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Regency Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Arm Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the charm of our amazing vintage Regency faux bamboo arm chair. With a stylish back
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of vintage faux bamboo arm chairs. 2 pairs available. Fabric in good condition- back cushion
Category

20th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair, Bamboo Arm Chairs, China circa 1880
Located in Round Top, TX
Bamboo arm chairs with curved arms and seats. These timeless armchairs sit low and firm; they are
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Chinoiserie Tortoise Bamboo Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous barrel-back bamboo armchair. This piece reminds us of a Brighton Pavillion chair. It has
Category

20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Bamboo Arm Chairs in Original Condition
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese bamboo arm chairs with plain flat linden wood seat (linden wood is also called lime
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Qing Period Bamboo Arm Chairs with Burgundy Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese Qing period bamboo arm chairs with plain flat elm wood seat. Backrest with typical
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Gold Gilt Faux Bamboo Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The very stylish Chinese Chippendale style faux bamboo barrel back armchair has a woven caned back
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Cane

Gold Gilt Faux Bamboo Arm Chair
Gold Gilt Faux Bamboo Arm Chair
H 32.75 in W 23 in D 20.5 in
Pair of Mid Century Curved Back Bamboo Arm Chairs Removable Cushion
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid Century bamboo chairs. In an off-white color, removable cushion, and comfortable curved
Category

20th Century Chairs

Vintage Coastal Tortoise Bamboo Arm Chairs - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
, masterfully crafted from bamboo with a rich faux tortoise shell finish. Inspired by the timeless Brighton
Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Rohe Noordwolde Bamboo Arm Chair with Decorative Back
By Rohe Noordwolde, Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sweet little Rohe Noordwolde bent bamboo armchair with black enameled legs and white foot caps. In
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

20th Century Chinese Burnt Bamboo Brighton Style Arm Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful Chinese Brighton style burnt bamboo arm chair. It has a vintage embroidered
Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Bamboo Arm Chair in the style of Franco Albini c 1950's
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Chic, stylish, sophisticated bamboo, and rattan side chair, made in Italy, circa 1950/1960's, in
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Stunning, Unusual Pair Rattan/ Bamboo Arm Chairs, Attrib to Danny Ho Fong
By McGuire, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matching Pair Curved High Back Stylized Rattan Arm Chairs, Attributed to Danny Ho Fong (Designer
Category

Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Aesthetic Bamboo Gilt Iron Arm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage aesthetic style gilt metal bamboo arm chair.
Category

20th Century Aesthetic Movement Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Aesthetic Bamboo Gilt Iron Arm Chair
Aesthetic Bamboo Gilt Iron Arm Chair
H 41.75 in W 179.75 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Metal Arm Chairs W/ Zebra Velvet - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of mid-century campaign style cast aluminum faux bamboo arm chairs with a loose zebra
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Bergere Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

White Chinese Chippendale Style Faux Bamboo Chair in Thaibaut South Seas
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s white lacquer Chinese Chippendale style faux bamboo arm chair. The finish is a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

English Regency Cushioned Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency Brighton design bamboo arm chair with filigree design and a cane seat under a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Upholstery

Chinese Chippendale Burnt Bamboo Brighton Pavilion Chair In Leopard Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Brighton Pavilion style burnt bamboo arm chair. It has been newly upholstered in a
Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Bamboo

Frankl Style Bamboo Rattan Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Paul Frankl style bamboo rattan arm chair with new Starfish upholstery. Slight wear to frame finish.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Bendt bamboo rattan desk arm chair
By Franco Albini
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Elegant high-quality decorative bent bamboo desk chair armchair.
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Bendt bamboo rattan desk arm chair
Bendt bamboo rattan desk arm chair
H 33 in W 23 in D 24 in
Chinese Paint Decorated Brighton Pavilion Arm Chairs, 6 Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
arm chairs featuring seat backs and arm panels with fine Chinese brush paintings on both sides of the
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Chinoiserie Bamboo Rattan Ming Style Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Bring Eastern elegance home with the Chinoiserie Bamboo Rattan Ming Style Arm Lounge Chair, a
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Arm Chairs. With bamboo and rattan frames and woven wicker seats, these chairs capture the essence of
Category

20th Century Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Ritts Tropitan Bamboo Dining Set
By RITZ
Located in Pasadena, TX
extension leaf, (2) bamboo arm chairs with brown seats and (4) bamboo side chairs with orange vinyl seats
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Bamboo

