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Pair of Swiveling Barrel Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Pair of Swiveling Barrel Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

Pair of Swiveling Barrel Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pair (2) of continuous arm swivel chairs in laminated walnut having tan button tufted leather

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Left Fireside Chair
Left Fireside Chair

Left Fireside Chair

$1,050 / item

Left Fireside Chair

Located in Annville, PA

is on the right side. When placed together they make an interesting and remarkable pair of chairs

Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Left Fireside Chair
Left Fireside Chair

Left Fireside Chair

$1,050 / item

Left Fireside Chair

Located in Annville, PA

together they make an interesting and remarkable pair of chairs. Approximate arm height 27 inches and

Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Paisley Upholstered Armchairs, Pair
Paisley Upholstered Armchairs, Pair

Paisley Upholstered Armchairs, Pair

$1,450Sale Price / set|23% Off

Paisley Upholstered Armchairs, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Associated Pair of Paisley Print Upholstered Arm Chairs. Taller: 34" H x 29" W x 31" D; seat: 16

Category

20th Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Chinese Hongmu Armchairs, Pair
Chinese Hongmu Armchairs, Pair

Chinese Hongmu Armchairs, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Chinese Hongmu Arm Chairs, with teapot and vessel motif needlepoint cushions. 42" H x

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Contemporary Ebonized Armchairs, Pair
Contemporary Ebonized Armchairs, Pair

Contemporary Ebonized Armchairs, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Contemporary Ebonized Arm Chairs, with blue and white striped cotton upholstery. 34.5" H x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

English Bleached Oak Chairs
English Bleached Oak Chairs

English Bleached Oak Chairs

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Pair of large bleached oak arm chairs, 1880. Seat height - 15.5" Dimensions 27 inches (69

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Stow Davis Mid-Century Scoop Chairs
Stow Davis Mid-Century Scoop Chairs

Stow Davis Mid-Century Scoop Chairs

By Stow Davis

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage modern arm chairs with polished chrome frame holding a floating scoop seat. Tufted

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

MidCentury Pair Ekornes Norway Leather Armchairs
MidCentury Pair Ekornes Norway Leather Armchairs

MidCentury Pair Ekornes Norway Leather Armchairs

By Ekornes

Located in Baltimore, MD

A stunning pair of Danish Modern leather arm chairs manufactured in Norway by Ekornes, a name

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair Oak Barley Twist Armchairs
Pair Oak Barley Twist Armchairs

Pair Oak Barley Twist Armchairs

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair oak barley twist arm chairs in good condition. The chairs have carved leaves to the top and

Category

Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Toad Leather Patchwork Armchairs
Pair of Toad Leather Patchwork Armchairs

Pair of Toad Leather Patchwork Armchairs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Glamorous 1980’s pair of toad leather patchwork arm chairs. Constructed of wood covered with toad

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Brass Framed Armchairs with Arrows
Pair of Brass Framed Armchairs with Arrows

Pair of Brass Framed Armchairs with Arrows

Located in East Hampton, NY

Pair of brass arm chairs with newly reupholstered seats.

Category

Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of armchair by Philippe Cramer oak and plexiglas
Pair of armchair by Philippe Cramer oak and plexiglas

Pair of armchair by Philippe Cramer oak and plexiglas

By Philippe Cramer

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A contemporary custom made unique pair of arm chairs in oak and plexiglas by Swiss artist Philippe

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plexiglass, Oak

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Tapestry Armchairs
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Tapestry Armchairs

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Tapestry Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Italian Neoclassical open arm chairs with carved white painted frames having gilt details

Category

Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Wood, Giltwood, Velvet

Pair of Mid-Century Leather and Chrome Tufted Style Armchairs
Pair of Mid-Century Leather and Chrome Tufted Style Armchairs

Pair of Mid-Century Leather and Chrome Tufted Style Armchairs

By Cumberland Furniture, Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish pair of vintage modern arm chairs feature tufted leather seats and heavy flat chrome

