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Vintage Mid Century Modern Andover Arm Chair by Davis Allen for Stendig - a Pair
Vintage Mid Century Modern Andover Arm Chair by Davis Allen for Stendig - a Pair

Vintage Mid Century Modern Andover Arm Chair by Davis Allen for Stendig - a Pair

By Stendig Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Mid Century Modern Andover Arm Chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1980s Pair of Eero Saarinen Dining Arm Chairs with Tubular Legs and Blue Fabric
1980s Pair of Eero Saarinen Dining Arm Chairs with Tubular Legs and Blue Fabric

1980s Pair of Eero Saarinen Dining Arm Chairs with Tubular Legs and Blue Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Executive Dining Arm Chairs, Model 71 UBC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of French Macassar Art Deco Arm-chairs, 1920s, High gloss, Red leather
Pair of French Macassar Art Deco Arm-chairs, 1920s, High gloss, Red leather

Pair of French Macassar Art Deco Arm-chairs, 1920s, High gloss, Red leather

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Pair of Art Deco armchairs. Completely restored, surface made by piano lacquers to the high gloss

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Macassar, Upholstery

Pair of French Acanthus Foliage Gilt Upholstered Arm Chairs w/ Fluted Legs, 1810
Pair of French Acanthus Foliage Gilt Upholstered Arm Chairs w/ Fluted Legs, 1810

Pair of French Acanthus Foliage Gilt Upholstered Arm Chairs w/ Fluted Legs, 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French acanthus foliage giltwood arm chairs with flanking upholstered striped silk backs

Category

Antique 1810s French Louis Philippe Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

1986 Pair of Knoll Mandarin Dining Arm Chairs by Ettore Sottsass in Fabric
1986 Pair of Knoll Mandarin Dining Arm Chairs by Ettore Sottsass in Fabric

1986 Pair of Knoll Mandarin Dining Arm Chairs by Ettore Sottsass in Fabric

By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of 'Mandarin’ Chairs, designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Knoll in 1986

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Pair of Erwine and Estelle Laverne Lotus Arm Chairs in White Fiberglass
1950s Pair of Erwine and Estelle Laverne Lotus Arm Chairs in White Fiberglass

1950s Pair of Erwine and Estelle Laverne Lotus Arm Chairs in White Fiberglass

By Erwine & Estelle Laverne, Laverne Originals

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Lotus Chairs, Model 115-LF, designed by Erwine & Estelle Laverne for Laverne

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Enamel

Mid Century Modern Cane James Mont King Cole Style Bentwood Arm Chairs - a Pair
Mid Century Modern Cane James Mont King Cole Style Bentwood Arm Chairs - a Pair

Mid Century Modern Cane James Mont King Cole Style Bentwood Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Mid Century Modern Cane "James Mont, King Cole" Style Bentwood Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

1950s Pair of Lena Arm Chairs by Sven-Erik Fryklund for Hagafors Stolfabrik
1950s Pair of Lena Arm Chairs by Sven-Erik Fryklund for Hagafors Stolfabrik

1950s Pair of Lena Arm Chairs by Sven-Erik Fryklund for Hagafors Stolfabrik

By Sven Erik Fryklund, Hagafors Stolfabrik 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

comfortable, not to mention scarcely seen within the US. The price listed is for the pair of chairs. Each

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Birch

A Pair of American Queen Anne style mahogany open arm chairs, C 1960.
A Pair of American Queen Anne style mahogany open arm chairs, C 1960.

A Pair of American Queen Anne style mahogany open arm chairs, C 1960.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These chairs have a traditional 18th century design with shaped crests and center splats, gooseneck

Category

Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of English Regency Mahogany Leather Tufted Arm Chairs w/ Reeded Legs C 1815
Pair of English Regency Mahogany Leather Tufted Arm Chairs w/ Reeded Legs C 1815

Pair of English Regency Mahogany Leather Tufted Arm Chairs w/ Reeded Legs C 1815

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English Regency Mahogany leather tufted curvature arm chairs with stylized lyre back

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Louis XIV style painted and gilt open arm chairs, C 1990.
Pair of French Louis XIV style painted and gilt open arm chairs, C 1990.

Pair of French Louis XIV style painted and gilt open arm chairs, C 1990.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of French Louis XIV style painted and gilt open arm chairs, C 1990. This pair of chairs is not

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

1990s Pair of Paramount Arm Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade Made in Italy
1990s Pair of Paramount Arm Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade Made in Italy

1990s Pair of Paramount Arm Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade Made in Italy

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Paramount arm chairs, originally designed by Philippe Starck. These examples were

Category

1990s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Sling Arm LC1 Pony Chairs In the Style of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret
Pair of Sling Arm LC1 Pony Chairs In the Style of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret

Pair of Sling Arm LC1 Pony Chairs In the Style of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Pair of Sling Arm LC1 Pony Chairs In the Style of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair French Louis XVI Ivory Painted Oval Back Arm Chairs with Celadon Highlights
Pair French Louis XVI Ivory Painted Oval Back Arm Chairs with Celadon Highlights

Pair French Louis XVI Ivory Painted Oval Back Arm Chairs with Celadon Highlights

Located in San Francisco, CA

each neoclassical open armchair with beaded framed oval back above a bowed tight seat over a beaded apron flanked by scrolled arms and uprights with acanthus carving; raised on reede...

