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Pair of Fairmont Arm Chair
Pair of Fairmont Arm Chair

Pair of Fairmont Arm Chair

Unavailable|$4,900 / set

Pair of Fairmont Arm Chair

By Century Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Century Furniture Fairmont Leather Arm Chairs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Italian Arm Chairs
Pair of Italian Arm Chairs

Pair of Italian Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$5,800 / set

Pair of Italian Arm Chairs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great looking pair of Italian arm chairs

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Pair of Swedish Arm Chairs
Pair of Swedish Arm Chairs

Pair of Swedish Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$7,400

Pair of Swedish Arm Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of 18th century Swedish arm chairs with original paint.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Neoclassical arm chairs
Pair of Neoclassical arm chairs

Pair of Neoclassical arm chairs

Unavailable|$2,200 / set

Pair of Neoclassical arm chairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of painted and gilt neoclassical arm chairs with caned seats

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Paint, Wood, Cane

Pair of Inlaid Arm Chairs

Pair of Inlaid Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$9,500

Pair of Inlaid Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Swiss inlaid arm chairs made of wood with upholstered seats, backs, and arms. Price is per

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair Georigian Style Arm Chairs
Pair Georigian Style Arm Chairs

Pair Georigian Style Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$2,500 / set

Pair Georigian Style Arm Chairs

Located in Culver City, CA

A very good pair of arm chairs in the Georgian style. Considered to be vintage American and circa

Category

20th Century American Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs
Pair Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs

Pair Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$7,500 / set

Pair Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A wonderfully rare Pair of Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs, Late 19th century - Mahogany. Exquisite

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Chinoiserie Arm Chairs
Pair of Chinoiserie Arm Chairs

Pair of Chinoiserie Arm Chairs

Located in So. Egremont, MA

A pair of beautifully painted and decorated Chinese inspired arm chairs with Figures and

Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Midcentury English Georgian Upholstered Wing Back Armchairs / a Pair
Midcentury English Georgian Upholstered Wing Back Armchairs / a Pair

Midcentury English Georgian Upholstered Wing Back Armchairs / a Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant and understated Pair of high wing backed arm chairs, upholstered in Classic silk blue pin

Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Danish Easy Chair in Rosewood by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1940s Set of 2
Danish Easy Chair in Rosewood by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1940s Set of 2

Danish Easy Chair in Rosewood by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1940s Set of 2

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in St-Brais, JU

A pair of MidCentury arm chairs attributed to the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Pair of Chinese Carved Armchairs and Table Suite, 20th Century
Pair of Chinese Carved Armchairs and Table Suite, 20th Century

Pair of Chinese Carved Armchairs and Table Suite, 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb pair of Chinese carved arm chairs and table suite, 20th century. The matching suite has

Category

20th Century European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Harvey Probber Arm Chairs
Pair Harvey Probber Arm Chairs

Pair Harvey Probber Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$5,500 / set

Pair Harvey Probber Arm Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in San Francisco, CA

Pair of classic lacquered Harvey Probber Armchairs fully restored with their original Jack Lenor

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Painted Arm Chairs
Pair of Painted Arm Chairs

Pair of Painted Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$5,800 / set

Pair of Painted Arm Chairs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Charming pair of French Armchairs with Painted and Parcel Gilt finish

Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Arm Chairs
Pair of Italian Arm Chairs

Pair of Italian Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$5,500 / set

Pair of Italian Arm Chairs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

A Pair of Italian Baroque walnut and parcel gilt armchairs with acanthus carved ears protruding

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Barrel Arm Chairs
Pair of Barrel Arm Chairs

Pair of Barrel Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$1,500

Pair of Barrel Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

With original, as-is upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Louis XV Arm Chairs
Pair Louis XV Arm Chairs

Pair Louis XV Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$6,542 / set

Pair Louis XV Arm Chairs

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

These two painted wood upholstered armchairs are complimentary but not identical. Each has distinct variations in carvings. Both feature padded arms and cabriole legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs
Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs

Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$5,700 / set

Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs, France 1880, freshly upholstered in heavy linen, black ebonized

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of Mid Century Arm Chairs
Pair of Mid Century Arm Chairs

Pair of Mid Century Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$5,750 / set

Pair of Mid Century Arm Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Mid-Century arm chairs with a raw wood finish frame and freshly upholstered in boucle.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of Swedish Arm Chairs

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Carved Italian Arm Chairs
Pair of Carved Italian Arm Chairs

Pair of Carved Italian Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$2,800 / set

Pair of Carved Italian Arm Chairs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Nice pair of arm chairs with tall backs

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Louis X Arm Chairs
Pair of Louis X Arm Chairs

Pair of Louis X Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$4,000 / set

Pair of Louis X Arm Chairs

Located in Sagaponack, NY

Pair Louis X Style Arm Chairs -- Recently Restored & Refinished - Leather, Nailhead. Wool Panel in

Category

20th Century Unknown Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Carved Beechwood Arm Chairs
Pair of Carved Beechwood Arm Chairs

Pair of Carved Beechwood Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$4,800 / set

