What is a bow back chair?

A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.

What are chairs with arms called?

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.

What do you call a chair with arms?

A chair with arms is an armchair .

What is a dining chair with arms called?

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.

What do you call an accent chair with no arms?

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.

Should dining room chairs have arms?

Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

What are dining room chairs with arms called?

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.

Why are dining chairs with arms called carvers?

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.

What are dining chairs without arms called?

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.

Bow Arm Chair

Antique Elm Chair

Bow Back Windsor

Gustav Stickley Morris Chairs

Arts And Crafts Morris Chair

Smokers Bow

J Morris

William Morris Recliner

Mission Oak Chair Recliner

Pair of English Smokers Bow Arm Chairs

$1,345 / set

H 32 in W 26.5 in D 23 in

Pair of English Smokers Bow Arm Chairs

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Interesting pair of 19th century English elm smokers bow arm chairs with a shaped seat front. 1880.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

1940s Moderne Bow Arm Lounge Chair

$1,020Sale Price|59% Off

H 32 in W 23.75 in D 24 in

1940s Moderne Bow Arm Lounge Chair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co., Donald Deskey, Gilbert Rohde

Located in New Windsor, NY

Late 1940s bow arm lounge chair. Reupholstered in a nicely textured gray fabric.

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Vintage 1940s American Streamlined Moderne Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stickley Mission Collection Oak Bow Arm Reclining Chair

$5,400

H 38.75 in W 34.5 in D 40.5 in

Stickley Mission Collection Oak Bow Arm Reclining Chair

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Stickley Mission Collection oak bow arm reclining chair with slatted construction, adjustable back, elongated corbel motifs beneath the arms, pyramidal motifs, green leather cushions...

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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Signed Gustav Stickley BOW ARM Morris Chair - W7884 SALE NOW 20% OFF

$6,900

H 38 in W 31 in D 41 in

Antique Signed Gustav Stickley BOW ARM Morris Chair - W7884 SALE NOW 20% OFF

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique SIGNED Gustav Stickley Bow-Arm Morris Chair ( recliner)- W7884 This is a great looking antique Gustav Stickley Bow-Arm Morris Chair.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bow Arm Reclining Morris Lounge Chair

$5,500 / set

H 30.38 in W 37.5 in D 37.5 in

Gustav Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bow Arm Reclining Morris Lounge Chair

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts bow arm reclining Morris lounge chair with ottoman Designed by Gustav Stickley Produced by Warren Hile Studio USA, Circa Late 20th Century ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Lounge Chair, Newly Refinished

$3,595

H 39.5 in W 35 in D 40.25 in

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Lounge Chair, Newly Refinished

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mission or Arts & Crafts style bow arm reclining lounge chair By L. & J.G. Stickley USA, Circa Late 20th Century Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholstered...

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman

$3,995 / set

H 40 in W 34.5 in D 40 in

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts bow arm Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.

Category

1990s American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman

$3,995 / set

H 39.75 in W 34.5 in D 40 in

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Reclining Morris Lounge Chair With Ottoman

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts style bow arm Morris reclining lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique French Louis XVI Style Bow Carved Walnut Fauteuil Fireside Arm Chair

$650

H 34.5 in W 24 in D 16 in

Antique French Louis XVI Style Bow Carved Walnut Fauteuil Fireside Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XVI Style Bow Carved Walnut Fauteuil Fireside Arm Chair. Circa Early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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Charming Bow Arm Chair

Unavailable

H 37 in W 24 in D 21 in

Charming Bow Arm Chair

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Charming bow chair would work well with Swedish Style decor or Italian

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in

Antique Elm Smokers Bow Captains Chair With Oversized Arm

Located in Accrington, GB

A rare chair dating to the early part of the 20th century. We think the chair was a teachers chair with the oversized arm acting as a bookrest. Made from a rich cut of elm the chair ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Country Chairs

Materials

Elm

ANTIQUE BOW BACK WINDSOR ARM CHAIRS, c. 1860

Unavailable

H 42 in W 23 in D 25 in

ANTIQUE BOW BACK WINDSOR ARM CHAIRS, c. 1860

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handcrafted English high-back broad Windsor arm chairs. Elmwood, pierced splat, unusual crinoline stretcher. Original set of eight. Mid-19th Century.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century Antique Smokers Bow Chair

Unavailable

H 34.26 in W 25.2 in D 18.9 in

19th Century Antique Smokers Bow Chair

Located in Clitheroe, GB

Antique smokers bow chair This beautiful late 19th century Victorian Country house smokers bow antique carver arm chair / captains chair dates from ca. 1860 and is in constructed ...

