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Pair of Milo Baughman Bronze Arm Chairs
Pair of Milo Baughman Bronze Arm Chairs

Pair of Milo Baughman Bronze Arm Chairs

Located in North Miami, FL

Very handsome pair of arm chairs made of bronze and upholstered in a lush crushed silk velvet in a zebra pattern.

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20th Century American Armchairs

Pair of 1950s Elegant Occasional Arm Chairs
Pair of 1950s Elegant Occasional Arm Chairs

Pair of 1950s Elegant Occasional Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of elegant occasional arm chairs with stylized curved back design.

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Pair of Saladino-style Leather Arm Chairs
Pair of Saladino-style Leather Arm Chairs

Pair of Saladino-style Leather Arm Chairs

By John Saladino

Located in Round Rock, TX

Beautiful pair of leather arm chairs in the style of John Saladino.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

A Pair of Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs
A Pair of Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs

A Pair of Faux Bamboo Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A stylish pair of faux bamboo arm chairs with a curved tight back, a tight seating lovely detail at the apron, at base of seat.

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 1960's Floral Arm Chairs
Pair of 1960's Floral Arm Chairs

Pair of 1960's Floral Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

This unique pair of arm chairs have the original fabric still on.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Armchairs

Pair of Overstuffed Oversized Arm Lounge Chairs
Pair of Overstuffed Oversized Arm Lounge Chairs

Pair of Overstuffed Oversized Arm Lounge Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Overstuffed Oversized Arm Lounge Chairs.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Pair of Regency Style Upholstered Arm Chairs
Pair of Regency Style Upholstered Arm Chairs

Pair of Regency Style Upholstered Arm Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of Regency style upholstered arm chairs, the molded frame surrounding a cushioned seat supported on reeded legs headed with a carved rectangular detail and terminating in cast...

Category

20th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Open Arm Chairs by Paolo Buffa
Pair Open Arm Chairs by Paolo Buffa

Pair Open Arm Chairs by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in New York, NY

Pair open arm chairs by Paolo Buffa, newly re-upholstered in black naugahyde.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Dagobert Empire Style Arm Chairs
Pair of Dagobert Empire Style Arm Chairs

Pair of Dagobert Empire Style Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Dagobert arm chairs with grey velvet seating.

Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Empire Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

A Pair Of Biedermeier Style Arm Chairs
A Pair Of Biedermeier Style Arm Chairs

A Pair Of Biedermeier Style Arm Chairs

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Pair of Biedermeier Style Arm Chairs. Chairs feature birch frames, shaped top rail over carved ebonized back splat, arms ending in scroll hand holds, ebonized black ball finials.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Textile

PAIR Milo Baughman Chrome & Velvet Arm Chairs
PAIR Milo Baughman Chrome & Velvet Arm Chairs

PAIR Milo Baughman Chrome & Velvet Arm Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD SEPT 2012 Plush and sumptuous Milo Baughman Dining Chairs 0r arm chairs for Thayer Coggin in chrome and scroll edge upholstery, all original in lustrous bronze velvet.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Carved Chinese Arm Chairs - Antique Hardwood
Pair Carved Chinese Arm Chairs - Antique Hardwood

Pair Carved Chinese Arm Chairs - Antique Hardwood

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Gorgeous pair of Chinese arm chairs in hard wood - Great interiors pair, perfect for that Asian inspired room mixed in with other pieces - Love the hand carved backrests with alm...

Category

Vintage 1980s Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Edwardian Mahogany inlaid arm chairs
Pair of Edwardian Mahogany inlaid arm chairs

Pair of Edwardian Mahogany inlaid arm chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of Edwardian mahogany arm chairs the shaped back and raised arms having inlaid decoration to the splats above recently upholstered seat all raised up on tapered turned reede...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs

Pair of Art Deco Walnut Arm Chairs
Pair of Art Deco Walnut Arm Chairs

Pair of Art Deco Walnut Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of Art Deco arm chairs with square form legs, curved arms and black velvet tufted seats and removable backs.

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Vintage 1930s Hungarian Art Deco Armchairs

1980s Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs With Cane Seating in Tortoise Color- Set of 6
1980s Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs With Cane Seating in Tortoise Color- Set of 6

1980s Bamboo Rattan Dining Chairs With Cane Seating in Tortoise Color- Set of 6

Located in Saddle River, NJ

Specifications: Dimensions: 20 inches wide x 22 inches deep x 40 inches high Style: Boho Chic Seat Height: 18.5 inches Number of Seats: 6 Period: 1980s Item Type: Vintage, Antique or...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair Georgian Gainsborough Arm Chairs Leather Revival
Pair Georgian Gainsborough Arm Chairs Leather Revival

Pair Georgian Gainsborough Arm Chairs Leather Revival

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pair of Georgian Revival Gainsborough chairs Circa 1900 These chairs stand upon square tapered legs with and ''h'' frame for extra strength Will ship to anywhere in the world - inclu...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Spider Back Mahogany Arm Chairs
Pair of Spider Back Mahogany Arm Chairs

Pair of Spider Back Mahogany Arm Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome Pair of 19th Century, George III Style Gold Silk Upholstered Mahogany Arm Chairs, Eight Detailed Plumes within the Oval Back Joined at the Mid Section with Carved Arms of a ...