Pair of Carved Beechwood Arm Chairs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful pair of french style arm chairs in blue fabric

Category

Late 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Open Arm Bridge Chairs
Pair of Open Arm Bridge Chairs

Pair of Open Arm Bridge Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of French open arm bridge chairs with muslin upholstry

Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Muslin

Pair of French Style Arm Chairs
Pair of French Style Arm Chairs

Pair of French Style Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$2,900 / set

Pair of French Style Arm Chairs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Pair of straight lined french style arm chairs with painted finish in white

Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Empire Mahogany Arm Chairs
Pair of Empire Mahogany Arm Chairs

Pair of Empire Mahogany Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$8,500 / set

Pair of Empire Mahogany Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Empire mahogany arm chairs having green leather, dolphin arms, and paw feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Pair of French Carved Arm Chairs
Pair of French Carved Arm Chairs

Pair of French Carved Arm Chairs

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully Carved Arm Chairs. France 1950s. 2 Pair Available. Possibly Maison Jansen.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of English Regency Arm Chairs
Pair of English Regency Arm Chairs

Pair of English Regency Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$2,400 / set

Pair of English Regency Arm Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of English Regency arm chairs with carved splat and sabre legs. Paint added later.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Northern Italian Arm Chairs
Pair of Northern Italian Arm Chairs

Pair of Northern Italian Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$12,500 / set

Pair of Northern Italian Arm Chairs

Located in Tacoma, WA

Pair of lovely vintage Northern Italian-Genoa or Milan arm chairs with original paint and gilding.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of French Giltwood Arm Chairs
Pair of French Giltwood Arm Chairs

Pair of French Giltwood Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$16,900 / set

Pair of French Giltwood Arm Chairs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful large scale pair of highly carved giltwood French Louis XV Arm Chairs in Scalamandre

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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

Pair of 19th Century Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$18,000 / set

Pair of 19th Century Arm Chairs

Located in Toronto, ON

Choice pair of Antique 19th century mahogany Arm Chairs in the elegant Hepplewhite manner enriched

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair Chinese Hardwood Oxbow Arm Chairs
Pair Chinese Hardwood Oxbow Arm Chairs

Pair Chinese Hardwood Oxbow Arm Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

A PAIR OF ARM CHAIRS WITH BOW BACKS,LOW SEATS, CENTRAL CARVED BACK SPLAT AND APRON, FLARED SEAT

Category

20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Mahogany Open Arm Chairs
Pair of Mahogany Open Arm Chairs

Pair of Mahogany Open Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of mahogany open arm chairs, in the manner of William Gomm, with upholstered seat and back

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Armchairs

Pair Of Unusual Adjustable Arm Chairs
Pair Of Unusual Adjustable Arm Chairs

Pair Of Unusual Adjustable Arm Chairs

Located in New Hope, PA

Adjustable lounge chairs or dining chairs, this pair has beautiful style and comfort. When used as

Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

Pair of Faux bamboo Arm Chairs
Pair of Faux bamboo Arm Chairs

Pair of Faux bamboo Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$2,400 / set

Pair of Faux bamboo Arm Chairs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Nice pair of faux bamboo chairs with black painted finish and unusual arms

Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of  Gerald McCabe   Arm Chairs
Pair of  Gerald McCabe   Arm Chairs

Pair of Gerald McCabe Arm Chairs

By Gerald McCabe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Pattern Cut Chairs by Gerald McCabe. Both the seat and back are cut out to create a spring

Category

Late 20th Century Armchairs

Pair of French Regency Arm Chairs
Pair of French Regency Arm Chairs

Pair of French Regency Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$4,995 / set

Pair of French Regency Arm Chairs

Located in Huntington, NY

Blue Damask upholstered seat, arm rest & back panel with velvet backing Impeccable French

Category

Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Pair of Louis XVI arm chairs

Pair of Louis XVI arm chairs

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Painted Fauteuils En Cabriolet chairs with the oval medallion back over outcurved arms raised on

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier European Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Victorian Serpentine Rolled Arm Chairs
Pair Victorian Serpentine Rolled Arm Chairs

Pair Victorian Serpentine Rolled Arm Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair Victorian wicker armchairs in green painted finish. Classic rounded back form with serpentine

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Reed

Pair of Vintage Linen Arm Chairs
Pair of Vintage Linen Arm Chairs

Pair of Vintage Linen Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$2,995 / set

Pair of Vintage Linen Arm Chairs

Located in Huntington, NY

Cane backed with tufted seat cushion and side arms
Beautiful wood detailing
Curved framed back

Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Pair of French Louis XVI Arm Chairs
Pair of French Louis XVI Arm Chairs

Pair of French Louis XVI Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$9,500 / set

Pair of French Louis XVI Arm Chairs

Located in Kirkland, WA

Pair of French Louis XVI Arm Chairs These are a pair of painted, oval back Louis XVI arm chairs

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric, Paint

Pair of Blonde Wood Curvilinear Arm Chairs
Pair of Blonde Wood Curvilinear Arm Chairs

