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Pair of Otto Wagner Arm Chairs (Made by J & J Kohn)
Pair of Otto Wagner Arm Chairs (Made by J & J Kohn)

Pair of Otto Wagner Arm Chairs (Made by J & J Kohn)

By Otto Wagner, Jacob & Josef Kohn

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Armchairs Vienna, 1906 Designed by Otto Wagner (1841-1918) Made by J & J Kohn (stamp

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Pair of Charles X Style Hand Carved Mahogany Open Arm Chairs
Pair of Charles X Style Hand Carved Mahogany Open Arm Chairs

Pair of Charles X Style Hand Carved Mahogany Open Arm Chairs

Located in Woodbury, CT

Solid and mahogany veneers. Newly upholstered. Well carved, by hand. Please note that all purchases must be completed by May 31, 2022 and collected by June 29

Category

20th Century French Charles X Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Louis XV Régence Vintage French Painted Arm Chairs Fauteuils, circa 1920
Pair Louis XV Régence Vintage French Painted Arm Chairs Fauteuils, circa 1920

Pair Louis XV Régence Vintage French Painted Arm Chairs Fauteuils, circa 1920

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of vintage French Louis XV Régence style painted arm chairs circa 1920 known as "fauteuils

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of French Arm Chairs in the Manner of Jean Charles Moreux
Pair of French Arm Chairs in the Manner of Jean Charles Moreux

Pair of French Arm Chairs in the Manner of Jean Charles Moreux

By Jean-Charles Moreux

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Four foot tall pair of ceruse oak armchairs in the manner of Jean-Charles Moreux in the Late 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair Mies 'Brno' Arm Chairs Flat Bar-Harris Tweed Fabric-Brueton Labels
Pair Mies 'Brno' Arm Chairs Flat Bar-Harris Tweed Fabric-Brueton Labels

Pair Mies 'Brno' Arm Chairs Flat Bar-Harris Tweed Fabric-Brueton Labels

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Classically designed Brueton pair of "Brno" armchairs, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Category

Vintage 1960s American Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of arm chairs by Karel Kozelka & Antonín Kropáček for Interier Praha, 1940s
Pair of arm chairs by Karel Kozelka & Antonín Kropáček for Interier Praha, 1940s

Pair of arm chairs by Karel Kozelka & Antonín Kropáček for Interier Praha, 1940s

By Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This elegant pair of armchairs was designed by renowned Czech designers Karel Kozelka and Antonín

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Orange Velvet & White Linen Arm Lounge Chairs, Pair
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Orange Velvet & White Linen Arm Lounge Chairs, Pair

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Style Orange Velvet & White Linen Arm Lounge Chairs, Pair

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Houston, TX

of these chairs has been lacquered a rich creamy white. This pair look straight out of a "Brat Pack

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Velvet, Wood

Pair of Erwin-Lambeth Chrome and New Deep Purple Velvet Tufted Arm Lounge Chairs
Pair of Erwin-Lambeth Chrome and New Deep Purple Velvet Tufted Arm Lounge Chairs

Pair of Erwin-Lambeth Chrome and New Deep Purple Velvet Tufted Arm Lounge Chairs

By Erwin-Lambeth

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern Erwin-Lambeth arm or lounge chairs, beautifully button

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Paola Buffa Mahogany Frame and White Wool Boucle Arm or Lounge Chairs
Pair of Paola Buffa Mahogany Frame and White Wool Boucle Arm or Lounge Chairs

Pair of Paola Buffa Mahogany Frame and White Wool Boucle Arm or Lounge Chairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Houston, TX

Offered is a pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Paola Buffa attributed arm or lounge chairs with

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Mahogany

Pair of Arm Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll in Walnut and Newly Upholstered
Pair of Arm Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll in Walnut and Newly Upholstered

Pair of Arm Chairs by Jens Risom for Knoll in Walnut and Newly Upholstered

By Jens Risom

Located in Chesham, GB

A pair Jens Risom armchairs in a newly upholstered blue coloured fabric. The frame is made from

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Italian  Pair of Curved Armed Chairs
Italian  Pair of Curved Armed Chairs

