Painted Arm Dining Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century English Régence Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak, Paint
20th Century Unknown Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Walnut, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Walnut, Paint
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint
Antique Early 1900s Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Wood
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood
20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Paint
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Paint
Early 20th Century Swedish Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Paint, Lacquer, Wood, Foam, Upholstery, Leather
Vintage 1940s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s Chinese Chinese Export Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint, Fabric
20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wrought Iron
2010s Egyptian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Early 2000s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Paint
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Birch
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Beech
Vintage 1960s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood, Bentwood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Papercord
Early 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Federal Windsor Chairs
Hardwood, Paint
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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.
- 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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