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19th Century Arm Chair
19th Century Arm Chair

19th Century Arm Chair

$763Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Arm Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Its a beautiful comfortable chair for you to relax, real soft .

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Arm Chairs by Jack Van Der Molen
Mid Century Arm Chairs by Jack Van Der Molen

Mid Century Arm Chairs by Jack Van Der Molen

By Jack Van der Molen

Located in New York, NY

Pair of mid century arm chairs by Jack Van Der Molen for Jamestown Lounge Co. A pair of Grand Haven

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of Mid Century Arm chairs
Pair of Mid Century Arm chairs

Pair of Mid Century Arm chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful pair of Arm chairs with inlayed wood,cane and raw silk

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Charles Ramos Pair of Mid-Century Arm Chairs, 1950’s
Charles Ramos Pair of Mid-Century Arm Chairs, 1950’s

Charles Ramos Pair of Mid-Century Arm Chairs, 1950’s

By Charles Ramos

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Charles Ramos designer Vintage arm chairs, created 1950-1959 The oak legs and streamlined

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Arm Chair Set Mexico, Leather w/ Scallop Detail
Mid Century Arm Chair Set Mexico, Leather w/ Scallop Detail

Mid Century Arm Chair Set Mexico, Leather w/ Scallop Detail

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Vintage Mexican arm chairs. Mesquite wood frame recently reupholstered in leather. Condition is

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Nino Zoncada Prod. Cassina Fabric Wood and Brass Mid-Century Arm Chair, 1960
Nino Zoncada Prod. Cassina Fabric Wood and Brass Mid-Century Arm Chair, 1960

Nino Zoncada Prod. Cassina Fabric Wood and Brass Mid-Century Arm Chair, 1960

By Cassina, Nino Zoncada

Located in Roma, Lazio

all the seats of the last century. Extraordinary design and extraordinary comfort; revised, with the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Nino Zoncada Prod. Cassina Fabric Wood and Brass Mid-Century Arm Chair, 1960
Nino Zoncada Prod. Cassina Fabric Wood and Brass Mid-Century Arm Chair, 1960

Nino Zoncada Prod. Cassina Fabric Wood and Brass Mid-Century Arm Chair, 1960

By Cassina, Nino Zoncada

Located in Roma, Lazio

all the seats of the last century. Extraordinary design and extraordinary comfort; revised, with the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Arm Chair in Pine by Göran Malmvall Produced by Svensk Fur, 1940s
Mid Century Arm Chair in Pine by Göran Malmvall Produced by Svensk Fur, 1940s

Mid Century Arm Chair in Pine by Göran Malmvall Produced by Svensk Fur, 1940s

By Goran Malmvall

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare mid century armchair in stained pine by Göran Malmvall produced by Svensk Fur, 1940s. In good

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Architectural Mid Century Style Arm Chair by The Superior Chaircraft Corp. 1986
Architectural Mid Century Style Arm Chair by The Superior Chaircraft Corp. 1986

Architectural Mid Century Style Arm Chair by The Superior Chaircraft Corp. 1986

By Knoll, Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century arm chair having an exposed architectural frame constructed of oak with brown

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of 5 Norman Cherner For Plycraft Steam Bent Plywood
Set of 5 Norman Cherner For Plycraft Steam Bent Plywood

Set of 5 Norman Cherner For Plycraft Steam Bent Plywood

By Plycraft, Norman Cherner

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 5 American Mid-Century arm chairs with beige painted steam bent plywood frames and orange

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Czech Bentwood Arm Chairs by Jindrich Halabala
Czech Bentwood Arm Chairs by Jindrich Halabala

Czech Bentwood Arm Chairs by Jindrich Halabala

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL

Designed between 1950-1959 these mid-century arm chairs feature bentwood arms with a well worn

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Mid Century Jamestown Lounge Company British Oak  Armchair 1930/40's
Mid Century Jamestown Lounge Company British Oak  Armchair 1930/40's

Mid Century Jamestown Lounge Company British Oak Armchair 1930/40's

By Jamestown Lounge Company

Located in New York, NY

Rare mid century arm chair made by the Jamestown Lounge Company, as part of the sought after

