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French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Armchair, Pair
French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Armchair, Pair

French Louis XVI Style Upholstered Armchair, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

French Louis XVI style pair of painted white and lightly patinated arm chairs raised on turned

Category

Late 20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Arm Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Arm Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Painted and Upholstered Louis XV Style Arm Dining Room Chairs

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Pair of painted and upholstered Louis XV style arm dining room chairs. Perfect host chairs, these

Category

20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

2 Italian Louis XVI Pulaski Furniture Wheelback Hand Painted Caned Arm Chairs
2 Italian Louis XVI Pulaski Furniture Wheelback Hand Painted Caned Arm Chairs

2 Italian Louis XVI Pulaski Furniture Wheelback Hand Painted Caned Arm Chairs

By Pulaski Furniture Corporation

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage pair of two Pulaski Furntiure arm chairs. Featuring Louis XVI styling with caned wheel back

Category

Late 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

Smith & Watson Regency Adams Style Green Painted Cane Arm Chairs - a Pair
Smith & Watson Regency Adams Style Green Painted Cane Arm Chairs - a Pair

Smith & Watson Regency Adams Style Green Painted Cane Arm Chairs - a Pair

By Smith & Watson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Smith & Watson Regency Adams Style Green Painted Cane Arm Chairs - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Regency Arm Chairs
Pair of Regency Arm Chairs

Pair of Regency Arm Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

a pair of period English Regency black painted / ebonized chairs with gold trim and caned seats

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Gold

Set of Six Regency Style Armchairs by Interior Crafts, Chicago
Set of Six Regency Style Armchairs by Interior Crafts, Chicago

Set of Six Regency Style Armchairs by Interior Crafts, Chicago

By Interior Crafts

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Chic and stylish set of six Regency style painted and gold leafed arm chairs. These chairs have

Category

Vintage 1970s American Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of  Large Scale Louis XV-Style Paint and Gilt Arm Chairs, 19th C
Pair of  Large Scale Louis XV-Style Paint and Gilt Arm Chairs, 19th C

Pair of Large Scale Louis XV-Style Paint and Gilt Arm Chairs, 19th C

Located in Houston, TX

Large scale Louis XV Style arm chairs with generous and Comfortable seats. These chairs are a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Antique French Arm Chairs in Original Painted Finish and White Linen
Pair of Antique French Arm Chairs in Original Painted Finish and White Linen

Pair of Antique French Arm Chairs in Original Painted Finish and White Linen

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Pair of antique French armchairs in original painted finish and white linen these chairs are

Category

Early 20th Century European French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Cane, Fruitwood

Pair Painted and Parcel Gilt Maison Jansen Black Leather Arm or Bergere Chairs
Pair Painted and Parcel Gilt Maison Jansen Black Leather Arm or Bergere Chairs

Pair Painted and Parcel Gilt Maison Jansen Black Leather Arm or Bergere Chairs

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair painted and parcel gilt Hollywood Regency Maison Jansen black leather arm or bergere chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Stylish Arm Chairs
Pair of Stylish Arm Chairs

Pair of Stylish Arm Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Black painted wood arm chairs upholstered in beige ultrasuede.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Pair of Carved Arm Chairs
Pair of Carved Arm Chairs

Pair of Carved Arm Chairs

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Pair of painted wood, upholstered arm chairs, carved in a branch motif, upholstered in black

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Regency Arm Chairs
Pair of Regency Arm Chairs

Pair of Regency Arm Chairs

Located in Westwood, NJ

A pair of Regency painted balloon seat arm chairs with caned seats. Possibly by Gillows of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Pair of Regency Arm Chairs
Pair of Regency Arm Chairs

Pair of Regency Arm Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

a pair of painted Regency arm chairs, ebonized with delicately painted roses / flowers on back

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Barrel Back Arm Chair Swedish
Barrel Back Arm Chair Swedish

