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Danish Modern Ekornes Sofa, Reclining Chair, Ottoman and Lounge Chair, Set
Danish Modern Ekornes Sofa, Reclining Chair, Ottoman and Lounge Chair, Set

Danish Modern Ekornes Sofa, Reclining Chair, Ottoman and Lounge Chair, Set

By Ekornes

Located in Chicago, IL

stain. With gentle curves, padded arms and supple seat, this recliner offers an invitation to pure

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood, Teak

Large Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuils or Armchairs
Large Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuils or Armchairs

Large Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Walnut Fauteuils or Armchairs

Located in Berlin, DE

, each with a medallion back, padded arms and seat, the top rail centered by ribbon tied laurel-leaf and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

W. & T. Avery English Jockey Scale
W. & T. Avery English Jockey Scale

W. & T. Avery English Jockey Scale

Located in New Orleans, LA

, this example features a tufted leather seat with padded arms and a beautifully crafted, built-in scale

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergères, Late 19th Century
Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergères, Late 19th Century

Pair of Louis XVI Style Giltwood Bergères, Late 19th Century

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

complement the gilded frames. The enclosed sides, padded arms, and high backs provide comfort while

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Damask, Giltwood

Fine Late Regency Sofa after a Design by John Taylor
Fine Late Regency Sofa after a Design by John Taylor

Fine Late Regency Sofa after a Design by John Taylor

By John Taylor

Located in Benington, Herts

back within padded arms. Each arm having foliate carved vase shaped facings on plinth bases, enclosing

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Sofas

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Rare M. Gourdin Signed Louis XV Settee - Canapé à Chassis - Sofa à la Rein
Rare M. Gourdin Signed Louis XV Settee - Canapé à Chassis - Sofa à la Rein

Rare M. Gourdin Signed Louis XV Settee - Canapé à Chassis - Sofa à la Rein

By Michel Gourdin

Located in Doylestown, PA

padded back with a carved serpentine back, part padded arms on scroll terminals and a serpentine seat a

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Linen, Beech

Rare M. Gourdin Signed Louis XV Settee - Canapé à Chassis - Sofa à la Rein
Rare M. Gourdin Signed Louis XV Settee - Canapé à Chassis - Sofa à la Rein

Rare M. Gourdin Signed Louis XV Settee - Canapé à Chassis - Sofa à la Rein

By Michel Gourdin

Located in Doylestown, PA

padded back with a carved serpentine back, part padded arms on scroll terminals and a serpentine seat a

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Linen, Beech

François Linke Empire Revival Bergère Armchairs
François Linke Empire Revival Bergère Armchairs

François Linke Empire Revival Bergère Armchairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

, padded arms, a bowed seat rail and square back. Linke's signature gilt bronze mounts, from the gilt

Category

Early 20th Century Armchairs

1 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair
1 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair

1 Herman Miller Eames Time Life Executive Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

Upholstery Deep Cushions and Padded Arms Swivel Mechanism Adjustable tilt and height Measures: 26.5

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Pair of Louis XV Revival Mahogany Fauteuil Armchairs, 19th Century
Antique Pair of Louis XV Revival Mahogany Fauteuil Armchairs, 19th Century

Antique Pair of Louis XV Revival Mahogany Fauteuil Armchairs, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

details that include swimming dolphins. The padded arms and back have been beautifully re-upholstered in a

Category

Antique 1840s Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

One Set Herman Miller Time Life Lounge Chair and Ottoman
One Set Herman Miller Time Life Lounge Chair and Ottoman

One Set Herman Miller Time Life Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Pasadena, TX

leather upholstery Deep cushions and padded arms Swivel mechanism  Ottoman features Custom-made leather

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood and Black Velvet Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood and Black Velvet Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood and Black Velvet Armchairs

By François-Honoré-Georges Jacob-Desmalter

Located in London, GB

serpentine seat rails; the padded arms having carved lotus leaf collars, with lotus carved brackets

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Berners Street Small Two Seat Library Sofa
Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Berners Street Small Two Seat Library Sofa

Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Berners Street Small Two Seat Library Sofa

By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

& Son's circa 1840-1860 stamped small two seat sofa with duvet padded arms, feather filled cushions and

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Set of Four Napoleon III Mahogany & Ormolu Armchairs
19th Century Set of Four Napoleon III Mahogany & Ormolu Armchairs

19th Century Set of Four Napoleon III Mahogany & Ormolu Armchairs

Located in London, GB

with striking ormolu mounts. The padded arms have gilt bronze rosettes and are supported by square

Category

Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchair
19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchair

19th Century Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchair

Located in London, GB

striking ormolu mounts. The padded arms have gilt bronze rosettes and are supported by square section

Category

Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchairs
19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchairs

19th Century Pair of Napoleon III Mahogany and Ormolu Armchairs

Located in London, GB

with striking ormolu mounts. The padded arms have gilt bronze rosettes and are supported by square

Category

Antique 1850s Napoleon III Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Antique English Armchair with loose cover
Antique English Armchair with loose cover

Antique English Armchair with loose cover

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in London, GB

fine padded back, arms and seat. Fully re-upholstered and covered in calico. Loose cover and cushion

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Beech Armchairs
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Beech Armchairs

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Beech Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

is bowed in the front with large padded, scrolled arms measuring 25.5 inches high. The frames are

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

A 20th Century Elmwood and Upholstered Open Armchair
A 20th Century Elmwood and Upholstered Open Armchair

A 20th Century Elmwood and Upholstered Open Armchair

Located in Atlanta, GA

with padded back and seat, arms upholstered

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Elm, Upholstery

Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Bergeres
Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Bergeres

Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut Bergeres

Located in Stamford, CT

-swept arms joint by padded seat, raised on carbiole legs.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Armchairs

Painted Louis XVI Style Large Caned Settee with Original Cushion
Painted Louis XVI Style Large Caned Settee with Original Cushion

Painted Louis XVI Style Large Caned Settee with Original Cushion

Located in Troy, MI

embellishments which also appears on crest of curved back rest. Arms are padded and ready for upholstery fabric

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Pair of Dark Brown Leather Upholstered Club Chairs
Pair of Dark Brown Leather Upholstered Club Chairs

Pair of Dark Brown Leather Upholstered Club Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a slightly overturned crest rail, with padded overturned arms and a down leather upholstered

Category

20th Century Spanish Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

A Pair of "Drunkards Armchairs"
A Pair of "Drunkards Armchairs"

A Pair of "Drunkards Armchairs"

Located in London, GB

With spindle scroll arms above padded drop-in seat, with sledge bases.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Club Chair
Club Chair

Club Chair

Sold|$3,352

Club Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Contemporary Leather Club Chair. Padded Open Arms. Wrapped Around "T" Back. Priced seperately.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tall Rolled Arm Library Chair
Tall Rolled Arm Library Chair

Tall Rolled Arm Library Chair

Located in Culver City, CA

Tall back library chair with exposed burlap, rolled arms, fanciful stretcher, padded seat.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Burlap

English Art Deco Style Chair in Leather, Circa 1960
English Art Deco Style Chair in Leather, Circa 1960

English Art Deco Style Chair in Leather, Circa 1960

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A modern arm chair with a shaped back and padded scroll arms raised on straight legs

Category

Vintage 1960s English Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Walnut Louis XV 19c. Loveseat
Walnut Louis XV 19c. Loveseat

Walnut Louis XV 19c. Loveseat

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

crestrail, bowed arms with padded armrests on downswept terminals, a loose down cushion on padded deck, over

Category

Antique 19th Century French Loveseats

Charles Pollack 657 Armchair for Knoll Associates
Charles Pollack 657 Armchair for Knoll Associates

Charles Pollack 657 Armchair for Knoll Associates

By Charles Pollock

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Leather sling chair with pad seat and rubber coated arms one frame of cast aluminum and chromed

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Victorian Walnut Easy Open Armchair by Howard & Sons Ltd
Victorian Walnut Easy Open Armchair by Howard & Sons Ltd

Victorian Walnut Easy Open Armchair by Howard & Sons Ltd

By Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

The rectangular sloping padded back and arms above turned arm supports on rectangular padded seat

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

PR. Milo Baughman Flat Banded Chrome Armchairs /Thayer Coggin
PR. Milo Baughman Flat Banded Chrome Armchairs /Thayer Coggin

PR. Milo Baughman Flat Banded Chrome Armchairs /Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Flat banded and Tufted Brown Vinyl Milo Baughman Armchairs for Thayer Coggin. Sled arms

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Petite Club Chairs
Pair of Petite Club Chairs

Pair of Petite Club Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome pair features slightly rounded backs, straight arms and thick padded seats that offer

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

French Distress Painted Bergere Chair
French Distress Painted Bergere Chair

French Distress Painted Bergere Chair

Located in Stamford, CT

French Louis XV style distress painted bergere chair with padded back and arms and cushioned seat

Category

Vintage 1940s French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Petite Club Chairs
Pair of Petite Club Chairs

Pair of Petite Club Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome pair features slightly reclined back, gently rounded arms and thick padded seats that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm Chaise Lounge Chair
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm Chaise Lounge Chair

Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm Chaise Lounge Chair

By Jørgen Kastholm

Located in Chicago, IL

. Retains original leather pads, pillow and wrapped arms.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of Louis XVI Italian Giltwood and Painted Bergères
Pair of Louis XVI Italian Giltwood and Painted Bergères

