Should dining room chairs have arms?

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

What is a dining chair with arms called?

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.

What are dining chairs without arms called?

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.

What are dining room chairs with arms called?

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.

Why are dining chairs with arms called carvers?

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.

Danish Dining Chairs With Arms

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1960s Maple Dining Room

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Ole Wanscher mahogany desk or dining chair with arms

H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in

Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Dining Chairs with Arms

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, GB

This pair of Niels Otto Moller's Model 62 dining chair is made up of one chair with a round metal

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Dining Chairs with Arms

H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in

Niels Otto Moller Model 57 Dining Chair with Arms

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, GB

This edition of Niels Otto Moller's Model 57 dining chair was presumably made during the 1960s ans

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Niels Otto Moller Model 57 Dining Chair with Arms

H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in

Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs with Arms in Original Black Leather

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, GB

Priced and sold as single chairs, pictured is a set of four dining chairs with arms designed by

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Niels Otto Moller 1951 Dining Chairs with Arms in Original Black Leather

H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 20.08 in

Set of 4 Niels Otto Moller 1964 Dining Chairs with Arms of Teak

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, GB

This set of four teak dining chairs by Niels Otto Moller. Round label dates these chairs as made

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Niels Otto Moller 1964 Dining Chairs with Arms of Teak

H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in

Set of 11 Antique Dining Chairs with 9 Sides & 2 Arms in West Indies Mahogany

Located in Miami, FL

A very lovely set of 11 antique Christian VIII dining chairs in fine Cuban/ West Indies mahogany

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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 11 Antique Dining Chairs with 9 Sides & 2 Arms in West Indies Mahogany

H 34 in W 18 in D 21.5 in

Set of 6 Danish 'Lis' Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed

By Niels Koefoed, Hornslet Møbelfabrik

Located in London, GB

An extremely stylish and very rare set of six Danish dining chairs. They were designed by Niels

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

Set of 6 Danish 'Lis' Dining Chairs by Niels Koefoed

H 38 in W 22 in D 20 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Schou Andersen, Newly Upholstered

By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Charleston, SC

Set of six Danish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Schou Andersen. This set includes two

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Schou Andersen, Newly Upholstered

H 41.25 in W 20.5 in D 17.75 in

Niels Koefoed Ingrid Teak Danish Dining Chairs, Set of 8, Restored

By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed

Located in Oakland, CA

Set of 8 'Ingrid' dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, crafted of solid

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Niels Koefoed Ingrid Teak Danish Dining Chairs, Set of 8, Restored

H 38 in W 21 in D 19.5 in

8 Danish Modern Niels Otto Møller Sculpted Rosewood Dining Arm Chairs

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Denmark, chair model #65. Gorgeous, elegant chairs with sleek lines and amazing wood grain. All are marked

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

8 Danish Modern Niels Otto Møller Sculpted Rosewood Dining Arm Chairs

H 32.5 in W 22 in D 19 in

Scandinavian Modern Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs by Art Furn Set of 6

By Art Furn

Located in Topeka, KS

Fabulous Scandinavian modern Danish rosewood dining chairs by Art Furn including 4 side and 2

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs by Art Furn Set of 6

H 39 in W 24 in D 25 in

12 Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Leather Dining Chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen

By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Spectacular and rare set of 12, Twelve dining chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen in Teak and newly

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

12 Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Leather Dining Chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen

H 30.5 in W 19 in D 20 in

Ole Wanscher, set of 6 Danish leather and Mahogany dining chairs for CADO, 1960s

By Ole Wanscher, Cado

Located in Uppsala, SE

Set of 6 leather and Mahogany dining chairs designed by Danish designer Ole Wanscher for CADO in

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ole Wanscher, set of 6 Danish leather and Mahogany dining chairs for CADO, 1960s

H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in

Niels Otto Moller 1962 Dining Chair with Original Green Wool

By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik

Located in London, GB

This dining chair with arms by Niels Otto Moller with original green wool seat is especially

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool

Niels Otto Moller 1962 Dining Chair with Original Green Wool

H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in

Danish Dining Chairs 1960s Teak Niels Koefoeds Set of 4 Lis Hornslet Rattan Cane

By Niels Koefoed, Koefoeds Hornslet

Located in London, GB

set of dining chairs by one of the masters of Mid Century Danish design. CONDITION These are in very

