Danish 1940s Oak Side or Desk Chair with Open Armrests
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made in the style of Alfred Christensen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk although we are not aware of the Designer and maker of this. The chair is made with open armrests in beautifully carv...
Wool, Oak
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 38 in W 25.25 in D 21.5 in
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
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
$508Sale Price|36% Off
H 37.5 in W 24.5 in D 21 in
Louis XVI Style Tapestry Fauteuil Open Arm Parlor Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite Louis XVI style tapestry fauteuil open arm parlor chair beautifully exemplifies the neoclassical refinement of 18th-century French design.
Upholstery, Wood
$7,425 / item
H 61.42 in W 55.12 in D 55.12 in
360° Rotating Outdoor Cocoon Chair in Open Cane Webbing
Located in New York, NY
Modern and minimalist in design, this rotating cocoon chair offers shade and privacy to the lounger. Open weave rattan cane pattern with solid metal structure ensures stability and s...
Fabric, Rope
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
$7,995 / set
H 41.25 in W 24.25 in D 27 in
Baker Furniture Georgian Mahogany Open Arm Library Chairs, Set of Four
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of four Queen Anne, Georgian, or Chippendale style open arm library chairs From the exclusive "Stately Homes Collection" by Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Sol...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,301
H 41 in W 26 in D 24 in
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
$4,895 / item
H 37.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Queen Anne Open Carved Arm Chairs of Burl Walnut (Two Available)
Located in Austin, TX
A fine pair of English walnut armchairs in the Queen Anne style - each chair featuring a burl walnut vase-shaped splat and cabriole legs with claw-and-ball feet. Each chair has a s...
Upholstery, Wood, Linen, Walnut, Burl
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
Set of 12 Georgian Style Open Diamond Backed Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 English Georgian style (Mid 20th Century) mahogany lattice diamond back arm chairs with molded scalloped arms with brass rivets at base connected to a maroon leather seat s...
Leather, Mahogany, Wood
$3,080 / set
H 36 in W 25 in D 27 in
Pair of Regency Style Carved Open Arm Fireside Lounge Chairs Stripe Upholstery
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Regency Style Carved Open Arm Fireside Lounge Chairs Stripe Upholstery
Upholstery, Cherry
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
$850
H 38.25 in W 28 in D 28 in
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
$850
H 38.25 in W 28 in D 28 in
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
$2,750 / set
H 38.59 in W 24.02 in D 26.78 in
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
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
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
$4,800 / set
H 39.25 in W 31.25 in D 37 in
A Pair of French Heavy Oak Brutalist style Open Arm Chairs, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking example of mid-century European craftsmanship, this pair of lounge chairs embodies the bold, sculptural character of the Brutalist aesthetic.
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
$3,400 / set
H 44 in W 25 in D 26 in
Pair of Carved French Style Mohair Fabric Carved Open Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Carved French Style Mohair Fabric Carved Open Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!
Mohair, Cherry
$3,800
H 35 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair of Directoire Style Acorn Finials Solid Cherry Open Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Directoire Style Acorn Finials Solid Cherry Open Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!
Cherry
$21,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 28 in D 28.5 in
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
$900 / item
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 22.5 in
Set of Four Danish 1940s Mahogany Side or Desk Chairs with Open Armrests
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The chairs with open open armrests are made from in beautifully curved mahogany.
Wool, Mahogany
$1,725
H 39.5 in W 21.5 in D 17 in
Chinese 19th Century Qing Chair with Open Arms and Hand-Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period wooden armchair from the 19th century, with hand-carved motifs, serpentine open arms and straight legs with stretchers. Created in China during the Qing...
Wood
$1,530 / set
H 49.5 in W 23.25 in D 26 in
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
$1,295
H 39 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
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
$2,450 / set
H 37 in W 24 in D 22 in
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
$1,595 / set
H 34.5 in W 22.25 in D 24 in
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
$5,050 / set
H 30.5 in W 30 in D 20 in
Mid 20th Century Modern Open Metal Wire Dining Table and Chairs, Set of 5
Located in Monrovia, CA
Four White Open Metal Wire Cone Swivel Dining Chairs, White Open Metal Wire Cone Design With Black Leatherette Seat Cushions.
Stone, Wire
$25,600
H 42 in W 24.25 in D 20 in
Dom Hans van der Laan chair with Open Arms for Raadhuis Budel c. 1960s
By Dom Hans van der Laan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dom Hans van der Laan chair with Open Arms for Raadhuis Budel. The Netherlands c. 1962-66.
