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Pair of Sage Mohair Decorative Arm Chairs
Pair of Sage Mohair Decorative Arm Chairs

Pair of Sage Mohair Decorative Arm Chairs

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Sculpted lounge chairs done in sage mohair circa early 1950's. Feature free form open arms elegant

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Arm Chairs, c1930
Pair of Art Deco Arm Chairs, c1930

Pair of Art Deco Arm Chairs, c1930

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

A pair of armchairs produced in the 1930’s in the manner of Jules Leleu the chairs have stepped

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Leather

Michael Taylor Wicker Rattan Arm Chairs, Pair
Michael Taylor Wicker Rattan Arm Chairs, Pair

Michael Taylor Wicker Rattan Arm Chairs, Pair

By Michael Taylor

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of Michael Taylor braided wicker rattan armchairs with new loose cushions upholstered in new

Category

Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wicker, Rattan

Pair, Outstanding Mid-Century Neoclassical Arm Chairs
Pair, Outstanding Mid-Century Neoclassical Arm Chairs

Pair, Outstanding Mid-Century Neoclassical Arm Chairs

Located in Bellport, NY

Spoonback or Gondola Form open arms chairs,attributed to Michael Taylor for Baker.Ebonized frames

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 1940's Occasional Arm Chairs
Pair of 1940's Occasional Arm Chairs

Pair of 1940's Occasional Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Chairs have buttoned and slight tufted backs and sides, with ebonized mahogany legs. Newly

Category

20th Century Chairs

Greek Key Iron Arm Chairs, a Pair
Greek Key Iron Arm Chairs, a Pair

Greek Key Iron Arm Chairs, a Pair

Located in Marietta, GA

I love Greek key! Classic styling, in this pair of iron armchairs with Greek key motif. Sit very

Category

Vintage 1970s Campaign Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Velvet Arm Chairs, a Pair
Mid-Century Velvet Arm Chairs, a Pair

Mid-Century Velvet Arm Chairs, a Pair

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Wichita, KS

These beautiful post modern Vladimir Kagan Arc lounge chairs came to us in wonderful condition, but

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair Chippendale Arm Chairs Mahogany Antique 1800
Pair Chippendale Arm Chairs Mahogany Antique 1800

Pair Chippendale Arm Chairs Mahogany Antique 1800

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pair of Mahogany Chippendale Style Armchairs. Raised upon square legs with an "H" frame. 1800 Swept

Category

Antique Early 1800s Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Vintage Curule Arm Chairs
Pair of Vintage Curule Arm Chairs

Pair of Vintage Curule Arm Chairs

Located in Pasadena, TX

centuries and is used in many contemporary chair designs. Pair of vintage curule arm chairs. Pair of

Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Pair of open arm club chairs
Pair of open arm club chairs

Pair of open arm club chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of ultra-suede upholstered open arm club chairs.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs

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

Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Napoleon III Arm Chairs Circa 1850 restored, New Muslin.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Muslin

Pair of Open Arm Wing Chairs
Pair of Open Arm Wing Chairs

Pair of Open Arm Wing Chairs

Located in East Hampton, NY

Wonderful pair of open arm wing chairs newly reupholstered in Belgian linen

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Linen

Pair Vladamire Kagan style Arm Chairs
Pair Vladamire Kagan style Arm Chairs

Pair Vladamire Kagan style Arm Chairs

Located in North Miami, FL

Elegant pair of arm chairs with four splayed legs on a swiveling base.

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Hollywood Regencey Arm Chairs
Pair of Hollywood Regencey Arm Chairs

Pair of Hollywood Regencey Arm Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Dorothy Draper style arm chairs with black and white Greek Key upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Pair of Open Arm Lounge Chairs
Pair of Open Arm Lounge Chairs

Pair of Open Arm Lounge Chairs

Located in Danville, CA

Gorgeous pair of Open Arm Lounge Chairs in Royal Blue Belgian Velvet. Legs are refinished in dark

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Exceptional Pair of Deco Arm Chairs
Exceptional Pair of Deco Arm Chairs

Exceptional Pair of Deco Arm Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Very stylish pair of Deco period arm chairs in original vintage condition. Great lines, good

Category

Vintage 1930s Club Chairs

Pair of Edwardian Circular Arm Chairs
Pair of Edwardian Circular Arm Chairs

Pair of Edwardian Circular Arm Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A pair of Edwardian Circular Arm Chairs A beautiful Pair of occasional chairs and a very unusual

Category

Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Horseshoeback Chinoiserie Arm Chairs, a Pair
Horseshoeback Chinoiserie Arm Chairs, a Pair

Horseshoeback Chinoiserie Arm Chairs, a Pair

By Henredon

Located in Saint Petersburg, FL

Known as quanyi or ‘horse-shoe back chairs’ - This pair is Henrendon's conception of the style

Category

Vintage 1980s American Side Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair Art Deco Wicker Arm Chairs
Pair Art Deco Wicker Arm Chairs