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rattan, Teak

Danish Dining Chairs 1960s Teak Niels Koefoeds Set of 4 Lis Hornslet Rattan Cane

H 37.6 in W 21.66 in D 20.87 in

1976 Set of Three Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Series 7 Danish Dining Arm Chairs

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a set of three Series 7 chairs with arms, designed by renowned architect Arne

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Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

1976 Set of Three Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Series 7 Danish Dining Arm Chairs

H 27.5 in W 24 in D 20 in

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

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 6 Danish Modern Model 23 Dining Chairs by Henning Kjaernulf for Korup S

H 32 in W 22 in D 19 in

Niels Otto Moller 1962 Dining Chair with Original Blue Wool Cord - Model 62

By Niels Otto Møller

Located in London, GB

This Model 62 dining chair with arms by Niels Otto Moller with original blue wool woven cord seats

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Niels Otto Moller 1962 Dining Chair with Original Blue Wool Cord - Model 62

H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in

Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Dining Arm Chair

Located in Paris, FR

This dining chair takes exquisite inspiration from Danish design and Portuguese heritage through

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch, Wool

Scandinavian Designer Black Yellow Dining Arm Chair

H 34 in W 20 in D 18 in

Set of Six Arne Vodder Model 422 Wooden Dining Chairs with Fabric Upholstery

By Arne Vodder, Sibast

Located in Madrid, ES

Set of six chairs, model 422, designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s. Four chairs without arms and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Upholstery

Set of Six Arne Vodder Model 422 Wooden Dining Chairs with Fabric Upholstery

H 38.59 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in

Danish Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Lis Chairs

By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed

Located in Baltimore, MD

An outstanding set of six teak dining chairs designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, model

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Lis Chairs

H 37.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany 8 Dining Room Armchairs by Soro Stolefabrik Denmark

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic set of 8 Danish Modern Dining / conference chairs in mahogany with a Knoll like blue

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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany 8 Dining Room Armchairs by Soro Stolefabrik Denmark

H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 22 in

Danish Black Frame Chairs Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Lis

By Koefoeds Hornslet, Niels Koefoed

Located in Baltimore, MD

An outstanding set of four dining chairs in black frames, designed by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Danish Black Frame Chairs Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet Lis

H 37.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in

Six Scandinavian White Oak Dining Chairs Upholstered in Orange Velvet

Located in Oakland, CA

Set of six Mid-century Danish-designed dining chairs crafted from white oak, featuring sculptural

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Six Scandinavian White Oak Dining Chairs Upholstered in Orange Velvet

H 32.5 in W 19 in D 19.75 in

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Four Dining Chairs

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

, Denmark, design 1928, made 1950s These dining chairs were designed in 1928 and made in the 1950s. The

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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Four Dining Chairs

H 35.24 in W 19.3 in D 19.89 in

Beech Wood Dining Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen

By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

set of four dining chairs in light beech wood bended was designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny

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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Beech Wood Dining Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen

H 75 in W 55 in D 55 in

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Eight 3758A Dining Chairs

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

' , horsehair, mahogany, brass, Denmark, design 1927, made 1950s These dining chairs were designed in 1927 and

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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Eight 3758A Dining Chairs

H 35.24 in W 24.02 in D 22.25 in

Captain's Arm "Lis" Chair by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, 1960s

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Deland, FL

eventually pushed dining room chair production to the fore of their business. In 2004, Koefoed Hornslet moved

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Captain's Arm "Lis" Chair by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, 1960s

H 37.5 in W 22 in D 22 in

Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Set of 4

By Uldum Møbelfabrik

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Andersen Teak Dining Chairs for Uldum Møbelfabrik Set includes 2 arm and 2 side chairs Approximate

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Johannes Andersen Teak Dining Chairs for Uldum Møbelfabrik, Set of 4

H 34 in W 22.5 in D 21 in

1965 Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard

By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

) JH 507 dining chair with arms, designed by Hans Wegner, produced by Johannes Hansen. This grouping of

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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1965 Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard

H 32 in W 24 in D 22 in

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Six '3758A' Red Dining Chairs

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in Waalwijk, NL

, Denmark, design 1927, made 1940s These dining chairs were designed in 1927 and made in the 1940s. The

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Set of Six '3758A' Red Dining Chairs

H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in

Set of 6 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Jutex

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous set of six (6) dining chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Jutex (1960s Denmark) is

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Set of 6 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, 1960s

H 33 in W 27.75 in D 21.5 in

&Tradition by Anderssen & Voll Black Oak AV1 Pavilion Dining Chairs, Set of 2

By &Tradition

Located in Basildon, London

chairs form part of the Pavilion collection, manufactured by Danish furniture brand &Tradition. The

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

&Tradition by Anderssen & Voll Black Oak AV1 Pavilion Dining Chairs, Set of 2

H 29.93 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs Made by Soro Stolefabrik, set of six

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Mid Century set of six elegant dining chairs, including two with armrests, crafted from rosewood

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Dining Chairs Made by Soro Stolefabrik, set of six

H 31.11 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in

Vintage Niels Koefoed Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 8, for Custom Reupholstery

By Niels Koefoed

Located in Denver, CO

1960s Teak "Eva" Dining Chairs, designed by Neils Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet. Custom

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Vintage Niels Koefoed Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 8, for Custom Reupholstery

H 38 in W 20.75 in D 29.5 in

Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs by Pierre Cardin for Dillingham

By Pierre Cardin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Gorgeous vintage chrome dining chairs designed by Pierre Cardin for Dillingham in the United States

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs by Pierre Cardin for Dillingham

H 37.5 in W 21 in D 25 in

Set of 6 Oak Bentwood Mid-century Dining Chairs Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen

By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of mid-century oak dining conference chairs that stack. Flared bentwood arms created

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of 6 Oak Bentwood Mid-century Dining Chairs Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen

H 32 in W 25.75 in D 21.5 in

Mid-Century Model 401 Dining Chairs by J.L. Moller - Set of Six

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century Model 401 dining chairs designed by Niels Otto Møller for J.L. Møller, Denmark. The set

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Model 401 Dining Chairs by J.L. Moller - Set of Six

H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 18 in

Set Of Two Rosewood Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Dining Chairs In Black Leather

By Neils O. Möller

Located in London, GB

Set Of Two Rosewood Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Dining Chairs With Arms In Black Leather. This set

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set Of Two Rosewood Niels Otto Moller Model 62 Dining Chairs In Black Leather

H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in

2020 CH37 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Beech & Paper Cord

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are five CH37 Dining Chairs (sold individually) designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Papercord

2020 CH37 Dining Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen in Beech & Paper Cord

H 31.9 in W 22.8 in D 21.6 in

Arne Hovmand Olsen King and Queen Dining Chairs in Teak, Jutex 1950s, Set of 6

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Dining set of chairs consisting of two armchairs. The fathers chair alias the King chair and the

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Arne Hovmand Olsen King and Queen Dining Chairs in Teak, Jutex 1950s, Set of 6

H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in

Scandinavian Designer Dining Armchairs

Located in Paris, FR

An Iconic Design that express the talented Nordic Design using Green Technology. The unique arms

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Scandinavian Designer Dining Armchairs

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Arched Pickled Rawhide Leather + Rattan Coastal Dining Chairs, Set of Six (6)

Located in Round Top, TX

dining table, an oval teak Danish Modern table, or one with a glass top and travertine base for a clean

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Arched Pickled Rawhide Leather + Rattan Coastal Dining Chairs, Set of Six (6)

H 35.63 in W 20.38 in D 18.25 in

Set of 8 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs

By Jens Risom

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Large set of eight Jens Risom Playboy dining chairs professionally reupholstered in super soft and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Set of 8 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs

H 31.5 in W 21.6 in D 19 in

12 Dining Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian " Free Shipping in Florida "

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

"Free shipping in florida " Chairs with chromed bronze ferrules 12 Glamorous Chairs Style: 60

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

12 Dining Chairs 60° in Leather and Wood, Italian " Free Shipping in Florida "

H 36.42 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in

Set of SIX Trinidad Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Furniture-Denmark

By Nanna Ditzel

Located in Danville, CA

Very rare Trinidad teak dining chairs with arms by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark

Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of SIX Trinidad Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Furniture-Denmark

H 33.08 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in

NORDST AYA without Arms Chair, Full Aniline Leather Solid Steel, Danish Design

By Niels Gammelgaard, NORDST

Located in Lisbon, PT

exquisite dining chair, enhances your living room, or adds sophistication to your office. Choose the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

NORDST AYA without Arms Chair, Full Aniline Leather Solid Steel, Danish Design

H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

patinated leather, mahogany, Denmark, designed 1928, manufactured 1930s. These dining chairs in black

