Forma Lewis Butler Rosewood Open Arm Chair Knoll
By Lewis Butler for Knoll, Forma
Located in Fraser, MI
Rosewood open arm chair. Designed by Lewis Butler for Knoll.
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Forma Lewis Butler Rosewood Open Arm Chair Knoll
By Lewis Butler for Knoll, Forma
Located in Fraser, MI
Rosewood open arm chair. Designed by Lewis Butler for Knoll.
Upholstery, Rosewood
19th Century French Giltwood Single Open Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French giltwood single open arm chair with finely carved lyre motif. This chair is comfortable, strong and sturdy.
Walnut, Giltwood
$2,600 / item
American Ash Wood Open Arm Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Queens, NY
2 Replica of Finn Juhl Model 45 arm chair. American ash wood open arm chair with a natural finish having a LIGHT BROWN fabric seat and back with a seat cushion (PRICED EACH)
Ash
English Regency Caned Open Arm Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very decorative early 19th century English Regency open arm chair that retains its original painted surface.
Cane, Wood, Paint
Bobbin Turned Open Arm Chair.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming bobbin turned open arm chair distinguished by its richly detailed spindle-turned framework and timeless craftsmanship.
Upholstery, Wood
Late 19th Century Pair of Louis XIV Style Fauteuils 'Open Arm Chairs'
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th century pair of Louis XIV style fauteuils (open arm chairs), French. Superbly figured walnut.
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Yellow Chrome Open Arm Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Open Arm Chairs Offered is a very cool Pair of Mid-Century Modern Red.
Chrome
$1,992Sale Price / item|20% Off
Antique French Painted and Upholstered Directoire Open Arm Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Price is per chair, each chair is sold separately. Antique French Directoire Open Arm Chairs Original painted finish, with beautiful patina.
Linen, Wood
Pair of French Midcentury 1950s Black Lacquered Open Arm Chairs 'Scmit, Paris'
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French midcentury (1950s) black lacquered open arm chair with red leather upholstered seat and square back (metal tag: SCHMIT, PARIS).
Leather, Wood
Classic Geo III Style Open Arm Chair, 19th C
Located in valatie, NY
Geo III Style open arm chair, 19th. The carved mahogany armchair in the Thomas Chippendale 'Gothick' manner with a serpentine topped rail above a pierced splat.
Leather, Mahogany
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Circa 1770 George III Fauteuil or Open Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1770 George III London made fauteuil or open arm chair in the French taste. An extraordinarily fine period example of carved mahogany retaining much of its original black paint...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,671Sale Price|30% Off
Very Attractive Faux Bois Wheelback Open Arm Chair
Located in North Salem, NY
Wonderfully attractive faux bois wheelback open armchair with a loose cushion. Faux Rosewood finish artistically hand done with gilt details. A smart looking chair for an important r...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair George III Open Arm Chairs, Vintage Fortuny Upholstery
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional pair of Adam Style George III, c. 1780 painted and gilt open arm chairs. The chairs are newly upholstered in a vintage (c.1970-1980's) Fortuny.
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair of painted and carved French Louis XV style open arm chairs circa 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant pair of painted and carved French Louis XV style open arm chairs circa 1900.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of two Hepplewhite-style open-arm chairs in Satinwood, England 1880s
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of two Hepplewhite-style open-arm chairs, England 1880s This stunning pair of Hepplewhite-style open-arm chairs from the 1880s features beautifully carved satinwood.
Upholstery, Satinwood
Pair of French Louis XIV style painted and gilt open arm chairs, C 1990.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of French Louis XIV style painted and gilt open arm chairs, C 1990. This pair of chairs is not very old but they are of the highest quality and they are in fantastic condition.
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Set of Eight Mid Century Modern Open Arm Chairs, C. 1960
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined set of eight open arm chairs dating to circa 1960, distinguished by their elegant mid-century form and clean architectural lines.
Upholstery, Wood
A Pair of French Regency Style Open Arm Chairs These large arm chairs are very
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of French Regency Style Open Arm Chairs These large arm chairs are very comfortable the arms legs and back are delicately carved with Acanthus Leaves in the French style.
