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19th Century Arm Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Its a beautiful comfortable chair for you to relax, real soft .
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Arm Chair
19th Century Arm Chair
H 48 in W 24 in D 48 in
Jens Risom Mid Century Arm Chairs, a Pair
By Jens Risom
Located in Countryside, IL
Jens Risom mid century arm chairs - a pair Each chair measures: 24 wide x 23 deep x 31 high, with
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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 20th Century Arm Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair 20th century mahogany chairs, the upholstery is in good condition and both have castors on the
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Vintage 1980s Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair 20th Century Arm Chairs
Pair 20th Century Arm Chairs
H 40.56 in W 22.05 in D 22.84 in
Pair of 19th Century Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century armchairs from France newly upholstered in Harwood House fabric. These chairs
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Arm Chairs
H 37.75 in W 25.75 in D 31 in
Jens Risom Mid Century Arm Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
A classic Jens Risom mid century open arm chair circa 1965. Upholstered with a white leather seat
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Jens Risom Mid Century Arm Chair
Jens Risom Mid Century Arm Chair
H 38 in W 27 in D 29 in
Pair of Mid Century Arm chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of Arm chairs with inlayed wood,cane and raw silk
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20th Century American Armchairs

Pair of Mid Century Arm chairs
Pair of Mid Century Arm chairs
H 35 in W 25 in D 21 in
pair of fully refurbished mid-century arm chairs in custom woven leather
Located in Bronx, NY
the chairs were purchased from an estate and have been fully restored and reupholstered win a woven
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Nino Zoncada Prod. Cassina Fabric Wood and Brass Mid-Century Arm Chair, 1960
By Cassina, Nino Zoncada
Located in Rome, IT
all the seats of the last century. Extraordinary design and extraordinary comfort; revised, with the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Danish Mid-Century Arm Chair in Solid Teak & Original Fabric by D-Scan, c. 1970s
By D-Scan
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an elegant arm chair by D-SCAN made in the mid-1970's. In 100% original vintage
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in New York, NY
A chic mid-century arm chair with a tight, button tufted back and seat, accompanied by a button
Category

20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Lounge Chair and Ottoman
H 32 in W 31 in D 30.5 in
2 Vintage Century Furniture Chippendale Gooseneck Red Mahogany Arm Accent Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
2 vintage Century Furniture Chippendale gooseneck red mahogany arm accent chairs Pair of
Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Bill Stephens Knoll Arm Chair
By Knoll
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Bill Stevens knoll walnut arm chair Offered is a vintage mid-century
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

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

Materials

Wood

Theodore Alexander Spanish Revival Carved Mahogany Arm Desk Chair Velvet Seat
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming late 20th century arm chair by Theodore Alexander. Features a mahogany framed with
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Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Bill Stephens Knoll Black Walnut Arm Chair
By Knoll
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Bill Stevens Knoll walnut arm chair Offered is a vintage mid-century
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

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"
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Bamboo ‘20th Century’ Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of bamboo ‘first quarter of the 20th century’ arm chairs with medallion backs and spindle
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Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Nava Arm Chair
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Introducing the Nava-Arm Chair, with its vibrant summer color and comfortable design. Constructed
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Chairs

Materials

Oak

Nava Arm Chair
Nava Arm Chair
H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 34.65 in
Set of 4 French Mid-Century Steel and Black Leather Armchairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 French Mid-Century arm chairs with a steel frame and black leather seat and back (MAISON
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Early-Mid 18th Century Queen Anne Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
English country house Queen Anne arm chair, early-mid 18th century, oak. Gracious, well shaped
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Queen Anne Chairs

Materials

Oak

Lucite Arm Chair
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern acrylic arm chair with white vinyl back and seat. (Please confirm location NY
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite

Lucite Arm Chair
Lucite Arm Chair
H 28 in W 23.5 in D 20 in
Upholstered 18th Century Italian Walnut Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th-century Italian carved walnut arm chairs with gilt accenting and custom grey colored
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Dutch Arm Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous pair of satinwood armchairs, made in The Netherlands during the 19th century. Influenced
Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Other Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Dutch Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Dutch Arm Chairs
H 34.13 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
Suave Arm Chair
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Invite summer vibes in with this beautiful Suave Arm Chair! Crafted from breathy oak wood with soft
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Chairs

Materials

Oak

Suave Arm Chair
Suave Arm Chair
H 28.75 in W 30.32 in D 37.8 in
Century Furniture Santa Rosa Wingback Chair in Powder Blue Chenille
By Century Furniture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super luxurious Century Furniture Santa Rosa wingback chair having sensuous modern silhouette and
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21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Modern Century Furniture Swivel Barrel Chair Off White & Blue Diamond Brocade
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely modern swivel barrel chair with off white & beige base & navy-blue diamond brocade fabric by
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brocade

