Paddle Arm Chair
Old Hickory Tall-Back Paddle-Arm Chair W/Slat Seats
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory tall-back paddle-arm chair with slat seat and back, circa 1940.
Stamped Old Hickory
Category
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pierre Jeanneret Paddle Arm Chair c.1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
their simplicity, durability, and architectural clarity. This chair features his signature paddle-shaped
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pr. Mid Century High Back Lounge Office Armchairs by Dellwood Furniture c 1970s
By Knoll, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
iconic Nelson paddle arm chairs etc. Both chairs are structurally sound and sturdy, built to commercial
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.25 in W 24.25 in D 28 in
Paddle Arm Student Chair in Wood Attributed to Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Paddle arm student chair or writing chair attributed to Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967).
This all
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Antique Paddle Arm British Colonial Plantation Lounge Chair
Located in Peabody, MA
An original antique Anglo-Indian long paddle arm plantation lounge chair in solid teak circa late
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Teak
Fantastic Danish Modern Paddle Arm Teak Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Danish modern paddle arm teak lounge chair. This piece retains its original woven
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Old Hickory American Provincial Paddle Arm Lounge Chair c 1940's
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
circa 1940's. The chair features a solid oak frame with a woven wicker backrest, it is in very good
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Classic Danish Mid Century Modernist Spindle Back Walnut Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modernist Spindle Back / paddle arm Lounge Chair.. Made in Denmark. Handsome
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Outstanding Art Deco Stick Wicker 3-Piece Set by Donald Deskey / Ypsilanti Reed
By Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Corp, Donald Deskey
Located in Buffalo, NY
in magazine holders, measuring 85" w x 34" d x 31" h.. Matching paddle arm lounge chair measuring 30
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Naugahyde, Wicker, Reed, Wood
H 31 in W 85 in D 34 in
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Exceptional Early 20th Century Cast Iron Chair with Paddle Arm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
asymmetrical paddle arm has a built-in lamp cord receptacle with pivoting cover. A classic example of American
Category
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic large scale pair of Paddle armchairs - Brazil, circa 1950s
Dark wood frame with Wide
Category
Vintage 1970s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Jean Gillon Leather Paddle Arm Chairs
By Jean Gillon
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic large scale pair of Paddle leather armchairs by Jean Gillon - Brazil, circa 1960s
Dark
Category
Vintage 1970s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Cushman Paddle-Arm Lounge Chair
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Herman DeVries for Cushman of Vermont lounge chair.
Solid maple with original upholstery.
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Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple, Upholstery
Jean Gillon Paddle Shearling Arm Chairs
By Jean Gillon
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic large scale pair of Paddle Armchairs by Jean Gillon for Probel. Brazil, circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Cushman Maple Paddle Arm Lounge Chair
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Cushman of Vermont maple lounge chair, designed by Herman DeVries. Stylish, casual, sophisticated
Category
Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of Danish Paddle Arm Reclining Lounge Chairs
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of Danish reclining lounge chairs, with carved paddle arms, elegantly turned feet. Original
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Danish Paddle Arm Lounge Chair Attributed to Poul Jessen
By Poul M. Jessen 1
Located in New York, NY
Danish modern lounge chair, professionally refinished and reupholstered (in grey linen), in mint
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Paddle-Arm Rocking Chair, Circa 1960's
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic low-slung mid-century American modern rocker with paddle arms, circa 1960s. Brass accents.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Danish Modern Paddle Arm Lounge Chairs, Poul Volther, Denmark
By Poul Volther
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Danish modern paddle arm lounge chairs designed by Poul Volther, made in Denmark. Superior
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Stunning Pair Paddle Arm Lounge Chairs by Aksel Dahl, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Aksel Dahl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of paddle arm lounge chairs by Aksel Dahl, made in Denmark, superior quality and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Oak
Jamestown Lounge, Stylish Paddle Arm Lounge Chairs by Jack Van Der Molen
By Jamestown Lounge Company, Jack Van der Molen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen pair Jamestown lounge, paddle arm lounge chairs by Jack Van Der Molen, richly grained
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Paddle Arm Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of Teak Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk for Poul Jeppesen. Labeled with Danish Control label and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Old Hickory Paddle Arm American Provincial Woven Arm Chair Martinsville
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Old hickory paddle arm American provincial woven arm chair Martinsville. Item features a finely
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Maple
H 38.5 in W 30.5 in D 28.5 in
Pr. Paddle Arm Lounge Chairs by Herman de Vries for Cushman Colonial, c 1940-50s
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in New York, NY
Colonial Creations series. The chairs feature an exaggerated wide paddle form arm, and an unexpectedly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
H 32 in W 36 in D 31.5 in
Danish Paddle Arm Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful sculptural Danish lounge/deck chair. In the style of Mogensen or Sorensen, but unmarked
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Cord
Danish Teak Lounge Chair by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen
Located in Peabody, MA
Classic Danish teak paddle arm lounge chair by Grete Jalk, for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, ca
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Rare Plantation Sling Chair by Abercrombie & Fitch, ca. 1960s
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Peabody, MA
Exceptionally rare long paddle arm lounge chair modeled after the British Colonial Plantation style
Category
Vintage 1960s American British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Danish Teak Lounge Chairs by Grete Jalk, France & Sons
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of Danish teak paddle arm lounge chairs by Grete Jalk, for France & Sons, Denmark, ca. 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Pair of Danish Teak Lounge Chairs, Grete Jalk for France & Sons
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of classic Danish teak paddle arm lounge chairs by Grete Jalk, for France & Sons, Denmark, ca
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Pair of American Camp Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
Paddle arm camp chairs with new cane seat and back. Very comfortable.