Category

Mid-20th Century American Rustic Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

6 Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs by Century Furniture
6 Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs by Century Furniture

6 Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs by Century Furniture

By Century Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

Set of 2 Chinese Chippendale dining chairs by Century Furniture Faux bamboo in an antiqued

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mark Hampton Collection Hickory Chair Wicker Rattan Lounge Arm Club Chair
Mark Hampton Collection Hickory Chair Wicker Rattan Lounge Arm Club Chair

Mark Hampton Collection Hickory Chair Wicker Rattan Lounge Arm Club Chair

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mark Hampton Collection by Hickory Chair Wicker Rattan Rolled Arm Sunroom Lounge Arm Club

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Oscar De La Renta Trellis Back Arm Chair #2
Oscar De La Renta Trellis Back Arm Chair #2

Oscar De La Renta Trellis Back Arm Chair #2

By Century Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oscar De La Renta Trellis arm dining chair for Century Furniture. Extremely rare and we have 2

Category

Early 2000s American Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Oscar De La Renta Trellis Back Arm Chair #1
Oscar De La Renta Trellis Back Arm Chair #1

Oscar De La Renta Trellis Back Arm Chair #1

By Century Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Oscar De La Renta Trellis arm dining chair for Century Furniture. Extremely rare and we have 2

Category

Early 2000s American Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Arm chair by Leolux in blue leather, 1990s
Vintage Arm chair by Leolux in blue leather, 1990s

Vintage Arm chair by Leolux in blue leather, 1990s

Located in Meulebeke, BE

The Netherlands / 1990 / arm chair / Leolux / wood, leather / Vintage / Mid-Century Arm chair in

Category

1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

One Hickory Furniture Traditional Arm Dining Side Chair
One Hickory Furniture Traditional Arm Dining Side Chair

One Hickory Furniture Traditional Arm Dining Side Chair

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Pasadena, TX

measurement for the side chairs: 25" Width x 21" Depth x 37" Height Seat Height 19" Arm Height 26"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Extended Arm Windsor Chair
19th Century Extended Arm Windsor Chair

19th Century Extended Arm Windsor Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine 19thc extended arm Windsor chair is in fine condition.Has a nice mello patina.This is an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

4 Vintage Hickory Chair Jessica Charles Mann Half Arm Tufted Club Dining Chairs
4 Vintage Hickory Chair Jessica Charles Mann Half Arm Tufted Club Dining Chairs

4 Vintage Hickory Chair Jessica Charles Mann Half Arm Tufted Club Dining Chairs

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of four vintage Jessica Charles for Hickory Chair Co Mann half arm dining chairs featuring a

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Linen Arm Chair
Linen Arm Chair

Linen Arm Chair

$3,690 / item

Linen Arm Chair

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

with. This style dates from the mid- to late 19th century, France. This chair has antique brass casters

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of Hickory c1960s Very fine Mahogany Queen Ann Bases Arm Wingback Chairs
Pair of Hickory c1960s Very fine Mahogany Queen Ann Bases Arm Wingback Chairs

Pair of Hickory c1960s Very fine Mahogany Queen Ann Bases Arm Wingback Chairs

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Hickory c1960s Very fine Mahogany Queen Ann Bases Arm Wingback Chairs

Category

20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mid Century Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs
Pair of Mid Century Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs

Pair of Mid Century Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a King and Queen set of chairs made in the Chinese Chippendale style. The backs and arms

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Regency 19th Century Gustavian Arm Chair
Vintage Regency 19th Century Gustavian Arm Chair

Vintage Regency 19th Century Gustavian Arm Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your interior with this exquisite Vintage Regency 19th Century Gustavian Arm Chair, a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Italian Arm Chairs
Mid-Century Italian Arm Chairs

Mid-Century Italian Arm Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A sculpted walnut frame, winged armrests, and royal blue upholstery add to the mid-century appeal

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid Century Arm Rocking Chair
Mid Century Arm Rocking Chair

Mid Century Arm Rocking Chair

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

We have a pair of matching rocking chairs but you can buy one or both are reupholstered and firm

Category

Mid-20th Century Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century Upholstered Flemish Arm Chair from France
19th Century Upholstered Flemish Arm Chair from France

