Moorish Arm Chair
Antique 1870s American Moorish Corner Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Maple
Antique 19th Century Asian Moorish Armchairs
Wood, Bone, Leather
20th Century French Moorish Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Moorish Living Room Sets
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Armchairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Ar...
Metal
1990s Dutch Jugendstil Armchairs
Brass, Copper
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20th Century Moroccan Moorish Lanterns
Metal
Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Side Tables
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Islamic Side Tables
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique 19th Century Syrian Moorish Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Center Tables
Goatskin, Walnut
Antique 19th Century German Islamic Religious Items
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Louis XVI Loveseats
Wood
Antique 1890s American Chairs
Maple, Oak
Late 20th Century Indian Moorish Side Tables
Wood
Antique 1880s Syrian Moorish Center Tables
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Moorish Canapes
Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Aesthetic Movement Tables
Fruitwood
Antique 19th Century Syrian Islamic Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Moorish Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Moroccan Moorish Chairs
Velvet, Wood
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s Syrian Early Victorian Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Moorish Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century Italian Moorish Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Moorish Armchairs
Mid-20th Century French Moorish Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Moorish Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
20th Century American Moorish Club Chairs
Vintage 1960s Moroccan Moorish Armchairs
Rush, Teak
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Mahogany, Mother-of-Pearl
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Antique 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Armchairs
Wood, Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Armchairs
Bone, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Armchairs
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 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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