Barrel Back Arm Chair Swedish

Located in Stamford, CT

Burled back Swedish paint decorated and gilt arm chair. fine gilt gold. Each hand rest depicting a

Category

Vintage 1940s Armchairs

19th Century Pair of French Arm Chairs
19th Century Pair of French Arm Chairs

19th Century Pair of French Arm Chairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Nice pair of French arm chairs. Gilding and gray paint

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Italian Painted Chair
Italian Painted Chair

Italian Painted Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

Newly upholstered painted Italian arm chair. Keywords: desk chair, louis xvi style arm chair

Category

20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Midcentury Arm Chair, Made in Denmark 1950s
Midcentury Arm Chair, Made in Denmark 1950s

Midcentury Arm Chair, Made in Denmark 1950s

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Lejre, DK

Arm chair in patinated leather designed and made in Denmark. Great condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Paint

Pair of Greek Key Arm Chairs
Pair of Greek Key Arm Chairs

Pair of Greek Key Arm Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Stylish black painted wood arm chairs with Greek key arm design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Armchairs

A Pair of Carved Arm Chairs
A Pair of Carved Arm Chairs

A Pair of Carved Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of elegant French Restoration arm chairs with painted and carved backs, palmette design on

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Pair of Black Metal Arm Chairs
Pair of Black Metal Arm Chairs

Pair of Black Metal Arm Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of handsome black metal outdoor arm chairs. Painted a dark green black. Extremely

Category

20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Regency Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Regency Arm Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Regency Arm Chairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Painted and decorated in black and gilt with Grecian key borders and stylized motifs. Each chair

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Presidential Rattan Arm Chair
Early 20th Century Presidential Rattan Arm Chair

Early 20th Century Presidential Rattan Arm Chair

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century Presidential rattan arm chair, American. Split reed stick wicker. One arm with

Category

Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair, Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs, circa 1840
Pair, Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs, circa 1840

Pair, Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs, circa 1840

Located in Round Top, TX

original painted finish has been lightly scraped creating a gentle contrast with the hardwood beneath

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Set of Four Baltic Neoclassic Style Arm Chairs
Set of Four Baltic Neoclassic Style Arm Chairs

Set of Four Baltic Neoclassic Style Arm Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

a set of four handsome neoclassical style arm chairs with painted finish, gilt trim and carved mask

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Baltic Armchairs

Materials

Paint

Pair, Gustavian White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1910
Pair, Gustavian White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1910

Pair, Gustavian White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1910

Located in Round Top, TX

This pair of Swedish arm chairs have a gently curved barrel back and slightly turned out arms

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair, Gustavian Gray Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1940
Pair, Gustavian Gray Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1940

Pair, Gustavian Gray Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1940

Located in Round Top, TX

This pair of Swedish arm chairs have a gently curved barrel back and cabriolet legs adding to the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Andre Cordemeijer 1412 Arm Chairs Gispen, Holland, 1961
Andre Cordemeijer 1412 Arm Chairs Gispen, Holland, 1961

Andre Cordemeijer 1412 Arm Chairs Gispen, Holland, 1961

By Gispen Culemborg, André R. Cordemeyer

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Very rare pair of arm chairs model 1412 designed by Andre Cordemeijer and manufactured by Gispen

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair of Arm Chairs, Circa 1890-1900
Antique Pair of Arm Chairs, Circa 1890-1900

Antique Pair of Arm Chairs, Circa 1890-1900

Located in Round Top, TX

Lovely pair of armchairs that have recently been given a gray painted finish, lending a Gustavian

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint, Upholstery

Pair of Gilt Carved Italian Neoclassic Arm Chairs
Pair of Gilt Carved Italian Neoclassic Arm Chairs

Pair of Gilt Carved Italian Neoclassic Arm Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of white painted Italian Neoclassic armchairs upholstered in beige fabric and gilt trimmed to

