Bakelite Arm Chairs
Set of 4 Gispen Style Plywood Stacking School Chairs with Arm Rests
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two sets of Industrial stacking school chairs with bakelite arm rests, grey enameled metal frames
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Wim Rietveld Model "216" Arm Chairs for Gispen
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid Century Dutch great Wim Rietveld's Model 216 arm chairs with lightly refinished beech plywood
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bas Van Pelt Leather and Chrome Tubular Lounge Chair
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Another similar one available with Bakelite arm rests.
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
W. H. Gispen 412SGE in Chrome and Padded Leather with Ottoman
By Willem H. Gispen, Dutch Originals
Located in Tilburg, NL
leather in a orange / cognac color. Tubular frame in chrome with arm rests in bakelite. Designed by W. H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Early Tubular Chair in Original Upholstery
Located in Tilburg, NL
with arm rests in bakelite, but very modern for those times. The back is interesting due to the rhythm
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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Multiple Industrial Galvanitas S16 Dining Chairs in Black, Netherlands
By Galvanitas
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Functional / Industrial Galvanitas S16 plywood chairs in the style of Prouvé. Frames are made of folded sheet steel and seat / backpanel of resin plywood. Various colors, quantities ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Metal
H 31.89 in W 16.54 in D 18.51 in
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21st Century and Contemporary Macedonian Modern Cabinets
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Space Age Red Plastic Vintage Dining Chairs Steen Ostergaard, 1966, Denmark
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age four ( 4 ) red plastic vintage dining chairs by Steen Ostergaard 1966 for Cado Norway 1971.
These wonderful red 4 ( four ) dining chairs from plastic show a black textil u...
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Late 20th Century Danish Space Age Chairs
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Fabric, Plastic
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 19.3 in
Set of 4 Space Age Stacking Child Sized Red Casalino Chairs by Alexander Begge
By Alexander Begge, Casalino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four 1970's space age red plastic stacking Casalino Chairs by Alexander Begge. These cute little child-sized chairs easily stack. In original condition with visible wear, incl...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 30.375 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in
Nichols & Stone Old Pine Finish Solid Maple Windsor Brace Back Arm Chairs, Pair
By Nichols & Stone
Located in Germantown, MD
Nichols & Stone old pine maple brace back windsor chairs, Circa 1960s. Includes seat cushions. Chairs and Cushions in great vintage condition.
Measures 24.5" W x 25.5" D x 42.5" H. ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
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Maple
H 42.5 in W 24.5 in D 25.5 in
Fritz Hansen Style Stacking Teak Toned School Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century, Fritz Hansen style auditorium chairs. This lot was originally used in a Dutch church. Design features single shell, pressed and bent teak slipper seats atop of a brown e...
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Paul Tuttle Swiss Rocking chair cowleather steel black wood
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Valladolid, ES
This is a good example of a "Nonna" rocking chair, designed by Paul Tuttle in 1972 for Strässle International, Switzerland. The materials used in this chair are an attractive combina...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
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Steel
Set of Four Vintage Robin Day 675 Dining Chairs
By Robin Day
Located in London, GB
An iconic and extremely stylish set of four vintage Robin Day 675 dining chairs. Originally designed in 1952, this set were manufactured under license by Case furniture, they date fr...
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rattan Chaise lounge PS3 by Tito Agnoli for Bonacina, 1964
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Rattan chaise lounge designed by Tito Agnoli. Italy, Pierantonio Bonacina, 1964.
Classic rattan lounger produced by Pierantonio Bonacini with white plastic feet and brass buttons, u...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Rattan
22 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
One of 22 stackable dining room chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, manufactured in midcentury, 1974.
The chairs are labeled on the underside of the seats with 'herman m...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Chrome, Metal
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
Barcelona Daybed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Iconic Mies van der Rohe daybed manufactured by Knoll in walnut and red leather. Designed in 1930 by the renowned architect. Signed and in excellent vintage condition.
