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19th Century Spindle Oak Windsor Continuous Arm Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Spindle Oak Windsor Continuous Arm Chair in sturdy condition. Measures 22" in width
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Late 20th Century Amish Oak Continuous Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Amish crafted Oak Continuous Windsor Armchair with Spindle Back. A true
Category

Late 20th Century American Other Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs
By Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
Pair of high style lounge chairs, with an architectural continuous open arm and leg structure
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club  Chairs
Pr. 1940's Open Arm Lounge Club  Chairs
H 27.5 in W 30.5 in D 29.5 in
Bottega Leather Dining Arm Chairs by Fauciglietti and Bianchi for DWR, Pair
By Renzo Fauciglietti & Graziella Bianchi, Frag
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 4 chocolate brown leather Bottega dining arm chairs designed by Renzo Fauciglietti
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

4 Italian Marcel Breuer Knoll Cesca Tubular Chrome Caned Dining Arm Chairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Dayton, OH
frames—probably that is the material you could use for an elastic and transparent chair. Typically, I was
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bufala Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Bufala Chair by NORR11 Dimensions: D 50,5 x W 54,5 x H 75 cm. SH 45,5 cm. Armrest height: 67,5 cm
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Bufala Chair by NORR11
Bufala Chair by NORR11
H 29.53 in W 21.46 in D 19.89 in
Chrome Frame Lounge Chair After Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish club, lounge chair having bright chrome D shaped continuous arm, leg elements, and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-20th Century Bronze Cable Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
continuous back and arm. X-form stretchers. Very heavy and stabile. Good aged patina.
Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Modern Ming Horseshoe Chairs with Geometric Cushions
By Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
very distinct continuous curved crest rail which also functions as the arm rest. The seat deck is solid
Category

Vintage 1970s Asian Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Yngve Ekström Swedese Lamino Easy Chair 1956
By Swedese, Yngve Ekström
Located in Baltimore, MD
continuous curved arm to leg design, making it an extremely comfortable, supportive frame. The exquisite
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Hand-Sculpted "Rainbow Chair" Low-Slung Chair, Nicholas Hamilton Holmes
By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design
Located in Geneve, CH
samples Windsor chair construction with a continuous arm bow that is joined to the seat with wedged
Category

2010s Canadian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Ash

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs with Unusual Wood + Nickel Legs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of beautiful Modernist red velvet upholstered egg chairs with unusual turned wood splay leg
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Ron Arad Albert and Victoria for Moroso Leather Chairs, a Pair
By Ron Arad
Located in Chicago, IL
A continuous flow of curving lines, an image-form drawn without ever lifting the pencil off the
Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Bruno Mathsson " Eva" Style Lounge Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Germantown, MD
Comfortable chair, the is in good condition. Front and back legs continuous with arm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Beech, Bentwood

Large Bamboo Rocking Chair after Albini
By Franco Albini, Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Incredible stylish over scale midcentury continuous arm rocking chair, after Thonet and Albini
Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Hans J. Wegner Peacock Lounge Chair
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Minneapolis, MN
An iconic lounge chair designed by Hans J. Wegner known as the Peacock lounge. Wegner’s post modern
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak, Teak

Hans J. Wegner Peacock Lounge Chair
Hans J. Wegner Peacock Lounge Chair
H 42.5 in W 30 in D 25 in
Cobra Dining Chair
Located in New York, NY
The Cobra chair features extraordinary design with curved back legs that form part of the armrests
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cobra Dining Chair
Cobra Dining Chair
H 31.11 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in
Crescent Swivel Loung Chair Brass Base by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Atlanta, GA
on offer features a brass clad base and a heavy linen upholstery with continuous back and arm support
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

18th Century Bentwood Windsor Rocking Chair with Fan back
Located in North Hollywood, CA
-back Windsor Rocking Chair. Interesting and rare continuous bentwood fanback construction, outward
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Jamaican Mahogany Loop Club Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Mahogany. The Mahogany Arm Form consists of a continuous loop with curved supports that attached to the
Category

