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A pair of Thonet style folding sling chairs having downswept arms
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Thonet style folding sling chairs having downswept arms and upholstered seat.
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Folding Chair Thonet Nr.1 with Arms and Legrest, since 1883
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Praha, CZ
Manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shelack. New cannung.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Faux Bamboo Leather & Brass Folding Campaign Chair with Sling Arms Maison Jansen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Maison Jansen Faux Bamboo Folding Campaign Chair Finished With Brass Studs & Red Leather Cushioned
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.19 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Pair of 1960s Valmazan Folding Campaign Chairs
By Mogens Koch, Valmazan
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of Almazan folding campaign chairs dating from the 1960s after the Mogens Koch Mk-16
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
Walnut framed folding Steamer deck chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut framed folding Steamer deck chair. The cane work back and seat, flanked by scrolling arms
Category
Early 20th Century British Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Walnut Framed Folding Steamer Deck Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
arms and splayed legs. The desk chair folds away for very easily for storage.
Dimensions
Height 34
Category
Early 20th Century British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Faux Bamboo, Brass & Brown Leather Folding Campaign Safari Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
20th century Faux Bamboo & Brown Leather Folding Campaign Safari Chair With Sling Arms & Brass
Category
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Chairs
Materials
Brass
"Bruna" Minimalist Chair with Arms in Painted Steel and velvet Handwoven
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about wire. What would emerge if one started to fold lengths
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in
Pair Of Contemporary Veranda Chairs, English, Leather, Orangery, Folding Seat
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of contemporary veranda chairs. An English, colonial style pine and leather folding
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
H 35.63 in W 22.45 in D 20.67 in
Victorian Military Campaign Folding Faux Bamboo Embroidered Safari Canvas Chair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A delicate slice of Victorian Military Campaign. A folding Chair of Faux Bamboo, with an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British British Colonial Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.98 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' Easy Chair for Verzelloni Italy
By García Cumini, Verzelloni
Located in Tilburg, NL
Garcìa Cumini 'Fold' easy chair for Verzelloni Italy. New, current production. From the 'Fold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Tuscan Folding Accent Chairs, circa 1860
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The rectangular leather back over down swept arms, raised on X - form legs ending in scrolled feet
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French Colonial Walnut Faux Bamboo and Leather Folding Deck Chair, circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French walnut folding deck chair from the turn of the twentieth century features turned legs
Category
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 23 in D 17 in
Vintage Chrome and Leather Folding “Ny” Tubular Steel Chair by Takeshi Nii
By Takeshi Nii
Located in Shippensburg, PA
and clever design, the "Ny" chair features a collapsible form that completely folds down and can be
Category
20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 29.5 in
20th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola x Folding Lion Head Throne Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
lion head arms between an arched back. Includes carved "S" scrolls and paw feet. Lions are accented by
Category
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33 in W 24.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Carved Walnut Folding Scissors Savonarola Bench/Settee
Located in Miami, FL
arms, then push the arms together to fold. This pair would make perfect hallway or entryway chairs
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
ACRILAR Chair I
By Luiz Solano
Located in São Paulo, SP
feet and aluminum arms, which have square black plastic tips at their ends.
The ACRILAR Chair is a
Category
2010s Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Daws Patent Improved Reclining Chair, circa 1830
By Robert Daws
Located in Dereham, GB
& arms;
& by drawing out a sliding stool beneath, the length may be increased,]
This chair press
Category
Antique 1820s English George IV Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Of Contemporary Orangery Chairs, English, Leather, Veranda, Patio, Seat
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
folding veranda or patio seat.
Vibrant and well appointed outdoor or occasional chairs
Presented in very
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 35.44 in W 22.25 in D 21.07 in
Arraia Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Chair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
encourage formal speculations about the possibilities of folding wood.
