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Pair of Caned & Carved Wood Arm Chairs
Pair of Caned & Carved Wood Arm Chairs

Pair of Caned & Carved Wood Arm Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

C. 20th century Pair of caned & carved wood arm chairs, beautifully hand carved floral

Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

One Pair Of Art Deco Bent Wood Arm Chairs.
One Pair Of Art Deco Bent Wood Arm Chairs.

One Pair Of Art Deco Bent Wood Arm Chairs.

Located in Buchanan, MI

One pair of art deco bent wood arm chairs.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Jens Risom Teak Wood Arm Chair In Black Striped Chenille
Jens Risom Teak Wood Arm Chair In Black Striped Chenille

Jens Risom Teak Wood Arm Chair In Black Striped Chenille

By Jens Risom

Located in Chicago, IL

Danish Modern style teak wood arm chair in black striped chenille upholstery. Single Danish teak

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair
Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair

Late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century Japanese carved wood arm chair with a pair of wonderful

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Softwood

Matched Pair of Yew Wood Arm Chairs
Matched Pair of Yew Wood Arm Chairs

Matched Pair of Yew Wood Arm Chairs

Located in London, GB

These beautifully simple yet gracefully shaped matched pair of Yew wood arm chairs feature hooped

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Yew

Sculptural Antique Teak Wood Arm Chair
Sculptural Antique Teak Wood Arm Chair

Sculptural Antique Teak Wood Arm Chair

Located in New York, NY

Unusual hand carved arms on this teak arm chair from Sumatra with a high polish. Circa 1950. Full

Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Reclaimed Wood

Pair of French Burgundy Cowhide and Wood Arm Chairs c. 1940
Pair of French Burgundy Cowhide and Wood Arm Chairs c. 1940

Pair of French Burgundy Cowhide and Wood Arm Chairs c. 1940

Located in Long Island City, NY

Pair of French burgundy cowhide and wood arm chairs c. 1940 with curved legs.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Ward Bennett Bent Wood Arm Chairs, Pair
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Ward Bennett Bent Wood Arm Chairs, Pair

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Ward Bennett Bent Wood Arm Chairs, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of Mid-Century Modern mahogany Ward Bennett bent wood arm chairs. They are marked

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair Of 1960s Faux Bamboo Wood Arm Chairs
Pair Of 1960s Faux Bamboo Wood Arm Chairs

Pair Of 1960s Faux Bamboo Wood Arm Chairs

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of 1960s wood faux bamboo armchairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Wood Arm Chairs (Set of 2)
Mid Century Wood Arm Chairs (Set of 2)

Mid Century Wood Arm Chairs (Set of 2)

Located in Westwood, NJ

interiors with this elegant mid-century wood armchair. Dimensions: 22" W x 24" D x 36" H Seat - 18" H Arm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Carved Wood Arm Chair
Antique Victorian Carved Wood Arm Chair

Antique Victorian Carved Wood Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Carved Wood, Original Upholstery Style: Antique

Category

Vintage 1940s American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Pair of French Provincial Turned Wood Arm Chairs with Rush Seats
Antique Pair of French Provincial Turned Wood Arm Chairs with Rush Seats

Antique Pair of French Provincial Turned Wood Arm Chairs with Rush Seats

Located in Morristown, NJ

Late 19th c., a pair of French Provincial turned wood arm chairs with rush seats. Antique pair

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Wood

English Country Yew Wood Arm Chair
English Country Yew Wood Arm Chair

English Country Yew Wood Arm Chair

Located in Queens, NY

English Country (18th Cent) provincial high back yew wood corner arm chair with triple splat back.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Country Armchairs

Materials

Yew

Pair of Wenge Wood Arm Chairs
Pair of Wenge Wood Arm Chairs

Pair of Wenge Wood Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These Dutch design armchairs, constructed from dense wenge wood, feature a solid, angular frame