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Painted Louis XVI Style Armchairs
Pair of Painted Louis XVI Style Armchairs

Pair of Painted Louis XVI Style Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

Blue and white gingham will never go out of style. This pair of arm. chairs have a grayish white

Category

20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Dux Swedish Modern Teak Accent Dining Armchairs
Pair of Dux Swedish Modern Teak Accent Dining Armchairs

Pair of Dux Swedish Modern Teak Accent Dining Armchairs

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Kensington, MD

Gracious & pleasing lines comprise the frame of this pair of Swedish Modern arm chairs. Designed by

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Vintage American Walnut Armchairs by Heritage Henredon
Pair of Vintage American Walnut Armchairs by Heritage Henredon

Pair of Vintage American Walnut Armchairs by Heritage Henredon

By John Van Koert, Heritage-Henredon, Henredon, Niels Otto Møller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful pair of upholstered walnut vintage arm chairs produced by Heritage-Henredon of North

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs from Chandigarh, pair, c. 1955
Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs from Chandigarh, pair, c. 1955

Pierre Jeanneret Armchairs from Chandigarh, pair, c. 1955

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in New York, NY

A pair of authentic arm chairs from Chandigarh deisgned by Pierre Jeanneret. Date of manufacture is

Category

Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

Pair 19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Turned Carved Ebonized Armchairs
Pair 19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Turned Carved Ebonized Armchairs

Pair 19th Century Victorian Gothic Revival Turned Carved Ebonized Armchairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

a fantastic example of Gothic revival furniture, the robust pair of ebonized Gothic style arm

Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Modern Postmodern Channeled Sectional Loveseat Lounge Chairs Style Jay Spectre
Modern Postmodern Channeled Sectional Loveseat Lounge Chairs Style Jay Spectre

Modern Postmodern Channeled Sectional Loveseat Lounge Chairs Style Jay Spectre

By Jay Spectre

Located in Topeka, KS

turns into a wonderful pair of low, single arm lounge chairs. The deep inviting seats are foam and poly

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Feathers

Pair of Vintage Cerused Oak Armchairs by Anthony Lawrence Belfair
Pair of Vintage Cerused Oak Armchairs by Anthony Lawrence Belfair

Pair of Vintage Cerused Oak Armchairs by Anthony Lawrence Belfair

By Anthony Lawrence Belfair

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A vintage pair of modern cerused oak arm chairs by Anthony Lawrence Belfair in cut velvet

Category

Late 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Century Pair of Supple Brown Leather and Ebonized Gilded Armchairs
Century Pair of Supple Brown Leather and Ebonized Gilded Armchairs

Century Pair of Supple Brown Leather and Ebonized Gilded Armchairs

By Century Furniture

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Impressive glamorous pair of roomy brown leather arm chairs having regal ebonized and gilded frames

Category

1990s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Vintage Italian Armchairs in Cobalt Blue and Crème
Pair of Vintage Italian Armchairs in Cobalt Blue and Crème

Pair of Vintage Italian Armchairs in Cobalt Blue and Crème

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Pair of vintage Italian arm chairs, these Mid-Century Modern chairs from the 1960s are newly

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Stunning Restored Pair of Large-Scale Vintage Cane Armchairs, circa 1975
Stunning Restored Pair of Large-Scale Vintage Cane Armchairs, circa 1975

Stunning Restored Pair of Large-Scale Vintage Cane Armchairs, circa 1975

Located in Atlanta, GA

A exceptional pair large-scale arm or dining chairs, circa 1975. Stout hardwood frame construction

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Green Armchairs with Tufted Seat Back
Pair of Mid Century Modern Green Armchairs with Tufted Seat Back

Pair of Mid Century Modern Green Armchairs with Tufted Seat Back

Located in Freehold, NJ

This pair of mid century modern arm chairs features vintage green, white & yellow checked

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

A Pair of Antique Louis XV style Fauteuils à la Reine, Fortuny Upholstery
A Pair of Antique Louis XV style Fauteuils à la Reine, Fortuny Upholstery