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm

Pair Chinese Hardwood Oxbow Arm Chairs

Unavailable

H 29.5 in W 27 in D 21 in

Pair Chinese Hardwood Oxbow Arm Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

A PAIR OF ARM CHAIRS WITH BOW BACKS,LOW SEATS, CENTRAL CARVED BACK SPLAT AND APRON, FLARED SEAT, PAW FEET Please feel free to contact directly by clicking CONTACT DEALER on this page.

Category

20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

English 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair

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H 31.5 in W 25.75 in D 22.75 in

English 19th Century Smokers Bow Chair

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This late 19th century Victorian smokers bow arm chair dates from circa 1880 and is constructed of solid oak.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Set of Eight English Bow Armchairs

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H 31.5 in W 26.5 in D 20.25 in

Set of Eight English Bow Armchairs

Located in Austin, TX

A fine set of eight large English bow armchairs (also known as captain's chairs or smoker's bow arm chairs) of elm, ash and oak, each chair featuring a bowed top rail with continuous...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Elm, Oak, Wood

18thc Windsor Bow Back Extended Arm Chair

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H 38 in W 24 in D 19 in

18thc Windsor Bow Back Extended Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18Thc Bow back Windsor extended arm chair from New England in fantastic condition.The patina is amazing and really mellow surface.

Category

Antique 18th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

Arts & Crafts Style Oak Bow Arm Lounge Chair by Stickley

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H 40 in W 35.5 in D 41 in

Arts & Crafts Style Oak Bow Arm Lounge Chair by Stickley

By Stickley Brothers, William Morris American

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stickley Mission collection oak bow arm Morris recliner A piece that calls to mind William Morris, the leader and champion of the English Arts & Crafts Movement, this iconic chair...

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bow Arm Lounge Chair With Ottoman

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H 39 in W 31.53 in D 34.5 in

Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Bow Arm Lounge Chair With Ottoman

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mission or Arts & Crafts bow arm lounge chair with ottoman By L. & J.G.

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Form Arts & Crafts Stickley Bros, Bow Arm Morris Chair Recliner, circa 1980

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H 37.5 in W 36 in D 42 in

Rare Form Arts & Crafts Stickley Bros, Bow Arm Morris Chair Recliner, circa 1980

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Big Flats, NY

Rare form Arts & Crafts Stickley Bros. Morris chair features oak frame with bow arms over slat form sides reclining to include footrest, overstuffed and leather upholstered, brand an...

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Antique Grain Painted Continuous Arm Bow Back Windsor Childs Chair, 20th Century

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H 26.5 in W 14.25 in L 26.5 in

Antique Grain Painted Continuous Arm Bow Back Windsor Childs Chair, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique bow back Windsor child's armchair offers spindle back with continuous arm over seat raised on turned legs, grain painted, 20th century. Measures- 26.5" H x 14.25" W x 13....

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20th Century English British Colonial Windsor Chairs

Materials

Paint, Wood

18th c. Continuous Arm - Bow Back Windsor Armchair

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H 19 in W 26 in D 32 in

18th c. Continuous Arm - Bow Back Windsor Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 18th century New England continuous arm Windsor chair is a spectacular example of early American furniture design. With all original black paint and untouched surface , this ch...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Windsor Chairs

Materials

Pine

Paul McCobb Bow-tie Chair set of 6

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H 35 in W 17 in D 16 in

Paul McCobb Bow-tie Chair set of 6

By Paul McCobb, Calvin Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Paul McCobb For Calvin, set of six Bow-tie dining chairs, two arm chairs and four side chairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY Special Morris Chair from 1901 - W7669 A SPECIAL SALE