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Wenge

Vintage Regency Cane and Wood Arm Chair
Vintage Regency Cane and Wood Arm Chair

Vintage Regency Cane and Wood Arm Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A timeless vintage Regency armchair featuring an elegant blend of cane and wood craftsmanship. The

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Piece Unique Large Carved Gilt Wood Arm Chair
Piece Unique Large Carved Gilt Wood Arm Chair

Piece Unique Large Carved Gilt Wood Arm Chair

Located in London, GB

Very large carved arm chair in different Angels motifs holding the crown, Floral design upholstery

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair Art Nouveau French Hard Wood Arm Chairs
Pair Art Nouveau French Hard Wood Arm Chairs

Pair Art Nouveau French Hard Wood Arm Chairs

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Gorgeous pair of antique Art Nouveau French arm chairs - We date this gorgeous pair of chairs to

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 4 1960's Alberto Marconetti Leather, Iron and Wood Arm Chairs
Set of 4 1960's Alberto Marconetti Leather, Iron and Wood Arm Chairs

Set of 4 1960's Alberto Marconetti Leather, Iron and Wood Arm Chairs

By Alberto Marconetti

Located in Palm Springs, CA

and wood. Beautiful craftsmanship, these chairs have great detail. The chairs are all stamped A

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Rainer Daumiller Pine Wood Arm Chairs
Set of Six Rainer Daumiller Pine Wood Arm Chairs

Set of Six Rainer Daumiller Pine Wood Arm Chairs

By Rainer Daumiller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of six mid-century Danish blonde pine wood armchairs by Rainer Daumiller features a clever

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Pine

Baker Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Arm Chairs, Pair
Baker Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Arm Chairs, Pair

Baker Furniture Regency Solid Cherry Wood Arm Chairs, Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding pair of Regency, Neoclassical, or Empire style armchairs or dining captain chairs

Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Antique Pair of French Tapestry Gild Carved Gold Wood Arm Chairs Chairs
Antique Pair of French Tapestry Gild Carved Gold Wood Arm Chairs Chairs

Antique Pair of French Tapestry Gild Carved Gold Wood Arm Chairs Chairs

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful pair of French arm chairs prominent in the 19th century, this chairs are known for its

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Kartell K-wood Arm-Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Chrome
Kartell K-wood Arm-Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Chrome

Kartell K-wood Arm-Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Chrome

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Smart Wood collection is the outcome of Kartell's unremitting research into the possibility of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Kartell K-Wood Arm-Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black
Kartell K-Wood Arm-Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black

Kartell K-Wood Arm-Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Smart Wood collection is the outcome of Kartell's unremitting research into the possibility of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Kartell Q-Wood Arm Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black
Kartell Q-Wood Arm Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black

Kartell Q-Wood Arm Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Q/Wood is the armchair from the Smart Wood collection, with enveloping lines that create soft

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of 20th Century Vintage Tufted Leather and Wood Arm Chairs, Italian
Pair of 20th Century Vintage Tufted Leather and Wood Arm Chairs, Italian

Pair of 20th Century Vintage Tufted Leather and Wood Arm Chairs, Italian

Located in San Francisco, CA

This pair of classic and modern arm chairs are comfortable in most settings. The chairs are in good

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Kartell K-Wood Arm-Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black with Leather Seat
Kartell K-Wood Arm-Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black with Leather Seat

Kartell K-Wood Arm-Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black with Leather Seat

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Smart Wood collection is the outcome of Kartell's unremitting research into the possibility of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Kartell K-wood Arm-Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black with Leather Seat
Kartell K-wood Arm-Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black with Leather Seat

Kartell K-wood Arm-Chair by Philippe Starck in Dark Wood Black with Leather Seat

By Philippe Starck, Kartell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Smart Wood collection is the outcome of Kartell's unremitting research into the possibility of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of 1970s Spanish Leather and Wood BIOSCA Style Arm Chairs
Pair of 1970s Spanish Leather and Wood BIOSCA Style Arm Chairs