A Pair of Antique Louis XV style Fauteuils à la Reine, Fortuny Upholstery

Located in Point Richmond, CA

A Pair of Antique Louis XV style Fauteuils à la Reine, 19th century. The handsome pair of arm

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Mid Century Armchairs by Umberto Mascagni, light pink and white, 1954
Pair of Mid Century Armchairs by Umberto Mascagni, light pink and white, 1954

Pair of Mid Century Armchairs by Umberto Mascagni, light pink and white, 1954

By Umberto Mascagni

Located in Berlin, DE

Very rare pair of arm chairs by Umberto Mascagni from the 1950s. The chairs are made of wood and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Brown Jordan “Tamiami” Dining Set with Dining Table and Four Armchairs, 1960s
Brown Jordan “Tamiami” Dining Set with Dining Table and Four Armchairs, 1960s

Brown Jordan “Tamiami” Dining Set with Dining Table and Four Armchairs, 1960s

By Brown Jordan

Located in Chicago, IL

D × 25 H in. Curved Arm Chairs (pair): 22 W × 25 D × 30.5 H in. Arm height: 21.5 in. Straight Arm

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Armchairs by Juan Gamboa, Birch Wood, Newly Upholstered
Mid Century Armchairs by Juan Gamboa, Birch Wood, Newly Upholstered

Mid Century Armchairs by Juan Gamboa, Birch Wood, Newly Upholstered

By Juan Gamboa

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Spanish pair of arm chairs by designer Juan Gamboa. Very comfortable. Newly

Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Krogenæs Møbler, Armchairs, Pine, Blue Fabric, Norway, 1970s
Krogenæs Møbler, Armchairs, Pine, Blue Fabric, Norway, 1970s

Krogenæs Møbler, Armchairs, Pine, Blue Fabric, Norway, 1970s

Located in Stamford, CT

of arm chairs designed & produced by Krogenæs Møbler in Norway c. 1970's. Each example features a

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Unusual T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Paddle Armchairs Widdicomb ca' 1950's
Unusual T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Paddle Armchairs Widdicomb ca' 1950's

Unusual T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings Paddle Armchairs Widdicomb ca' 1950's

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of unusual paddle arm chairs by T.H.Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, ca' 1950's. Made of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple

Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman Rosewood Mid Century 66" Long Console Table MINT!
Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman Rosewood Mid Century 66" Long Console Table MINT!

Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman Rosewood Mid Century 66" Long Console Table MINT!

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Carved Arm Lounge Fireside Chairs by Bernhardt Regency Style MINT

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Rosewood

J &J Kohn Bentwood Salon Suite by Gustav Siegel early 1900's
J &J Kohn Bentwood Salon Suite by Gustav Siegel early 1900's

J &J Kohn Bentwood Salon Suite by Gustav Siegel early 1900's

By Gustav Siegel, J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in Buffalo, NY

A rare and historically significant Art Nouveau settee, Model No. 715, with matching pair of arm

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Vintage Serge Roche Style Carved Palm Frond Armchairs
Vintage Serge Roche Style Carved Palm Frond Armchairs

Vintage Serge Roche Style Carved Palm Frond Armchairs

By Serge Roche

Located in West Chester, PA

A high quality pair of vintage carved arm chairs with vintage floral upholstery. Imported from

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century English Leather and Mahogany Armchairs
19th Century English Leather and Mahogany Armchairs

19th Century English Leather and Mahogany Armchairs

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in San Francisco, CA

This fantastic pair of 19th Century English arm chairs, with a variation of the x-frame design, are

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Mid-Century Two-Tone Gray 3-Piece Living Room Set
Set of Mid-Century Two-Tone Gray 3-Piece Living Room Set

Set of Mid-Century Two-Tone Gray 3-Piece Living Room Set

Located in Queens, NY

SET of 3 Mid-century living room set of a 3-seat sofa and pair of arm / club chairs with two-tone

Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1920s Swedish armchairs hand-scraped to their original paint
1920s Swedish armchairs hand-scraped to their original paint

1920s Swedish armchairs hand-scraped to their original paint

Located in London, GB

A pair of open arm swedish chairs from the early 1900s that have been hand scraped and still retain

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th French Salon suite.
19th French Salon suite.