Pair Art Deco Wicker Arm Chairs

Located in Troy, MI

This pair of circa 1915-1920 Art Deco style wicker arm chairs have graceful, sloping backs, a

Category

Early 20th Century American Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Pair of Jamaican Windsor Arm Chairs
Pair of Jamaican Windsor Arm Chairs

Pair of Jamaican Windsor Arm Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Jamaican mahogany British Colonial or West Indies windsor arm chairs, with great turnings

Category

Antique 19th Century Jamaican American Colonial Windsor Chairs

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

Pair of French Carved Arm Chairs

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beautiful pair of early 20th century French carved arm chairs upholstered with a very nice soft

Category

Early 20th Century French Side Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Leather Arm Chairs by Jacques Adnet
Pair of Leather Arm Chairs by Jacques Adnet

Pair of Leather Arm Chairs by Jacques Adnet

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Pair of Black Leather Jacques Adnet Arm Chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Regency Style Fortuny Giltwood Arm Chairs
Pair of Regency Style Fortuny Giltwood Arm Chairs

Pair of Regency Style Fortuny Giltwood Arm Chairs

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Pair of Regency Style Fortuny Giltwood Arm Chairs.

Category

1990s Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Rive Gauche Arm Chairs
Pair of Rive Gauche Arm Chairs

Pair of Rive Gauche Arm Chairs

By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic design arm chairs, Deep comfortable seat. Velvet upholstery. ( Chairs are located in the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Arm Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Arm Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Arm Lounge Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Mid-Century Modern arm lounge chairs. A pair of newly upholstered armchairs in the Mid

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Traditional Floral Upholstry Wooden Arm Chairs, a Pair
Traditional Floral Upholstry Wooden Arm Chairs, a Pair

Traditional Floral Upholstry Wooden Arm Chairs, a Pair

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Amazing pair of vintage arm chairs. Each feature a floral upholstery with a wooden frame.  

Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Leather Club Arm Chairs
Pair of Leather Club Arm Chairs

Pair of Leather Club Arm Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

These elegant art deco leather club arm chairs have wooden legs and is from France.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Moroccan Arm Chairs Antique X Frame Furniture
Pair Moroccan Arm Chairs Antique X Frame Furniture

Pair Moroccan Arm Chairs Antique X Frame Furniture

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pair antique Moroccan arm chairs with x frame design Cool interiors pair with leather upholstery

Category

Vintage 1920s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Monteverdi-Young Arm Chairs (4 Avail)
Pair of Monteverdi-Young Arm Chairs (4 Avail)

Pair of Monteverdi-Young Arm Chairs (4 Avail)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Montverdi-Young arm chairs in original leather and wood finish. Beautiful asian moderne

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Ebony

Pair of Brutalist Olavi Hanninen Style Arm Chairs
Pair of Brutalist Olavi Hanninen Style Arm Chairs

Pair of Brutalist Olavi Hanninen Style Arm Chairs

By Olavi Hanninen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Brutalist Olavi Hanninen style arm chairs with circle cut out. Organically carved

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Red Dots Arm Chairs, Pair
Mid-Century Modern Red Dots Arm Chairs, Pair

Mid-Century Modern Red Dots Arm Chairs, Pair

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern arm chairs made of honey-tone oak wood, textile with red dots on a beige

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Of 19thC Tufted Arm Chairs
Pair Of 19thC Tufted Arm Chairs

Pair Of 19thC Tufted Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

19thc English pair tufted back club chairs with casters recently reupholstered down cushion

Category

Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Rolled Arm Club Chairs
Pair of Rolled Arm Club Chairs

Pair of Rolled Arm Club Chairs

Located in Danville, CA

Beautiful pair of Scoop backed Club chairs with vertically rolled arms on Walnut base.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Arm Chairs, a Pair
Vintage Chinese Ming Style Arm Chairs, a Pair

Vintage Chinese Ming Style Arm Chairs, a Pair

Located in Raymondville, TX

A vintage pair of Chinese Ming style lacquered wood arm chairs with seat cushions. The chinoiserie

Category

Vintage 1970s Ming Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of "Rock Hudson" Arm Chairs
Pair of "Rock Hudson" Arm Chairs

Pair of "Rock Hudson" Arm Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Swanky pair of 60's high back chairs with brass finials. Right out of a Rock Hudson -Doris day

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Pair of Custom Lacquered and Silk Arm Chairs
Pair of Custom Lacquered and Silk Arm Chairs

Pair of Custom Lacquered and Silk Arm Chairs

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Black lacquered and silk custom arm chairs circa mid 1950's. These pieces came from a home full of

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Silk

Pair Of Large Witco Co. Carved Arm Chairs
Pair Of Large Witco Co. Carved Arm Chairs

Pair Of Large Witco Co. Carved Arm Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Made famous by Elvis' "Jungle Room", these tiki style arm chairs are beautifully carved and make a

Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

1970s Channeled Arm Chairs - a Pair
1970s Channeled Arm Chairs - a Pair

1970s Channeled Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Charleston, SC

