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Brutalist Set of 4 Chairs with Oak Armrests, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Solid oak chairs. Slight traces of use.
Category

Vintage 1960s French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak

Handcrafted solid oak wood dining/side chair with armrest & handwoven cane
By Esvee
Located in Hyderabad, TG
solid oak wood, this chair features a handcrafted tactile backrest with handwoven cane details that is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak, Cane

Elephant Chair With Armrest by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Elephant Chair With Armrest by NORR11 Dimensions: D 53 x W 58 x H 80,5 cm. SH 49 cm. Armrest Height
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Elephant Chair With Armrest by NORR11
Elephant Chair With Armrest by NORR11
H 31.7 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in
Danish 1940s Small Lounge Chair with Oak Accents on Armrests
By Carl Malmsten, Hjalmar Jackson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
and Carl Malmsten with a oak base and armrests made from adding a lot of elegance and flair. Coil
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Wooden Chair C Collection Without Armrest
Located in CDMX, MX
Wooden chair C Collection without armrest made of oak or tzalam wood and handwoven with papercord
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Wooden Chair C Collection Without Armrest
Wooden Chair C Collection Without Armrest
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 16.93 in
SD Collection Wooden Chair with Armrest
Located in CDMX, MX
SD Collection wooden chair with armrest made of oak or tzalam wood and hand woven with papercord
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

SD Collection Wooden Chair with Armrest
SD Collection Wooden Chair with Armrest
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 21.26 in
Langue Steel Chair With Armrest by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Langue Steel Chair With Armrest by NORR11 Dimensions: D 52 x W 60,5 x H 79,5 cm. SH 47. Materials
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Other

Langue Steel Chair With Armrest by NORR11
Langue Steel Chair With Armrest by NORR11
H 31.3 in W 23.82 in D 20.48 in
Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest Conical Legs Red Wool, 1940's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Danish Cabinetmaker. Armrests and base made form nicely figured oak. Upscale very charming and even
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish 1940's Easy Lounge Chair by Slagelse Open Armrests in Oak
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
oiled oak with nicely sculpted/carved armrests. Comfortable, solid and sturdy with coil springs in the
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

French antique wood oak and straw chair with armrests decorations, late 1800s
Located in MIlano, IT
French antique wood oak and straw chair with armrests decorations, late 1800s French chair with
Category

Antique 1890s French Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

Original Dutch Art Deco Oak Lounge Chair w/ Curved Armrests & Green Upholstery
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Dutch Art Deco oak framed lounge chair is in original condition with original green upholstery
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Danish 1930s Large Scale Club or Chair with Figurines Carved into Oak Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
1930s. Very rare find. Fantastic hand carved uprights and armrests in solid oak. The red wool fabric
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Scandinavian Lounge Chair with Oak Armrest and Base Two-Tone Wool, 1940's
By Axel Larsson, Hjalmar Jackson
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant and unusual lounge chair in the style of Swedish Designer, Axel Larsson and master
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

SK Collection Wooden Lounge Chair with Armrest
Located in CDMX, MX
SK Collection wooden lounge chair with armrest, made from oak or tzalam wood and handwoven with
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

SK Collection Wooden Lounge Chair with Armrest
SK Collection Wooden Lounge Chair with Armrest
H 29.93 in W 30.32 in D 26.38 in
Odette Curvy Dining Chair with Armrests in Solid Oak Wood by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Odette elegantly shows that a wooden chair can recall the coziness of our grandparents’ wingback
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Odette Curvy Dining Chair with armrests in Black Solid Oak Wood by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Odette elegantly shows that a wooden chair can recall the cozyness of our grandparents’ wingback
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

4 Mid-Century Oak Armrest Dining Chairs # 56 by Niels O. Møller, J. L. Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in München, Bavaria
earliest designs and remains one of his most popular. The armrest chairs are made out of massive oak wood
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Birch, Oak

Slomo Chair - Oak
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
The Slomo chair is based on the principles of the idea of chair that is familiar to us, combining
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut, Lacquer

Slomo Chair - Oak
Slomo Chair - Oak
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 208.67 in
ARV Dining Chair w/Armrests by David Thulstrup in White Oak, Woven Seat and Back
By Brdr. Krüger
Located in Vancouver, BC
slender armrest giving this chair a casual elegance.
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Oak Dining Chair with Armrests with Decorative Ears of Wheat Handcarved in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
Oak wood armchair, with decorative ears of wheat hand carved on backrest and counter back. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Slomo Chair, Ebonized Oak
Located in Monte-Serzedo, 13
The Slomo chair is based on the principles of the idea of chair that is familiar to us, combining
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Wood, Ash, Oak, Walnut

