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Giorgio Collection Curve Back Ebony Macassar Occasional Arm Chair Beige Leather
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Occasional oval chair in Ebony in high gloss polyester covered
in high grade leather.
Chrome steel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 42.5 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
Antique Jacobean Carved Wood Arm Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exquisite pair or antique carved wood occasional arm chairs. Chairs feature incredible carved
Category
Early 20th Century Jacobean Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Giorgio Italian Art Deco Style Arm Chair Curly Sycamore High Gloss Finish
By Giorgio Collection
Located in New York, NY
Giorgio Collection Italian Art Deco style occasional arm chair
Chair in curly sycamore veneer in
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Suede, Polyester, Sycamore
H 34.5 in W 39 in D 35.5 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany Figural Lion Head Carved Curule Saddle Seat Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A late 19th century antique Victorian occasional arm chair. Made from mahogany with a curule or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 42 in W 24 in D 24 in
Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Armchairs for Dunbar in Dark Expresso x 2
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early 1940s Edward J. Wormley Elegant Neoclassical Style occasional arm chairs for Dunbar model No
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 31.75 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
midcentury Modern 50"s arm/club chair/ occasional denmark
By Dutch Originals
Located in Ventura, CA
occasional chair, its owner actually used it in her nursery. Great addition to any home decor.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Oak Occasional Chair, Upholstered
This Lawrence Peabody occasional
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Walnut Occasional Chair, Leather
By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chair, Peabody Walnut Occasional Chair, Leather
This Lawrence Peabody walnut
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Two Occasional Chairs Attributed to Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Exact match in dimensions, however different fabric on each chair. Both chairs show some cosmetic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut & Cream Occasional Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Jens Risom 1960s arm chairs. These examples have newly finished solid walnut frames with
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Ribbon Occasional Chair by Stone International
By Stone International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the elegant and timeless "Ribbon" Occasional Chair by Stone International, a true
Category
1990s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan or Wicker Arm Desk, Dining or Occasional Chair
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
, can be used as a desk chair or Occasional chair. All original, light touch up. Label.
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Hollywood Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 37.88 in W 23.88 in D 21 in
Pair of Edwardian Circular Arm Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of Edwardian Circular Arm Chairs
A beautiful Pair of occasional chairs and a very unusual
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pierre Cardin for Dillingham Chrome Occasional Chairs, Pair
By Pierre Cardin, Dillingham Manufacturing Company
Located in Charleston, SC
Pierre Cardin for Dillingham Chrome Occasional chairs - pair
Newly upholstered in a bright mustard
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Walnut Occasional Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century walnut occasional lounge chairs - A pair
Each chair measures: 24.25 wide x 25 deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
French Art Deco Limed Oak Occasional Chairs 1940s Cerused
Located in London, GB
Art Deco occasional chairs with shapely limed oak frames and sprung seats, newly upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Chromed Arm Chairs, 1970s Style
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four vintage dining arm chairs with a chromed metal tubular frame and eco leather upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Pair of Sleek Mahogany Parzinger Style Dining / Occasional Chairs by John Stuart
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Hudson, NY
An elegant pair of John Stuart armchairs that could be used as dining or occasional chairs. They
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
H 41.5 in W 22.25 in D 20 in
Paul McCobb for Directional Midcentury Occasional Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Directional, Paul McCobb
Located in Countryside, IL
Paul McCobb for Directional midcentury occasional lounge chairs - pair.
Each chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Modernist Dining or Occasional Chairs by Ricardo Legoretta
By Ricardo Legoretta
Located in Danville, CA
Dining arm chair by internationally renowned architect, Ricardo Legarreta. Used in countless
Category
Vintage 1970s Mexican Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
1970's Neoclassical style Occasional/ Accent/ Side Chair By John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very High Quality Arm Chair by John Widdicomb. Front legs have brass wheels. Undulating Textile
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Neoclassical Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Weiman Mid Century High Back Occasional Lounge Chairs with Ottoman, Pair
By Weiman
Located in Countryside, IL
Weiman mid century high back occasional lounge chairs with ottoman - pair
Each chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Red Vinyl Pod Occasional Lounge Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid century red Vinyl Pod occasional lounge chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 26 wide x 25.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Vintage Slip Covered Occasional Chairs in Belgian Linen Pleated Skirt
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Brea, CA
in, great relaxing occasional chairs. Linen slip covers have been stone washed to give a soft hand
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Linen, Foam, Wood, Down
H 34 in W 27 in D 32 in
Kai Kristiansen Style Mid Century Danish Teak Occasional Lounge Chairs, A Pair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen Style Mid Century Danish Teak Occasional Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 30.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Occasional Captains Chairs - Pair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Countryside, IL
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Occasional Captains Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34.75 in W 21.25 in D 24 in
Cream Woven Leather Arm Chair with Original Boucle Cushioned Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Cream woven leather occasional armchair with original boucle cushioned seat. Use with existing
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Lucite Arm Chairs by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection c. 1970
By Leon Rosen, Pace Furniture Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy pair of 1970s lucite arm chairs designed by Leon Rosen for Pace. Sculptural. Clean neutral
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Lucite
Arthur Brett English Georgian Style Mahogany Green Leather Gooseneck Armchair
By Arthur Brett
Located in Dayton, OH
an occasional arm chair. #1919x, 139586
Arthur Brett and Sons is an English furniture maker that was
Category
Late 20th Century Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 38 in W 28 in D 27 in
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Arm Chairs - Precedent Collection
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel dining arm chairs for his Precedent Collection circa 1950s, can
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of French Louis XV Style Cane Occasional/Armchairs, Wingbacks, France
Located in Stamford, CT
carved pair of double cane back and cane arm chairs are indicative of the period having high style and
Category
Late 20th Century European Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
H 45.75 in W 24 in D 25.25 in
Phloem Studio Captains Chair, Handcrafted Modern Rope Woven Seat Armchair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
both a dining chair or occasional chair for living space or workplace office. Available with a rope
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood
Curved Antique French Walnut Salon Chair with Lovely Needlepoint Seat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique French carved walnut occasional chair having cabriole legs and hand made pettipoint
Category
Vintage 1920s French Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
High Style French Deco Sculpted Arm Occasional Chair
By Jean Prouvé
Located in St. Louis, MO
French deco, French Moderne or midcentury single armchair, circa 1940s with sculptural scroll arm
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage Mid Century Original Allan Gould Oak Compass Chairs, Set of 6