19th Century Upholstered Flemish Arm Chair from France

Located in High Point, NC

19th century walnut Flemish arm chair from France. This is a lovely Flemish armchair made from

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair
Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair

Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This retro walnut lounge chair features sculpted hardwood frame and quality vintage fabric. The

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

18th Century Pennsylvania Windsor Arm Chair, Solid Oak
18th Century Pennsylvania Windsor Arm Chair, Solid Oak

18th Century Pennsylvania Windsor Arm Chair, Solid Oak

Located in Norton, MA

Adorable antique pair of knuckle arm, sack back, Pennsylvania Windsor armchair is in fine sturdy

Category

Antique 19th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Upholstered 18th Century Italian Walnut Arm Chairs
Upholstered 18th Century Italian Walnut Arm Chairs

Upholstered 18th Century Italian Walnut Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These 18th-century Italian walnut armchairs feature intricate carvings and gilt accents

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Arm Chair
19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Arm Chair

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Arm Chair

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century French Louis XV Walnut Arm Chair Beautiful Carving - Purchased in France. Age

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Faux Bamboo Tapered Horn Shape Legs Arm Fireside Chairs Solid Walnut Frames
Pair Faux Bamboo Tapered Horn Shape Legs Arm Fireside Chairs Solid Walnut Frames

Pair Faux Bamboo Tapered Horn Shape Legs Arm Fireside Chairs Solid Walnut Frames

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Pair Faux Bamboo Tapered Horn Shape Legs Arm Fireside Chairs Solid Walnut Frames. Curbside to NYC

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French 19th Century Set of Eight Side Chairs and Two Arm Chairs
French 19th Century Set of Eight Side Chairs and Two Arm Chairs

French 19th Century Set of Eight Side Chairs and Two Arm Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

, exemplifies the grace and craftsmanship of 19th-century French design. The chairs are crafted from solid wood

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vick Arm Outdoor Chair
Vick Arm Outdoor Chair

Vick Arm Outdoor Chair

$1,580Sale Price / item|20% Off

Vick Arm Outdoor Chair

Located in Paris, FR

Chair Vick arm outdoor with frame structure in stainless steel in coral finish, chair with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Marcel Kammerer Thonet Arm Chair
Marcel Kammerer Thonet Arm Chair

Marcel Kammerer Thonet Arm Chair

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Marcel Kammerer

Located in Chicago, US

A striking example of early 20th-century Viennese design, this armchair is attributed to Marcel

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

21st Century French Wrought Iron Arm Chair Colette
21st Century French Wrought Iron Arm Chair Colette

21st Century French Wrought Iron Arm Chair Colette

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A French decorative arm chair inspired by the charming European garden furniture of the 19th/20th

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Chin Hua Set of 8 Dining Chairs 4 Side & 2 Arm by Raymond K. Sobota for Century
Chin Hua Set of 8 Dining Chairs 4 Side & 2 Arm by Raymond K. Sobota for Century

Chin Hua Set of 8 Dining Chairs 4 Side & 2 Arm by Raymond K. Sobota for Century

By Century Furniture, Raymond K. Sobota

Located in Topeka, KS

market. This set of 8 Chin Hua dining chairs by Raymond K. Sobota for Century Furniture is EXACTLY what

Category

Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

18th Century French Spoon Back Bergere Arm Chair
18th Century French Spoon Back Bergere Arm Chair

18th Century French Spoon Back Bergere Arm Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

18th Century French Spoon Back Bergere Arm Chair With later leaf print upholstery & cushion

Category

Antique 18th Century Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Late 20th Century Amish Continuous Arm Windsor Chair in Maple.
Late 20th Century Amish Continuous Arm Windsor Chair in Maple.

Late 20th Century Amish Continuous Arm Windsor Chair in Maple.

