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Great pair of antique iron arm chairs
Great pair of antique iron arm chairs

Great pair of antique iron arm chairs

Located in Canaan, CT

can you say Heavy! these are super chairs with lots of character. Aged to perfection. Goes nice

Category

Vintage 1940s American American Craftsman Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of 1950's Upholstered Arm Chairs.
Pair of 1950's Upholstered Arm Chairs.

Pair of 1950's Upholstered Arm Chairs.

Located in Toronto, ON

Pair of large scale newly reupholstered armchairs. Ample seat and back make them very comfortable.

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

pair of mid 20th century French arm chairs
pair of mid 20th century French arm chairs

pair of mid 20th century French arm chairs

Located in Jersey City, NJ

pair of classic French arm chairs uphlostered in muslin

Category

Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Pair of Tall  Backed Bleached Mahogany Arm Chairs
Pair of Tall  Backed Bleached Mahogany Arm Chairs

Pair of Tall Backed Bleached Mahogany Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Tall Backed Bleached Mahogany Arm Chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany, Upholstery

Very Rare Pair of Antique Upholstered Arm Chairs
Very Rare Pair of Antique Upholstered Arm Chairs

Very Rare Pair of Antique Upholstered Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Very Rare Pair of Antique Upholstered Arm Chairs, Swedish hand made in Gothenborg

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair 19th century Louis XVI painted arm chairs
Pair 19th century Louis XVI painted arm chairs

Pair 19th century Louis XVI painted arm chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

19th pair of French Louis XVI arm chairs. New down cushions and muslin fabric.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Down

#3951 Pair of Louix XVI Style Arm Chairs
#3951 Pair of Louix XVI Style Arm Chairs

#3951 Pair of Louix XVI Style Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Lovely pair of Louis XVI, Cabriolet Arm Chairs with a painted white finish.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Regency Arm Chairs Chinoiserie Painted
Pair of English Regency Arm Chairs Chinoiserie Painted

Pair of English Regency Arm Chairs Chinoiserie Painted

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful pair of English cane seated and chinoiserie decorated arm chairs in black

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Charming Pair of Tapestry Covered Continental Arm Chairs
Charming Pair of Tapestry Covered Continental Arm Chairs

Charming Pair of Tapestry Covered Continental Arm Chairs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great looking pair of early 20th C French Style Arm chairs with antique tapestry upholstery

Category

Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Silvered Arm Chairs With High Backs
Pair of Silvered Arm Chairs With High Backs

Pair of Silvered Arm Chairs With High Backs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great looking pair of arm chairs with Scala like Fabric from Italy and great looking silvered

Category

Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19thC Elm "Official's Hat" Arm Chairs
Pair of 19thC Elm "Official's Hat" Arm Chairs

Pair of 19thC Elm "Official's Hat" Arm Chairs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Beautiful pair of carved elm Asian arm chairs with caned seat surface and plain back splat.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Pair of Chinese Curved Spindle Back Arm Chairs
Pair of Chinese Curved Spindle Back Arm Chairs

Pair of Chinese Curved Spindle Back Arm Chairs

Located in Seattle, WA

A pair of Chinese lowback arm chairs (fushouyi). Constructed of elm wood (jumu), the chairs with

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Pair Charles X Arm Chairs Lion's Head Supports
Pair Charles X Arm Chairs Lion's Head Supports

Pair Charles X Arm Chairs Lion's Head Supports

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Charles X walnut arm chairs with lion head supports and paw feet made in Paris in around

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Vintage mid century retro arm chairs
Pair of Vintage mid century retro arm chairs

Pair of Vintage mid century retro arm chairs

Located in Chelmsford, GB

Very Rare pair of mid century Lazy chairs by M.B & S Ltd Leigh on sea Essex . The chairs are unique

Category

Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of arm chairs by Guillerme et Chambron
Pair of arm chairs by Guillerme et Chambron

Pair of arm chairs by Guillerme et Chambron

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in London, GB

Pair of oak armchairs with fabric upholstery the back with six vertical elements connected to arm

Category

Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Arm Chairs, Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs
Arm Chairs, Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs

Arm Chairs, Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs

Located in Glendale, CA

A pair of French deco armchairs in original condition.

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Pair 1950's Ernst Schwadron Upholstered Arm Chairs
Pair 1950's Ernst Schwadron Upholstered Arm Chairs

Pair 1950's Ernst Schwadron Upholstered Arm Chairs

By Ernst Schwadron

Located in New York, NY

Pair solid walnut upholstered armchairs by Ernst Schwadron. Superb craftsmanship, ebonized lacquer

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Pair of Louis XVI Arm Chairs by Jansen
Pair of Louis XVI Arm Chairs by Jansen

Pair of Louis XVI Arm Chairs by Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

A very lovely pair of cream armchairs with silver, sage and ivory upholstery and separate cushions.

Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Pair of French Regency Panel Backed Arm Chairs
Pair of French Regency Panel Backed Arm Chairs

Pair of French Regency Panel Backed Arm Chairs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Beautifully carved and painted frames in pale gray green revealing gently distressing. Original cane seats with needlepoint loose pad and upholstered backs.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs with Pierced Back
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs with Pierced Back

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs with Pierced Back

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Arm Chairs with Pierced Back

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Painted Arm Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Painted Arm Chairs

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Painted Arm Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 18th Century Louis XVI Painted Arm Chairs

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs. The chairs have been re-sprung and covered in

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Pair of 18th Century Arm Chairs with Cane Backs

Pair of 18th Century Arm Chairs with Cane Backs

Located in New Orleans, La

Pair of 18th Century cream arm chairs with original cane backs.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Pair - Italian Neo-Classic Style Arm Chairs (GMD#1532)
Pair - Italian Neo-Classic Style Arm Chairs (GMD#1532)

Pair - Italian Neo-Classic Style Arm Chairs (GMD#1532)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair - 1930's Italian Neo-Classic Style Carved Fruitwood & Newly Silk Upholstered Open Arm Chairs

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of French Provencial Styled Italian Open Arm Chairs
Pair of French Provencial Styled Italian Open Arm Chairs

Pair of French Provencial Styled Italian Open Arm Chairs

Located in Tacoma, WA

Pair of French Provencial styled open arm chairs with original paint. From the Pied Montese region.

Category

20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Arm Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Arm Chairs

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

Pair of Chinese red lacquered arm chairs made of elm wood. The paint is softly rubbed through to

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Milo Baughman Arm Chairs
Milo Baughman Arm Chairs

Milo Baughman Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$6,500 / set

Milo Baughman Arm Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in New Haven, CT

A Pair of Milo Baughman arm chairs manufactured for Thayer Coggin. They retain the original faux

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Rare Pair of Pierre Paulin Arm Chairs for Thonet
Rare Pair of Pierre Paulin Arm Chairs for Thonet

Rare Pair of Pierre Paulin Arm Chairs for Thonet

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Wonderful set of 2 extremely rare arm chairs by Pierre Paulin. These chairs were especially made

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Arm Chairs
Vintage Italian Arm Chairs

Vintage Italian Arm Chairs

Unavailable|$2,600 / set

Vintage Italian Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of vintage Italian arm chairs. Carved and painted wood. Newly upholstered in white linen.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Armchairs

Pair of Italian Style Carved and Painted Arm Chairs
Pair of Italian Style Carved and Painted Arm Chairs

Pair of Italian Style Carved and Painted Arm Chairs

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

These are copies of a famous Italian chair. They are carved wood with dramatic lines and gilt

Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

A pair of William and Mary. style arm chairs
A pair of William and Mary. style arm chairs

A pair of William and Mary. style arm chairs

Located in London, GB

backs and seats are upholstered in Grey ottoman fabric. The chairs have outscrolled arms on turned

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood, Upholstery

A pair of William and Mary style arm chairs
A pair of William and Mary style arm chairs

A pair of William and Mary style arm chairs

Located in London, GB

backs and seats are upholstered in Claremont Fortuny gold cotton damask. The chairs have outscrolled

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

A pair of William and Mary style arm chairs
A pair of William and Mary style arm chairs

A pair of William and Mary style arm chairs

Located in London, GB

backs and seats are upholstered in Claremont Fortuny rose cotton damask. The chairs have outscrolled

Category

20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Pair of 18th c. Os De Mouton Arm Chairs
Pair of 18th c. Os De Mouton Arm Chairs

Pair of 18th c. Os De Mouton Arm Chairs

Located in Fredericksburg, TX

Pair of beautiful french Os de mouton armchairs. Made of Oak. Classic french style.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Fine Pair French Late Art Deco Mahogany Arm Chairs
Fine Pair French Late Art Deco Mahogany Arm Chairs

Fine Pair French Late Art Deco Mahogany Arm Chairs

By Sue et Mare

Located in Hollywood, FL

The back with arch carved with foliate and drapery, with arms terminating in carved rosettes over an upholstered seat, terminating in round tapering carved fluted legs, headed with ...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Mahogany

Pair of 19th C. Louis XVI Style Polychromed Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th C. Louis XVI Style Polychromed Arm Chairs

Pair of 19th C. Louis XVI Style Polychromed Arm Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Style Polychromed Arm Chairs

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Pair of Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young Tufted Arm Chairs
Pair of Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young Tufted Arm Chairs

Pair of Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young Tufted Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young Tufted Arm Chairs Newly Upholstered in a wool

Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Wool

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Vinyl Arm Chairs
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Vinyl Arm Chairs

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak & Vinyl Arm Chairs

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Pair of teak and vinyl Danish arm chairs, circa 1950's. Elegant frame with swooping arms is

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Arm Chairs with Ottomans
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Arm Chairs with Ottomans

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Arm Chairs with Ottomans

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian 1950's Wood Framed Arm Chairs with Matching Ottomans. Chairs are in Newly

