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1950's Pair Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut Upholstered Barrel Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of vintage danish barrel back armchairs, dating to the mid 1950's. I
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Barrel Back Vinyl Arm Chair, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Take a seat in this Sculptural Chrome Chair and travel back in time to the funky '70s - groovy
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red High Back Barrel Chair Fairfield Chair Co., c. 1960s
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Deland, FL
. The chair sits on an artisan sculpted walnut frame wrapping around the back, ensuring attention from
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 38 in W 33 in D 32 in
Pair cLASSIC Danish Spindle Barrel Back Arm Chairs by George Tanier / Denmark
By George Tanier, Sibast
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair cLASSIC Danish Spindle Barrel Back Arm Chairs by George Tanier
for Sibast , Made in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
H 29 in W 19 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Pair of Modern Swivel Barrel Tub Arm Chairs Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of swivel barrel tub armchairs arm chairs. Original fabric which is in very good
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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
Primitive Antique Green Painted Barrel Back Windsor Caboose Tavern Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique barrel back windsor style chair finished in apple green enamel paint.
Category
Antique 19th Century Federal Windsor Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
H 29 in W 17.5 in D 21 in
Elinor McGuire Rattan Caned Barrel Back Arm Chairs, a Pair
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
tradition using beautiful materials simply and sensitively. These comfortable and versatile arm chairs
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Hickory Tavern Mid Century Velvet Barrel Back Tufted Club Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Hickory Tavern barrel back club chair featuring off cream and baby blue textured velvet
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Swivel Chairs Pair of Vintage Tufted Tub Barrel Arm Pouf Hollywood Regency
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage Hollywood palm beach regency black silk tufted pouf swivel tub, barrel
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Made to Order Barrel Chairs- Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century custom barrel swivel chairs. Unlike most barrel chairs this set includes wider seating
Category
2010s Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Modern Grey Leather Upholstered Armchair
By Crate & Barrel
Located in New York, NY
Crate & Barrel grey leather upholstered lounge arm chair, raised on square tapered wood feet, with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
English Barrel Back Wood Chair 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
English barrel back hardwood chair with curved arm support ,saddled seat and turned legs and
Category
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Josef Hoffman Pair of Secessionist Bentwood Barrel Back Arm Chairs for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These lounge chairs from the early 1900s have an unusual bentwood design that makes them extremely
Category
Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 31 in W 22 in D 21 in
Interior Crafts Barrel Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Interior Crafts
Located in Countryside, IL
Interior crafts barrel lounge chairs - pair.
These chairs measure: 30 wide x 30.5 deep x 39
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
Natural Woven Rattan/Wicker Mid Century Barrel Chairs a Pair
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
cross hatch pattern. The chair bottoms are round like barrels and the tops are a flared barrel shape. I
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Le Jeune Upholstery Coach Barrel Chair Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
COACH C9.932 barrel chair showroom model. This barrel chair is created with boxed top arm and back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of Four Natural Wicker Barrel Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of four natural wicker barrel back chairs. Four mid-century woven wicker/rattan barrel back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Louisville, KY
reupholstered, this barrel-back caned arm chair, boasts a beautiful form in it's design and is finished with a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine customizable English style tufted Barrel back desk chair with tufted back and seat, an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design with a thick padded cushion and angled arm rests ensures optimal comfort. These barrel back lounge
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine customizable English style tufted Barrel back desk chair with tufted back and seat, an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Leather
Le Jeune Upholstery Taverna Swivel Barrel Chair Showroom Model
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
/C23 .923 Modern swivel barrel chair that is a showroom model. The Tavern chair has a gentle top arm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Modern Geometric Barrel Back Tufted Club Chairs Newly Upholstered, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern Ebonized walnut carved Geometric barrel back Tufted club chairs newly upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
H 29 in W 30 in D 30 in
Vintage Ward Bennett Brickell Barrel Back Chairs, Upholstered Pair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ward Bennett brickell barrel back chairs, upholstered pair
Offered for sale is a pair of
Category
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Barrel Back Lounge Chairs Att. to Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb, Kipp Stewart
Located in New York, NY
Chic, sophisticated pair of barrel back lounge chairs attributed to Widdicomb, in the style of Kipp
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature two overstuffed removable cushions and
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Louis XV Transitional Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Burl and Cane Barrel Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
brass sabots. Double side caning and giltwood foliate ornate arm ends. Newer and clean quality seat
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 23 in D 22 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Countryside, IL
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Swivel Barrel Lounge chairs - pair
This chair measures: 34.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Selig Imperial Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs with Casters, Pair
By Selig
Located in Countryside, IL
Selig imperial mid century barrel lounge chairs with casters - pair
These chairs measure: 32
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique Italian Regency Distressed Carved Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Regency Distressed Carved Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category
Antique Early 1900s Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 30 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Le Jeune Upholstery Barrel Swivel Kara Chair Showroom Model, 2 Available
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Barrel Swivel Kara Chair Showroom Model, 2 Available
Offered for sale
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century Mahogany and Stripped Velvet Upholstered Barrel Back Club Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th Century Mahogany and Stripped Velvet Upholstered Barrel Back Club Chair. Measures 24.5
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 29 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Pair of Barrel-Back Chairs on Swivel Mechanism, USA 1990's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a timeless duo of sophistication and comfort, the Pair of Barrel-Back Chairs on Swivel
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Antique Swedish Art Deco Barrel Club Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Barrel club chairs, built with a curved back, long legs, and a rolled arms