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H 39 in W 30.5 in D 36 in

Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY Special Morris Chair from 1901 - W7669 A SPECIAL SALE

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a very important Gustav Stickley Bow Arm Morris Chair from 1901. It comes with the original leather seats and back.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Oak

Pair of English Bow Library Arm Chairs ( Priced Individually )

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H 31.75 in W 26 in D 25.5 in

Pair of English Bow Library Arm Chairs ( Priced Individually )

Located in Austin, TX

A fine pair of English library chairs (or open armchairs) of mixed native woods, c1870. Each featuring a bowed gallery back with serpentine arms and turned spindle or spool supports....

Category

Antique 1870s British Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid 20th Century Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs With Cane Inset Back - Set of 4

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H 33 in W 23 in D 18 in

Mid 20th Century Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs With Cane Inset Back - Set of 4

Located in Cookeville, TN

Set of 4 rattan and bamboo barrel-shaped arm chairs feature bow back with cane insert and two-toned finish.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Rattan

18TH C. NEW ENGLAND BOW BACK WINDSOR ARM CHAIR W/SADDLE SEAT

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H 36 in W 25 in D 16 in

18TH C. NEW ENGLAND BOW BACK WINDSOR ARM CHAIR W/SADDLE SEAT

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18THC NEW ENGLAND BOW BACK WINDSOR ARM CHAIR W/SADDLE SEAT. MADE OF POPULAR AND HICKORY WOODS.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Armchairs

Materials

Hickory

Arts & Crafts Oak Gustav Stickley Bow Arm Morris Chair With Reverse Tapered Legs

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H 37.5 in W 30.25 in D 35.5 in

Arts & Crafts Oak Gustav Stickley Bow Arm Morris Chair With Reverse Tapered Legs

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Ask About Discounted In-House Shipping*** An Arts and Crafts Gustav Stickley Morris style arm chair offers oak construction with slat back, bow arms, reverse tapered legs and upho...

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

MASSIVE ANTIQUE nice Signed l&jG STICKLEY arm rocker with BOW ARMS w8449

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H 37 in W 31.5 in D 31 in

MASSIVE ANTIQUE nice Signed l&jG STICKLEY arm rocker with BOW ARMS w8449

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

SUPERB ANTIQUE CIR 1910 L&J STICKLEY with BOW ARM/ BENT ARM. Arm rocker chair in excellent condition with original finish and original spring seat.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Miniature bow back Windsor armchair by the Riverbend Chair Co.

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H 13.5 in W 8.25 in D 6 in

Miniature bow back Windsor armchair by the Riverbend Chair Co.

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Hand made, miniature wood Windsor bow back arm chair painted in dark forest green.

Category

20th Century American Rustic Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

D R Dimes Continuous Bow Back Arm Dining Chairs

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H 43.75 in W 23 in D 19 in

D R Dimes Continuous Bow Back Arm Dining Chairs

By Richard Dimes Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

A set of four custom crafted continuous bow with comb back arm chairs with vase legs by the American furniture company D.

Category

Vintage 1970s American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Stickley Oak Bow Arm Morris Lounge Chair With Matching Ottoman

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H 40 in W 34.75 in D 37.5 in

Stickley Oak Bow Arm Morris Lounge Chair With Matching Ottoman

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine Stickley solid oak lounge chair with loose pillow back, fixed seat and bowed arms. The fine craftsmanship of Stickley evident in the slatted construction and joinery. The piec...

Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Stickley Mission Collection Oak Bow Arm Morris Recliner

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H 41 in W 35.75 in D 40.75 in

Stickley Mission Collection Oak Bow Arm Morris Recliner

By William Morris American

Located in Pasadena, TX

Stickley Mission collection oak bow arm Morris recliner A piece that calls to mind William Morris, the leader and champion of the English Arts & Crafts Movement, this iconic chair f...