Early 20th Century Jamaican Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pr. Tubular Chrome and Woven Plastic Cantilevered Lounge Chairs
By Lloyd Loom
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cantilevered lounge chairs having tubular chrome frames and continuous plastic wicker style
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Properly Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
formed of laminated birch. The legs bringing to mind the rear legs of a grasshopper . The continuous arm
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Lounge Chair by Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda Norway for Westnofa
By P.I. Langlos Fabrikker AS Stranda, Westnofa Furniture
Located in New York, NY
. Solid teak frame supports tweed upholstered continuous seat and back. Arm height 20 inches x Seat height
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Recently Restored Eero Saarinen for Knoll Model 61 Grasshopper Lounge Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
. The curved upholstered back flows into a deep angled seat. The continuous arm and leg elements are
Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Eva' White Leather + Beechwood Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX, Sweden
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Swedish ‘Eva’ lounge chair designed by Bruno Mathsson for DUX. This Scandinavian Modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Orange Leather + Chrome 'Jetson' Swivel Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
functionality the forefront of his iconic lounge chairs, tables, armchairs and other works. He continuously
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Post Modern Eclipse Lounge Chair by Jay Specter for Century Furniture c 1970/80s
By Jay Spectre, Century Furniture
Located in New York, NY
Century Furniture, circa 1970/1980's. The chair features a dramatic continuous arm and back leg
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair B-35 by Marcel Breuer ICF Germany
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Port Jervis, NY
. Cantilevered chrome arms with maple armrests which wrap around the wicker body in a continuous motion. This
Category

Vintage 1970s German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Cobra Dining Chair, Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
The Cobra chair features extraordinary design with curved back legs that form part of the armrests
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Cobra Dining Chair, Set of 6
Cobra Dining Chair, Set of 6
H 31.11 in W 24.02 in D 22.45 in
Danish Modern EOOS for Carl Hansen & Son E015 Embrace Lounge Chair 'Brand New'
By EOOS, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The elegant E015 Embrace lounge chair was designed by EOOS for Carl Hansen & Son in 2016, to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Oak

Jacob Kjaer Grand Prix Paris Dining Chairs
By Worts Mobler, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Minneapolis, MN
. Side chair dimensions: 20"x22"x33.5" Arm chair dimensions: 22.5"x22"x33.5" Professional, skilled
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Set of 6 Danish Modern Model 23 Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf for Korup S
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Collection of six Danish Modern dining chairs, featuring solid teak continuous arms and legs
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Postmodern Costantini Ello Dining Chairs Made in Italy c 1970/80's
By Ello Furniture, Constantini
Located in New York, NY
chairs, having a dramatic slatted fan back which is continuous from the floor to top top of the backrest
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Setu Office Chair by Studio 7.5 for Herman Miller
By Studio 7.5 1, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Setu Chair has a patented kinematic spine that connects the back and seat into one continuous support
Category

Early 2000s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Possibly Unique Armchair Attributed to Cherner
By Norman Cherner
Located in New York, NY
This chair has a continuous bent plywood back and seat, wood laminate arm rests, and tubular chrome
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Oak and Rush Armchairs, The Netherlands 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of chairs carries with it the same beloved modernist characteristics applied to American
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rush, Oak

Oak and Rush Armchairs, The Netherlands 1930s
Oak and Rush Armchairs, The Netherlands 1930s
H 31.3 in W 26.58 in D 28.35 in
Art & Crafts Oak and Leather Office Chair In The Richard Riemerschmid Manner 2
By Richard Riemerschmid
Located in Norwich, GB
. Retailer's label: Solomon Bros, London. Circa 1900. The chair has a continuous arm around the peg
Category

Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

11 Swivel Tilt Desk Dining Swivel Tilt Chairs by Ward Bennet for Brickel
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in New York, NY
, circa 1960's. The chairs features supple leather seats, and backs , with a curvaceous continuous oak
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Windsor Armchair with Scrolled Ears
Located in Greenwich, CT
, central shaped vasiform splat over continuous bent arm with forward arm supports, on saddled seat
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare 18th c. Lobster Pot Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
wood continuous arm over deeply saddled elm seat and standing on pole lathe turned legs, bearing
Category