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Century Furniture Chin Hua Collection Horseshoe Arm Chairs
Century Furniture Chin Hua Collection Horseshoe Arm Chairs

Century Furniture Chin Hua Collection Horseshoe Arm Chairs

By Century Furniture

Located in Stafford, TX

This elegant pair of Horseshoe Arm Chairs comes from the iconic Chin Hua Collection by Century

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone /Herman Miller
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone /Herman Miller

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone /Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic pair of Mid-Century Modern padded arm shell chairs,Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair
1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair

1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Burbank, CA

Pair of authentic vintage Midcentury Modern armchairs for sale. These date back to the 1960's, and

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

C. 1950 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Green
C. 1950 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Green

C. 1950 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Green

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

for the Eames Dining height, Arm Chair, on a Rod Base. The listed price includes both chairs to be

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Zinc

French Arm Chairs Gilt Seats Empire Hand Carved
French Arm Chairs Gilt Seats Empire Hand Carved

French Arm Chairs Gilt Seats Empire Hand Carved

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous pair of French gilt arm chairs in the Empire manner Very comfortable with wide arms and

Category

Vintage 1920s Empire Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of French Walnut Foliage and Shell Arm Chairs with Cane Seats C. 1820
Pair of French Walnut Foliage and Shell Arm Chairs with Cane Seats C. 1820

Pair of French Walnut Foliage and Shell Arm Chairs with Cane Seats C. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French Walnut foliage and shell arm chairs with original cane backs and seats, leather arms

Category

Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Rare Pair of Red Hans Wegner Arm Chairs for Hansen and Son. Original. Signed.
Rare Pair of Red Hans Wegner Arm Chairs for Hansen and Son. Original. Signed.

Rare Pair of Red Hans Wegner Arm Chairs for Hansen and Son. Original. Signed.

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Kansas City, MO

Very rare and desirable pair of red side chairs designed by Hans Wegner for Hansen and Son, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of MCM Walnut Arm Chairs by Johnson Furniture Company in the Style of Risom
Pair of MCM Walnut Arm Chairs by Johnson Furniture Company in the Style of Risom

Pair of MCM Walnut Arm Chairs by Johnson Furniture Company in the Style of Risom

By Jens Risom, Johnson Furniture Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Pair of MCM walnut framed arm chairs in the style of Jens Risom for Johnson Furniture Co., circa

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

C. 1958 Pair of Florence Knoll 84 ULB Lounge Arm Chairs in Fabric and Wood
C. 1958 Pair of Florence Knoll 84 ULB Lounge Arm Chairs in Fabric and Wood

C. 1958 Pair of Florence Knoll 84 ULB Lounge Arm Chairs in Fabric and Wood

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an unusual pair of Florence Knoll Armchairs, model 84 ULB, initially designed by Florence

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Pink Distress Painted Oval Back Dining Arm Chairs
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Pink Distress Painted Oval Back Dining Arm Chairs

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Pink Distress Painted Oval Back Dining Arm Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Vintage French Louis XVI style upholstered oval / medallion back dining armchairs with pink

Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Arm Chairs by Jack Van Der Molen
Mid Century Arm Chairs by Jack Van Der Molen

Mid Century Arm Chairs by Jack Van Der Molen

By Jack Van der Molen

Located in New York, NY

Pair of mid century arm chairs by Jack Van Der Molen for Jamestown Lounge Co. A pair of Grand Haven

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs Cognac Leather For Probel, 1960
Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs Cognac Leather For Probel, 1960

Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs Cognac Leather For Probel, 1960

By Probel, Jean Gillon

Located in Vienna, AT

Paddel pair of arm-chairs by Jean Gillon for Probel, in cognac leather and wood Beautiful and

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Ebonized Arm Chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn
Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Ebonized Arm Chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn

Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Ebonized Arm Chairs for Carl Hansen & Søn

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of CH-24 arm chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn in Denmark in 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

Derk Jan de Vries "Samara" Arm Chairs for Maisa Di Seveso Milano
Derk Jan de Vries "Samara" Arm Chairs for Maisa Di Seveso Milano

Derk Jan de Vries "Samara" Arm Chairs for Maisa Di Seveso Milano

Located in Den Haag, NL

Pair of arm chairs by Derk Jan de Fries ,Derk Jan de Fries was a Dutch designer who emigrated to

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ash

1940s Danish "Canada" Arm Chairs in Stained Beech by Fritz Hansen
1940s Danish "Canada" Arm Chairs in Stained Beech by Fritz Hansen