A certain idea of ??melting or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
European Oak Deck Chair with Adjustable Backs, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
to its historical use. Folding chairs have been used as seating in the Mediterranean since the 13th
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A pair of Glastonbury chairs made for the Pembertons of Durham
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
folding chair. The elaborate coats of arms carved into the back are quartered multiple times and
Category
Antique 1870s English Chairs
Materials
Oak
Beach chair Japú Trama 9 - Outdoor area - Garden and Lawn - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
aluminum
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 15.75 in
Arraia Wood Back Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Chair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
encourage formal speculations about the possibilities of folding wood.
A certain idea of ??melting or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Midcentury Pair of Italian Modern-Design Wingback Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
outwardly folded arms that are angular and modern, and squared upholstered seat with linear seat rail at
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Walnut and Cane Steamer Chair
Located in Burton, TX
by scrolling arms and splayed legs. Designed with a folding structure, adjustable seat back and foot
Category
Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Ingmar Relling for Westnofa "Flex" Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautiful, sculptural Scandinavian modern lounge chair and matching ottoman designed by Ingmar
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century French Walnut and Cane Steamer Deck Chair
Located in Burton, TX
by scrolling arms and splayed legs. Designed with a folding structure and adjustable foot rest that
Category
Early 20th Century French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Lounge Chair Miamina, Alberto Salvati & Ambrogio Tresoldi, Saporiti Italy 1980s
By Salvati & Tresoldi, Saporiti
Located in Zagreb, HR
The folding lounge chair "Miamina" features a foldable heavy metal structure and removable seat
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.59 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Friso Kramer Revolt Dining Room Chairs Chairs Set/8 The Netherlands 1953
By Friso Kramer
Located in Almelo, NL
and arms with a folded metal base that is very strong, and the seat and back are made of ciranol
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Vintage 1970s Ample Butterscotch Brown and Oak Tufted Club Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. An air of luxury is conveyed through the elegant folding and tufting found throughout the chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Faux Leather
H 32 in W 34.5 in D 34.25 in
European Lounge Chairs with Sculpted Wooden Legs, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
arms that fold outwards. The gentle curves are also present on the top of the backrests and on the
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Cocobolo Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Don Shoemaker
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in San Jose, CA
contrasting wood joinery. Equipped with folding arms and an adjustable seat that includes four settings. A
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
H 33 in W 24.25 in D 27 in
Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chair in Embossed Pearl and Metallic Platinum Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
and pearl fabric. Rounded, fold-over arms give the piece a seamless look, as does its curved back. It
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 27.5 in W 29 in D 29 in
Pair of Pink Suede Sculptural Ribbon Armchairs or Lounge Chairs by Marge Carson
By Carsons, Marge Carson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1990s by Marge Carson, these lounge chairs capture the essence of 90s
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede
H 32 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
1950s French Iron and Brass Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
finials to the top and brass ball feet. The chairs also have sloping arms and fold for easy storage. Can
Category
Vintage 1950s Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Fine Quality Pair of Florentine Walnut and Bone Inlaid Savonarola X-Form Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
armrests above a pegged folding x-form body all raised on sleigh feet; the Savonarola chair is fashioned
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 39 in W 28 in D 22 in
Sling Club Chair in Solid Walnut, Bronze and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
, the chair’s tubular steel arms are sumptuously draped with leather side cushions that are secured to
Category
2010s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Maison Jansen Swan and Lyre Back Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 Maison Jansen Swan and Lyre Back Chairs. The folding chairs have brass swans to the top
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Sling Club Chair in Solid White Oak, Bronze and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
, the chair’s tubular steel arms are sumptuously draped with leather side cushions that are secured to
Category
2010s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Leather Conference Chair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. The backs of these chairs are high for extra comfort and the armrests fold outwards in order to
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Eight Dakota Jackson Puff Leather Dining Chairs
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Matched set of eight dining chairs designed by Dakota Jackson. The set consists of six side chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
1950s French Iron and Brass Dining Table and Chairs
Located in New York, NY
vinyl, with brass finials to the top and brass ball feet. The chairs also have sloping arms and fold for
Category
Vintage 1950s Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Black Torsion Chairs by Giancarlo Piretti for Ki Set of Eight
By KI Krueger International, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Topeka, KS
innovative by finding ways to use scrap metal during the war to make their folding chairs, they continue to
Category
Late 20th Century North American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Acrila 90s bleu, black, pink set of dining Chairs Lucite J.C.Castelbajac
By Jean-Charles de Castelbajac
Located in Valladolid, ES
. The Starck ghost chair repeats the same style, the back is oval, the arms gently outward and down to
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lucite
H 32.29 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Chinese Carved Walnut Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Asian Chinese style carved walnut folding campaign style arm chair with dragon carved back and arms
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Set of Four Italian Walnut Savonarola Armchairs
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
seat’s steadiness.
