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Max ID NY Pair of Geometric Mahogany Wood Modern Arm Chairs
By Max ID NY
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of modern arm chairs constructed of a mahogany frame with natural finish and white washed
Category

2010s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This retro walnut lounge chair features sculpted hardwood frame and quality vintage fabric. The
Category

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
Unusual Pair of Mid Century Style Modern Arm Chairs
By Hastening Designs
Located in Middleburg, VA
Unusual Pair of Mid Century Style Modern Arm Chairs. Styled after a 1960’s Danish design called the
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Ash

Schou Andersen Mobelfabrik Teak Wood Mid Century Danish Modern Arm Chair
By V. Schou Andersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Schou Andersen Mobelfabrik Teak Wood Mid Century Danish Modern Arm Chair. Item featured has a solid
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Jean-Michel Frank Style, Mid-Century Modern, Arm Chairs, Distressed Leather
By Jean-Michel Frank
Located in Manhasset, NY
Jean-Michel Frank Style, Mid-Century Modern, Arm Chairs, Distressed Brown Leather Pair of Jean
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-Century Modern pair of arm chairs make the perfect eye catching addition to any seating arrangement
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Pair of Shaped Shell Pink Modern Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage pair of shell pink upholstered arm chairs with shaped back, dark wood tapered legs in
Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Danish modern arm Chair by Fritz Hansen Model 1669, circa 1940
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Danish Arm chair upholstered in white cotton fabric. Designed and made by Fritz Hansen
Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Oak

Set of 2 Danish Modern Arm Chairs by Enjar Larsen & Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited set of two (2) early Danish Modern arm chairs by Enjar Larsen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Mid-Century Modern, Arm Chair in Wood and Patinated Cognac Leather, 1950
By Anna-Lülja Praun, Josef Frank
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
seat and the back. The cognac colored leather has a beautiful patina. The chair is in great condition
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Stunning Mid Century Modern Michael Taylor for Baker Chevron Arm Chairs
By Michael Taylor
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Cool pair of mid century modern arm chairs having ebonized wood frames with Greek key inspired arms
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair. Dimensions. 23 w ; 20 d ; 41 h.
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chrome Cantilever Sling Chairs
By Marcel Breuer, Cosco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of mid-century modern arm chairs made by Cosco Home Products. Made of strong polished chrome
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Cantilever Sling Chairs
Chrome Cantilever Sling Chairs
H 39.5 in W 21.5 in D 24.25 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Paneled Club Chairs
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
-Century Modern arm chairs balance a sense of relaxation and sophistication, while dark wood accents add
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Rocking Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of rare mid-century modern arm chairs with spring rocking action. Solid wood frame with spayed
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Rocking Chairs
Mid-Century Rocking Chairs
H 32 in W 25 in D 22 in
Curved-Arm Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern arm chairs with wood trim and bowed arms. Very comfortable club chairs with
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Curved-Arm Lounge Chairs
Curved-Arm Lounge Chairs
H 26 in W 32.5 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
-century modern. arm chair. Read Less.
Category

Vintage 1950s European Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Pair of Vintage Walnut Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom Design
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern arm chairs by Jens Risom Design feature extremely thick
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Armchairs in the Style of Adrian Pearsall, a Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A handsome pair of mid-century modern arm chairs in the style of Adrian Pearsall. Measures: 31
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Italian Modern Tufted Mohair and Chrome Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Luxurious pair of Mid-Century Modern arm chairs with polished chrome frames and tufted back and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Upholstered Wood Arm Chair by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Detroit, MI
This lovely vintage mid century modern arm chair was designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings (English
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Post Modern Brass Gold Bent Chrome Cantilever Chair Attributed to Thonet
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Madison, WI
Mid Century Modern Arm Chair attributed to Iconic Italian Designer Anton Lorenz for Thonet c 1960
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Sculpted Oak Armchairs by Madison Furniture
By Madison Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of vintage modern arm chairs feature unique "box" style sides. The beautiful
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak

Pair of Modern Damask Dessin Fournir Arm Chairs
By Dessin Fournir
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A chic pair of modern arm chairs from Dessin Fournir with fully upholstered chair arms, seat and
Category

Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Silk

Pair of 20th Century Vintage Tufted Leather and Wood Arm Chairs, Italian
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pair of classic and modern arm chairs are comfortable in most settings. The chairs are in good
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Bertu Arm Chair, Modern Mondo Arm Chair, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Mondo Arm Chair in Maple is beautifully constructed from solid wood and veneer in Ohio, USA
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Stow Davis Mid-Century Scoop Chairs
By Stow Davis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern arm chairs with polished chrome frame holding a floating scoop seat. Tufted
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid Century Widdicomb Style Arm Chairs, Reupholstered
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Doylestown, PA
Handsome pair of vintage Mid Century Modern arm chairs with new upholstery in the style of John
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair Vintage Leather and Chrome Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Cumberland Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of vintage modern arm chairs feature tufted leather seats and heavy flat chrome
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
and comfort in a sleek, modern design. With its clean lines and refined proportions, it adds a touch
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
H 30.71 in W 24.22 in D 24.02 in
Walnut, Brown Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
proportions, it brings a sophisticated touch to any modern living room, office, or lounge. The sturdy walnut
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Brown Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Walnut, Brown Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
H 30.71 in W 24.22 in D 24.02 in
Walnut, Red Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
proportions, it brings a sophisticated touch to any modern living room, office, or lounge. The sturdy walnut
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Red Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Walnut, Red Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
H 30.71 in W 24.22 in D 24.02 in
Walnut, Purple Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
proportions, it brings a sophisticated touch to any modern living room, office, or lounge. The sturdy walnut
Category