I’m loving the lines on this pair of retro 70’s club chairs. If you wanted to keep the original

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Opus Arm Chairs
Pair of Opus Arm Chairs

Pair of Opus Arm Chairs

Sold|$3,000 / set

Pair of Opus Arm Chairs

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

The custom made Opus Arm Chairs by Carrocel are a refreshing style of parsons chair. The modern

Category

2010s Canadian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair Russel Woodard Springer Arm Chairs
Pair Russel Woodard Springer Arm Chairs

Pair Russel Woodard Springer Arm Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

large metal mesh armed chairs on canitlivered springing steel supports

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Commodious Open Arm Lounge Chairs
Pair Commodious Open Arm Lounge Chairs

Pair Commodious Open Arm Lounge Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Lovely chairs with carved wood frames with a distressed lacquer finish. All four legs have wood

Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Vintage Pair of Deco Arm Chairs
Vintage Pair of Deco Arm Chairs

Vintage Pair of Deco Arm Chairs

Located in Toronto, ON

These unusual and fun Deco club chair frames were hand crafted by the original owner.They

Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair French Arm Chairs Antique Lounge Seats 1930
Pair French Arm Chairs Antique Lounge Seats 1930

Pair French Arm Chairs Antique Lounge Seats 1930

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pair french mahogany framed lounge chairs finely carved on the arms and legs Circa 1930 on this

Category

Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Hancock & Moore Regency Style Arm Side Chairs
Pair Hancock & Moore Regency Style Arm Side Chairs

Pair Hancock & Moore Regency Style Arm Side Chairs

By Hancock & Moore

Located in Toledo, OH

Pair of Regency style chairs by Hancock & Moore. Carved hardwood frames with a crackle finish in

Category

20th Century North American Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of High Back Arm Chairs by Tijsselling
Pair of High Back Arm Chairs by Tijsselling

Pair of High Back Arm Chairs by Tijsselling

By Tijsseling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of newly upholstered high back lounge chairs with enameled metal frame, Teak armrests and

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

English Hunt Style Leather & Fruitwood Hickory Chair Bergere Chairs - Pair
English Hunt Style Leather & Fruitwood Hickory Chair Bergere Chairs - Pair

English Hunt Style Leather & Fruitwood Hickory Chair Bergere Chairs - Pair

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a classical pair of mahogany arm chairs with mottled garnet / red leather upholstery. They

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Walnut Bergere Arm Chairs
Pair of Walnut Bergere Arm Chairs

Pair of Walnut Bergere Arm Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of walnut armchairs, with shaped top rails above double bergere paneled backs, and out swept

Category

Early 20th Century British Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Walnut bergere arm chairs
Pair of Walnut bergere arm chairs

Pair of Walnut bergere arm chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of walnut armchairs, with shaped top rails above bergere paneled backs, and out swept arms

Category

Early 20th Century British Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Arm Chairs - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Arm Chairs - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Trellis Rattan Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring a touch of coastal charm to your home with this pair of vintage trellis rattan armchairs

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Contemporary Pair of Baker Elements Club Arm Chairs
Contemporary Pair of Baker Elements Club Arm Chairs

Contemporary Pair of Baker Elements Club Arm Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

These baker elements club chairs will bring a touch of elegance to any living space. The chairs

Category

Late 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair French Jansen Louis XVI Blue Arm Chairs
Pair French Jansen Louis XVI Blue Arm Chairs

Pair French Jansen Louis XVI Blue Arm Chairs

By Maison Jansen

Located in Stamford, CT

An exquisite pair of cerused Louis XVI bergeres attributed to Maison Jansen in pristine blue

Category

Vintage 1960s French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Deco Arm Chairs/ Ivory Shearling
Pair of French Deco Arm Chairs/ Ivory Shearling

Pair of French Deco Arm Chairs/ Ivory Shearling

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare, exquisite pair of Faux Shearling French Art Deco Armchairs that are sure to make a

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Faux Fur

A Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Arm Chairs
A Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Arm Chairs

A Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Arm Chairs

By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Josef Hoffmann

Located in Austin, TX

A good pair of period Vienna Secession armchairs designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1905, and

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs

Materials

Ash

Pair of Sculptural  Mid Century Modernist Arm Chairs
Pair of Sculptural  Mid Century Modernist Arm Chairs

Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Modernist Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Ebonized Walnut frames and newly upholstered in a bronze metallic silk/wool blend sharkskin fabric. Great modernist design and detailing

Category

20th Century Chairs

Pair of Overstuffed Arm or Lounge Chairs
Pair of Overstuffed Arm or Lounge Chairs

Pair of Overstuffed Arm or Lounge Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of overstuffed arm or lounge chairs. These finely upholstered arm or lounge chairs are

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Pair of Overstuffed Arm or Lounge Chairs
Pair of Overstuffed Arm or Lounge Chairs

Pair of Overstuffed Arm or Lounge Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of overstuffed arm or lounge chairs. These finely upholstered arm or lounge chairs are

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

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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.