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Rocking Chair, Edwardian, Country Kitchen, Windsor Elbow Chair, circa 1910
Rocking Chair, Edwardian, Country Kitchen, Windsor Elbow Chair, circa 1910

Rocking Chair, Edwardian, Country Kitchen, Windsor Elbow Chair, circa 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique rocking chair. An Edwardian, country kitchen, Windsor, lath back, elbow chair in

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Elm

Antique Oxford Elbow Chair, Victorian, Windsor, Lath Back, Armchair, Elm
Antique Oxford Elbow Chair, Victorian, Windsor, Lath Back, Armchair, Elm

Antique Oxford Elbow Chair, Victorian, Windsor, Lath Back, Armchair, Elm

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Oxford elbow chair. A Victorian, country kitchen, Windsor, lath back, armchair

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Set of Eight Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen "Elbow" Chairs in Oak
Set of Eight Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen "Elbow" Chairs in Oak

Set of Eight Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen "Elbow" Chairs in Oak

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Hudson, NY

Beautiful Hans Wegner CH 20 "Elbow" chairs in oak with heavy weave red upholstered seats. Similar

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Pair Of Antique Elbow Chairs, French, Morning Room Armchair, Victorian, C.1900
Pair Of Antique Elbow Chairs, French, Morning Room Armchair, Victorian, C.1900

Pair Of Antique Elbow Chairs, French, Morning Room Armchair, Victorian, C.1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a pair of antique elbow chairs. A French, mahogany upholstered morning room armchair

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Art Deco Lime washed  & Leather  Elbow chairs
Pair Art Deco Lime washed  & Leather  Elbow chairs

Pair Art Deco Lime washed & Leather Elbow chairs

By Harry & Lou Epstein Furniture Co

Located in Dereham, GB

Pair Art Deco Lime washed open Elbow chairs circa 1920s Lime Washed Frames, good original Stepped

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique 19th Century Pair of Mahogany Chippendale Style Desk/Elbow Chairs
Antique 19th Century Pair of Mahogany Chippendale Style Desk/Elbow Chairs

Antique 19th Century Pair of Mahogany Chippendale Style Desk/Elbow Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique pair of mahogany Chippendale style desk/ elbow chairs having exceptional quality carvings

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Other

Pair of George III Regency Mahogany Elbow Chairs
Pair of George III Regency Mahogany Elbow Chairs

Pair of George III Regency Mahogany Elbow Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of George III mahogany elbow chairs with ebony banding and ebonised inlay. The turned top rail

Category

Antique 1790s British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th century elm elbow chairs
Pair of 19th century elm elbow chairs

Pair of 19th century elm elbow chairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century elm elbow chairs circa 1890. Good quality pair of English elm elbow armchairs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

19th Century Regency Brass Marquetry Elbow Chair Armchair
19th Century Regency Brass Marquetry Elbow Chair Armchair

19th Century Regency Brass Marquetry Elbow Chair Armchair

Located in London, GB

This is an elegant antique Regency mahogany and cut brass marquetry elbow chair, circa 1815 in date

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six, Elbow Chairs, CH20, by Hans J. Wegner and Carl Hansen & Son, 2008
Set of Six, Elbow Chairs, CH20, by Hans J. Wegner and Carl Hansen & Son, 2008

Set of Six, Elbow Chairs, CH20, by Hans J. Wegner and Carl Hansen & Son, 2008

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lejre, DK

A set of six, Elbow chairs, CH20, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1956 and manufactured by Carl

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of English Oak Elbow Chairs on Reeded Legs
Pair of English Oak Elbow Chairs on Reeded Legs

Pair of English Oak Elbow Chairs on Reeded Legs

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous and superb pair of English oak elbow chairs feature swept back and front reeded legs

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Elbow chair by William "Billy" Haines
Elbow chair by William "Billy" Haines

Elbow chair by William "Billy" Haines

Located in New York, NY

Low upholstered chair raised on mahogany legs.

Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

WILLIAM HAINES DESIGNS MODERN ELBOW CHAIR
WILLIAM HAINES DESIGNS MODERN ELBOW CHAIR

WILLIAM HAINES DESIGNS MODERN ELBOW CHAIR

Located in New York, NY

Custom-made low upholstered chair raised on wooden legs. Yardage required: 1 2/3 yards. COM. Lead

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Antique Pair of William and Mary Style Bergère Elbow Chairs
Antique Pair of William and Mary Style Bergère Elbow Chairs

Antique Pair of William and Mary Style Bergère Elbow Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique pair of William and Mary style bergère elbow chairs having beech frames and pretty open

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Georgian, Mahogany, Open Armchair, circa 1780
Antique Elbow Chair, English, Georgian, Mahogany, Open Armchair, circa 1780

Antique Elbow Chair, English, Georgian, Mahogany, Open Armchair, circa 1780

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique elbow chair, an English, Georgian, mahogany open armchair dating to the late

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Late Victorian Elbow Chairs
Pair of Late Victorian Elbow Chairs

Pair of Late Victorian Elbow Chairs

Located in High Peak, GB

Sn5696 Pair of Georgian revival English armchairs in ash, each having shaped, bowed top rail above shaped laths and shaped open arms above a generous seat, all standing on substantia...

Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Club Chairs

Materials

Ash

Early 20th Century Set of Eight Elm Captains Elbow Chair
Early 20th Century Set of Eight Elm Captains Elbow Chair

Early 20th Century Set of Eight Elm Captains Elbow Chair

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Excellent quality set of eight captains elbow chairs, circa 1900. Turned and carved in dark elm

Category

Early 20th Century British Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Pair Georgian Revival Walnut & Leather Open Elbow Chairs, circa 1920s
Pair Georgian Revival Walnut & Leather Open Elbow Chairs, circa 1920s

Pair Georgian Revival Walnut & Leather Open Elbow Chairs, circa 1920s

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Pair Georgian revival walnut & leather open elbow chairs circa 1920s Recently covered Leather

Category

Vintage 1920s English George I Armchairs

Materials

Leather

George III Ladder Back Elbow Chair in Oak, circa 1800
George III Ladder Back Elbow Chair in Oak, circa 1800

George III Ladder Back Elbow Chair in Oak, circa 1800

Located in Faversham, GB

A very handsome George III provincial oak elbow chair. The laddered back is framed by serpentine

Category

Antique 19th Century British George III Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Walnut Elbow Chairs in the Queen Anne Style circa 1920s
Pair Walnut Elbow Chairs in the Queen Anne Style circa 1920s

Pair Walnut Elbow Chairs in the Queen Anne Style circa 1920s

By Waring & Gillow

Located in Dereham, GB

Pair Walnut Elbow Chairs in the Queen Anne Style circa 1920s Queen Anne Shaped Backs, Shepherds

Category

Vintage 1930s British Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique William IV Mahogany Elbow Chair with Green Upholstered Seat
Antique William IV Mahogany Elbow Chair with Green Upholstered Seat

Antique William IV Mahogany Elbow Chair with Green Upholstered Seat

Located in King's Lynn, GB

An antique William IV mahogany elbow chair, dating from the William IV period (1830–1837). The

Category

Antique 1830s British William IV Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

WILLIAM HAINES DESIGNS CHINESE CHIPPENDALE ELBOW CHAIR

WILLIAM HAINES DESIGNS CHINESE CHIPPENDALE ELBOW CHAIR

Located in New York, NY

Custom-made low upholstered chair raised on carved wooden legs. Yardage required: 1 2/3 yards. COM

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Antique Drawing Room Elbow Chairs, English, Walnut, Armchair, Georgian
Pair of Antique Drawing Room Elbow Chairs, English, Walnut, Armchair, Georgian

Pair of Antique Drawing Room Elbow Chairs, English, Walnut, Armchair, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a superb pair of antique drawing room elbow chairs. An English, walnut armchair or lounge

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

English Walnut Elbow Chair
English Walnut Elbow Chair

English Walnut Elbow Chair

Located in Charleston, SC

English walnut Queen Anne elbow arm chair with carved knee and pad feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Antique Elbow Chair, Dining Ladder-Back, circa 1900
Antique Elbow Chair, Dining Ladder-Back, circa 1900

Antique Elbow Chair, Dining Ladder-Back, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique Victorian ladder-back dining chair dating to circa 1900. Raised on turned

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Elbow Chair English Walnut Armchair Victorian, circa 1880
Antique Elbow Chair English Walnut Armchair Victorian, circa 1880