2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood, Walnut

Walnut, Purple Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Walnut, Purple Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
H 30.71 in W 24.22 in D 24.02 in
Pair of Mid Century Wood & Brown Upholstered Arm Chairs 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Detroit, MI
This beautiful pair of vintage mid century modern arm chairs in the style of Gio Ponti, possibly
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Sculptural Arm Chair
By American of High Point
Located in Clermont, 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
Arm Chair Shearling/ COM Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel Waxed
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
CHAIR NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 Did you count sheep as a child to fall asleep? We introduce
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Modern Painted Dining Arm Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
our Sea Salt finish. Dimensions: 24.75" W x 24.25" D x 38" H Seat height: 19.25" Arm Height: 24.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Painted Dining Arm Chair
Modern Painted Dining Arm Chair
H 38 in W 24.75 in D 24.25 in
Pair of Roger Sprunger Jack Larsen Dunbar Guest Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Roger Sprunger
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Guest Arm Chairs A pair of Mid-Century Modern arm chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Modern Robert Marinelli Le Caprice Designer Shagreen Desk Arm Chair
By Robert Marinelli Design
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Modern Robert Marinelli Le Caprice Designer Shagreen Desk Arm Chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Post Modern Directional Open Arm Lounge Chairs, 1980
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern Directional Open Arm Lounge Chairs, 1980’s. Original upholstery in great condition
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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
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
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

1950's Mid-Century Modern Lounge Arm Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Poul Jensen
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern lounge chair for sale. Manufactured in the 1950's, and has a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Angular Mid Century Modern Slant Arm Lounge Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Garnerville, NY
drastically slanted arm of the chair. Loose back cushion. Circa 1960-65. The front and back legs are made of a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Arm Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Its a beautiful comfortable chair for you to relax, real soft .
Category

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
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scroll Arm Swivel Lounge / Arm Chairs, Faux Shearling
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern scroll arm swivel lounge / arm chairs, Faux Shearling Low profile
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Vintage Modern Tulip Back Parlor Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of vintage Modern Tulip Back Parlor arm chairs. This rare mid-century modern design has been
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Fabric

Post Modern Jatoba Arm Chairs by Ugo La Pietra
By Ugo La Pietra
Located in Weesp, NL
modern materials and techniques. The Pretenziosa arm chairs are part of La Pietra's research on neo
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Post Modern Jatoba Arm Chairs by Ugo La Pietra
Post Modern Jatoba Arm Chairs by Ugo La Pietra
H 30.71 in W 40.16 in D 32.68 in
Carlisle Arm Chair
Located in Westport, CT
Armchair shown in ash wood stained walnut, cotton velvet fabric and brass details. Can be customized to your specifications. Price is COM. Can also be ordered with Caning. Other wo...
Category

2010s European Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carlisle Arm Chair
Carlisle Arm Chair
H 32 in W 21 in D 23 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Leather Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
These mid-century modern Danish Leather lounge chairs are a stunning combination of classic Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of J Robert Scott Modern Designer Arm Chairs
By J. Robert Scott 1
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of J Robert Scott Modern Designer Arm Chairs
Category

1990s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rustic Modern Sydney Dining Arm Chair with Upholstered Seat & Rush Back
Located in Los Angeles, CA
frame with finial details on the chair back and arm, as well as a stylish combination of an upholstered
Category

2010s American Chairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

Rolled Arm Upholstered Club Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Juliana chair has a Classic traditional shape with rolled arms, tight back and a deep seat. The
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Birch, Maple

Rolled Arm Upholstered Club Chair
Rolled Arm Upholstered Club Chair
H 36 in W 36 in D 38 in
Decima Sexta - XVI Arm Chair
By Joel Escalona
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
The XVI Sixteenth Chair is part of Noviembre collection, which offers a compelling range of
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Upholstery, Oak

Decima Sexta - XVI Arm Chair
Decima Sexta - XVI Arm Chair
H 24.81 in W 23.43 in D 27.56 in
Gorgeous Dunbar Arm Chair Edward Wormley Mid-century Modern
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous Dunbar chair designed by Edward Wormley. This lovely chair was reupholstered in a salmon
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of American Modern Grey Swivel / Lounge Chairs, Scroll Arm
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of American Mid-Century Modern Style grey swivel / lounge chairs, scroll arm Newly upholstered
Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

20th C Modern Wrought Iron Sculptural Black Outdoor Arm Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
20th C Modern Wrought Iron Sculptural Black Outdoor Arm Chairs - Set of 4. Item features (4
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Style Walnut Black Vinyl Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Jens Risom Style Walnut Black Vinyl Lounge Arm Chair. Item features
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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Modern Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the modern arm chair you’re looking for. Each modern arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are 739 variations of the antique or vintage modern arm chair you’re looking for, while we also have 33 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the modern arm chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right modern arm chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Knoll, Milo Baughman and Charles and Ray Eames each produced at least one beautiful modern arm chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Modern Arm Chair?

Prices for a modern arm chair start at $1 and top out at $68,000 with the average selling for $2,797.

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 Modern 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 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.