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Rustic Paddle Arm Lounge Chairs, circa 1940
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Rochester, NY
A substantially sized pair of rustic wide paddle arm maple lounge chairs in all original vintage
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
Antique Paddle Arm British Colonial Plantation Lounge Chair
Located in Peabody, MA
Antique Anglo-Indian long paddle arm plantation lounge chair, circa late 19th century. Retains its
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Rustic Paddle Arm Lounge Chair attributed to Cushman
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Comfy and welcoming lounge chair having a solid maple frame and inner spring cushion seat and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
1940s American Rustic Wide Paddle Arm Maple Lounge Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Sykes Furniture Company
Located in Rochester, NY
Large-scale rustic wide paddle arm maple lounge chairs attributed to Cushman Furniture of Vermont
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set of Six Steelcase Paddle Arm Dining Chairs
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural design set of dining height arm chairs by noted American furniture manufacturer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pr. Danish Modern Paddle Arm Lounge Chairs Att. to Poul Jessen
By Poul Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural Danish modern paddle arm lounge chairs attributed to Poul Jessen. Both chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rustic Paddle Arm Lounge Chair Attributed to Herman DeVries for Cushman
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic and stylish lounge chair having a solid maple frame with exaggerated paddle arms, newly
Category
Early 20th Century American Rustic Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Cushman Wide Paddle Arm Lounge Chair in Rock Maple by Herman De Vries
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful solid hard rock maple lounge chair designed by Herman de Vries for Cushman. Very heavy
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Hand Crafted Studio Made Paddle Arm Club Chair in Oak Circa Early 20th Century
Located in Peabody, MA
Expansive paddle arm club chair fashioned in rustic oak. It appears to be a unique, one off hand
Category
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Club Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 33 in W 43 in D 35 in
Herman De Vries for Cushman Wide Paddle Armchair
By Herman de Vries, H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in New York, NY
Architectural form paddle arm lounge chair design by Herman De Vries for Cushman of Vermont. This
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Antique Paddle Arm Wicker Lounge Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Large scale tall scroll back curved paddle arm woven wicker lounge chair in perfectly aged old sea
Category
Early 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Brass
8 Mid Century Windsor Farmhouse Walnut Bow Sack Back Dining Arm & Side Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
taper or an arrow foot. Arms typically terminate in paddle or knuckle shapes."
Arm Chairs - 26" x 23
Category
Mid-20th Century Federal Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 44 in W 23 in D 26 in
Norwegian Teak Lounge Chairs
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a fantastic pair of solid teak paddle arm lounge chairs made in Norway in the 1960s. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Don Shoemaker "Swinger" Sling Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Peabody, MA
Sculptural paddle arm lounge chair with "rocking or gliding" mechanism, by Don Shoemaker, Mexico
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Granadillo, Cocobolo
Mid Century Danish Modern Walnut Armchair Lounge Chairs in Grey Tweed
By Baumritter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome classic pair of paddle arm lounge chairs circa 1960's. These feature solid walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Turquoise Lacquered Chair by Paul Laszlo
By Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent paddle arm chair by Paul Laszlo. Original turquoise lacquer is accentuated with red
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Laszlo Custom Design "Paddle Arm" Lounge Chair
Located in New York, NY
Custom Design "Paddle Arm" Lounge Chair by Paul Laszlo. Dark Stained Birch. Extremely comfortable
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Paddle Arm Lounge Chairs by Paul Laszlo
Located in New York, NY
Original Washed & Lacquered Finish w/ Paddle Formed Arms and Architectural "Y" Supports. Recent
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Peter Hvidt Paddle Arm Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual paddle arm chair for France & Sons / John Stuart by Peter Hvidt, teak wood frame with new
Category
20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Pair of Paul Laszlo Custom Paddle Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Custom Paul Laszlo Custom Paddle Arm Chairs. These same chairs are pictured in Laszlo's
Category
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Maple Paddle Arm Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Single lounge chair with generous, comfortable proportions, and curving lines. Solid, well
Category
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Paul Laszlo "Paddle" Arm Chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A great Laszlo design in a wonderful ceruse finish.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Oak Paddle Arm Chair by Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
1950's Oak Paddlearm chair by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Getama. A truly ergonomic chair that
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Paddle Arm Chair by Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
A classic by Hans J. Wegner. Strong lines, & comfortable as always. The perfect lounge chair, and I
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Pair of Teak Paddle Arm Chairs with Orange Fabric
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Teak Paddle Arm Plank Chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1953 for Getama. Features
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of Oak Paddle Arm Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent pair of ergonomically designed arm chairs by Hans Wegner. Features a handsome
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Chairs
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Brazilian Paddle-arm Chairs made of Brazilian Rosewood and black bullhide (leather), in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Paddle-Arm Quartersawn Oak Rocker, Michigan Chair Co., USA, 1915
By Michigan Chair Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
A classic arts and crafts era rocking chair in quarter sawn oak with paddle-arms, slatted sides
Category
Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
L & JG Stickley Paddle Arm Morris Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Large scale paddle chair with nice wide arms and adjustable back.