Slomo Chair, Ebonized Oak
Slomo Chair, Ebonized Oak
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 208.67 in
Petite Friture Grid Chair without Armrest in Peach by Studio Pool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Grid chair without Armrest in Peach by Studio Pool, 2016 Pool designed the Grid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

21st Century Modern Armchair In Casentino Wool With Solid Oak Armrests
By Federico Carandini
Located in Milan, IT
covers in traditional casentino wool, green or orange, with solid oak armrests.  
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jaime Hayon Fred Lounge Chair, Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Jaime Hayon
Located in Berkeley, CA
The result of the latest collaboration between Fritz Hansen and Jaime Hayon, the Fred lounge chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Jaime Hayon Fred Lounge Chair, Oak
Jaime Hayon Fred Lounge Chair, Oak
H 33.5 in W 30.4 in D 19.8 in
Jaime Hayon Fred Blackstained Lounge Chair, Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Jaime Hayon
Located in Berkeley, CA
The result of the latest collaboration between Fritz Hansen and Jaime Hayon, the Fred lounge chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Natural Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
. The back and the armrest play a central role in the chair’s construction, giving it an iconic shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair in Natural Leather and Oak
By Fredericia
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
chair with a wide seat and broad armrests. Once back in Denmark, he created The Spanish Chair. The
Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Leather Mineral
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL Dimensions: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Leather Camel
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL Dimensions: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Linea RMT6 Armrest Chair in Ash by Rudi Merz
By Rudi Merz
Located in Fiskars, FI
The Linea RMT6 chair is designed by Rudi Merz in 2011. Its horseshoe shaped backrest is
Category

2010s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Linea RMT6 Armrest Chair in Ash by Rudi Merz
Linea RMT6 Armrest Chair in Ash by Rudi Merz
H 28.35 in W 24.02 in D 19.3 in
Borge Mogensen Hunting Chair in Natural Leather and Oak
By Fredericia
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
. The Hunting Chair’s rounded armrests, seat, and back that adjust to the body’s weight make it a very
Category

2010s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Papercord Natural
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
rattan or upholstery. The back and the armrest play a central role in the chair’s construction, giving it
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Papercord

'Shanghai' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Natural Rattan
By Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
back and the armrest play a central role in the chair’s construction, giving it an iconic shape and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

In Between SK2 Chair, Oiled Oak & Noble Cognac Leather for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
tables and chairs. Dimensions : H: 77cm/30.3in, W: 58cm/22.8in, D: 54cm/21.2in, Armrest H: 70cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Contemporary 'Elephant' Dining Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Leather Brown
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Elephant Dining Chair with Armrest Signed by KRISTIAN SOFUS HANSEN & TOMMY HYLDAHL Dimensions: H
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Gervasoni Gray 21 Chair in Black Lacquered Oak by Paola Navone
By Gervasoni, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Single-material chair with high backrest and visible vertical slats without armrests, Gray 21 is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Lounge Chair in Oak & Traditional Danish Olmerdug Wool, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of solid oak showing
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Gesture Lounge Chair Oak by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Gesture lounge chair oak by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 59 x W 60 x H 73 cm Material: White oiled
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Gesture Lounge Chair Oak by Warm Nordic
Gesture Lounge Chair Oak by Warm Nordic
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.23 in
Danish Modern Wingback Chair in Oak & Traditional Danish Olmerdug Wool, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
1950s. Great dramatic angles and proportions with carved wooden armrests and legs made of solid oak
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wool

Oak "Kurul" Chair by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
This so-called “kurulstol” or kurul chair, is an iconic model by Danish designer, Henning Kjærnulf
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

In Between Sk1 Chair, Smoked Oiled Oak by Sami Kallio for &Tradition
By &Tradition
Located in Dubai, AE
tables and chairs. Dimensions : H: 77cm/30.3in, W: 58cm/22.8in, D: 54cm/21.2in, Armrest H: 70cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

In Between SK1 Chair, White Oiled Oak by Sami Kallio for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
tables and chairs. Dimensions : H: 77cm/30.3in, W: 58cm/22.8in, D: 54cm/21.2in, Armrest H: 70cm/27.6in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