Pair of Louis XVI Italian Giltwood and Painted Bergères

Located in Berlin, DE

Each with a rectangular padded back and padded sides and arms above a shaped seat, the rails and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

George III 'Hepplewhite' Mahogany Open Armchair
George III 'Hepplewhite' Mahogany Open Armchair

George III 'Hepplewhite' Mahogany Open Armchair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

serpentine fronted seat. The shapely arms have padded elbow rests. It has colourful, 18th century needlework

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Gilded Benches
Pair of French Gilded Benches

Pair of French Gilded Benches

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of French long benches in original gilt with raised sides and scrolled arms, padded seat

Category

Vintage 1960s French Benches

Materials

Wood, Fabric

A pair of French Louis XV painted open armchairs, 18th C.
A pair of French Louis XV painted open armchairs, 18th C.

A pair of French Louis XV painted open armchairs, 18th C.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Having nicely carved and molded frames with rounded crests, padded backs, arms and seats, supported

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Louis XIV Walnut Armchair
French Louis XIV Walnut Armchair

French Louis XIV Walnut Armchair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A baronial French Louis XIV walnut armchair with rectangular padded back above downscrolled arms

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

French Painted Window Bench by Jansen
French Painted Window Bench by Jansen

French Painted Window Bench by Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

French Louis XVI style distress-painted window bench, parcel-gilt frame, scrolled arms, padded seat

Category

Vintage 1940s French Benches

Louis XV Cabriole Leg Carved Gilded Armchair
Louis XV Cabriole Leg Carved Gilded Armchair

Louis XV Cabriole Leg Carved Gilded Armchair

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A hand carved Louis XV open armchair, cartouche back, padded back, arms and upholstered seat

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Oversized Mid-century Armchairs
Pair of Oversized Mid-century Armchairs

Pair of Oversized Mid-century Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, padded elbow rests on straight arms ending in scrolls and raised on downswept terminals, channeled

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

Louis XVI Painted Bergère, Attributed to Georges Jacob
Louis XVI Painted Bergère, Attributed to Georges Jacob

Louis XVI Painted Bergère, Attributed to Georges Jacob

By Georges Jacob

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The padded arched back, arms and leaf-tip-carved bowed seat with loose cushion covered in brown

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Oak Framed 19th Century Armchairs
Pair of Oak Framed 19th Century Armchairs

Pair of Oak Framed 19th Century Armchairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of oak Fauteuils, each with arched and padded back joined by molded acanthine-carved arms to

Category

Early 20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Empire Style Armchairs
Pair of French Empire Style Armchairs

Pair of French Empire Style Armchairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of French Empire style armchairs, circa 1960s, shield-back frame with downswept arms, padded

Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Jansen Folding Chair
Jansen Folding Chair

Jansen Folding Chair

Located in New York, NY

Campaign style folding chair in steel and bronze. Black leather sling back, padded seat and strap

Category

20th Century French Chairs

Edward Wormley Chaise Longue
Edward Wormley Chaise Longue

Edward Wormley Chaise Longue

By Edward Wormley

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

, cane support and fabric pad and arms. Stunning original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

19th Century Carved Mahognay Upholstered Arm Chair
19th Century Carved Mahognay Upholstered Arm Chair

19th Century Carved Mahognay Upholstered Arm Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

19th century armchair with arched padded back above arms terminating in lions heads on cabriole

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

English Library Chair in Rosewood, Circa 1840
English Library Chair in Rosewood, Circa 1840

English Library Chair in Rosewood, Circa 1840

Located in Los Angeles, CA

arms with padded linen upholstered arm rests and scrolled arms over a square linen brass studded seat

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Bergere Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Bergere Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Bergere Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of bergeres, distressed painted finish, each having upholstered square back, outswept arms

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of William IV Leather Parlor Chairs
Pair of William IV Leather Parlor Chairs

Pair of William IV Leather Parlor Chairs

Located in Nantucket, MA

Brown leather library chairs with reclined button backs and padded open arms with spindle supports

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English William IV Lounge Chairs

Pair of Late 18th Century South German/North Italian Painted Tapestry Fauteuils
Pair of Late 18th Century South German/North Italian Painted Tapestry Fauteuils

Pair of Late 18th Century South German/North Italian Painted Tapestry Fauteuils

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

backs with pierced foliate carved crestings with scrolling leaves, above padded outswept scrolling arms

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square Armchairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square Armchairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square Armchairs

Located in Chicago, IL

backs, slanted arms and thick padded seats offer both comfort and style.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Padded Arms For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of padded arms is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique padded arms was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 896 antique and vintage padded arms at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 94 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Padded arms have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Padded arms are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, Louis XVI and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Padded arms have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Knoll are consistently popular.

How Much are Padded Arms?

Prices for padded arms start at $274 and top out at $1,168,078 with the average selling for $4,088.

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.