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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Custom Upholstered Parsons Arm Chairs
Pair of Custom Upholstered Parsons Arm Chairs

Pair of Custom Upholstered Parsons Arm Chairs

Located in North York, ON

This listing is for a pair of custom upholstered parsons arm chairs done by our skilled upholsterers and finishers at Carrocel.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Pair of French Rococo Revival Arm Chairs
Pair of French Rococo Revival Arm Chairs

Pair of French Rococo Revival Arm Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of French giltwood arm chairs in the style of Rococo Revival, circa 1940s, in a gorgeous form, the frame with intricate carving of floral, foliate, and shell motif, pierce-carve...

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Vintage 1940s French Rococo Revival Armchairs

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

Pair of 19th Century Hunzinger Arm Chairs

By George Hunzinger

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A pair of 19th C arm chairs by George Hunzinger, the eclectic and innovative American furniture maker, working in the New York City in the late 19th C.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

Pair of Swedish Art Moderne Arm Chairs
Pair of Swedish Art Moderne Arm Chairs

Pair of Swedish Art Moderne Arm Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of unusual Swedish arm chairs with oversized curved golden elm arms and tapered legs.

Category

20th Century Swedish Armchairs

Pair of Charming Primitive Bentwood Arm Chairs
Pair of Charming Primitive Bentwood Arm Chairs

Pair of Charming Primitive Bentwood Arm Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Charming painted bentwood chairs. Perfect for the beach or country cottage. Can be used as dining chairs. Arm height is 27".

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Of English Style Rolled Arm Chairs
Pair Of English Style Rolled Arm Chairs

Pair Of English Style Rolled Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved Mahogany frame arm chairs upholstered in white canvas.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century American Arm Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century American Arm Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century American Arm Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Matching maple arm chairs with upholstered cushions & removable head rests.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Upholstery

A Pair of Painted Italian Arm Chairs
A Pair of Painted Italian Arm Chairs

A Pair of Painted Italian Arm Chairs

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A charming pair of 19th century Italian arm chairs featuring hand-painted frames with floral and foliate details in soft green and ochre tones.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Arm Chairs
Pair Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Arm Chairs

Pair Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Arm Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique & stylish mid-century arm chairs with walnut frames and original upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Arm Chairs with Urn Painting
Pair of Arm Chairs with Urn Painting

Pair of Arm Chairs with Urn Painting

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautifully designed wooden arm chairs with charming painted motif of urn on the back and leafy garland across the front apron. There are two sets of two chairs available.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of "Riemerschmid" Arm Chairs by Dunbar
Pair of "Riemerschmid" Arm Chairs by Dunbar

Pair of "Riemerschmid" Arm Chairs by Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of "Riemerschmid" Arm Chairs, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950's.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Ivory, Upholstery

Pair, Chic 1950s Cozy Comfy Arm Chairs.
Pair, Chic 1950s Cozy Comfy Arm Chairs.

Pair, Chic 1950s Cozy Comfy Arm Chairs.

Located in Bellport, NY

Graceful and compact cozy comfy Mid Century Arm Chairs.New upholstery and a Cowtan & Tout fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Louis XVI Upholstered Arm Chairs
Pair of Louis XVI Upholstered Arm Chairs

Pair of Louis XVI Upholstered Arm Chairs

Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

This is a French Louis XVI style gilt arm chair with square crest rail and out-scrolling arms, flanking upholstered back and seat with loose cushions. The chair is supported by round...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Of John Stuart Stamped Arm Chairs
Pair Of John Stuart Stamped Arm Chairs

Pair Of John Stuart Stamped Arm Chairs

By John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern sculpted arm chair from John Stuart. Great vintage form, tufted cushions, tapered legs. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer)

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Pair Of Curule Form Regency Arm Chairs
Pair Of Curule Form Regency Arm Chairs

Pair Of Curule Form Regency Arm Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

These arm chairs look great from the front and back, as well as the sides. Walnut frames feature exposed cross bars that gives the appearance of a sling chair from behind. From the f...

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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Pair of Louis XV Style Arm Chairs
Pair of Louis XV Style Arm Chairs

Pair of Louis XV Style Arm Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of two Louis XV style chairs with shaped back and open arm. The frame has been re-finished in the natural wood. Seat and back upholstered in off white linen with antique bronze s...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

2 Pairs of French Modernist  Arm Chairs
2 Pairs of French Modernist  Arm Chairs

2 Pairs of French Modernist Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

2 Pairs of Elegant and Sober Wrought Iron Chairs. Sold by the Pair.

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Vintage 1950s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Elegant Pair Of Walnut Regency Arm Chairs
Elegant Pair Of Walnut Regency Arm Chairs

Elegant Pair Of Walnut Regency Arm Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegantly scaled side chairs in walnut with white faux leather seats trimmed in brass nail heads. A wonderful pair of chairs for an entry or living room.