Velvet
Hickory Chair Martha Washington Mahogany Upholstered Open Arm Chairs, Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Late 20th Century Hickory Chair Furniture Sheraton Style Mahogany Upholstered Open Arm Lolling Martha Washington Armchairs, with the James River Collection stripped Upholst...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid 19th Century Pair of Early English Mahogany Chippendale Open Arm Chairs
Located in Louisville, KY
These early English Chippendale-style dining chairs were crafted in a rich mahogany wood that boasts an unmatched elegance. The openwork back showcases a hand-carved oak tree, leaves...
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th c. English Howard Style Open Arm Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century English Howard style open arm library club chair having old upholstery over square thin tufted back with shaped crest and open curved arms also upholstered supported b...
Wood
A rare set of twelve George III mahogany open arm chairs in the French Hepplewhi
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare set of twelve George III mahogany open arm chairs in the French Hepplewhite taste, each with a fully upholstered rounded back and padded cabriole arms, the shaped seat rail ra...
Upholstery, Mahogany
A Pair of French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Chairs, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Constructed from solid oak, the frames features clean, architectural lines with pronounced chamfered edges that highlight the natural grain and warmth of the wood. The open arm desig...
Upholstery, Oak
A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Open Arm Chairs, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A refined pair of French chairs in the Louis XVI style, they feature painted wood frames with classic neoclassical detailing. The design includes fluted legs, straight backs, and sub...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Pair Paint Decorated Louis XVI Open Arm Chairs, or Fauteuils
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of provincial oval back chairs feature carved bowknots, and stop fluted tapered legs. They are currently covered in floral Fortuny fabric.
Wood
Pair of Open Arm Chairs with Caned Backs by Adolfo Foltas
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking pair of caned back open armchairs. Designed in Brazil by Adolfo Foltas
Cane, Mahogany
Antique Jacobean Style Needlepoint Tapestry Open Arm Chair with Carved Wood
Located in Greer, SC
A beautifully carved antique throne or hall chair in the Jacobean style with medieval scenery needlepoint. European circa early 1900's, either French or Italian with a stunning class...
Metal
Antique Jacobean Style Needlepoint Tapestry Open Arm Chair with Carved Wood
Located in Greer, SC
A beautifully carved antique throne or hall chair in the Jacobean style with medieval scenery needlepoint. European circa early 1900's, either French or Italian with a stunning class...
Metal
A Pair of French Louis XV style open arm chairs, C. 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These comfortable grey painted and giltwood chairs envelop you with the arched crests and rounded backs, small padded arms and deep fluffy cushions all supported by round tapering an...
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
A Pair of French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Chairs, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Constructed from solid oak, the frames features clean, architectural lines with pronounced chamfered edges that highlight the natural grain and warmth of the wood. The open arm desi...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
1960's Jim Peed for Drexel Esperanto High Back Upholstered Open Arm Chairs
By Drexel, Jim Peed
Located in West Chester, PA
Pair of tall back open armchairs by Jim Peed for his Esperanto Collection for Drexel featuring unexpected scrolled wings with brass finials, cabriole front legs, raked rear legs and ...
Upholstery, Wood
A Pair of American Queen Anne style mahogany open arm chairs, C 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These chairs have a traditional 18th century design with shaped crests and center splats, gooseneck arms and cabriole legs. They are in very good original condition and will add an e...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,736Sale Price|64% Off
A French Louis XVI Style Ivory Painted and Parcel Gilt Oval Back Open Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled and elegant French Louis XVI style ivory painted and parcel gilt oval back open armchair; the circular padded back with floral carved crest rail above padded arms over...
Wood
Hepplewhite Arm Chairs - Antique Mahogany Circa 1900
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Superb Pair of Mahogany Hepplewhite Style Open Arm Chairs. Featuring tapered legs with a carved ankle strap.