Ritts Tropitan Bamboo Dining Set
Ritts Tropitan Bamboo Dining Set
H 29.75 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Vintage Boho Chic Twisted Rattan and Bamboo Side Arm Chair
By McGuire
Located in San Carlos, CA
✨ Beautiful Vintage Mid-Century Rattan & Bamboo Side Chair – Boho Chic Style! ✨ Add a touch of
Category

Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 6 Classic Chippendale Style Bamboo Arm Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic bamboo vintage Chippendale style arm dining chairs having Asian flair. Upholstery is
Category

Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Patina Furniture Company Green Chinoiserie Faux Bamboo Dining Arm Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Patina furniture Company green Chinoiserie faux bamboo dining arm chair. Each with a custom
Category

20th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo

Vintage Thonet Style Large Bamboo Bentwood Cane Rattan Rocking Arm Chair
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
A large Iconic bentwood rocking chair, attributed to Thonet. Made from bamboo in with caned back
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood

Bohemian Bamboo and Cane Arm Chairs by McGuire - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional set of 4 vintage bohemian arm chairs by McGuire Furniture. Each feature a brown finish
Category

Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Hollywood Regency Chippendale Brown and Red Faux Bamboo Wood Barrel Arm Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning traditional Chinoiserie Chippendale faux bamboo tub chair in the manner of Baker
Category

20th Century American Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s Oak Faux Bamboo Orange Floral Velvet Tall Back Accent Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Stafford, TX
1970s tall-back chair featuring a bold and vibrant orange and gold floral upholstery typical of the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Faux Bamboo, Oak

Vintage Ficks Reed Rattan Arm Chair & Ottoman
By Ficks Reed
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage Ficks Reed Rattan Arm Chair & Ottoman Approximate
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cotton

5 Pieces Set of Mid Century Rattan Bamboo Sectional Sofa & Arm Longe Chair Mint
By Paul Frankl, McGuire
Located in Rockaway, NJ
5 Pieces set of mid century tattan bamboo sectional sofa & arm longe chair mint.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Fantastic Pair Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Barrel Back Arm Club Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Vintage pair of Hollywood Regency faux bamboo barrel back arm club chairs. These charming chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Regency Style Cerused Faux Bamboo Bergere Arm Chairs In Chevron - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Regency style faux bamboo bergere chairs with cerused frames. The chevron fabric
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Pine

3 McGuire Modern Boho Chic Bamboo & Rattan Target Back Dining Arm Game Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of Iconic target back Arm Chairs by The McGuire Furniture Company. Organic Modern with Bohemian
Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Vintage Set 4 Faux Bamboo Barrel Arm Dining Chairs Outdoor Patio Metal Restored
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 4 vintage faux bamboo metal barrel curved arm dining chairs. Patio, outdoor, porch, pool
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair German Arco Rattan Arm Chairs
By Arco
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large Arco rattan and bamboo lounge chairs made in Germany found in Paris. Circa 1970 in a
Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Rush

Pair German Arco Rattan Arm Chairs
Pair German Arco Rattan Arm Chairs
H 28 in W 26 in D 33.5 in
Vintage Set of 4 Bamboo Wicker Arm Chairs by Robert Wengler, Denmark 1960's
By Robert Wengler
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage set of four bamboo and rattan armchairs by Robert Wengler. Curved armrests with bamboo
Category

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

Materials

Bamboo

Rare bamboo Lounge Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro
By Ubunji Kidokoro
Located in Uccle, BE
bamboo chaise long and arm chair for her exhibition in Tokyo in 1941. Made of patinated bamboo. Measures
Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Rare bamboo Lounge Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro
Rare bamboo Lounge Chair by Ubunji Kidokoro
H 26.58 in W 20.87 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Bamboo Armchairs, Sweden circa 1900-20
Located in Round Top, TX
Bamboo arm chairs with curved arms and backrest. These timeless armchairs sit low and firm; they
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Burlap, Bamboo

Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
By Ritts Tropitan, Herb Ritts
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features
Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Chippendale Tortoise Bamboo Side Chair-Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Exquisite pair of vintage Tortoise Bamboo throne side arm chairs with Chippendale fretwork details
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

