empire Revival Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

George Nakashima, Woodworker: New Hope, Pennsylvania (1962 Catalog, Signed)
George Nakashima, Woodworker: New Hope, Pennsylvania (1962 Catalog, Signed)

George Nakashima, Woodworker: New Hope, Pennsylvania (1962 Catalog, Signed)

By George Nakashima

Located in New York, NY

Arm, Lounge Chair One-Arm, Grass-Seated Chair, Arm Chair, conoid Chair, New Chair plus Rockers and

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Craftsman Books

Materials

Paper

Set of Ten Chippendale Style Chairs
Set of Ten Chippendale Style Chairs

Set of Ten Chippendale Style Chairs

Unavailable|$12,000 / set

Set of Ten Chippendale Style Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

century, one arm chair later.

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Clara Porset Walnut and Woven Rush Divided Settee
Clara Porset Walnut and Woven Rush Divided Settee

Clara Porset Walnut and Woven Rush Divided Settee

By Clara Porset

Located in New York, NY

seats and backs. Mirror image one-arm chairs can be used separately or places side-by-side as a settee

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rush, Walnut

Pair of One-Arm Club Chairs
Pair of One-Arm Club Chairs

Pair of One-Arm Club Chairs

Unavailable|$6,800 / set

Pair of One-Arm Club Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Very chic pair of club chairs with opposing arm on each side of the chairs. From a London hotel in

Category

Vintage 1950s English Club Chairs

George Nakashima, Walnut Writing Arm Chair
George Nakashima, Walnut Writing Arm Chair

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

Set Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels-4 Side/1 Arm
Set Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels-4 Side/1 Arm

Set Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels-4 Side/1 Arm

By Thonet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century a wonderful set of five Windsor captain’s chairs. One arm-four side chairs, with

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels
Set of Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels

Set of Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels

By Thonet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

19th century a wonderful set of FIVE Windsor captain’s chairs. One arm-four side chairs, with

Category

Antique 19th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

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One Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal one arm chair for your home. A one arm chair — often made from wood, plywood and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are 13 variations of the antique or vintage one arm chair you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the one arm chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A one arm chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Empire styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made one arm chair over the years, but those crafted by Dmitry Samygin, Hickory Chair Furniture Company and Paltrona Frau are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a One Arm Chair?

Prices for a one arm chair start at $475 and top out at $11,000 with the average selling for $1,500.

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 One Arm Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    A one-piece chair is typically called a monobloc chair. The term typically refers to chairs crafted out of a single piece of a synthetic material, such as resin or polyethylene. In most cases, monobloc chairs are lightweight and stackable. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Yes, it's okay to have just one accent chair. There are no rules when decorating a living room, so you're free to place one accent chair along with a loveseat and/or sofa in your seating area. When choosing your living room furniture, consider how much space you have and how many people will typically be sitting in the room at one time. Use this information as a guide. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of accent chairs.
  • 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 ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    Whether you need one or two accent chairs depends on your personal preferences and the space. First, consider the layout of your room. In a small space, two accent chairs may make a seating area feel cramped, while having just one may result in a larger room feeling too empty. Also, think about how many people you're likely to entertain in your seating area and what other furniture is present in the space. If you frequently need additional seating to accommodate large groups, you may want to purchase a second accent chair. Find a wide range of accent 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 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.