By Allan Gould
Located in Monrovia, CA
6 Original Allan Gould compass chairs dining or occasional chairs all original.
Mid-Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pr. High Style Chairs Manufactured by Marble Imperial Design Att to Risom
By Jens Risom, Marble Imperial
Located in New York, NY
Chic and sophisticated pair of office, dining, occasional chairs made by Marble Imperial Furniture
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner 1949
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs ‘The Chair’ model JH 501 designed by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen,
Denmark
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in
Danish Modern Lounge Chairs in Brown Cowhide, Denmark 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
occasional chairs or accent chairs, as they raise the aesthetic level significantly. While the 1960s saw the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Rare 'Ondine' Wingback Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1970, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kagan label.
The original design was in 1958, described as 'Contoured Wing Arm Chair', which also
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Chairs
By Judy Kensley McKie, Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting.
MEASUREMENTS
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Teak
1960s Wrought Iron Orangery Lounge Chair with Salamandre Antique Silk Velvet
By Emporio San Firenze
Located in London, GB
silk velvet seat pad with hard base, back cushion and arm rests
The chair is attributed to the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 32.68 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab 414' Leather Lounge Chair, Signed, circa 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
traditional, classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Being highly durable, this arm chair
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.5 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kashtolm Swivel Chairs for Walter Knoll 1970s Signed
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk guest chairs, lobby lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in virtually any setting
Category
Vintage 1970s German Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Suede
H 34.25 in W 26 in D 26 in
Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
guest chair, lobby lounge chair or occasional chair ideal in virtually any setting.
MEASUREMENTS:
H
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Restored 1930s Six Strand Square Pretzel Stacked Rattan Lounge Chair, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Stunning pair 6 Strand Square Pretzel Arm Rattan Occasional Chairs with stacked base in the Manner
Category
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Restored Art deco Six-Strand Square Pretzel Rattan Lounge chairs, Pair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Six-strand square pretzel arm rattan occasional chairs with stacked base in the manner of Paul
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
'Bounty' Leather Club Chair by L. Davanzati for The Pace Collection, 1980s
By Pace Collection, Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, Elam
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading chair, conference room chair, office or desk guest chair, lobby chair, or occasional chair ideal
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Leather
Pair of Pink Bouclé Post-Modern Swivel Club Chairs by Directional, 1980s, Signed
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, conference room chairs, office or desk guest chairs, lobby lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
H 29 in W 29 in D 29 in
Mid Century Spanish Revival Mahogany Carved Occasional Arm Desk Side Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century Spanish revival arm chair. Made from mahogany with flared arms, turned supports
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage English Regency Black Lacquer & Gold Painted Occasional Caned Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
English Regency style black lacquer arm chair with cane seat and back. Features golden ribbed trim
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Lacquer
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 22 in
Set of Four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Cantilever Chrome Dining Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Peabody, MA
Set of four Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cantilever arm chairs in bright polished flatbar chrome
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 23.25 in D 25 in
Cassina Revers chairs, Andrea Branzi, 5 available in brown, 1993
By Andrea Branzi, Cassina
Located in Zevenaar, NL
set of six Post-Modern arm chairs by Andrea Branzi for Cassina would be perfect in a Post-Modern or
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar Dining Chairs with Brass Handles
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
occasional chairs. Model 4710A, unmarked.
Measurse: Arm Height 26.5".
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Brand New Emerald Green Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Consider using as a throne chair, lounge chair, side chair, occasional chair, consider even for a dressing
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Brand New Emerald Green Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Consider using as a throne chair, lounge chair, side chair, occasional chair, consider even for a dressing
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Set of Four Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
dining / arm / side chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani would inject some 1970s Italian modern into
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Andrea Branzi 'Revers' Post-Modern Chairs for Cassina, 1993, Set of Six, Signed
By Andrea Branzi, Cassina
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Museum, London.
This set of six Post-Modern arm chairs by Andrea Branzi for Cassina would be perfect
Category
1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.75 in W 26 in D 20 in
Baton Armchair by Bill Sofield
By Bill Sofield
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Baton Arm Chair is an architectural showpiece that blends blackened steel and Danish cord to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Important Pierre Patout Mahogany Dining Chairs from S.S. Île de France, c. 1927
By Pierre Patout
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of important Pierre Patout open arm chairs were from the first class dining room on board
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 36.5 in W 23.25 in D 21 in
Set of 8 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s, Signed
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, conference room chairs, office or desk guest chairs, lobby lounge chairs or occasional chairs ideal in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
H 38.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
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Occasional Arm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of occasional arm chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and fabric, all occasional arm chairs available were constructed with great care. Occasional arm chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Occasional arm chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made occasional arm chairs over the years, but those made by Barbara Barry, Osvaldo Borsani and Grosfeld House are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Occasional Arm Chairs?
Occasional arm chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,988, while the lowest priced sells for $675 and the highest can go for as much as $5,475.
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 Occasional Arm Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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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