Pair of 1970s Spanish Leather and Wood BIOSCA Style Arm Chairs

By BIOSCA

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Pair of Vintage Spanish Leather and Wood Arm Chairs in the style of BIOSCA, 1970s Spain. These

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

19thc French Louis XVI Arm Chair and Side Chair [2 piece]
19thc French Louis XVI Arm Chair and Side Chair [2 piece]

19thc French Louis XVI Arm Chair and Side Chair [2 piece]

Located in Opa Locka, FL

One 19thc French Louis XVI Carved Wood Arm Chair and One LXVI Side Chair. These beautifully framed

Category

Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Josef Frank Attribution, Red Fabric, Wood, Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950s
Josef Frank Attribution, Red Fabric, Wood, Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950s

Josef Frank Attribution, Red Fabric, Wood, Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1950s

By Josef Frank

Located in Manhasset, NY

slatted wood arm chair attributed to Josef Frank and produced in Denmark in the middle of the 20th century

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Spindle Back Arm Chairs
Italian Spindle Back Arm Chairs

Italian Spindle Back Arm Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of sculpted wood arm chairs with green velvet cushions. The backs are curved with spindles

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Set of 4 English Arts & Crafts Green Arm Chairs
Set of 4 English Arts & Crafts Green Arm Chairs

Set of 4 English Arts & Crafts Green Arm Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 of English Arts & Crafts blond wood arm chairs with woven green strap seat and back

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Six Renaissance style Leather sling chairs
Six Renaissance style Leather sling chairs

Six Renaissance style Leather sling chairs

Located in Denton, TX

leather and large brass decorative studs. Nice patina on the leather and wood. Arm chairs measure 22,5

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Breuer for Thonet German Art Deco Lacquered Arm Chair
Breuer for Thonet German Art Deco Lacquered Arm Chair

Breuer for Thonet German Art Deco Lacquered Arm Chair

By Marcel Breuer, Thonet

Located in Queens, NY

German Art Deco black enameled wood arm chair with chrome trim having a shaped wood back and cane

Category

20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1980s Barrel Steel Wood Leather Giorgetti Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
1980s Barrel Steel Wood Leather Giorgetti Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

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

Thonet Bentwood Arm Chairs
Thonet Bentwood Arm Chairs

Thonet Bentwood Arm Chairs

By Alvar Aalto

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Thonet bent wood arm chairs. Rare frames with great details reminiscent of Alvar Aaltos designs

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Maple

Early 19th Century French Painted Arm Chair
Early 19th Century French Painted Arm Chair

Early 19th Century French Painted Arm Chair

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A French painted wood arm chair with a shaped upholstered back and seat, featuring curved arms with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fine quality William and Mary style giltwood arm chairs, C19th Century
Fine quality William and Mary style giltwood arm chairs, C19th Century

Fine quality William and Mary style giltwood arm chairs, C19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A fine quality pair of William and Mary style carved gilt wood arm chairs with scrolling open arms

Category

Antique 19th Century English William and Mary Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Italian Painted Louis XV Style Chairs
Pair of Italian Painted Louis XV Style Chairs

Pair of Italian Painted Louis XV Style Chairs

$2,720Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Italian Painted Louis XV Style Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of well-proportioned Italian Louis XV style painted carved wood arm chairs, with gilt detail

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Set of Four Chinese Carved Wood Armchairs
Set of Four Chinese Carved Wood Armchairs

Set of Four Chinese Carved Wood Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of four Chinese carved wood arm chairs depicting dragon figures all around, mother of pearl

Category

Vintage 1950s Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Satin, Wood

1910's Dutch Modernism Design Amsterdam School Dining Chair set
1910's Dutch Modernism Design Amsterdam School Dining Chair set

1910's Dutch Modernism Design Amsterdam School Dining Chair set

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

made oak wood arm chairs with wel thought lines and form. Nice tapered and formed front legs with a

Category

Vintage 1910s Dutch Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Black lacquer arm chair in white leather
Black lacquer arm chair in white leather

Black lacquer arm chair in white leather

By Wood, Spring & Down Ltd.