Category

Late 20th Century North American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

L & J G Stickley Bow Arm Fixed Back Lounge Chair Arts & Crafts Mission Oak

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H 39.25 in W 31.6 in D 32 in

L & J G Stickley Bow Arm Fixed Back Lounge Chair Arts & Crafts Mission Oak

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Forest Grove, PA

Original finish, quarter sawn oak, bow arm, arched stretchers, pegged & mortise and tenon joinery with the original fabric.

Category

2010s American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

8 Mid Century Windsor Farmhouse Walnut Bow Sack Back Dining Arm & Side Chairs

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H 44 in W 23 in D 26 in

8 Mid Century Windsor Farmhouse Walnut Bow Sack Back Dining Arm & Side Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Features 6 bow back chairs and 2 sack back arms. Made in Ohio The Windsor Chair takes its name from the English town of Windsor, where it originated around 1710.

Category

Mid-20th Century Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Stickley Mission Collection Bow Arm Oak and Leather Morris Recliners, Pair

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H 42 in W 35 in D 42 in

Stickley Mission Collection Bow Arm Oak and Leather Morris Recliners, Pair

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Mission or Arts & Crafts style bow arm Morris reclining lounge chairs By Stickley, "Mission Collection" USA, Circa 1990s Solid quarter sawn oak frames, wi...

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

French Bow Arm Leather Club Chair, circa 1930s

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H 32 in W 33 in D 34 in

French Bow Arm Leather Club Chair, circa 1930s

Located in Portland, OR

Perfectly proportioned for a living room or salon, this well-worn club chair features a few of our favourite period details: weathered leather, a deep horsehair cushion and brass nai...

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Club Chairs

Pair of Paulo Buffa Arm Chairs

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H 44 in W 28.5 in D 26 in

Pair of Paulo Buffa Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Paulo Buffa Arm Chairs. Bow Arm. Hand Blocked Linen Print.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Late 18th Century English Hoop Back Windsor Chair

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H 37.8 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in

Late 18th Century English Hoop Back Windsor Chair

Located in Dorchester, GB

Lovely slab seat, nice old repair to the arm bow. A low chair that would sit nicely next to the fire.

Category

Antique 18th Century British Country Chairs

Materials

Oak

STICKLEY Cherry & Leather Bow Arm Reclining Morris Chair 91-406 - A

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H 39.75 in W 34.5 in D 40.5 in

STICKLEY Cherry & Leather Bow Arm Reclining Morris Chair 91-406 - A

By William Morris (English), L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Arts & Crafts Mission style reclining armchair by Stickley Furniture, their Morris. Solid cherry wood, adjustable reclining slatted high back, bowed arms supported by elongated co...

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

STICKLEY Cherry & Leather Bow Arm Reclining Morris Chair 91-406 - B

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H 39.75 in W 34.5 in D 40.5 in

STICKLEY Cherry & Leather Bow Arm Reclining Morris Chair 91-406 - B

By William Morris (English), L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Charlotte, NC

An Arts & Crafts Mission style reclining armchair by Stickley Furniture, their Morris. Solid cherry wood, adjustable reclining slatted high back, bowed arms supported by elongated co...

Category

Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Antique Armchair, Victorian Broad Windsor Armchair, Scotland 1840, B2283

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H 35 in W 20.5 in D 20 in

Antique Armchair, Victorian Broad Windsor Armchair, Scotland 1840, B2283

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique armchair, Victorian broad Windsor armchair, Scotland, 1840 Scotland, 1840 Solid yew and elm Original finish The chair has lovely decorative, back splats The central sp...

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Antique 1840s Scottish Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

FANTASTIC MAHOGANY ARM CHAIR

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H 29 in W 20.5 in D 22 in

FANTASTIC MAHOGANY ARM CHAIR

Located in Woodbury, CT

A MAHOGANY, SLIP SEAT, BOW BACK ARM CHAIR WITH TURNED LEGS FRONT AND SPLAYED LEGS REAR.