1940s Danish "Canada" Arm Chairs in Stained Beech by Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Christian E. Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of original "Canada" arm chairs designed by Christian E. Hansen and manufactured

Category

Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Woodard Sculptura White Hexagon Table and 4 Arm Chairs Mid Century Modern
Woodard Sculptura White Hexagon Table and 4 Arm Chairs Mid Century Modern

Woodard Sculptura White Hexagon Table and 4 Arm Chairs Mid Century Modern

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

The Woodard Sculptura White Hexagon Table and four Arm Chairs epitomize mid-century modern elegance

Category

Mid-20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs
Pair Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs

Pair Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage modern arm chairs with tufted backs. Round back design with walnut wood trim and

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pr. 1930's Machine Age Art Deco Arm Side Dining Chairs possibly Prototypes
Pr. 1930's Machine Age Art Deco Arm Side Dining Chairs possibly Prototypes

Pr. 1930's Machine Age Art Deco Arm Side Dining Chairs possibly Prototypes

By McKay Furniture Corp., John Carpenter

Located in New York, NY

Unusual pair of period Machine Age arm chairs, having chrome plated steel frames, wood seating

Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair French Gilt Chairs Antique Fauteuils
Pair French Gilt Chairs Antique Fauteuils

Pair French Gilt Chairs Antique Fauteuils

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Wonderful pair of antique French gilt arm chairs or fauteuils Hand carved frames with gilt finish

Category

Antique 1890s Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

LC1 Style Leather Lounge Chairs, Pair
LC1 Style Leather Lounge Chairs, Pair

LC1 Style Leather Lounge Chairs, Pair

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Sheffield, MA

period when these chairs were manufactured but not marked. Leather sling arm chairs, pair of leather

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 19th Century Painted French Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Painted French Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Painted French Chairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A great pair of French arm chairs. They are newly upholstered. Ready to go.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Pair Vintage 1960s Tripod Lounge Chairs with Flared Arms
Pair Vintage 1960s Tripod Lounge Chairs with Flared Arms

Pair Vintage 1960s Tripod Lounge Chairs with Flared Arms

Located in San Francisco, CA

a tall and fantastic pair of sculptural arm chairs, each with tall back above a bucket seat flanked

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Vintage Italian Channel Back Chairs with New Upholstery
Pair Vintage Italian Channel Back Chairs with New Upholstery

Pair Vintage Italian Channel Back Chairs with New Upholstery

Located in Troy, MI

Found in Italy, this pair of Italian arm chairs date from the late 1940s / early 1950s. These

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Stunning Pair Asymmetrical Regency Lounge Chairs by Grosfeld House
Stunning Pair Asymmetrical Regency Lounge Chairs by Grosfeld House

Stunning Pair Asymmetrical Regency Lounge Chairs by Grosfeld House

By Grosfeld House

Located in Buffalo, NY

High style pair of arm, lounge chairs by the Grosfeld House Furniture Company. The chairs feature

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of Roger Sprunger Jack Larsen Dunbar Guest Chairs
Pair of Roger Sprunger Jack Larsen Dunbar Guest Chairs

Pair of Roger Sprunger Jack Larsen Dunbar Guest Chairs

By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Pasadena, TX

Pair of Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Guest Arm Chairs A pair of Mid-Century Modern arm chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Swivel Tilt Outdoor Chairs - Pair
Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Swivel Tilt Outdoor Chairs - Pair

Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Swivel Tilt Outdoor Chairs - Pair

By Woodard Furniture Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglass Swivel Tilt Mid Century Modern Outdoor Lounge Arm Chairs - a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

1960's Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs by Rohe Noordwolde
1960's Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs by Rohe Noordwolde

1960's Pair of Rattan Lounge Chairs by Rohe Noordwolde

By Rohe Noordwolde

Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN

lounge arm chair measures 81,5cm x 60cm x 67cm. Sold as a pair of 2 chairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Carved Wood Curule Chairs in Slate Grey Lacquer
Pair of Carved Wood Curule Chairs in Slate Grey Lacquer

Pair of Carved Wood Curule Chairs in Slate Grey Lacquer

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of uncommon Curule front arm chairs in updated slate gray lacquer over wood. Seats and backs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

1990s Pair of Davis Allen Exeter Dining Chairs in Black with Red Fabric
1990s Pair of Davis Allen Exeter Dining Chairs in Black with Red Fabric

1990s Pair of Davis Allen Exeter Dining Chairs in Black with Red Fabric

By Knoll, Davis Allen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Exeter Dining Arm Chairs, originally designed by Davis Allen for Knoll in 1993

Category

1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Wood, Fabric

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Pair Arm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of pair arm chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, all pair arm chairs available were constructed with great care. Pair arm chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Pair arm chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made pair arm chairs over the years, but those made by Milo Baughman, Edward Wormley and Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Pair Arm Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,571, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $75,000 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 Pair Arm Chairs
  • 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

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.
  • 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
    What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.