Outdoor Arm Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wrought Iron
2010s Argentine Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wicker, Reed, Bamboo, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood, Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Wood, Beech, Birch, Bentwood, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century North American Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
1990s Scandinavian Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Plastic
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wood
2010s South African Minimalist Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1970s American Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal, Aluminum
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1990s European Post-Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Chrome, Nickel
Antique 19th Century British Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Late 20th Century North American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Metal
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Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
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 now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
- 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.
- What is the best outdoor chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The best outdoor chair is ultimately a matter of preference. Outdoor chairs and other outdoor furniture have been made in a variety of materials over the years. Whether it’s wicker couches for your screened porch or wrought-iron armchairs for fireside drinks, find the antique and vintage patio and garden furniture you need on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021The most comfortable outdoor chair is a matter of preference. But you can choose from a variety of options available such as adjustable reclining chairs, zero gravity chair, outdoor folding chair, etc. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of chair options for outdoor seating.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Panton chairs can be used outdoors. Crafted with molded plastic, the Panton chair can be stacked and can withstand the snow, rain and other weather elements. Designed by Verner Panton, this classic chair is widely loved by home decor enthusiasts and can be found through a variety of authorized retailers, including 1stDibs.
- 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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