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
Materials
Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Yellow Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in yellow, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Gleaming shells are in original condition, each with a distinct thready ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Fiberglass
Space Age Blue Vintage Teak Armchair or Lounge Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage blue armchair or lounge chair or club chair from teak plywood and chromed tubular steel.
The upholstery is covered with faux leather in bold blue color tone, which ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Space Age Armchairs
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Metal
8 Armless Bauhaus Beech Bentwood Hoffman Prague 811 Dining Chairs Style Thonet
By Thonet, Falcon, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Bauhaus beech bentwood frame Thonet Josef Hoffman Prague 811 style armless side dining chairs by Falcon Products Inc., set of 8. Beautiful condition, keeping in min...
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Late 20th Century Macedonian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
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Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 18 in D 20.5 in
1930s Art Deco Streamline "Roto-Bar" Revolving Cocktail Cabinet & Table
By Roto-Bar Co. 1
Located in Oakland, CA
Rare and unique piece of 1930s Art Deco Streamline design: the ‘Roto-Bar’ Revolving Cocktail Cabinet & Table, this Modernist Art Deco Black Bakelite laminate and aluminum Cylindrica...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dry Bars
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Aluminum
H 26.75 in W 21.75 in D 21.75 in
Old Hickory Tall-Back Paddle-Arm Chair W/Slat Seats
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory tall-back paddle-arm chair with slat seat and back, circa 1940.
Stamped Old Hickory Furniture Co., Martinsville, this side chair is in pristine condition.
Wonderful old...
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Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs
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Wood
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W.H. Gispen Armchair for T.H. Delft, Netherlands, 1961
By Willem H. Gispen
Located in Hudson, NY
bakelite arm at back.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Gispen 413-RL
By Gispen, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Netherlands
Design year: 1937
Originally the 413 was an arm-chair; the 413-R is version where you sit
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Low Easy Chair Rudolf Wolf for Elsrijk
By Elsrijk, Rudolf Wolf
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
pieces for Elsrijk This chair is an excellent example from this period. Minimal steel rod frame, bakelite
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Gispen Stacking Plywood Armchairs with Bakelite Arm Rests
By Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stacking Industrial school chairs with bakelite arm rests, bone enameled metal frames and teak
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wm. Rietveld Oase Arm Chairs
By Gispen Kembo, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Light Grey Enameled Metal Shell Original Upholstered Seat and Back with Bakelite Arm Rests
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1930s Rene Herbst Original Desk, Armchair, Bakelite Seat
Located in Hook, Hampshire
frame and bakelite seat, back and arm caps. Measure: Seat height 46cm
Workshop report
Our workshop
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Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Wim Rietveld No.12 Lounge Chair for Gispen
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
bakelite arm rests. Retails original tag.
Measures: 25.325/19.5 x 29.5 x 14.75/21.75/29.75.
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Pair of Wm. Rietveld No. 9 Lounge Chairs for Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly Upholstered in Salmon Woven Fabric with Enameled Sheet Metal Frame and Classic Bakelite Arm
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Lounge Chairs
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Sheet Metal
Bas Van Pelt Leather and Chrome Tubular Lounge Chair
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Bas Van Pelt leather and chrome tubular lounge chair with bakelite armrests and natural
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Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Wim Rietveld for Ahrend de Cirkel 1407 Oase Chairs
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frame with Black Bakelite Arm Rests. Newly Upholstered in Blue Delft Fabric. Frame in Original Condition
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Pair of Ahrend de Cirkel Oase Lounge Chairs by Wim Rietveld
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ahrend de Cirkel Enamel Framed Lounge Chair with Bakelite Arm Rests by Wim Rietveld. All in New
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Wim Rietveld No.9 Lounge Chair and Matching Ottoman for Gispen in Red
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Arm height on chair measures 21.5" original condition with some wear to enamel frame consistent with
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rudolf Wolf Easy Chairs for Elsrijk
By Rudolf Wolf, Elsrijk
Located in London, GB
period. Minimal steel rod frame, bakelite arm-rests and fabric covered wooden seat and backrest. They
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Metal
Pair of Wim Rietveld Chairs No 1401 for Gispen
By Wim Rietveld, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Black enameled metal frames and black bakelite arm rests. Frames in original condition with some signs
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ahrend de Cirkel "Oase" Lounge Chair by Wim Rietveld
By Wim Rietveld, Ahrend de Cirkel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ahrend de Cirkel "Oase" lounge chair by Wim Rietveld. White enameled metal frame. Black bakelite
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bas Van Pelt Leather and Chrome Tubular Lounge Chair
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
leather. Wear is consistent with age and use. Another similar one available with Bakelite arm rests.