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Paul McCobb for Calvin Pair of Armchairs

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H 35 in W 22.75 in D 19.5 in

Paul McCobb for Calvin Pair of Armchairs

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of walnut frame, upholstered slip seat, bow tie back arm chairs designed by Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

English Victorian Smokers Bow Arm Chair

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H 29.5 in W 25 in D 23 in

English Victorian Smokers Bow Arm Chair

Located in Southampton, NY

English Victorian Smokers Bow Arm Chair With A Shaped Ash Circular Seat With Bobbin Turned Spindles At Back.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Wallace Nutting #408 Bow Back Windsor Arm Chair

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H 41 in W 25 in D 20 in

Wallace Nutting #408 Bow Back Windsor Arm Chair

By Wallace Nutting

Located in Parkesburg, PA

Wallace Nutting #408 Bow Back Windsor Arm Chair Circa 1900 - 1925 Original Finish Turned Legs, Various Hardwoods Used, and Pine.

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Craftsman Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

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L&JG Stickley Open Bookcase with Chamfered Board Back (2 Available)

$6,999

H 55 in W 39 in D 12 in

L&JG Stickley Open Bookcase with Chamfered Board Back (2 Available)

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

L&JG Stickley open bookcase with chamfered board back and tenon & key construction c1906-1912. Stickley is a furniture brand that offers both Arts and Crafts and Mission-style furni...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Top Center Table

$3,295

H 28.5 in W 40.25 in D 40.25 in

Gustav Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Leather Top Center Table

By Gustav Stickley

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts center table or breakfast table By Gustav Stickley (signed with red decal) USA, Circa 1900 Solid quarter sawn oak, with leather top. M...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Oak

Stickley Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Sofa with Burgundy Leather Upholstery

$3,970

H 32 in W 82.5 in D 37 in

Stickley Arts & Crafts Solid Oak Sofa with Burgundy Leather Upholstery

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage Arts & Crafts sofa by Stickley exemplifies the brand’s celebrated commitment to craftsmanship, integrity of materials, and timeless American design. Expertly designe...

Category

Vintage 1980s Arts and Crafts Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

2 Stickley Bros. Mission Arts and Crafts Period Quaint Furniture Chairs

$2,800 / set

H 37.5 in W 30 in D 39 in

2 Stickley Bros. Mission Arts and Crafts Period Quaint Furniture Chairs

By Stickley Brothers

Located in New York, NY

Great set of two Stickley Brothers Co., Quaint Furniture, Mission oak chairs to include a lounge chair, and the matching rocking chair. Nice large scale, classic Arts and Crafts line...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Extremely Rare Model 238 Gustav Stickley Table - W7996

$3,920Sale Price|20% Off

H 22.75 in Dm 21.5 in

Extremely Rare Model 238 Gustav Stickley Table - W7996

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Extremely Rare Gustav Stickley Table Model # 238- This is a RARE antique Gustav Stickley table MODEL #238 in very good condition. The top has been refinished. The table is sturdy a...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Tables

Materials

Oak

Exceptional Gustav Stickley Arts and Crafts Oak Center Table with Grueby Tiles

$11,000

H 27 in W 52 in D 28.5 in

Exceptional Gustav Stickley Arts and Crafts Oak Center Table with Grueby Tiles

By Gustav Stickley, Grueby Faience Company 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This design is a great example of the collaboration between Gustav Stickley and the Grueby Faience Company. The top is 2 1/2 in. thick and the little shelf on the bottom is 8 in. fr...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Center Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Stickley Brothers Morris Chair (Recliner) Model #64. SIGNED! - SALE W8029

$1,520Sale Price|20% Off

H 39 in W 31 in D 39.5 in

Stickley Brothers Morris Chair (Recliner) Model #64. SIGNED! - SALE W8029

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Stickley Brothers Morris Chair (Recliner) Model #64. SIGNED 20 % SALE NOW JUST THE LEATHER AND THE UPHOLSTRY AND THE COTTON FILLING IS $800. We see on line all over sellers offer...

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Antique Gustav Stickley Tabouret, Marked - W7243 ON SALE NOW.

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in Dm 18 in

Antique Gustav Stickley Tabouret, Marked - W7243 ON SALE NOW.