Pair of Blonde Wood Curvilinear Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A handsome pair of curvilinear wood armchairs. Beautifully constructed in a reduced windsor-chair

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Custom Rolled Arm Swivel Chairs, a Pair
Custom Rolled Arm Swivel Chairs, a Pair

Custom Rolled Arm Swivel Chairs, a Pair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Presents a pair of swivel chairs. Custom designed with rolled arm and back. Upholstered in a ivory

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Arm Chairs by George Nakashima
Pair of Arm Chairs by George Nakashima

Pair of Arm Chairs by George Nakashima

By George Nakashima

Located in Sea Cliff, NY

Matching pair of "New" Arm Chairs. This pair of chairs are called the "New Chair" in name only

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Pair French Louis XVI style arm chairs
Pair French Louis XVI style arm chairs

Pair French Louis XVI style arm chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair beautifully carved mahogany arm chairs with original silk upholstery

Category

Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Of Arm Chairs by Lucien Rollin
Pair Of Arm Chairs by Lucien Rollin

Pair Of Arm Chairs by Lucien Rollin

Unavailable|$25,000 / set

Pair Of Arm Chairs by Lucien Rollin

Located in Vancouver, BC

Pair of arm chairs in french polished rosewood with nickel sabots and green suede upholstery

Category

Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Swedish Birch  Empire  Arm  Chairs
Pair of Swedish Birch  Empire  Arm  Chairs

Pair of Swedish Birch Empire Arm Chairs

Located in Bedford, NY

A PAIR OF SWEDISH BIRCH WOOD EMPIRE STYLE ARM CHAIRS FROM THE LATE NINETEENTH CENTURY. BLACK EYE

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs

Pair of Empire Mahogany Open Arm Chairs
Pair of Empire Mahogany Open Arm Chairs

Pair of Empire Mahogany Open Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Empire mahogany open arm chairs with red upholstery. Having reed form front arms with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Regence style Arm Chairs
Pair of French Regence style Arm Chairs

Pair of French Regence style Arm Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A well carved pair of Mid 19th c. French carved walnut Regence style Arm Chairs recovered in red

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Light Oak Modernist Arm Chairs
Pair of Light Oak Modernist Arm Chairs

Pair of Light Oak Modernist Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of light oak modernist arm chairs with exposed wood legs and arms. Loose seat and back

Category

20th Century Armchairs

PAIR  OF FRENCH  LOUIS XV ARM CHAIRS
PAIR  OF FRENCH  LOUIS XV ARM CHAIRS

PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XV ARM CHAIRS

Unavailable|$2,800 / set

PAIR OF FRENCH LOUIS XV ARM CHAIRS

Located in New Hope, PA

Elegant pair of Louis XV arm chairs. The frames are soft gray with detailed carving on seat and

Category

Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

PAIR of Chippendale Arm Chairs, c. 1870
PAIR of Chippendale Arm Chairs, c. 1870

PAIR of Chippendale Arm Chairs, c. 1870

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of Chippendale arm chairs, constructed of fine, dense mahogany and recently re-upholstered

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Roberto Ventura Velvet Arm Chairs
Pair of Roberto Ventura Velvet Arm Chairs

Pair of Roberto Ventura Velvet Arm Chairs

By Roberto Ventura

Located in Toronto, ON

Italian 1980's signed Roberto Ventura crushed velvet and black lacquer bucket arm chairs. The

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Lacquer

Pair of Sculptural 19th Century Arm Chairs
Pair of Sculptural 19th Century Arm Chairs

Pair of Sculptural 19th Century Arm Chairs

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Wonderful design on these pegged 19th century arm chairs.Simple and elegant lines. They have a

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Armchairs

Antique Pair of Gustavian Style Arm Chairs
Antique Pair of Gustavian Style Arm Chairs

Antique Pair of Gustavian Style Arm Chairs

Located in Southampton, NY

Exquisitely Carved Wood Arm Chairs.The Warm Ivory Paint has been Rubbed Back in the Swedish style

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Arm Chairs, Pair of Chinese James Mont Style Chairs
Arm Chairs, Pair of Chinese James Mont Style Chairs

Arm Chairs, Pair of Chinese James Mont Style Chairs

Located in Glendale, CA

Beautiful pair of chairs by Hickory NC in James Mont style. Frame is wood with ivory lacquer

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Arm Chairs BARELL BACK CHANNEL
Pair of Arm Chairs BARELL BACK CHANNEL

Pair of Arm Chairs BARELL BACK CHANNEL

Located in New Hope, PA

PAIR OF CHAIRS BARELL CHANNEL WITH EXCEPTIONAL FRAME .SEATING SEPERATE CUSHIONS FABRIC

Category

Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Pair of Louis XVI Painted Arm Chairs
Pair of Louis XVI Painted Arm Chairs

Pair of Louis XVI Painted Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$4,500 / set

Pair of Louis XVI Painted Arm Chairs

Located in Kirkland, WA

be over-painted once (original paint with a second touch up coat). A pair of period chairs such

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Rush

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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 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 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.