This seat is only a development of the sedia Dantesca a foldable seat articulated
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Materials
Walnut
British Campaign Mahogany “Knock-Down" Antique Armchair Johnstone & Jeanes
By Johnstone, Jeanes & Co.
Located in Shippensburg, PA
break-down chairs were designed to be brought out when needed and safely stored thereafter. By
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.63 in W 22.5 in D 19.63 in
Knoll Generation Black Ergonomic Office Desk Chair Fully Adjustable, Brand New
By Knoll, Formway Design Studio
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Knoll Generation black ergonomic office desk chair fully adjustable, brand new.
Generation by Knoll
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 42 in W 28.5 in D 26 in
Italian Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An “X”-frame folding chair with curved arms and legs joined by a central working pivot and standing
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
English "Steamer" Folding Deck Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
English Steamer folding deck chair with extending footrest.
Frame in black lacqured wood with
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rustic Wood Chaise Longue
Located in Napa, CA
Wonderful French Bordeaux chaise longue. Has been nicely repaired on arms and the joints all
Category
Vintage 1940s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Anglo-Indian Style Bone Inlaid Armchair with Folding Back and Loop Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
– the back of the chair folds down. Neutral toned upholstery adds a soft twist to this classic piece
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Bone, Upholstery, Wood
H 31.5 in W 22.25 in D 23.5 in
One Two Decorative Folding Savonarola Armchairs with Lion Head Well Carved Arms
By Dante Savonarola
Located in GB
is for the chair with Lion head arms , the other chair which is listed under my other items has
Category
20th Century English Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
Exceptional Pair of Campaign Style Folding Chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome pair of Mid-Century mahogany folding chairs. The seats are soft, brown leather sling style
Category
Mid-20th Century English Campaign Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair Fine Early Victorian Walnut & Cane Folding Travel Steamer Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
other with tales of daring exploration and cultural encounters.
Each foldable steamer chair bears the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 35.04 in
Pair of Sarreid Black Leather and Walnut Folding Campaign / Director's Chairs
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century folding campaign / director's chairs with walnut frames and black stitched
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Wood
H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
Mid Century Patio Poolside Folding Chaise Lounge by Telescope Chair Company
By Telescope Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Voguish Mid Century patio, poolside, garden chaise lounge, by the Telescopce Chair Company. The
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 42.5 in W 26 in D 70 in
19th Century Indian Folding Savonarola Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
, ebony and mixed woods. Great detail and good patina. The Savonarola chair is a type of folding chair
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Materials
Bone, Hardwood, Ebony
Achille Castiglioni “Ginevra” Folding Armchairs for Bbb Bonachina, Italy 1979
By Achille Castiglioni, BBB Bonacchina
Located in Skokie, IL
Ginevra folding chair, design by Achille Castiglioni for BBB emmebonacina with structure in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
H 32 in W 26.25 in D 19.5 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the folded arms chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, metal and animal skin, every folded arms chair was constructed with great care. Find 48 options for an antique or vintage folded arms chair now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the folded arms chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each folded arms chair bearing mid-century modern, modern or Baroque hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made folded arms chair over the years, but those crafted by BassamFellows, Vladimir Kagan and Salvati & Tresoldi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Folded Arms Chair?
A folded arms chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $949 and the highest can go for as much as $40,000.
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 Folded Arms Chair
- Do butterfly chairs fold up?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
- Who invented the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A chair with arms is an armchair.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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 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 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.
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