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Birch
Early 20th Century Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Barrel Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Barrel Chair in great antique
Category
Early 20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
H 34.5 in W 28.5 in D 21 in
Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960's
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Louisville, KY
Another chapter of mid-century modern opens with this beautiful barrel back cane chair from Hickory
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Edward Wormley Mahogany and Grey Wool Barrel Back Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar barrel back arm chairs in mahogany and blue/gray wool upholstery. Great
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1960s Rare Rattan Lattice Sculptural Tub Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of Mid Century tub barrel chairs by JD Originals. The rattan finished frames are upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Modern Century Furniture Swivel Barrel Chair Off White & Blue Diamond Brocade
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely modern swivel barrel chair with off white & beige base & navy-blue diamond brocade fabric by
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brocade
H 29 in W 32 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Vinyl and Oak Barrel Back Side Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Mid-Century Modern rosewood stained oak barrel back side chair with its original lemon
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
1980s Barrel Steel Wood Leather Giorgetti Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, leather, steel and wood arm chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs by Kroehler Newly Upholstered - Pair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Kroehler Barrel Back Club Chairs Newly Upholstered in a High End Italian "Cooled
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
H 27.5 in W 27 in D 25.5 in
French Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Hollywood Regency gold gilt barrel back cane lounge chairs - a pair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 33.5 in W 23 in D 28.5 in
Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the Vladimir Kagan model #100-A 'Barrel Lounge Chair' on ball casters
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid Century Adrian Pearsall Milo Baughman Walnut Barrel Back Club Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Milo Baughman style walnut barrel back club lounge chair
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 28 in W 30 in D 31 in
Club Chair with Walnut Banded Barrel Back and Hand-Turned, Tapered Legs
By Moran Woodworked Furniture, Michael Moran and Celia Gibson
Located in Gallatin, NY
Our barrel form, fit to your body, sits atop four hand-turned and tapered legs. As the back band
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cotton, Walnut
Pair Late 20th Century Modern Drexel Heritage Swivel Barrel Chairs Orig Fabric
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage modern Drexel Heritage swivel barrel chairs with original contemporary style
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.5 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
Vintage Mid-Century Dining Chairs: Elegance in Barrel Back Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
craftsmen, these chairs are handcrafted from high-quality wood and feature a captivating barrel-back design
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Barrel Lounge Chair by Lawrence Peabody, c. 1960s
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Deland, FL
An iconic design by Lawrence Peabody. The chair is found in pink vinyl with contrasting black well
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
H 27 in W 31 in D 28 in
Bespoke Ebonized Barrel Back Lounge Chair Newly Upholstered in White Bouclé, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! Equal parts comfort and style this extraordinary lounge chair has recently
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 27.25 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
Pair of 1970s Low Profile Barrel Back Club Chairs, Style of Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 1970s Low Profile Barrel Back Club Chairs, Style of Harvey Probber
Each one of sleek
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair Vtg Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Club Lounge Chairs 'a'
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux bamboo cane barrel back club lounge chairs (A). Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 31 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Cane Barrel Back Walnut Club Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin cane barrel back walnut club lounge chairs. Listing includes
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
H 24.5 in W 27.5 in D 27 in
Set of Two (2) Grey Barrel Chairs in the Manner of Milo Baughman, USA, c. 1980's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
both indoors and outdoors this set of barrel chairs are as stylish as they are comfortable. Perfect in
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 28.5 in W 28 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Purple Barrel Back Club Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style purple barrel back club lounge chairs, a pair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28 in W 29 in D 31 in
2 MCM Polished Aluminum Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Tulip Base by Woodard
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
barrel swivel chairs are the epitome of mid-century modern magnificence and are sure to make a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 26.75 in W 32.25 in D 25.5 in
Set of Two '2' Barrel Chairs After Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, c. 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
This set of two circa 1960 barrel chairs is subtle yet delightfully sophisticated. The body of the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 24.5 in W 25 in D 28 in
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Barrel Arm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of barrel arm chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, all barrel arm chairs available were constructed with great care. Barrel arm chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Barrel arm chairs bearing Art Deco or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many barrel arm chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Josef Hoffmann, Thayer Coggin and Weiman produced popular barrel arm chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Barrel Arm Chairs?
Prices for barrel arm chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, barrel arm chairs begin at $275 and can go as high as $16,475, while the average can fetch as much as $2,800.
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 Barrel Arm Chairs
- What are barrel chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.
- What is a barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Barrel chairs are accent chairs that feature a curved back shaped like half of a barrel. In some cases, the back slopes down at the sides to form arms. Other pieces are armless or have separate rolled arms at the sides. You'll find a variety of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023No one knows who invented the barrel chair originally, or even where the chairs appeared first. They became popular during the mid to late 19th century, but it was Frank Lloyd Wright who made them famous when he designed an iconic version for Wingspread, a home he designed in Wind Point, Wisconsin. Wright also used his Taliesin Barrel chair to furnish his own home in Wisconsin. Shop a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- What era are barrel chairs from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The earliest barrel chairs are from is the era of the early 19th century. However, Frank Lloyd Wright created one of the most famous barrel chairs in 1937 as a part of his design for Wingspread, a home in Wind Point, Wisconsin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of barrel chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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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