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Vintage Danish Modern Teak Sofa Arm Chair by John Stuart, Original Upholstery
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Danish Modern teak sofa arm chair by John Stuart. Original Upholstery
Dimensions. 81 W
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery
H 31 in W 81 in D 31 in
Vintage Contemporary Hickory Chair Flat Arm Sofa
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace timeless elegance with this Vintage Contemporary Hickory Chair flat-arm sofa, a perfect
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Rare "S Arm" 3-Strand Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Full "S Arm" rattan living room set featuring three-seat sofa and matching lounge chairs. This arm
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Ire Mobler Arm Chair 1960's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Sofa made by Ire Mobler, founded in 1939 in Skillingaryd, Småland, southern Sweden.The softness of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Ming Style Carved Wooden Arm Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
historical cultural elegance.
Fabric has tears. Bench and chair are in excellent shape showing vary small
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Ming Sofas
Materials
Wood
Bertu Sofa, Mondo Modern Sofa, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
like to describe this collection as chunky/sleek! The Mondo Collection consists of an arm chair, sofa
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple
Bertu Sofas, Mondo Modern Sofa, Oak, Maple, Simple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Collection consists of an arm chair, sofa, and coffee table. We are always open to customizing dimensions
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple
Set of 3, Vintage Brown Leather Sofa and Pair of Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1960
Located in Round Top, TX
Set (3) vintage brown leather sofa and pair of club arm chairs.
Sold in original used vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 28.5 in W 72 in D 34 in
Scandinavian Curved Sofa and Armchair in Original Mohair, Denmark, circa 1950
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Curved Danish sofa and arm lounge chair in original Mohair velvet fabric and teak legs, circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Mohair, Teak
H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 32.29 in
Danish Design Classsic GE 290 Three Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Renens, CH
period is the GE 290 sofa and arm chair produced by Getama. The 290 series is recognized by its long
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 30.32 in W 72.05 in D 32.68 in
Danish Design Classsic GE 290 Three Seater Sofa by Hans Wegner for GETAMA, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Renens, CH
period is the GE 290 sofa and arm chair produced by Getama. The 290 series is recognized by its long
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 30.32 in W 72.05 in D 32.68 in
Bertu Arm Chair, Modern Mondo Arm Chair, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Mondo Arm Chair in Maple is beautifully constructed from solid wood and veneer in Ohio, USA
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
5 Pieces Set of Mid Century Rattan Bamboo Sectional Sofa & Arm Longe Chair Mint
By McGuire, Paul Frankl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
5 Pieces set of mid century tattan bamboo sectional sofa & arm longe chair mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
H 31 in W 26 in D 32 in
Restored "Double Tear Drop Arm" Rattan Lounge & Sofa Livingroom Set by Tochiku
Located in Van Nuys, CA
matching three-seat sofa.
Each Measures:
Sofa 31 in. H x 74 in. W x 41 in. D.
Chair 32 in. H x 29.5 in. W
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 372 in W 888 in D 492 in
Bertu Lounge Chairs, Mondo Modern Lounge Chair, Maple, Black, Upholstered
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
as chunky/sleek! The Mondo Collection consists of an arm chair, sofa, and coffee table. We are always
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Maple
Liba Velvet Armchair, Comfy Arm Chair, Custom Sofa
Located in İnegöl, TR
MODERN ARMCHAIR
Customizable: Available!
Production Time: 2-3 Weeks
We customize all of our furnitures (armchairs, dining tables, coffee tables, tv units, consoles etc..) in terms ...
Category
2010s Turkish Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair Queen Anne Settee Sofa Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Good Pair of Leather Queen Anne Style Settees.
These Settees are raised upon typical Queen Anne Style Legs with Pad feet and Carved Shells to the Knees.
circa 1920
The Settees are...
Category
Vintage 1920s Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorianwhite wicker sunroom chaise lounge arm chair sofa. Item features wicker
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
H 34.5 in W 23 in D 70 in
Restored Arch Arm Rattan Loung Chair & Sofa Living Room Set w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-seat sofa featuring the “Arch“ arm design with 2 companion two-strand Arm lounge chairs and a stick
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Restored 5-Strand Rattan "Double-Speed" Arm Sofa & Lounge Chair Living Room Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-strand "double-speed" arm sofa with a matching lounge chair, both feature stacked rattan bases and fancy
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
H 30 in W 73 in D 34 in
Art Deco Rattan Porch Sofa and Chair Set
Located in Sheffield, MA
A highly stylish Art Deco inspired rattan sofa and club arm lounge chair.