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Elegant Pair 1950s Walnut Regency Arm Chairs
Elegant Pair 1950s Walnut Regency Arm Chairs

Elegant Pair 1950s Walnut Regency Arm Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegantly scaled side chairs in walnut with white faux leather seats trimmed in brass nail heads. A wonderful pair of chairs for an entry or living room.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Tall Minister Hat Armchair
Tall Minister Hat Armchair

Tall Minister Hat Armchair

Located in New York, NY

A pair of tall Minister Hat Arm Chairs, from Beijing, 18th Century.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chairs

Pair of early Czechoslovakian Bentwood Arm Chairs
Pair of early Czechoslovakian Bentwood Arm Chairs

Pair of early Czechoslovakian Bentwood Arm Chairs

Located in Peekskill, NY

I believe this is a pair of Prague chairs designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1925.
The frame is made from steam-bent elm. Seat and back are made from natural cane. The caning looks...

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Arm Chairs
Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Arm Chairs

Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Arm Chairs

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of Italianate style parlor chairs. With original quilled velvet cushions, cane seat beneath.

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery, Cane

Pair of Arm Chairs w/ Leather Seat
Pair of Arm Chairs w/ Leather Seat

Pair of Arm Chairs w/ Leather Seat

Located in Chicago, IL

Please contact dealer for full product description. Price displayed is for pair of chairs.

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Antique 19th Century Hungarian Armchairs

Pair of Blue Lacquered Velvet Arm Chairs
Pair of Blue Lacquered Velvet Arm Chairs

Pair of Blue Lacquered Velvet Arm Chairs

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Exquisite pair of sky blue lacquered parlor chairs circa late 1940's. Feature intricate detailing to the original lacquered frames and new chocolate brown velvet upholstery. Price is...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen
Pair of Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen

Pair of Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of white tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Beige cushions in Knoll fabric.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Iron

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

Mid Century Pair of Italian Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian pair of chairs, in original very good condition. Shipping to continental USA is $500

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mario Bellini Cab Arm Chairs
Pair of Mario Bellini Cab Arm Chairs

Pair of Mario Bellini Cab Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A great pair of Mario Bellini "cab" chair with a great aged patinato the leather.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

FABULOUS PAIR OF ITALIAN COWHIDE ARM CHAIRS
FABULOUS PAIR OF ITALIAN COWHIDE ARM CHAIRS

FABULOUS PAIR OF ITALIAN COWHIDE ARM CHAIRS

Located in New York, NY

Absolutely stunning pair of sleek Italian cowhide chairs with separate seat cushions and finished with brass nail heads.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Pair of arm chairs by George Sax
Pair of arm chairs by George Sax

Pair of arm chairs by George Sax

Located in North Miami, FL

Pair of chairs by George Sax for Saxony Hotel, Miami. Part of the original furniture of Saxony hotel.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Of 1970's French Arm Chairs
Pair Of 1970's French Arm Chairs

Pair Of 1970's French Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Very unusual pair of French "yachting chairs". The mahogany frame is combined with polished steel. Slanted back for comfort.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Armchairs

Materials

Steel

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Walnut Leather Armchairs
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Walnut Leather Armchairs

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Widdicomb Walnut Leather Armchairs

By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Pair of arm chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of English 19thC Leather Arm Chairs
Pair of English 19thC Leather Arm Chairs

Pair of English 19thC Leather Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Very decorative pair of leather pull up armchairs. Note the wide nailhead accents.
These chairs look great from all angles.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Dunbar Armchairs - Edward Wormley
Dunbar Armchairs - Edward Wormley

Dunbar Armchairs - Edward Wormley

By Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of arm chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane, Leather

Pair of French Art Deco Arm Chairs
Pair of French Art Deco Arm Chairs

Pair of French Art Deco Arm Chairs

Located in Austin, TX

Fabulous pair of vintage French bridge chairs made of solid walnut with the original tufted upholstery, circa 1940. Comfortable, in very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Arne Norell Rosewood Sirocco Arm Chairs
Pair Arne Norell Rosewood Sirocco Arm Chairs

Pair Arne Norell Rosewood Sirocco Arm Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

...SOLD FEBRUARY 2012...Actually lounge chairs, these black saddle leather and Brazilian rosewood chairs by Arne Norell (1917-1971) are exceptional beauties. The design, inspired by...

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

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

Pair of Empire Style French Arm Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of beautifully hand carved, painted Empire style chairs or feuteille covered in an Egyptian inspired fabric. Painted a blue/grey with gold gilt accent.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Original Regency Parlor Arm Chairs
Pair of Original Regency Parlor Arm Chairs

Pair of Original Regency Parlor Arm Chairs

Located in North York, ON

This listing is for a lovely pair accent chairs. Made from walnut with hand-carved detailing and head-to-head upholstery nails, these clean lined accent chairs are great for a livin...

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Vintage 1950s Regency Armchairs

George Nakashima
George Nakashima

George Nakashima

Sold|$16,000

George Nakashima

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of One Arm Lounge Chairs,from the same residence.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Hickory, