Directoire Arm Chairs
Antique Early 1900s Neoclassical Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century North American Country Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Directoire Chairs
Suede
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Directoire Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s French Directoire Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Directoire Armchairs
Silver Leaf
Vintage 1940s American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Cotton, Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1790s French Directoire Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1840s French Empire Revival Armchairs
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Mid-20th Century Argentine Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Travertine
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Shelves
Metal
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Club Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Tapestry, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Directoire Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Late 20th Century American Directoire Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Beech, Paint
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Directoire Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Directoire Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1910s European Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Directoire Side Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Chairs
Fruitwood, Muslin
Late 20th Century Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1820s French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Linen, Beech
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Swedish Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Beech, Silk
20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Bergere Chairs
Muslin, Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1940s Directoire Armchairs
Paint, Upholstery
Antique Early 1800s French Neoclassical Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1940s Argentine Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Chairs
Antique 1850s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1940s French Directoire Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Armchairs
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Empire Armchairs
Cherry, Leather
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric
Late 20th Century English Directoire Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum, Metal
Vintage 1970s American Directoire Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Early 20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Beech
Antique 1790s Dutch Directoire Armchairs
Ash
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Silk, Walnut
Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Ormolu
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Walnut, Wool
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1880s French Empire Armchairs
Ormolu
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Brass, Metal
20th Century Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1880s French Empire Bookcases
Ormolu
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
Early 2000s American Regency Club Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
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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 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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