The set will make a
Category
Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Russell Woodard Style Vintage Metal Garden Sofa and Chairs Seating Ensemble
By Russell Woodard
Located in Sheffield, MA
porch or family room.
Price includes 3-Seat Sofa and 2 chairs
Sofa arm h = 23"
Chairs dimensions: 22" w
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32.5 in W 62 in D 26 in
Rattan Mid-century Six-Strand Square Pretzel Sofa & Lounge Chair Livingroom Set
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
room set features an intricate six-strand pretzel arm sofa and lounge chair set with stacked rattan
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
H 30 in W 79 in D 35 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofa and Chair Set in Sculpted Teak, circa 1960
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MID-CENTURY SCULPTED TEAK SOFA AND ARM CHAIR EN SUITE
Circa 1960s, in original upholstery
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 29.5 in W 65.5 in D 26 in
COR Leather Sofa set
Located in Munich, DE
A great set of a sofa, two arm chairs and a white coffee table
Category
20th Century Furniture
Materials
Leather
Danish Design Classic GE 290 Arm Chairs by Hans Wegner for Getama, 1960s
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Renens, CH
period is the GE 290 sofa and arm chair produced by Getama. The 290 series is most recognized by it
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 37.41 in W 29.93 in D 32.68 in
Set of Danish Antique 18th century Lounge Chair, style of Louis XV
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
in this condition.
Additionally, a matching Armchair, sofa and dining arm chair are available for
Category
Antique 19th Century Danish Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Art Deco Three Piece Rattan Suite by The Heywood Wakefield Company
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
design and is also in very good condition.
The set consists of a three seat sofa, a large arm chair with
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
19th Century English, Lion Paw Suite
Located in Southampton, GB
19th Century English Suite.
Consisting of two seater sofa and two arm chairs.
All with carved
Category
Early 20th Century English Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
French Louis XV Gold Damask 5-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
: 031016A, 2 arm chairs: 031016B, 2 side chairs: 031016C
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Living Room Sets
Materials
Damask, Walnut
Set of Mid-Century Two-Tone Gray 3-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 3 Mid-century living room set of a 3-seat sofa and pair of arm / club chairs with two-tone
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Three Piece Rattan / Wicker Suite by The Heywood Wakefield Company
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
also in very good condition.
The set consists of a three seat sofa, an extra large arm chair with
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
H 34.75 in W 68.25 in D 33.5 in
A Three Piece Matching Suite of Antique Bar Harbor Style Wicker Furniture
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
Sunbrella all weather fabrics . This handsome set consists of a two seater sofa, a matching arm chair, and
Category
Early 20th Century American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
4 Piece Wicker Patio Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
Lloyd Loom flat arm 4 piece rattan seating ensemble consisting of 3 seat sofa, 2 matching arm
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
American Victorian 5 Piece Wicker Porch Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
rocking chair, arm chair with ottoman and glass top coffee table.
Cushions available as show for sofa
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
American Victorian Rosewood 6-Piece Living Room Set
By John Henry Belter
Located in Queens, NY
and condition. (att: John Henry Belter) (2 sofas, 1 arm chair, 3 side chairs).
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Living Room Sets
Materials
Rosewood, Wood
over-sized Dunbar End Table
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in South Charleston, WV
arm height of sofas and chairs, but also if desired it will amalgamate and connect two separate sofas
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Brass
Handmade personal cocktail table for one glass made of solid cast Brass
Located in London, GB
be used beside any arm chair, sofa or even in a bathroom for a touch of elegance next to a bath
Made
Category
2010s British Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass
6 Piece Mid-Century Modern Rattan Patio Porch Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
, pair of arm chairs, pair of glass top side tables and coffee table with glass top. Refresh the cushion
Category
Early 20th Century North American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Spectacular Double Articulating Floor Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
sitting behind a couch or between 2 arm chairs. The lamp does break down for standard shipping.