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

19THC EARLY NEW ENGLAND  LADDERBACK ARM CHAIR
19THC EARLY NEW ENGLAND  LADDERBACK ARM CHAIR

19THC EARLY NEW ENGLAND LADDERBACK ARM CHAIR

Located in Los Angeles, CA

EARLY ORIGINAL PAINTED LADDERBACK ARM CHAIR WONDERFUL FORM ORIGINAL RUSH SEAT/GREAT PATINA

Category

Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Upholstered Arm Chairs
Pair of French Louis XV Style Upholstered Arm Chairs

Pair of French Louis XV Style Upholstered Arm Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

This Pair of French Louis XV Style Upholstered Arm Chairs epitomizes the grace and refinement of

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Set of 6 Louis XVI Floral Tapestry Arm Chairs
Set of 6 Louis XVI Floral Tapestry Arm Chairs

Set of 6 Louis XVI Floral Tapestry Arm Chairs

By F. Lapierrealyon

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 6 Louis XVI (circa 1795) grey painted open arm chairs with original floral design tapestry

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint, Tapestry

Pair, Gustavian Barrel Back Arm Chairs, Sweden, circa 1910
Pair, Gustavian Barrel Back Arm Chairs, Sweden, circa 1910

Pair, Gustavian Barrel Back Arm Chairs, Sweden, circa 1910

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, attractive Swedish country Gustavian white painted barrel back arm chairs. Carved floral

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Russell Woodard Iron 7-piece Table & Chairs / Garden Set, Springer Arm Chairs
Russell Woodard Iron 7-piece Table & Chairs / Garden Set, Springer Arm Chairs

Russell Woodard Iron 7-piece Table & Chairs / Garden Set, Springer Arm Chairs

By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

umbrella holder / set of 6 matching Springer Arm Chairs, Great set. Extremely comfortable,Hand delivery

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair, Gray Gustavian Arm Chairs from Sweden circa 1940
Pair, Gray Gustavian Arm Chairs from Sweden circa 1940

Pair, Gray Gustavian Arm Chairs from Sweden circa 1940

Located in Round Top, TX

This pair of Swedish arm chairs have a gently curved barrel back and cabriolet legs adding to the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair, Gustavian Style White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1940
Pair, Gustavian Style White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1940

Pair, Gustavian Style White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1940

Located in Round Top, TX

This pair of Swedish arm chairs have a gently curved back, cabriolet legs and decorative carving

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair, Swedish Gustavian White Arm Chairs circa 1860-80
Pair, Swedish Gustavian White Arm Chairs circa 1860-80

Pair, Swedish Gustavian White Arm Chairs circa 1860-80

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, Swedish Gustavian arm chairs with a gently curved barrel back, decorative turned spindles and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Muslin, Linen, Wood, Paint

* 8054  A SET OF 4 REGENCE STYLE ARM CHAIRS
* 8054  A SET OF 4 REGENCE STYLE ARM CHAIRS

* 8054 A SET OF 4 REGENCE STYLE ARM CHAIRS

Located in New Orleans, LA

A SET OF 4 REGENCE STYLE ARMCHAIRS, WHITE PAINT, DISTRESSED, CANED BACKS AND SEATS, FITTED BOX

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair, Gray Gustavian Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1840-60
Pair, Gray Gustavian Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1840-60

Pair, Gray Gustavian Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1840-60

Located in Round Top, TX

This graceful pair of Swedish Gustavian arm chairs have a wonderfully warm patina thanks to the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Muslin, Wood, Paint

Pair of Louis XVI Stamped Jansen Arm Chairs
Pair of Louis XVI Stamped Jansen Arm Chairs

Pair of Louis XVI Stamped Jansen Arm Chairs

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of exceptional stamped Jansen arm chairs, painted with gilded highlights. Needs to be

Category

Argentine Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Silk

A Pair of Chinese Export Lacquer Horseshoe Back Arm Chairs
A Pair of Chinese Export Lacquer Horseshoe Back Arm Chairs