Antique 1790s English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Rare 18th c. Lobster Pot Windsor Armchair
Rare 18th c. Lobster Pot Windsor Armchair
H 41.5 in W 26.5 in D 25.5 in
Emeco Navy Swivel Armchair in Brushed Aluminum with Bar Back by Us Navy
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Emeco Navy Swivel Armchair in Polished Aluminum w/ Bar Back by Us Navy
By Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
First built for use on submarines in 1944, the Navy Chair has been in continuous Production ever
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Josef Hoffmann 'Buenos Aires' Suite by J&J Kohn, Austria, Early 20th Century
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Austin, TX
backs with a continuous horseshoe shaped arm and backrest that swoops up and out in a dramatic and
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of 4 Old Hickory Woven Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 Rustic American Old Hickory arm chairs with a continuous bent arm and rear leg with a
Category

20th Century American Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Set of 4 Old Hickory Woven Arm Chairs
Set of 4 Old Hickory Woven Arm Chairs
H 34 in W 23 in D 35.5 in
Classic Geo III Style Open Arm Chair, 19th C
Located in valatie, NY
Geo III Style open arm chair, 19th. The carved mahogany armchair in the Thomas Chippendale 'Gothick
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Danish Modern Rosewood Finn Juhl NV 45 Arm Chair
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Minneapolis, MN
at the time, this specific chair was one of the last three 1960s productions of the 45 chair crafted
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood Finn Juhl NV 45 Arm Chair
Danish Modern Rosewood Finn Juhl NV 45 Arm Chair
H 32.68 in W 27.17 in D 30.32 in
Vintage Carson's Art Deco Hollywood Regency Brass Arm Cantilever Chair
By Carsons
Located in Baltimore, MD
upholstery, and continuous arm to leg design with curved sculpted brass arms making it an extremely
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine Arm Chair for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dronten, NL
minimalist easy chair that he designed in 1956 and which has been in continuous production ever since. In
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine, Fabric

4 Chrome Art Deco Arm Chairs by Lloyd Furniture att. to Kem Weber c.1930's
By Lloyd Loom, Kem Weber
Located in New York, NY
. The chairs exhibit classic early Industrial, Machine Age, Art Deco style, having a continuous
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Chinese Horseshoe Chairs Oversize 19th Century
Located in Somis, CA
, continuous rounded crest rail is composed of three curved sections. The arm ends protrude over the front
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood, Elm

Pair of Swiveling Barrel Back Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair (2) of continuous arm swivel chairs in laminated walnut having tan button tufted leather
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Cantilevered Mid Century Wrought Iron Lounge Chair Att. to Salterini
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural cantilevered mid century lounge arm chair, attributed to Salterini. The chair
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Furniture Seating Chairs with Teak Table
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
allow for comfortable seating for six with 4 dining style chairs and 2 High Back Arm Chairs. Perfect
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pr. Romantic Art Deco Garden Patio Metal Strap Lounge Chairs
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
unusual chairs feature a tubular metal frame with wrought iron foliate decorations, and a continuous flat
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Armchairs / Lounge Chairs by Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important Pair of French MId-Century Modern Neoclassical Armchairs / Lounge chairs by
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Garden Patio Poolside Sling Seat Lounge Chairs by Salterini
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Voguish suite of three sling seat lounge chairs by noted garden furniture maker, Salterini. The
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Eva and Nils Koppel Wingback Chair for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1950s
By Eva & Niles Koppell, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Utrecht, NL
this lovely wingback chair - with their organic shapes, architectural structure, and cosy upholstery
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Distressed American firehouse armchair, 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Windsor firehouse chair with a continuous arm yolk back. The crest rail has an applied
Category

Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Pine, Paint

Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Loveseat Bench att. to Salterini
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
loveseat features a wrought iron frame with a continuous seat and backrest made of metal mesh. This example
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Brutalist Sofa by Percival Lafer made in Brazil c 1970's
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
continuous seat and back cushion. The sofa is in very good, original estate condition, showing only light
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Leather

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Continuous Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic continuous arm chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every continuous arm chair was constructed with great care. Find 166 options for an antique or vintage continuous arm chair now, or shop our selection of 41 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer continuous arm chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A continuous arm chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made continuous arm chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Emeco, Cassina and Thomas Moser are consistently popular.

How Much is a Continuous Arm Chair?

The average selling price for a continuous arm chair at 1stDibs is $3,407, while they’re typically $175 on the low end and $175,000 for the highest priced.

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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.

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Questions About Continuous 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.