Mahogany
Pair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Walnut Open Arm Lounge Chairs #1
Located in Wilmington, DE
PPair of Mid-Century Lounge Chairs Walnut Open Arm Lounge Chairs #1 offered are two Walnut Open Arm Chairs by High Point.
Walnut
Sheraton Arm Chair Revival 1890 Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Sheraton Revival Open Arm Chair. Circa 1890 This Pretty Chair Being of a Rather Unusual Design.
Mahogany
$2,475 / set
Pair MCM Lounge Chairs by Lehigh Gerald Luss
By Lehigh Furniture Company, Florence Knoll, Gerald Luss
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your zip. Pair modern open arm chairs by Leghigh. Maple frames.
Fabric, Maple
French Regence Bleached Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Regence-style (19th Century) bleached and carved open arm chair with green stripe upholstery
Upholstery, Wood
Asian Burmese Ebonized Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Burmese style (19th Cent) open arm chair with carved and filigree splat back panel.
Wood
English Regency Child Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency (c. 1820) child size mahogany open arm chair with caned seat and back.
Mahogany
French Regence Faux Tiger Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Regence style (19th/20th C) carved walnut open arm chair with faux tiger upholstered seat and back.
Upholstery, Walnut
English Georgian Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (20th Cent) mahogany open arm chair with shaped back and upholstered in a leather style blue/grey.
Mahogany, Leather
French Louis XVI Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) mahogany square back open arm chair with bronze trim and cane seat & back with a stretcher.
Bronze
$28,000 / set
Set of 4 French Sycamore Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French 1940s sycamore open arm chairs with "U" shaped legs and brass finials on front of arms.
Brass
$28,000 / set
Pair of French Consulate Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Consolate mahogany (circa 1800) open arm chairs with beige leather seat and square back with an open X design (PRICED AS PAIR)
Queen Anne White Upholstered Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Queen Anne style (19/20th Cent) walnut open arm chair with white upholstered seat and back.
Walnut
French Louis XVI Gilt Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (19th Cent) gilt open arm chair with carved crossed torches on back crest and upholstered in green stripe damask.
Gold Leaf
Set of 4 Dominique French Geometric High Back Arm Chair
By Dominique
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French 1940s ebonized high back open arm chairs with geometric design upholstery (att: DOMINIQUE)
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Directoire Style Gilt Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Directoire white painted open arm chair with gilt foliate decoration and shaped fluted arms, legs, and open fluted columns on back.
Wood
French Louis XVI Pink Floral Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI style (18/19th Cent) beech wood large open arm chair with a carved bow knot top oval shaped back and seat upholstered in a pink floral damask.
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory Woven Arm Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 American Rustic Old Hickory (1940s) open arm chairs with a woven seat & back and a box form double stretcher.
Hickory
$21,000 / set
Set of 4 Italian Fruitwood Gold Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
"Set of 4 Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) fruitwood open arm chairs with front carving & rounded arms with a woven style gold upholstered seat and back One chair has former repai...
Fruitwood, Upholstery
Victorian Parlour Arm Chair Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Walnut Open Arm Chair. This Arm Chair is Raised upon Cabriole Legs with Carved Toes and Carved Knees and Retain the Original Porcelain Castors.
Walnut
$1,588Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Open Armchair
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
A fabulous Art Deco open arm chair of small proportions, oak timber construction with original leatherette seating, the piece is in totally original condition with no restorations.
Oak
Pair 19th Century Louis XV Style Country French Open Armchairs or Fauteuils
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of carved fruitwood French provincial open arm chairs are of generous proportion, and feature cabriole legs, and carved crest rails.
Fruitwood
Victorian Rosewood Medallion Backed Open Armchair by Holland & Sons
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian rosewood medallion backed open arm chair by Holland & Sons, the rounded back and seat raised upon stop fluted front legs and kicked out back legs, reupholstered in distre...
Leather, Rosewood
Mid 19th Century A Near Pair of Empire Style Fauteuils With Carved Arm Detail
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Handsome near pair of Empire style open-arm chairs with square backs and fluted, carved arm supports.
Upholstery, Wood
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.
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