Ivy Arm Chair
By Tekton Furniture & Design House
Located in Cairo, EG
Experience the beauty of Ivy, the arm chair crafted from massive oak wood and cane. Enjoy the
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21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Ivy Arm Chair
Ivy Arm Chair
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 29.14 in
Adirondack Arm Chair
Located in Carmel, CA
This Adirondack arm chair is great looking, solid construction, and a lovely addition to rustic
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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Wood

Adirondack Arm Chair
Adirondack Arm Chair
H 35 in W 25 in D 23 in
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

Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair
Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair
H 37.75 in W 24.75 in D 32 in
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
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Antique 19th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Arm Chair
By American of High Point
Located in Clermont, FL
Geometric Bentwood Style Mid-Century Chair custom made by HighPoint Furniture NC. Angular framing
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20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Arm Chair
Sculptural Arm Chair
H 34 in W 23 in D 22 in
Six Goatskin Lacquer Dining Chairs by Century
By Century Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six dining chairs with two arm chairs and four side chairs from Century Chair Company
Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Bentwood & Leather "Pretzel" Chair by Norman Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Mid-Century arm chair in "Pretzel" design by Norman Cherner, consisting of a lacquered
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

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Leather, Bentwood

Mid Century Atomic Ranch Thonet Style Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Awesome retro bentwood arm chairs in the style of Thonet and Heywood Wakefield. Nice red leather
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red High Back Barrel Chair Fairfield Chair Co., c. 1960s
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Deland, FL
. The chair sits on an artisan sculpted walnut frame wrapping around the back, ensuring attention from
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century English Regency Mahogany Arm Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a stately pair of English mahogany Regency arm chairs, the top splat inlaid with brass. The
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Century Furniture Mid Century Cane and Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture Mid Century Cane and Walnut Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Gunlocke Desk, Arm Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
muslin. A great addition to any desk or as a side chair. Arm Height is 26inches from floor.
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Gunlocke Desk, Arm Chair
Gunlocke Desk, Arm Chair
H 33.5 in W 23 in D 19 in
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

Vick Arm Outdoor Chair
Vick Arm Outdoor Chair
H 3,206.7 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Birch Danish Arm Chair
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful, organic and natural arm chair in solid honey colored birch. A simplistic design with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Birch Danish Arm Chair
Birch Danish Arm Chair
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
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 seat
Category

Antique 18th Century Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Century Furniture Traditional Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Century Furniture
Located in Countryside, IL
Century Furniture traditional dining chairs - Set of 8 Each chair measures: 25 wide x 23 deep x
Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century, Ladder Back Rush Seat Arm Seat Arm Chair, Scotland 1910, H091
Located in Vancouver, BC
19th Century ladder back rush seat arm seat arm chair, Scotland 1910, H091 Scotland 1910 Solid oak
Category

Vintage 1910s Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair 19th Century Chippendale style ribbon back arm chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of English Mahogany, 19th Century Chippendale style arm chairs, each with
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

6 Century Furniture Deer Creek Caribou Dining Chairs Old World French Country
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
A stunning set of six century dining room chairs. 4 deer creek / mill room side chairs paired with
Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Wicker Fiddlehead Peacock Arm Chair
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Woven wicker peacock or Emmanuelle chair features decorative fiddlehead style details and a
Category

Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan

Wicker Fiddlehead Peacock Arm Chair
Wicker Fiddlehead Peacock Arm Chair
H 50 in W 35 in D 27.5 in
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
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

Vintage Danish Mid Century Johannes Andersen Arm Chair - 022432
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished The piece is more
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

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

1 Vintage Walnut Johnson Furniture Dining Chair
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
. Armchair: 24.75" W x 23.5" D x 29.5" H Seat height: 17.5" x arm height 24" Side Chair: 19.5" W x 21" D x
Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

PVC, Walnut

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

Rattan Style Chair with Arm
Located in Paris, FR
Chair with arm Rattan style all in natural rattan in clear finish.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Rattan Style Chair with Arm
Rattan Style Chair with Arm
H 33.86 in W 24.81 in D 21.26 in
Mies Van Der Rohe Tubular Chrome Arm Chair Mid Century Modern
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Sleek and timeless, this Mies van der Rohe Tubular Chrome Arm Chair is a masterpiece of Mid-Century
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

"His" Venetian Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A richly carved walnut Venetian arm chair. This is the "His" version of a "His and Her" chairs
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

"His" Venetian Walnut Arm Chair
"His" Venetian Walnut Arm Chair
H 45 in W 33.5 in D 27 in
"Her" Venetian Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A richly carved walnut, Venetian arm chair. Covered in later velvet with antique fringe. This is
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

"Her" Venetian Walnut Arm Chair
"Her" Venetian Walnut Arm Chair
H 44 in W 31 in D 27 in
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

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Arm Chairs
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Arm Chairs
H 35 in W 24.5 in D 20 in
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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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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 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 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 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 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.