Located in Pasadena, TX

A Late 20th Century Amish crafted Oak Continuous Windsor Armchair with Spindle Back. A true

Category

Late 20th Century American Other Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Arm / Desk Chair
19th Century Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Arm / Desk Chair

19th Century Antique Dutch Mahogany Marquetry Arm / Desk Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

19th century antique Dutch mahogany marquetry arm / desk chair having a charming shaped top and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Other

20th Century Chinese Burnt Bamboo Brighton Style Arm Chair
20th Century Chinese Burnt Bamboo Brighton Style Arm Chair

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

Late 19th Century Regency Style Walnut and Leather Arm Chair
Late 19th Century Regency Style Walnut and Leather Arm Chair

Late 19th Century Regency Style Walnut and Leather Arm Chair

Located in Sheridan, CO

Regency Style Walnut and Leather Arm Chair . Beautiful woodwork. Great condition. Small rip in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage cane Round back Arm Chairs
Vintage cane Round back Arm Chairs

Vintage cane Round back Arm Chairs

$864Sale Price / item|20% Off

Vintage cane Round back Arm Chairs

Located in Pasadena, TX

Vintage cane Round back Arm Chairs 25x24x30 Seat height 16 Arm Height 26

Category

Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage  French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise
Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage  French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise

Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise

By Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Wide Carved Walnut Frame Vintage French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise ottoman dimensions

Category

20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Warren Platner Arm Chair by Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, 1977
Warren Platner Arm Chair by Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, 1977

Warren Platner Arm Chair by Knoll, Mid-Century Modern, 1977

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Single Warren Platner Arm chair made by Knoll. Distinctive wire design with pedestal motif and

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wire

Frankl Style Bamboo Rattan Arm Chair
Frankl Style Bamboo Rattan Arm Chair

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

Vintage Chinoiserie Tortoise Bamboo Arm Chair
Vintage Chinoiserie Tortoise Bamboo Arm Chair

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

19th Century French Bergere Rosewood Arm Chair
19th Century French Bergere Rosewood Arm Chair

19th Century French Bergere Rosewood Arm Chair

Located in Nashville, TN

Featured is an exquisite Louis XVI Rosewood Bergère Chair, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut Wingback Arm Chair
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut Wingback Arm Chair

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut Wingback Arm Chair

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Adrian Pearsall mid century walnut wingback arm chair This chair measures: 38 wide x 44 deep x

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XVI-style Arm Chair, 19th Century
French Louis XVI-style Arm Chair, 19th Century

French Louis XVI-style Arm Chair, 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant French arm chair from the late 19th century that embodies the timeless grace of the Louis

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI-style Arm Chair, 19th Century
French Louis XVI-style Arm Chair, 19th Century

French Louis XVI-style Arm Chair, 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Elegant French arm chair from the late 19th century that embodies the timeless grace of the Louis

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Arm Chairs
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Arm Chairs

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Arm Chairs

Located in Norton, MA

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali arm chairs and carved Floral Medallion on the center of the backsplat

Category

20th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Vamdrup Stolefabrik Teak Arm Chair
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Vamdrup Stolefabrik Teak Arm Chair

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish Vamdrup Stolefabrik Teak Arm Chair

By Vamdrup Stolefabrik

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fantastic vintage Danish arm chair. Made by the coveted Vamdrup Stolefabrik group. Marked Made in

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

4 Mid Century Modern Jay Spectre Century Leather Game Lounge Arm Dining Chairs
4 Mid Century Modern Jay Spectre Century Leather Game Lounge Arm Dining Chairs

4 Mid Century Modern Jay Spectre Century Leather Game Lounge Arm Dining Chairs

By Jay Spectre

Located in Dayton, OH

Set of four mid century modern Jay Spectre for Century Furniture game or office chairs featuring

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

19thc Windsor Sack Back Arm Chair
19thc Windsor Sack Back Arm Chair

19thc Windsor Sack Back Arm Chair

$1,356Sale Price|20% Off

19thc Windsor Sack Back Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19Thc Sack back Windsor arm chair in fine condition.This chair has a wonderful aged patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the century arm chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A century arm chair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 4065 options for an antique or vintage century arm chair now, or shop our selection of 46 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect century arm chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each century arm chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made century arm chair over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Knoll and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Century Arm Chair?

Prices for a century arm chair start at $1 and top out at $110,000 with the average selling for $2,950.

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 Century Arm Chair
  • 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.