Arm Chair Auction
Vintage 1940s Spanish Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut, Wood
Vintage 1980s Spanish Bohemian Bergere Chairs
Rattan, Textile, Wicker, Cane
Vintage 1980s Swiss Modern Side Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Indian Chairs
Cane, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Ash
Antique 1760s English George III Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Rustic Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century Folk Art Animal Paintings
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Silk, Oak
1940s Impressionist Nude Paintings
Oil
Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
1990s American Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
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1990s Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Zebra Hide
2010s British Lounge Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
Leather, Bouclé, Oak
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Empire Revival Busts
Marble
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Daybeds
Leather
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Daybeds
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Leather, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Classical Roman Busts
Plaster
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1950s Indian Rustic Armchairs
Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary English Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Wood, Leather, Foam
Antique 19th Century Jamaican American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Spanish Bohemian Bergere Chairs
Textile, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
20th Century British Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Club Chairs
Oak, Leather
20th Century British Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery, Wool
Mid-20th Century Rustic Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s English Dining Room Sets
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Settees
Leather, Wool, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Upholstery, Lucite
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Windsor Chairs
Birch
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Armchairs
Maple
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Wool, Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Brass
20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze, Metal
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood, Leather
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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
A chair with arms is an armchair.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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 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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