Italian Pair of Curved Armed Chairs

Unavailable|$4,000 / set

Italian Pair of Curved Armed Chairs

Located in Pasadena, CA

Chairs look like they came off the Normadie ocean liner. Designer quality pair of 18th Century

Category

Italian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Tapestry

Pair of Black Lacquered Klismos Chairs, circa 1950
Pair of Black Lacquered Klismos Chairs, circa 1950

Pair of Black Lacquered Klismos Chairs, circa 1950

Located in New York, NY

Pair of black lacquered Klismos arm chairs with leather upholstery and finished with black

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of J. Robert Scott Villa Fauteuil Chairs
Pair of J. Robert Scott Villa Fauteuil Chairs

Pair of J. Robert Scott Villa Fauteuil Chairs

By Sally Sirkin Lewis

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of leather Villa Fauteuil arm chairs designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis for J. Robert Scott.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Chinese Chairs
Chinese Chairs

Chinese Chairs

Unavailable|$2,196 / set

Chinese Chairs

Located in Seattle, WA

Pair- Carved Chinese Arm Chairs with Some Lacquer

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Edward Wormley Chairs
Edward Wormley Chairs

Edward Wormley Chairs

Unavailable|$4,600 / set

Edward Wormley Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Baltimore, MD

Pair Edward Wormley for Dunbar arm chairs upholstered in candy colored silk material with tufted

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Executive Armchairs Pair
Executive Armchairs Pair

Executive Armchairs Pair

Unavailable|$5,910

Executive Armchairs Pair

Located in Perth, GB

A god pair of executive Arm Chairs made in solid oak, most comfortable with leather padded back and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Fauteuils
Pair of Fauteuils

Pair of Fauteuils

Unavailable|$13,200 / set

Pair of Fauteuils

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of arm chairs are almost an identical pair. There are slight variations in the turnings

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Vienne Armchairs
Pair of Vienne Armchairs

Pair of Vienne Armchairs

Unavailable|$8,250 / set

Pair of Vienne Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Viennese Arm Chairs in Black Finish with Gilt Accents and Tiger Upholstery, circa 1930s

Category

Vintage 1930s European Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Loveseat and Chairs Set, Art Nouveau
Loveseat and Chairs Set, Art Nouveau

Loveseat and Chairs Set, Art Nouveau

Unavailable|$8,000 / set

Loveseat and Chairs Set, Art Nouveau

Located in Summerland, CA

Art Nouveau period three piece set. Settee and pair of arm chairs. Beautifully carved walnut

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Living Room Sets

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Qing Dynasty Armchairs
Pair of Qing Dynasty Armchairs

Pair of Qing Dynasty Armchairs

Unavailable|$2,164 / set

Pair of Qing Dynasty Armchairs

Located in Florence, IT

Pair late Qing Dynasty Arm Chairs, made of solid Southern Elm Wood with carved Decoration in Front

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Pair of Louis XVI Fauteuils
Pair of Louis XVI Fauteuils

Pair of Louis XVI Fauteuils

Unavailable|$8,400 / set

Pair of Louis XVI Fauteuils

Located in Kensington, MD

Pair of Deeply Carved Arm Chairs with Acanthus Leaves, Roses & ribbon. 26"AH View our complete

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair Italian Double Caned Fauteuil
Pair Italian Double Caned Fauteuil

Pair Italian Double Caned Fauteuil

Unavailable|$2,200 / set

Pair Italian Double Caned Fauteuil

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

Hand carved Italian pair of arm chairs with double cane on the side and the back.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cane, Fabric

Pair Of Carved Gilt Armchairs

Pair Of Carved Gilt Armchairs

Unavailable|$22,000 / set

Pair Of Carved Gilt Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

A very finely gilded and carved pair of Neapolitan neoclassic arm chairs with medallion shaped

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Carved Walnut Needlepoint Armchairs
Pair of Carved Walnut Needlepoint Armchairs

Pair of Carved Walnut Needlepoint Armchairs

Located in Pawleys Island, SC

Pair of carved walnut needlepoint arm chairs with Chippendale style feet.