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th c. Louis XVI Style Painted Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th c. Louis XVI Style Painted Arm Chairs

Pair of 19th c. Louis XVI Style Painted Arm Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Generously sized arm chairs with fluted arms and tapered legs along with a flower motif on the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Pair of Rosewood Arm Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Pair of Rosewood Arm Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Pair of Rosewood Arm Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Livingston, NJ

Beautifully detailed with Mother of Pearl these chairs were made by hand in Singapore in the late

Category

Late 20th Century Singaporean Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

French Empire style arm chairs
French Empire style arm chairs

French Empire style arm chairs

Unavailable|$1,800 / set

French Empire style arm chairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of French arm chairs, empire style, carved and painted,

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Paint, Wood

Pair of Rosewood Arm Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Pair of Rosewood Arm Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Pair of Rosewood Arm Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Livingston, NJ

Beautifully detailed with mother of pearl these chairs were made by hand in Singapore in the late

Category

Late 20th Century Singaporean Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

A pair of William and Mary style open arm chairs
A pair of William and Mary style open arm chairs

A pair of William and Mary style open arm chairs

Located in London, GB

backs and seats are upholstered in indigo-coloured silk. The chairs have outscrolled arms on turned

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Brushed Copper and Aluminum Arm Chairs, Italy, circa 1940s
Pair of Brushed Copper and Aluminum Arm Chairs, Italy, circa 1940s

Pair of Brushed Copper and Aluminum Arm Chairs, Italy, circa 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Pair of unusual brushed aluminum and copper arm chairs with upholstered seats. Available to see

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

Pair of 19th Century Thai French Colonial Arm Chairs ca 1880
Pair of 19th Century Thai French Colonial Arm Chairs ca 1880

Pair of 19th Century Thai French Colonial Arm Chairs ca 1880

Located in New York, NY

Pair of hand carved Thai French colonial teak wood arm chairs with rattan hand woven seat, back

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Armchairs

Pair of Heavy Cast Iron Gold Painted Garden Arm Chairs
Pair of Heavy Cast Iron Gold Painted Garden Arm Chairs

Pair of Heavy Cast Iron Gold Painted Garden Arm Chairs

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Very attractive and well cast iron garden seats, each in one piece. Very heavy and nicely detailed. Painted gold. Vintage.

Category

Early 20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Java Indonesian Dutch Colonial Art Deco Club Arm Chairs
Pair of Java Indonesian Dutch Colonial Art Deco Club Arm Chairs

Pair of Java Indonesian Dutch Colonial Art Deco Club Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Dutch Colonial Java Indonesian Art Deco arm chairs club chairs. Teak wood with a woven

Category

Vintage 1930s Indonesian Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Bamboo

Pair of Arm Chairs in the Style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Pair of Arm Chairs in the Style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Pair of Arm Chairs in the Style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Cassina

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These stylish and chic ebonized arm chair takes their form and use of materials from a chair

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Slag Glass, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Gilded Louis XV/XVI Transitional Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Gilded Louis XV/XVI Transitional Arm Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Gilded Louis XV/XVI Transitional Arm Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th Century Gilded Louis XV-Louis XVI Transitional Arm Chairs. The crest rail features

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Stunning Pair of Large scale English Style Arm Chairs in Fortuny
Stunning Pair of Large scale English Style Arm Chairs in Fortuny

Stunning Pair of Large scale English Style Arm Chairs in Fortuny

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great large scale English style arm chairs--great quality but super high finish that makes them

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

a pair of 1970's Milo Baughman chrome arm chairs (2)
a pair of 1970's Milo Baughman chrome arm chairs (2)

a pair of 1970's Milo Baughman chrome arm chairs (2)

Located in Canaan, CT

a pair of Baughman armchairs in great condition. these are the iconic baughman chairs that will

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Art Deco Reproduction Leather Arm Chair in Macassar Ebony
Pair of Art Deco Reproduction Leather Arm Chair in Macassar Ebony

Pair of Art Deco Reproduction Leather Arm Chair in Macassar Ebony

Located in Bedford, NY

-All wood is Macassar Ebony. Pair can be sold as single chairs at $1250 each

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

A pair of lucite and mohair arm chairs by Pace Collection
A pair of lucite and mohair arm chairs by Pace Collection

A pair of lucite and mohair arm chairs by Pace Collection

Located in Canaan, CT

a new twist on a modern pair of 1980's armchairs by Pace Collection. we have given a pair of them a

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Leather, Lucite

Pair of Collectible Doll Size Louis XVI Caned Bergere Fauteuil Arm Chairs
Pair of Collectible Doll Size Louis XVI Caned Bergere Fauteuil Arm Chairs

Pair of Collectible Doll Size Louis XVI Caned Bergere Fauteuil Arm Chairs

Located in Middletown, MD

A darling pair of miniature Louis XVI style caned arm chairs featuring ornately carved and cast

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

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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 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.
  • 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.