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather

H 33.47 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in

Set of 6 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs in Oak circa 1950's

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in San Diego, CA

arms, he was able to give this new dining char a more sculpture form than earlier incarnations

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cord, Papercord, Oak

Set of 6 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs in Oak circa 1950's

H 29.15 in W 21.64 in D 19.68 in

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

patinated leather, mahogany, brass, Denmark, designed 1933, manufactured 1930s. These dining chairs in

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather

H 33.27 in W 20.48 in D 20.08 in

Set of 10 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs in Oak circa 1950's

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in San Diego, CA

lower, shorter arms allowed the chair to come closer to the table while giving the sitter a huge amount

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cord, Papercord

Set of 10 Hans Wegner Wishbone Chairs in Oak circa 1950's

H 29.15 in W 21.64 in D 19.68 in

Set of 4x 1969 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Series 7 Handstiched Leather Chairs

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

four chairs. As noted, additional chairs are available, some of which are chairs with arms. Please

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 4x 1969 Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Series 7 Handstiched Leather Chairs

H 27.5 in W 20 in D 20 in

6 Sigvard Bernadotte H-line chairs in brushed steel, Walnut and leather

By France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte

Located in Highclere, Newbury

Walnut arms creates a truly sophisticated and elegant set of chairs that would work well as dining chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

6 Sigvard Bernadotte H-line chairs in brushed steel, Walnut and leather

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in

The Round Chair in Solid Ash w/ Cane Seats by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A set of 6 custom height PP501 round chairs with sculpted back and arms in ash with a caned seat.

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

The Round Chair in Solid Ash w/ Cane Seats by Hans J. Wegner for PP Møbler

H 28.5 in W 25 in D 20.25 in

Hans J. Wegner JH-505 Teak and Cane Cowhorn Chairs - Set of Six

By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

. Executed in teak with cane seats, these iconic chairs are distinguished by their elegantly curved arms

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood, Teak

Hans J. Wegner JH-505 Teak and Cane Cowhorn Chairs - Set of Six

H 28.75 in W 25.5 in D 21 in

Mid-Century J.L. Moller Model #404 Danish Dining Chairs c.1974

By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A set of six J.L. Moller Model #404 dining chairs, designed in 1974 by Jorgen Henrik Moller

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Teak

Mid-Century J.L. Moller Model #404 Danish Dining Chairs c.1974

H 30.5 in W 20 in D 21 in

Armchair Model CH26 In Black Oak By Hans J. Wegner For Carl Hansen & Son

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lejre, DK

Armchair with arms, model name CH26 made of black oak with light paper yarn made by Carl Hansen

Category

2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Armchair Model CH26 In Black Oak By Hans J. Wegner For Carl Hansen & Son

H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 16.93 in

Ten Trinidad Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel

By Nanna Ditzel, Fredericia Stolefabrik

Located in Dronten, NL

Very rare teak Trinidad dining chairs with arms by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark

Category

1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ten Trinidad Armchairs by Nanna Ditzel

H 33.08 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in

Set of Ten Mid-19th Century Norwegian Upholstered Birch Armchairs

Located in Middleburg, VA

Rare Set of Ten Neoclassical armchairs. Elegant form with saber legs and simple arms . Made of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Set of Ten Mid-19th Century Norwegian Upholstered Birch Armchairs

H 32.5 in W 24 in D 23 in

12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

chairs 1920 - French - 12 people Dining Table Art Deco Year: 1920 Country: French Wood and leather Finish

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, Italian

H 36.62 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in

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Danish Dining Chairs With Arms For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Danish dining chairs with arms available for sale. Each of these unique Danish dining chairs with arms was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and fabric. There are 50 antique and vintage Danish dining chairs with arms for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Danish dining chairs with arms have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern Danish dining chairs with arms are consistently popular styles. Danish dining chairs with arms have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Niels Koefoed, Niels Otto Møller and Jens Risom are consistently popular.

How Much are Danish Dining Chairs With Arms?

Prices for Danish dining chairs with arms can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Danish dining chairs with arms begin at $795 and can go as high as $52,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,295.

Questions About Danish Dining Chairs With Arms

Should dining room chairs have arms?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
What is a dining chair with arms called?
1 Answer
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.
What are dining chairs without arms called?
1 Answer
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.
What are dining room chairs with arms called?
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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.
Why are dining chairs with arms called carvers?
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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.