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18th c. Italian Armchairs
Pair of 18th c. Italian Armchairs

Pair of 18th c. Italian Armchairs

Unavailable|$12,300 / set

Pair of 18th c. Italian Armchairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of gilded arm chairs upholstered in taupe silk velvet. In some lighting the silk fabric has a

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs

Pair of French Restoration Mahogany Armchairs
Pair of French Restoration Mahogany Armchairs

Pair of French Restoration Mahogany Armchairs

Located in Cambridge, GB

Pair of French Restoration mahogany arm-chairs with 'square' backs, stuff-over seats and sinuous

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Armchairs

Pair of Walnut Louis XVI  Style Fauteuils
Pair of Walnut Louis XVI  Style Fauteuils

Pair of Walnut Louis XVI Style Fauteuils

Located in Woodbury, CT

This pair of open arm chairs have been upholstered recently in white cotton muslin. Oval back

Category

Vintage 1950s Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

A Pair Of Carved And Finely Painted Armchairs

A Pair Of Carved And Finely Painted Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of cream painted arm chairs on cabriole legs with blue grey trim and overall polychrome

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Hollywood Regency Armchairs Attributed to Grosfeld House
Pair of Hollywood Regency Armchairs Attributed to Grosfeld House

Pair of Hollywood Regency Armchairs Attributed to Grosfeld House

By Grosfeld House

Located in Hudson, NY

A nice glam pair of arm chairs with ebonized wood frames with unique open fret work backs.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Pair of 18th Century Fauteuil  with Original Painted Finish   &Textile
Pair of 18th Century Fauteuil  with Original Painted Finish   &Textile

Pair of 18th Century Fauteuil with Original Painted Finish &Textile

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Stunning pair of Louis XV French arm chairs with worn painted finish and charming period textile

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Pair of Large Armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret Geneva, Switzerland, 1950s
Pair of Large Armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret Geneva, Switzerland, 1950s

Pair of Large Armchairs by Pierre Jeanneret Geneva, Switzerland, 1950s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Winterswijk, NL

A very rare pair of arm chairs by Pierre Jeanneret from the mid-1950s Swiss period. These chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

A pair of painted beech wood Louis XVI armchairs (Fauteuils)

A pair of painted beech wood Louis XVI armchairs (Fauteuils)

Located in New York, NY

A very finely carved pair of painted beech wood arm chairs with a rectangular shaped back with

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Pair of Petite Walnut Armchairs in the Manner of Jens Risom
Pair of Petite Walnut Armchairs in the Manner of Jens Risom

Pair of Petite Walnut Armchairs in the Manner of Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Asheville, NC

A stylish and handsome pair of petite arm or lounge chairs. Sharp lines on oiled walnut legs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Retro Danish Pair of Armchairs, Børge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, 1970s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Pair of Armchairs, Børge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, 1970s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Pair of Armchairs, Børge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, 1970s

By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

elegant pair of arm chairs designed by one of the masters of Danish design, Børge Mogensen for FDB Mobler

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Oak

Exquisite Arne Hovmand Olsen Armchairs, 1950s, Denmark
Exquisite Arne Hovmand Olsen Armchairs, 1950s, Denmark

Exquisite Arne Hovmand Olsen Armchairs, 1950s, Denmark

By Jutex, Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Berkeley, CA

Absolutely stunning pair of arm chairs in white leather designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Jutex

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood

Antique Louis XV Style Canape
Antique Louis XV Style Canape

Antique Louis XV Style Canape

Located in Culver City, CA

has detailed carving and cabriole legs. A pair of matching arm chairs are also available.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Pr Armchairs
Pr Armchairs

Pr Armchairs

Unavailable|$2,400 / set

Pr Armchairs

Located in Culver City, CA

A pair of arm chairs probably from the 1940's. Both chairs are in good condition and would love a

Category

Vintage 1940s American Other Armchairs

Monteverdi-Young Mahogany and Leather Sculptural Vintage Armchairs
Monteverdi-Young Mahogany and Leather Sculptural Vintage Armchairs

