Arm Chairs 1880s
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 1880s American Victorian Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique 1880s French Pitchers
Ceramic
Antique 1880s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Bronze
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Brass
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Silk
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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
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Textile
Antique 17th Century French Panelling
Softwood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Living Room Sets
Textile, Wood, Giltwood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Tapestry, Giltwood
2010s English Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Chairs
Mahogany, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Early 20th Century Jacobean Tables
Wood
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Antique 19th Century British Windsor Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Chairs
Bronze
Antique 19th Century British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century American Children's Furniture
Upholstery
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Mohair, Cotton, Foam, Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1880s French Armchairs
Oak, Leather
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Tapestry, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery
Antique Late 19th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century European Rococo Revival Settees
Walnut
Vintage 1910s American William and Mary Dining Room Sets
Brass
Antique 1880s French Louis XIII Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1890s Italian High Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Armchairs
Textile, Wood, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Victorian Rocking Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Office Chairs and D...
Cane, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Wingback Chairs
Straw, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Office Chairs and Desk C...
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Side Chairs
Brass, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
20th Century European Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Religious Items
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century American Regency Armchairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Cane
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Beech
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
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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 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 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 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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