Corner Arm Chair
Mid-20th Century Georgian Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Edwardian Corner Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Colonial Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Oak
Antique 17th Century Gothic Armchairs
Oak
2010s Chippendale Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Georgian Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Victorian Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Chippendale Corner Chairs
Wood
Antique 1860s English Corner Chairs
Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Georgian Corner Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Corner Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century North American Georgian Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George III Corner Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Chippendale Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 1870s American Moorish Corner Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Maple
Mid-20th Century Chinese Export Corner Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Corner Chairs
Elm
Antique 18th Century English George III Corner Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Corner Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Folk Art Corner Chairs
Pine, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Corner Chairs
Oak
2010s South African Modern Corner Chairs
Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Corner Chairs
Muslin, Mahogany
2010s South African Modern Corner Chairs
Steel
Antique 18th Century English Country Armchairs
Yew
Mid-20th Century Chinese Furniture
Hardwood
Antique 18th Century Scottish Georgian Chairs
Oak
Antique 1870s Chairs
Ormolu
Vintage 1920s Rococo Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Giltwood
1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Down
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1920s French Provincial Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1920s English Renaissance Revival Chairs
Oak, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bamboo
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Zinc
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Side Chairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Elm
Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s Italian Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Linen
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1910s Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Modern Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1880s Chairs
Oak
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A corner chair is designed to fit into the corner of a room and be pulled out when additional seating is needed. Some corner chairs were also used at desks because they allowed more freedom of movement for the sitter. Corner chairs were also called roundabout chairs, smoking chairs, barber’s chairs, writing chairs and desk chairs. Shop a collection of corner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Chairs 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023There 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An 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, 2022A 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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