Copper, Steel
$2,750
H 34 in W 23 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Grand Haven Chair by Jack Van Der Molen for Jamestown Oak Open Desk/
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
the framed incurved upholstered back above a loose cushion seat flanked by graceful sling-form arms; all raised on tapering turned supports ending in ebonized feet; arm height: 25.5"...
Oak
19th Century Irish Mahogany Open Armchair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Irish Mahogany Open Armchair. This desk chair in the Georgian style with a solid carved splat and top rail, outswept arms, oval seat, with scallop scroll seat rail, sitt...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,736Sale Price|64% Off
H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
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
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
$12,081
H 31.7 in W 59.85 in D 38 in
Comfortable Howard & Son's Chairs Ltd Ticking Fabric Sofa Feather Fill Cushions
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Lenygon & Morant, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Lenygon and Morant later moved to South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chai...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$18,800
H 34.65 in W 79.53 in D 36.62 in
COMFORTABLE 1950's HOWARD & SON'S LENYGON & MORANT CURVED TICKING FABRIC SOFA
By Lenygon & Morant, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Lenygon and Morant later moved to South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$4,400 / set
H 28 in W 35.25 in D 18.5 in
Silvio Cavatorta Diminutive Desk with Companion Table in Walnut and Green Glass
By Silvio Cavatorta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Desk: H: 28" x L: 35.25" x D: 18.5" Surface - L: 32.88" x D: 17.25" Height (floor to apron) - 26.88" Height (floor to bottom of lowest drawer) - 17.63" Leg to leg interior length: 33...
Glass, Walnut
Original Nanna Ditzel ND-83 Mid-Century Open Armchair
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in London, GB
Designed by Ditzel in 1952, manufactured by Søren Willadsen, Denmark Denmark, c1950s. A wide open lounge chair that is very comfy and a design classic.
Oak
A Pair of French Directoire painted open armchairs C 1800.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Pair of French Directoire painted open armchairs C 1800. The chairs have a subtle two-tone paint and have been upholstered in a raw silk-like material.
Fabric, Wood
$1,750 / set
H 36 in W 26.75 in D 28 in
A Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Open Armchairs, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming pair of French open armchairs with each chair features a carved and painted wood frame with cabriole legs, scrolled arms, and a shaped backrest.
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
$1,741Sale Price / set|42% Off
H 36.23 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Louis XVI Revival Open Armchairs French with Footstools, Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or desk chairs Louis XVI revival, Very fine sculptures with golden elements.
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
$3,800 / set
H 41 in W 27 in D 27 in
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
$1,544Sale Price / set|48% Off
H 30.71 in W 23.23 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Fauteuils Open Armchairs French Leather and Beech Safari Style, C. 1940
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or desk chairs in the safari style.
Leather, Beech
$1,383Sale Price / set|66% Off
H 44.1 in W 24.02 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Louis XIII Revival Open Walnut Armchairs French, 19th Century to Recover
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or desk chairs Louis XIII revival, Very fine wood carving work To be recovered.
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Knoll Chairs
By Knoll, Jeffrey Bernett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Moment complements our diverse portfolio of office seating and furniture and is a beautiful and practical solution for the guest chair that most offices, whether private or open plan...
Stainless Steel
$1,607Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 23.23 in
Pair of Louis XV Revival Open Armchairs to Cane or Upholster French, 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of French fauteuils, open armchairs side or chairs Louis XV revival, This pair was made in the 19th century.
Walnut
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
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
Modern Wheel Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The chair has an open yet enveloping feel. The pattern detail is inspired by nature and reminiscent of the veins in leaves, tree branches intersecting, the patterns in dragonfly wing...
Steel, Stainless Steel
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
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
Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair
Located in Troy, MI
Hand carved dark stained wood arm chair with rounded, open-work back that features a grid and knob pattern, round seat and open work pedestal base.
Wood
$6,681
H 32.29 in W 48.04 in D 23.43 in
FULLY RESTORED HOWARD & SON's FLAMED HARDWOOD MARBLE INSET CONSOLE TABLE DESK
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Lenygon and Morant later moved to South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs...
Leather, Hardwood
$20,148
H 39.77 in W 101.19 in D 48.04 in
MASSIVE HOWARD & SON's WIMBOURNE THREE SEAT CUSHION ARM SOFA 257X122CM
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Lenygon and Morant later moved to South Audley St where from 1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'. In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and Morant open Howard Chairs...
Upholstery
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
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
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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.
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