In Between Sk2 Chair, Smoked Oiled Oak & Nobel Black Leather for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
tables and chairs. Dimensions : H: 77cm/30.3in, W: 58cm/22.8in, D: 54cm/21.2in, Armrest H: 70cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak Executive Chair in Alcantara Fabric
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This executive chair was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The frame is made of high-quality solid
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

Guillerme & Chambron 'Gregoire' Lounge Chair in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, model 'Gregoire', orange wool upholstery, oak
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Metis 175 Wood Chair, Metal, Colors, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design, Oak, Ash
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
in ash, oak or heat-treated oak. The chair with or without armrests, the lounge chair with or without
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Guillerme & Chambron 'Gregoire' Lounge Chair in Oak
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, model 'Gregoire', burgundy red fabric, oak
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Jaime Hayon Fred Lounge Chair, Walnut Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Jaime Hayon
Located in Berkeley, CA
The result of the latest collaboration between Fritz Hansen and Jaime Hayon, the Fred lounge chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Jaime Hayon Fred Lounge Chair, Walnut Oak
Jaime Hayon Fred Lounge Chair, Walnut Oak
H 33.5 in W 30.4 in D 19.8 in
Jaime Hayon Fred Lounge Chair, Oiled Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Jaime Hayon
Located in Berkeley, CA
The result of the latest collaboration between Fritz Hansen and Jaime Hayon, the Fred lounge chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Jaime Hayon Fred Lounge Chair, Oiled Oak
Jaime Hayon Fred Lounge Chair, Oiled Oak
H 33.5 in W 30.4 in D 19.8 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Oak and Leather Smoking Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
of oak wood, the chair stands on four turned tapered legs, and features exquisite pierced carvings
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Adam Style Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

In Between Sk2 Chair, Black Lacquered Oak & Nobel Black Leather for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
tables and chairs. Dimensions : H: 77cm/30.3in, W: 58cm/22.8in, D: 54cm/21.2in, Armrest H: 70cm/27.6in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Oak Chocolate - Caramel
Located in Bomonti, TR
Chair is made from oak-veneer plywood which is a robust material. It is flatpack; the parts gently join
Category

2010s Turkish Japonisme Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak, Plywood

KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Oak Mist - Brown
Located in Bomonti, TR
Chair is made from oak-veneer plywood which is a robust material. It is flatpack; the parts gently join
Category

2010s Turkish Japonisme Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak, Plywood

KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Oak Chocolate - Brown
Located in Bomonti, TR
Chair is made from oak-veneer plywood which is a robust material. It is flatpack; the parts gently join
Category

2010s Turkish Japonisme Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak, Plywood

KITA LIVING Frame Lounge Chair - Oak Mist - Caramel
By İsmail Dağlı, Gökhan Eryaman
Located in Bomonti, TR
Chair is made from oak-veneer plywood which is a robust material. It is flatpack; the parts gently join
Category

2010s Turkish Japonisme Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak, Plywood

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Oak and Leather, 1958
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in London, GB
through Spain, Mogensen had noticed a traditional type of chair with wide armrests, common in areas
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Oak and Leather, 1958
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in London, GB
through Spain, Mogensen had noticed a traditional type of chair with wide armrests, common in areas
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Oak and Leather Smoking Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
of oak wood, the chair stands on barley twist legs, and features exquisite pierced foliage carvings
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Adam Style Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Original Set of 4 CH24 Chairs by Designer Hans Wegner Oak Danish Scandinavian
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Lyon, FR
bentwood armrests. The frame is made of solid oak, the seat is made of original woven paper rope. Excellent
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Oak

Large Sculptural Danish Oak Mid-Century Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large sculptural Danish mid-century lounge chairs featuring finely constructed oak frames
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Oak Armrest Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic oak armrest chair available at 1stDibs. An oak armrest chair — often made from wood, oak and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 1296 options for an antique or vintage oak armrest chair now, or shop our selection of 861 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an oak armrest chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An oak armrest chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made oak armrest chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Guillerme et Chambron and Norm Architects are consistently popular.

How Much is a Oak Armrest Chair?

The average selling price for an oak armrest chair at 1stDibs is $3,180, while they’re typically $213 on the low end and $90,000 for the highest priced.

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.

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Questions About Oak Armrest Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Office chairs should have armrests to support forearms and relieve strain on your shoulders and wrists.

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Chairs with armrests are called armchairs. Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power. In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today's armchairs. Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are likely now central to tasks throughout your home. Shop a wide range of armchairs on 1stDibs.