Located in Bronx, NY

Influenced by the sleek and chick 1930's...this armed side chair is both stunning and comfortable..

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Chairs

Materials

Maple

Ron Seff Sunburst Marquetry Armchair
Ron Seff Sunburst Marquetry Armchair

Ron Seff Sunburst Marquetry Armchair

By Ron Seff

Located in Miami, FL

Ron Seff "Jean Michel Frank Style" Raffia wood arm chair with brass accents.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

A Fine French 1940's Beech Armchair and Ottoman
A Fine French 1940's Beech Armchair and Ottoman

A Fine French 1940's Beech Armchair and Ottoman

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine French Art Deco beech-wood arm chair and ottoman / stool.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Beautiful Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Carved Wood Armchairs
Beautiful Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Carved Wood Armchairs

Beautiful Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Carved Wood Armchairs

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Beautiful Pair of Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Carved Wood Arm Chairs High backs with high

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

vintage arm chair
vintage arm chair

vintage arm chair

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

vintage arm chair

Category

Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair

Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair

Located in Troy, MI

. Hand carved dark stained wood arm chair with rounded, open-work back that features a grid and knob

Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Wrought Iron, Wood, and Rattan Arm Chair
1950s Wrought Iron, Wood, and Rattan Arm Chair

1950s Wrought Iron, Wood, and Rattan Arm Chair

Located in Victoria, BC

This distinctive and meticulously crafted chair, believed to originate from South Africa in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage Lounge Chair Osvaldo Borsani, Armchair and Ottoman Canada Tecno 1965
Vintage Lounge Chair Osvaldo Borsani, Armchair and Ottoman Canada Tecno 1965

Vintage Lounge Chair Osvaldo Borsani, Armchair and Ottoman Canada Tecno 1965

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Biella, IT

condition of the structure with little sign of use in the velvet footstool and wood arm chair measure 33 x

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Fabric, Wood, Sculptural Arm Chair, Denmark, 1960s
Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Fabric, Wood, Sculptural Arm Chair, Denmark, 1960s

Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Fabric, Wood, Sculptural Arm Chair, Denmark, 1960s

Located in Manhasset, NY

Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Fabric, Wood, Sculptural Arm Chair, Denmark, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Paddle Arm Student Chair in Wood Attributed to Jeanneret
Paddle Arm Student Chair in Wood Attributed to Jeanneret

Paddle Arm Student Chair in Wood Attributed to Jeanneret

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in London, GB

Paddle arm student chair or writing chair attributed to Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967). This all

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Brown Embossed Leather And Carved Wood Pair Arm Chairs, Spain, 1970s
Brown Embossed Leather And Carved Wood Pair Arm Chairs, Spain, 1970s

Brown Embossed Leather And Carved Wood Pair Arm Chairs, Spain, 1970s

Located in New York, NY

1970's Spanish pair wood frame, embossed leather seat chairs. Unusual and very decorative carving

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Wood Arm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of wood arm chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, all wood arm chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 2731 antique and vintage wood arm chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 99 modern editions to choose from as well. Wood arm chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Wood arm chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many wood arm chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Knoll, Baker Furniture Company and Hans J. Wegner produced popular wood arm chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Wood Arm Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,376, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $239,479 highest priced.

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 Wood Arm Chairs
  • 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Eames LCW (Lounge Chair Wood) is made with plywood and designed to mold to the human body and provide the utmost comfort. The chair is not upholstered because it’s already comfortable. Rubber shock mounts are glued to the chair to create a seamless look without the use of bolts and screws. Shop a selection of Eames LCW chairs on 1stDibs.