High Back Rattan Lounge Arm Chair by Rohe Noordwolde, The Netherlands 1950s
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful high back Rohe Noordwolde rattan arm chair date from the 1950s. The wicker arm chair is
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Mid 20th Century Restored Refinished Rattan Fretwork Cane side Arm Chairs Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Brighton Pavilion. These chairs showcase a geometric Chippendale-inspired design, intricately detailed with
Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Chinoiserie Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

1950s Gilt Faux Bamboo Metal Arm / Vanity Chair Hollywood Regency
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Charleston, SC
A fabulous gilt faux bamboo arm/vanity chair. Would look great in a bedroom or dressing room. C
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Extraordinary Set of 14 Trompe L'oiel Arm Dining Chairs by Cobonpue, circa 1980
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
service is available. A majestic set of fourteen (14) Art Nouveau influenced arm dining chairs from an
Category

Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Mahogany

Bamboo Floral Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Bamboo (19th Cent-possibly French) arm chair with a floral upholstered seat and open spindle design
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Upholstery

Bamboo Floral Upholstered Arm Chair
Bamboo Floral Upholstered Arm Chair
H 39.5 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Elinor McGuire Rattan Cane Oval Back Dining Arm Chairs, a Set of Four
By John and Elinor McGuire, McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
arm chairs has McGuire’s trademark rawhide lacing, generous caned seats and lovely curved armrests
Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

1970s McGuire San Francisco Rattan Cane Back Dining Arm Chairs, a Set of Four
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
vintage fabric that rests on a stick deck, and each chair retains the McGuire San Francisco brass plaque
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

Regency Style Bamboo Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Regency Style bamboo open arm chair with high back design and upholstered seat and back panel (19
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Aesthetic Movement Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

English Victorian Bamboo Moon Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Victorian bamboo armchairs with half moon design back and paisley upholstered seat
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Swirl Arm Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the tropical charm with our Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Swirl Arm Chair, perfect for adding
Category

Vintage 1980s Indonesian Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Swirl Arm Chair
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Swirl Arm Chair
H 41.5 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
English Chinoiserie Burnt Bamboo Chippendale Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A delicate chinoiserie burnt bamboo or tortoise bamboo armchair. Fashioned from bamboo, the back
Category

Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

American Modern, Bamboo, Rattan, Arm Chairs, USA, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
American Modern, Bamboo, Rattan, Arm Chairs, USA, 1970s Pair of American modernist armchairs
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

19Thc Windsor High Back Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc High back Windsor arm chair with bamboo turnings.This chair is very comfortable and sturdy.A
Category

Antique 1850s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

19Thc Windsor High Back Side Chair
19Thc Windsor High Back Side Chair
H 35 in W 19 in D 17 in
Primitive Faux Bamboo Ebonized Arm Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of ebonized wood chairs.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Stylish Pair of Bamboo & Rattan Fan Back Arm Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish pair of island-ish bamboo and rattan fan back arm chairs having a warm faux tortoise finish
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Maple Faux Bamboo Tapestry Upholstered Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite pair of faux bamboo maple and tapestry upholstery arm chairs. Very good vintage
Category

20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Faux Bamboo, Maple

Set of Six Orlando Diaz-Azcuy for McGuire Prescott Dining Chairs
By McGuire, Orlando Diaz-azcuy
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Stunning set of six bamboo rattan dining chairs--all arm chairs—a contemporary organic modern
Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rattan, Bamboo

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Bamboo Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bamboo arm chair available at 1stDibs. Each bamboo arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using bamboo, wood and fabric. If you’re shopping for a bamboo arm chair, we have 81 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer bamboo arm chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A bamboo arm chair made by Hollywood Regency designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made bamboo arm chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Brown Jordan, Dirk Van Sliedregt and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Bamboo Arm Chair?

A bamboo arm chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,450, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.

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 Bamboo Arm Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although construction methods also affect durability, bamboo chairs are generally strong due to the properties of bamboo. The tensile strength of bamboo per square inch is greater than that of many other materials, including steel. Shop a variety of bamboo chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between rattan and bamboo chairs is what they are made of. Rattan comes from a number of vine-like plants and resembles a reed. Derived from grass-like plants in the Bambusoideae subfamily, bamboo is a material more similar to wood. Due to the properties of the materials, rattan chairs tend to be lighter and more flexible than bamboo chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of rattan and bamboo chairs.
  • 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 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 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 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.