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is an antique Gustav Stickley Small Table, or Tabouret, from the early 1900s. It is in excellent condition and is marked with a Stickley decal. This is a very nice piece and i...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Gustav Stickley Model 911 Dresser with Mirror - W7083

$5,500

H 66 in W 48 in D 22 in

Antique Gustav Stickley Model 911 Dresser with Mirror - W7083

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a SUPERB antique Gustav Stickley Dresser with mirror. Made circa 1915, the dresser is in pristine condition. The dresser has a good original finish with the original mannere...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dressers

Materials

Iron

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers Style Rocking Chair C1915

$895

H 33 in W 27.5 in D 31 in

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley Brothers Style Rocking Chair C1915

By Stickley Brothers

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Rocking Chair in the style of the Stickley Bros. Quarter sawn oak and stained in a rich deep brown that has mellowed and aged over 100 years. Beautiful wide...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Craftsman Two Door Bookcase

$7,995

H 50.75 in W 48.5 in D 13 in

Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Gustav Stickley Craftsman Two Door Bookcase

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular simple be yet so elegant. A beautiful piece from the Arts and Crafts and the premier Craftsman Gustav Stickley. Still in its original fumed oak finish and with it all the...

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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Iron

Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY Bookcase, signed with' paper with RED DECAL w7983

$6,230Sale Price|30% Off

H 56 in W 53.5 in D 13 in

Antique GUSTAV STICKLEY Bookcase, signed with' paper with RED DECAL w7983

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is an antique Gustav Stickley Two-Door Bookcase. Good original finish in excellent condition with real thru tenon construction twice on each side. Has original glass. The case...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Bookcases

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Stickley Mission Oak Armchairs, 1995, Wide & Sculptural Design

$6,590 / set

H 29 in W 42.5 in D 37.5 in

Pair of Stickley Mission Oak Armchairs, 1995, Wide & Sculptural Design

By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Offered is a pair of wide armchairs by Stickley, crafted in solid quartersawn oak in the Mission / Arts and Crafts style, dated June 12, 1995 and marked with serial numbers (#89-417,...

Category

1990s American Mission Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Important Rare Gustav Stickley Sideboard (Harvey Ellis Design) Model# 800 W2443

$8,400Sale Price|30% Off

H 43 in W 54 in D 21 in

Important Rare Gustav Stickley Sideboard (Harvey Ellis Design) Model# 800 W2443

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Important Rare Gustav Stickley Sideboard. This is one of the nicest Sideboards designed by Harvey Ellis for Gustav Stickley! This piece has several instances of true Through Tenon ...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets

Materials

Oak

Antique A&C Mission Morris Chair by "Brooks" - Stickley Era - SALE 50 % W7454

$1,560Sale Price|60% Off

H 41.5 in W 33 in D 30 in

Antique A&C Mission Morris Chair by "Brooks" - Stickley Era - SALE 50 % W7454

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Morris Chair by "Brooks" - Stickley Era - W7454 We will ship to your home with Freight to your home but we can ship by freight for less, please emai...

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

Early Antique Gustav Stickley Magazine Stand circa 1904 - W2903 MUST SELL

$2,940Sale Price|40% Off

H 13 in W 21.5 in D 41.75 in

Early Antique Gustav Stickley Magazine Stand circa 1904 - W2903 MUST SELL

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is an early Gustav Stickley Magazine Rack in very good condition. This was made in 1904, early in Gustav Stickley's career. It has his Eastwood paper label. Made from mahogany...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

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Bow Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bow arm chair for your home. Each bow arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Find 38 options for an antique or vintage bow arm chair now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect bow arm chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A bow arm chair, designed in the Louis XVI, mid-century modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bow arm chair over the years, but those crafted by Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed and Lucian Ercolani are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bow Arm Chair?

A bow arm chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,845, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $32,500.

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 Bow Arm Chair

What is a bow back chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
What are chairs with arms called?
1 Answer
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.
What do you call a chair with arms?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A chair with arms is an armchair.
What is a dining chair with arms called?
1 Answer
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.
What do you call an accent chair with no arms?
1 Answer
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.
Should dining room chairs have arms?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
What are dining room chairs with arms called?
1 Answer
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.
Why are dining chairs with arms called carvers?
1 Answer
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.
What are dining chairs without arms called?
1 Answer
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.

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