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps
Materials
Iron
Antique Italian Rococo Style Figural Lion Tufted Italian Leather Parlor Set
Located in Chicago, IL
Leaf 2pc Arm-Chair & Sofa Parlor Set. The Set has been Completely Custom Upholstered in a Gorgeous Soft
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
6 Piece Art Deco Bentwood Bamboo Wicker Seating Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
separated seat sofa, arm club chair with matching ottoman, side table, 2 tier corner table and round glass
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Rattan
French Louis XVI Style Seven Piece settee suite , Walnut 19th C with Aubusson
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional high quality set that consists of a large sofa, four arm chairs
And one side chair. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Living Room Sets
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
H 46 in W 70 in D 27 in
Scandinavian Mid-century 1960s Three Piece Suite, Solid Cherry Wood and Velvet
By Bertil Fridhagen, Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Zagreb, HR
-seater sofa and two arm chairs with curved backs, in original blue gray velvet upholstery, standing on
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 81.11 in D 33.08 in
'Classical Seated Female Nude', by Charles G. Bockman, Oil on Canvas Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
the arm of the couch/chair, with her hand just slightly hanging off the edge, while her left arm hangs
Category
Early 20th Century Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Abstract Italian Woman Artist Modern Metallic Foil Mirror Lithograph Laura Fiume
By Laura Fiume
Located in Surfside, FL
fabrics covering their couches and arm-chairs.
In 2006 there were as many as three exhibitions of Laura’s
Category
20th Century Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Offset, Screen
Abstract Italian Woman Artist Modern Metallic Foil Mirror Lithograph Laura Fiume
By Laura Fiume
Located in Surfside, FL
fabrics covering their couches and arm-chairs.
In 2006 there were as many as three exhibitions of Laura’s
Category
20th Century Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Offset, Screen
Abstract Italian Woman Artist Modern Metallic Foil Mirror Lithograph Laura Fiume
By Laura Fiume
Located in Surfside, FL
fabrics covering their couches and arm-chairs.
In 2006 there were as many as three exhibitions of Laura’s
Category
20th Century Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Offset, Screen
Abstract Italian Woman Artist Modern Metallic Foil Mirror Lithograph Laura Fiume
By Laura Fiume
Located in Surfside, FL
fabrics covering their couches and arm-chairs.
In 2006 there were as many as three exhibitions of Laura’s
Category
20th Century Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Offset, Screen
Abstract Italian Woman Artist Modern Metallic Foil Mirror Lithograph Laura Fiume
By Laura Fiume
Located in Surfside, FL
fabrics covering their couches and arm-chairs.
In 2006 there were as many as three exhibitions of Laura’s
Category
20th Century Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Offset, Screen
Abstract Italian Woman Artist Modern Metallic Foil Mirror Lithograph Laura Fiume
By Laura Fiume
Located in Surfside, FL
fabrics covering their couches and arm-chairs.
In 2006 there were as many as three exhibitions of Laura’s
Category
20th Century Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Offset, Screen
Sheepskin Shearling Pillow Lumbar - White 35*60cm 14*24"
By Emily Barbara
Located in Dural, AU
Transform a bed, sofa or arm chair with this endearing sheepskin shearling pillow. The natural
Category
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Sheepskin
Woodard Patio Seating
By Russell Woodard, John Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Furniture Consisting of a 3 piece sofa, arm chair, 2 end tables, and a cocktail table.
Recently refinished
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron, Metal
Art Deco Split Reed Lounge Chair & Settee
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
for any inconvenience.
(Key Word Search: couch, sofa,arm chair,stick, bamboo, wicker, patio)
Category
Vintage 1930s Living Room Sets
Materials
Reed, Upholstery
Pair of unique design cushion
Located in PLOUGUIEL, FR
Designer maker : Emmanuelle Hegaret
Perfect pieces to embellish your interior, on a sofa, arm chair
Category
2010s French Pillows and Throws
Materials
Leather, Feathers
Sawyer Modular Sofa - Right Arm Chair Velvet Chocolate
By Ben Soleimani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Our Sawyer Modular Sofa is simple in form, yet elevated by deep seat cushions and a polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Sawyer Modular Sofa - Left Arm Chair Velvet Chocolate
By Ben Soleimani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Our Sawyer Modular Sofa is simple in form, yet elevated by deep seat cushions and a polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Model Atlantis Sofa and 2 Arm Chairs by Jitona Soběslav, 1970s
By Jitona
Located in Porto, Porto
A Sofa and 2 Armchairs ATLANTIS made by Jitona Soběslav in 1970s.