Category
Early 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
George Nakashima Live-Edge Paddle Arm Rocking Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Tulsa, OK
free-edge wide paddle arm.
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory, Walnut
Don Shoemaker Leather Rosewood Paddle Arm Sling Lounge Chair
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Tulsa, OK
brackets to make it comfortable to anyone. The wide paddle like arms add to the coziness. It has an X-base
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Swedish Midcentury Teak Paddle Arm Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Swedish open-frame teak lounge chairs with slatted backs, round tapered legs and loose
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of GE 375 tan paddle arm lounge chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A pair of bleached oak GE 375 paddle arm lounge chairs by Hans Wegner with matching tan leather.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of GE 375 tan paddle arm lounge chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in Hollywood, CA
A pair of bleached oak GE 375 paddle arm lounge chairs by Hans Wegner with matching tan leather.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Wooden paddle arm 'Cimo' lounge chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
See other listings with two rocking chairs and another lounge chair
Seat depth: 18.5"
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Brazilian paddle arm lounge chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Two sleek wooden lounge chairs with paddle arms and legs, horizontal slats down the back, and olive
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Brazilian paddle arm lounge chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Two sleek wooden lounge chairs with paddle arms and legs, horizontal slats down the back, and olive
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Paddle Arm High Back Lounge Chair by Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Nicely upholstered teak armchairs by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Getama. These chairs feature
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Pair of Paddle-Arm Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Nice richly colored teak armchairs by Hans Wegner and manufactured by Getama. These chairs feature
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Early 20Thc Signed Old Hickory Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Signed Old Hickory side table from Martinsville,Indiana in pristine condition. This table has a fine patina.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Side Tables
Materials
Hickory
Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic old hickory barrel back rocking chair. Rocker is very Strong.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory
"Box Chair" by Pierre Jeanneret, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Authentic Chandigarh 'Box' chair in teak, circa 1960. PJ-SI-54-A.
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Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Pierre Jeanneret Student Chair / Authentic Mid-Century Modern PJ-SI-26-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Zürich, CH
The relationship between the seat, the legs and the armrest ensure a balanced, though asymmetrical composition. The careful alignment and proportions create an equilibrium, giving a ...
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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 20.48 in
Rustic Old Hickory Sofa with Forest Print
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory style (20th century) sofa / settee with spindle design sides, back, and base with 6 forest print upholstered cushions (brass Old Hickory tag).
Category
20th Century American Rustic Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rustic Old Hickory Armchair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
American rustic old hickory armchair with slat back above a contoured seat and legs joined by a box stretcher. (Branded: Old Hickory/ Martinsville/ Indiana).
Category
20th Century American Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Old hickory Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Old hickory arm chairs in a dark varnished finish. The condition are pristine and very sturdy. Signed Old Hickory Furniture Company from Martinsville,Indiana. Sold as a matchi...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Hickory
Set of 6 Rustic Old Hickory Rattan Side Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 Rustic Old Hickory (Circa 1940) side chairs with woven rattan seat & back with flaired design back & stretcher (branded Martinsville, Ind.) (Russel Wright design)
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Rattan
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Paddle Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic paddle arm chair available at 1stDibs. A paddle arm chair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer paddle arm chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each paddle arm chair bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made paddle arm chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herman de Vries, Aksel Dahl and Jamestown Lounge Company are consistently popular.
How Much is a Paddle Arm Chair?
The average selling price for a paddle arm chair at 1stDibs is $2,600, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $5,200 for the highest priced.
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 Paddle Arm Chair
- 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 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024No one knows for sure why some dining chairs with arms are called carvers. However, it likely relates to the historical use of these chairs. Technically, carver is the nickname for a specific type of dining chair with arms, not for all dining armchairs. A Colonial American design, a carver chair features a backrest that wraps around the sides and forms arms. Traditionally, the carver chair went at the head of the table, and often the family member responsible for carving the primary entrée sat at this place. As a result, the chair's purpose for seating the carver of the meal is one potential explanation for the nickname. Another is that the name comes from John Carver, the governor of the Plymouth Colony. Reportedly, Carver owned one of these chairs, and people began referring to them by his name as a result. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of carver chairs.
- 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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