Antique Elbow Chair English Walnut Armchair Victorian, circa 1880

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique elbow chair. An English walnut armchair dating to the Victorian era, circa 1880

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Regency Oak Scroll Armchair, Early 19th Century Elbow Chair
Antique Regency Oak Scroll Armchair, Early 19th Century Elbow Chair

Antique Regency Oak Scroll Armchair, Early 19th Century Elbow Chair

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE ELBOW CHAIR A handsome and generous chair made from solid oak with peg joints, carved

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Elbow Chair, Victorian, Oak, Leather, Carver, Armchair, circa 1870
Antique Elbow Chair, Victorian, Oak, Leather, Carver, Armchair, circa 1870

Antique Elbow Chair, Victorian, Oak, Leather, Carver, Armchair, circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

stretcher displaying good coloration This is a masterful antique elbow chair with a comfortable leather

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Georgian Elbow Chair Circa 1780
Georgian Elbow Chair Circa 1780

Georgian Elbow Chair Circa 1780

Located in Troy, MI

English armchair from Georgian period has polished wood frame with slatted seat back, curved arms, decoratively carved apron, upholstered seat and tapered front legs. Seat is 17.5" h...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair of Walnut Elbow Chairs
Pair of Walnut Elbow Chairs

Pair of Walnut Elbow Chairs

Located in Culver City, CA

Closely matched armchairs with slatted back and saddle seats.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs

Antique Elbow Chair Rosewood English Open Armchair Maple & Co, circa 1910
Antique Elbow Chair Rosewood English Open Armchair Maple & Co, circa 1910

Antique Elbow Chair Rosewood English Open Armchair Maple & Co, circa 1910

By Maple & Co.

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique elbow chair in rosewood, an English open armchair by Maple & Co. dating to the

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of George III Mahogany Elbow Chairs in the Manner of Robert Adam
Pair of George III Mahogany Elbow Chairs in the Manner of Robert Adam

Pair of George III Mahogany Elbow Chairs in the Manner of Robert Adam

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of George III mahogany Hepplewhite period wheel back open elbow chair in the manner of

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Elbow Chair
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Elbow Chair

19th Century English Regency Mahogany Elbow Chair

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

crook arms, above a faux leather seat, standing on elegantly turned and fluted fluted legs. The chair is

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

C.19th Elm & Ash Lancashire Rush Seat Country Elbow Chair Carver Armchair
C.19th Elm & Ash Lancashire Rush Seat Country Elbow Chair Carver Armchair

C.19th Elm & Ash Lancashire Rush Seat Country Elbow Chair Carver Armchair

Located in Leeds, GB

A C19th, elm and ash framed, rush seated, Lancashire type, country carver armchair. This chair

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Country Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rush, Ash, Elm

Pair of French Walnut 18th Century Elbow Chairs
Pair of French Walnut 18th Century Elbow Chairs

Pair of French Walnut 18th Century Elbow Chairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

cabriole legs ending in beautifully carved scroll feet. A large early pair of walnut chairs with age

Category

Antique 18th Century French Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Elbow Chair
Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Elbow Chair

Victorian Ash and Elm Smokers Bow Chair Elbow Chair

Located in High Peak, GB

uprights and generous seat, all standing on substantial turned legs united by double stretchers. This chair

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Antique Fine Quality Early 19th Century Mahogany Elbow Chair Armchair
Antique Fine Quality Early 19th Century Mahogany Elbow Chair Armchair

Antique Fine Quality Early 19th Century Mahogany Elbow Chair Armchair

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique fine quality early 19th century Georgian mahogany elbow, carver or desk chair. Very rare

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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Elbow Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of elbow chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct elbow chairs — often made from wood, mahogany and oak — can elevate any home. Find 187 antique and vintage elbow chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Elbow chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Elbow chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Victorian and Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many elbow chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and William Billy Haines produced popular elbow chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Elbow Chairs?

Elbow chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,161, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $121,770.

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 Elbow Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The term Elbow chair has more than one meaning. Prior to the 20th century, the term referred to a decorative chair with arms. In 1956, Hans J. Wegner designed a stackable wooden chair and named it the CH20 Elbow. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of elbow chairs.