19th French Salon suite.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century French carved gilt wood Salon suite, conceding of a pair of arm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Sectional Sofas

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Georgian Black Mahogany Nightstand / 4 Drawer Silver Chest
Vintage Georgian Black Mahogany Nightstand / 4 Drawer Silver Chest

Vintage Georgian Black Mahogany Nightstand / 4 Drawer Silver Chest

Located in Wilmington, DE

any additional photos or information. See our other listings for a matching pair of arm chairs. 24

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Georgian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Mahogany

1950s Stately Gray Armchairs Mahogany & Bronze by Arturo Pani
1950s Stately Gray Armchairs Mahogany & Bronze by Arturo Pani

1950s Stately Gray Armchairs Mahogany & Bronze by Arturo Pani

By Arturo Pani

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, Pair of Stately arm chairs in Mexican mahogany wood with bronze. Mexico

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

T-Line Armchairs by Burkhard Vogtherr für Arflex, 1982
T-Line Armchairs by Burkhard Vogtherr für Arflex, 1982

T-Line Armchairs by Burkhard Vogtherr für Arflex, 1982

By Burkhard Vogtherr

Located in Greding, DE

Pair of T-Line arm chairs with black metal frame and red cover by Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

6 Piece Mid-Century Modern Rattan Patio Porch Ensemble
6 Piece Mid-Century Modern Rattan Patio Porch Ensemble

6 Piece Mid-Century Modern Rattan Patio Porch Ensemble

Located in Sheffield, MA

, pair of arm chairs, pair of glass top side tables and coffee table with glass top. Refresh the cushion

Category

Early 20th Century North American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Lovely French Louis XVI Belle Epoque Parlor or Salon Set
Lovely French Louis XVI Belle Epoque Parlor or Salon Set

Lovely French Louis XVI Belle Epoque Parlor or Salon Set

Located in Hopewell, NJ

pair of arm chairs having beautiful carved designs on the painted arms and legs and classic oval backs

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Living Room Sets

Materials

Linen, Wood

Salterni Wrought iron 5-piece Patio Set
Salterni Wrought iron 5-piece Patio Set

Salterni Wrought iron 5-piece Patio Set

$3,160Sale Price / set|20% Off

Salterni Wrought iron 5-piece Patio Set

By Mario Papperzini, Salterini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

-Inches Pair of Arm chairs : 21-Inches wide w x 32-Inches high x 17 -inches deep, Arm height is 23

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Henry Olko Mid Century Modern Square Series Rattan Sofa USA 1970s
Henry Olko Mid Century Modern Square Series Rattan Sofa USA 1970s

Henry Olko Mid Century Modern Square Series Rattan Sofa USA 1970s

By Henry Olko, Willow and Reed

Located in Stamford, CT

matching pieces available: A pair of arm chairs and a side table. All pieces were found in Paris. Now in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Cane, Hardwood

Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Set of 2x Black Leather Sofa & Side Table Denmark 1960s
Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Set of 2x Black Leather Sofa & Side Table Denmark 1960s

Illum Wikkelso 'Capella' Set of 2x Black Leather Sofa & Side Table Denmark 1960s

By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Berlin, DE

height. The side table measures 61-61-49cm. We have also listed a pair of 'Capella' Lounge / Arm Chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of English Chippendale-Style Gainsborough Leather Arm Chairs
Pair of English Chippendale-Style Gainsborough Leather Arm Chairs

Pair of English Chippendale-Style Gainsborough Leather Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of English Chippendale-Style Gainsborough Leather Arm Chairs Country: French Materials

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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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.