Jacobean Arm Chair
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Walnut
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Oak, Leather
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Oak
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Oak
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Brass
Early 20th Century Jacobean Armchairs
Metal
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Metal
20th Century Jacobean Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Oak
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Mahogany
Antique 17th Century Tables
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century Jacobean Armchairs
Slate
Antique Late 19th Century Jacobean Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century American Jacobean Armchairs
Chenille, Wood
20th Century Jacobean Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European Jacobean Benches
Cane, Walnut
Antique 1880s English Baroque Revival Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Cord
Antique Mid-17th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century French Jacobean Armchairs
Metal
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Bouclé, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Baroque Revival Settees
Velvet
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Walnut, Cane
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Walnut
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Upholstery, Oak
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Oak
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Oak
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Cane, Oak
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Upholstery, Walnut
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Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
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Brass
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Velvet, Wood
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Velvet, Upholstery
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Leather, Oak
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Leather, Oak
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Bouclé, Oak
Early 20th Century Armchairs
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Metal
Antique Late 19th Century English Jacobean Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Jacobean Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century Jacobean Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1910s American William and Mary Dining Room Sets
Brass
Early 20th Century German Jacobean Armchairs
Oak
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Early 20th Century English Jacobean Chairs
Brass
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Leather, Upholstery, Oak
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Oak
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Oak
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Brass
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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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