Monteverdi-Young Mahogany and Leather Sculptural Vintage Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of vintage mahogany arm chairs with scroll shaped arms, curved and sculpted frame

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vienna Secessionist Sofa
Vienna Secessionist Sofa

Vienna Secessionist Sofa

Unavailable|$4,200

Vienna Secessionist Sofa

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

, beautiful proportions and detailing. There is also a pair of matching arm chairs available.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Sofas

Materials

Mahogany, Suede

Chrome and Velvet Armchairs by Gilbert Rohde
Chrome and Velvet Armchairs by Gilbert Rohde

Chrome and Velvet Armchairs by Gilbert Rohde

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of beautiful original condition arm chairs designed by Gilbert Rohde in the mid 1930's.The

Category

Vintage 1930s American Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

New Riviera Outdoor Loveseat by Michael Taylor Designs
New Riviera Outdoor Loveseat by Michael Taylor Designs

New Riviera Outdoor Loveseat by Michael Taylor Designs

Located in San Francisco, CA

resistant, but should be kept indoors in inclement weather. Matching pair of arm chairs may be available

Category

2010s Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Other

Pair Arm Chairs
Pair Arm Chairs

Pair Arm Chairs

Sold|$14,000

Pair Arm Chairs

Located in Chireno, TX

Swedish Arm Chairs with Lions Head, Original Paint

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Arm Chairs
Pair Arm Chairs

Pair Arm Chairs

Sold|$4,800

Pair Arm Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of English George III style club chairs upholstered in burgundy faux leather with brass tacks

Category

20th Century English Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Faux Leather

Antique French Pair Arm Chairs Fireside Throne Chairs Large Red Upholstery 19thc
Antique French Pair Arm Chairs Fireside Throne Chairs Large Red Upholstery 19thc

Antique French Pair Arm Chairs Fireside Throne Chairs Large Red Upholstery 19thc

Located in Tyler, TX

Stunning antique French pair renaissance revival oak upholstered arm chairs throne chairs fireside

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1950s Pair Arm Chair Bergere Poltrona MidCentury
1950s Pair Arm Chair Bergere Poltrona MidCentury

1950s Pair Arm Chair Bergere Poltrona MidCentury

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

This is a pair of armchairs from the 1950s recently restored and upholstered to new with springs in

Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

3 Pc. Set Rattan Braided Wicker Works Club Lounge Pair Arm Chairs & Ottoman
3 Pc. Set Rattan Braided Wicker Works Club Lounge Pair Arm Chairs & Ottoman

3 Pc. Set Rattan Braided Wicker Works Club Lounge Pair Arm Chairs & Ottoman

By Wicker Works

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely 3 piece set. Pair of braided wicker rattan lounge club arm chairs and one ottoman. By Wicker

Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan

Pair Arm Chairs In The Manner Of Tommi Parzinger
Pair Arm Chairs In The Manner Of Tommi Parzinger

Pair Arm Chairs In The Manner Of Tommi Parzinger

Located in Chicago, IL

Possibly genuine Parzinger, these chairs bear a number of Parzinger characteristics, including his

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of arm chairs
Pair of arm chairs

Pair of arm chairs

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair arm chairs from Argentina.

Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Armchairs

Art Deco Split Ypsilanti Stick Reed Wicker or Sofa with Pair Arm Chairs c. 1930s
Art Deco Split Ypsilanti Stick Reed Wicker or Sofa with Pair Arm Chairs c. 1930s

Art Deco Split Ypsilanti Stick Reed Wicker or Sofa with Pair Arm Chairs c. 1930s

Located in Hamburg, PA

. Dimensions: Chairs H 30" x W 31.25" x D 35.25" SH 16.5" x SW 19 x Arm H x 23.5" Sofa H 30.25" x W 71" x D 36

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Reed

Pair of Vintage Neoclassical Painted and Upholstered Arm Chairs
Pair of Vintage Neoclassical Painted and Upholstered Arm Chairs

Pair of Vintage Neoclassical Painted and Upholstered Arm Chairs

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Pair of Vintage Neoclassical Painted and Upholstered Arm Chairs Painted in a soft oyster white

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, 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.