Produced in Cheque republic.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
A set of Sofa and 2 Arm Chairs by Jitona Soběslav, 1970s
By Jitona
Located in Porto, Porto
A set of 2 Armchairs and one sofa (85 x 192 x 95 cm); para foteli (85 x 90 x 95 cm)
Vintage pieces
Category
Antique 1670s Czech Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Double Camelback English Sofa/Settee
Located in Stamford, CT
Camelback Wing Chair Arm sofa /settee with ball and claw foot.Braided wood edge.Newly reupholstered
Category
Antique 19th Century English Sofas
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
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Sofa Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sofa arm chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and natural fiber, every sofa arm chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a sofa arm chair, we have 1345 options in-stock, while there are 130 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer sofa arm chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A sofa 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. You’ll likely find more than one sofa arm chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bertu Furniture, Guillerme et Chambron and Cassina produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Sofa Arm Chair?
A sofa arm chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,642, while the lowest priced sells for $10 and the highest can go for as much as $120,000.
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 Sofa Arm Chair
- What is a shelter arm sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A shelter arm sofa is a type of sofa wherein the sheltering arm bends outward from the sofa and has a gently sloping curve to it. Shelter arm sofas are generally praised for their comfort since they tend to cradle the person sitting. Find a wide variety of shelter arm sofas on 1stDibs.
- What is a drop arm sofa for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A drop-arm sofa is designed to save space by converting into a comfortable single bed when the arms are dropped. The next morning, returning the arms to their original position turns the bed back into a sofa. Shop a collection of drop arm sofas from sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An English roll arm sofa is a style of sofa that is recognizable by its deep seat, tight untufted back and rolled arms. You can shop a collection of English roll arm sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Knole drop-arm sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Knole drop-arm sofa is a settee developed during the 17th century. It usually has a rectangle back with a decorative wood trim and tall fully upholstered arms positioned at a diagonal. Originally, the sofa served as a royal seat for monarchs. You'll find a variety of Knole sofas on 1stDibs.
- Is a sofa a chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024By the strictest definition, a sofa is not a chair. Generally, a chair is a seating solution for one person. Since a sofa seats more than one person at a time, it usually isn't considered a chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary chairs and sofas.
- 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 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 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 ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a sofa and a chair can be summed up by the number of people who can sit on it at one time. A chair is for just one person, while a sofa can accommodate two or more people. Accent chairs used in seating areas often feature upholstery similar to a sofa. However, not all chairs come upholstered, while the vast majority of sofas do. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique, vintage and contemporary sofas and chairs.
- Should sofa and chairs match?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, a sofa and chair can match. The choice to match a sofa and chairs is really a matter of preference. General design wisdom recommends against matching your sofa and chairs, however. Juxtaposition can create an interesting sense of diversity in your space — express yourself with a provocative mix of sizes and profiles. Find all kinds of sofas and chairs on 1stDibs to get started.
- What is a sofa chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A sofa chair is an armchair. This single seater chair often pairs with a sofa.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024No 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, an accent chair can be lower than a sofa. For example, you may place a low slipper chair beside a taller sofa in your seating area. To create a balanced look, limit the height difference between your sofa and accent chairs to no more than four inches. Find a large selection of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023You can match sofas and accent chairs in a few different ways. One option is to choose sofas and chairs in similar solid colors. Alternatively, you can select a sofa in the primary color of your palette and accent chairs in the secondary hue. Another approach is to pair a patterned sofa with solid-colored accent chairs or vice versa. Find a large selection of sofas and accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023No, your accent chair doesn't have to match your sofa, but many people choose to coordinate them. This means you don't have to purchase matching chairs with your sofa or choose chairs in identical upholstery. Accent chairs and sofas can coordinate if they show off similar colors or materials, giving you the freedom to mix and match. Explore a variety of accent chairs and sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A single sofa chair is often called a loveseat, which is larger than a typical armchair, but still too small for more than one person. Browse a collection of loveseats today on 1stDibs.
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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.