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
W.H. Gispen 413 Cantilever Chairs, Holland, 1961
By Gispen, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
. The chairs have brushed steel cantilever frames and bakelite arm rests. The upholstery is in red vinyl
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Wim Rietveld No 1401 Chairs for Gispen
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Black enameled metal frames and black Bakelite arm rests. Frames in original condition with some signs
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Wm. Rietveld No. 9 Lounge Chairs for Gispen
By Gispen Kembo, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Bakelite Arm Rests. Set Price.
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Metal
Pair 1950's Franco Albini Style Oak Lounge Chairs
By Franco Albini
Located in Miami, FL
SOLD Wonderfully executed in the style of Franco Albini with his signature arm extending around
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
1940s Set of Nine Rene Herbst Tubular Metal Garden Chairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
as a set of nine.
A beautiful original armchair with chrome frame and Bakelite seat, back and arm
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Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Dutch Gispen Dining Armchairs
By Willem H. Gispen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Gray hammer finished metal frame and bakelite arm rests.
Upholstered to order: please allow 2-3 weeks.
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Friso Kramer Upholstered Drafting Stool
By Ahrend de Cirkel, Friso Kramer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
signature original angled bakelite arm rests. Back and seat height adjustable. Knob is engraved "Ahrend de
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
WH Gispen Arm Chairs for T.H. Delft, 1961
By Gispen, Willem H. Gispen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice pair of arm chairs designed by WH Gispen for Gispen, Holland 1937. These specific
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Arm Chairs Designed in 1947 by Rene Herbst Made in France
By René Herbst
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Chairs by Rene Herbst with deep green Bakelite seats, backs and arms. The frames are in tubular
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Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Wim Rietveld No 1401 Lounge Chairs for Gispen
By Gispen, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
enameled metal frames and black bakelite arm rests. Frames in original condition with visible signs of wear
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Early Edition Bauhaus Style Tubular Armchair by Gispen
By Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950. With a tubular steel frame, original burnt orange upholstery and bakelite arm rests. In original
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Early 1930s Bauhaus Swing-Arm Floor Lamp by Walter Von Nessen for Nessen Studios
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare and important,,,,,very early 1930s Classic Swing-arm Lamp designed by Walter Von nessen,,,made
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Floor Lamps
H 53 in W 12 in D 14 in
Pair of Metal Chairs by Rudolf Wolf, Black Leather Upholstery, Netherlands
By Elsrijk, Rudolf Wolf
Located in London, GB
the black metal legs and bakelite arm-rests, minor rust to the metal and a little twisting to the
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 in
RCA Victor Pair of Advertising Logo Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
are in nice, supple material with good chrome and bakelite arm rests.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Rare Jindrich Halabala Miniature Salesman Sample Furniture
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in New York, NY
matching arm chairs, a sofa, table and an additional chair which has been added to the group. Made of bent
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Steel
Pair of Antique Wing Back Wingback Arm Chairs with Mahogany Ball and Claw Feet
Located in Antrim, GB
Superb pair of antique wing back Wingback arm chairs with mahogany ball and claw feet,beautifully
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Vintage 1920s English George I Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 40 in W 32 in D 34 in
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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.
Questions About Bakelite Arm Chairs
- 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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