A Pair of Chinese Export Lacquer Horseshoe Back Arm Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

A pair of Chinese export painted and parcel gilt black lacquered horseshoe back arm chairs in the

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs
Early 20th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs

Early 20th Century Pair of Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs

Located in Round Top, TX

scraped antique white paint shows layered wear consistent with age, giving a soft matte surface that

Category

20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Pine, Paint

Pair 1940s Carved Wood Arm Chairs With Blue Leather Upholstery
Pair 1940s Carved Wood Arm Chairs With Blue Leather Upholstery

Pair 1940s Carved Wood Arm Chairs With Blue Leather Upholstery

Located in Chicago, IL

wood club chairs are finished in a distressed gray glazing over white undercoat. The open arm sections

Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Four Faux Bentwood Resin and Umber Leather Arm Chairs
Four Faux Bentwood Resin and Umber Leather Arm Chairs

Four Faux Bentwood Resin and Umber Leather Arm Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Remarkably realistic cast and hand tinted resin resembling steam bent plywood one piece arms and legs connected by black powder coated iron frame supports. High quality umber leather...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair, Black and Linen Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1940's
Pair, Black and Linen Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1940's

Pair, Black and Linen Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1940's

Located in Round Top, TX

This pair of Swedish arm chairs has timeless clean lines with a squared view in front and barrel

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century English Bamboo Form Black Lacquered Arm Chair
Early 20th Century English Bamboo Form Black Lacquered Arm Chair

Early 20th Century English Bamboo Form Black Lacquered Arm Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome early 20th century English bamboo black lacquered chair. The piece has a pretty hand

Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Group of Four Louis XV Style Jansen Arm Chairs
Group of Four Louis XV Style Jansen Arm Chairs

Group of Four Louis XV Style Jansen Arm Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of four white distressed and gilt original paint decorated Louis XV style arm chairs. Each

Category

Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Circa 1950-70 Wrought Iron Outdoor Table & Four Arm Chairs
Circa 1950-70 Wrought Iron Outdoor Table & Four Arm Chairs

Circa 1950-70 Wrought Iron Outdoor Table & Four Arm Chairs

By Salterini

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1950-70 wrought iron outdoor table & four arm chairs. Attributed to Salterini. Comfortable

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Upholstered Wood Napoleon III  Child's Arm Chair from France, circa 1890
Upholstered Wood Napoleon III  Child's Arm Chair from France, circa 1890

Upholstered Wood Napoleon III Child's Arm Chair from France, circa 1890

Located in Houston, TX

Antique, carved-wood, all original black painted child's arm chair with floral upholstered seat and

Category

Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Children's Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV 1920's Arm Chairs or Fauteuils
Pair of French Louis XV 1920's Arm Chairs or Fauteuils

Pair of French Louis XV 1920's Arm Chairs or Fauteuils

Located in Hamburg, PA

A great pair of gray painted and gold leaf finished arm chairs or fauteuils.

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Old Hickory Tannery Horchow Fauteuil Caned Bergere Provincial Suede Arm Chair
Old Hickory Tannery Horchow Fauteuil Caned Bergere Provincial Suede Arm Chair

Old Hickory Tannery Horchow Fauteuil Caned Bergere Provincial Suede Arm Chair

By Old Hickory Tannery

Located in Dayton, OH

Old Hickory Tannery for Horchow French inspired arm chair. A mix of French Provincial and Bergere

Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint

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Painted Arm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of painted arm chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct painted arm chairs — often made from wood, fabric and paint — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of painted arm chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Painted arm chairs made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — are very popular at 1stDibs. Russell Woodard, Fine Arts Furniture Co. and Gumps each produced beautiful painted arm chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Painted Arm Chairs?

Painted arm chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,950, while the lowest priced sells for $325 and the highest can go for as much as $37,500.

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 Painted Arm Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Chairs 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

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2023
    An 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, 2022
    Dining 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Dining 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, 2024
    No 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.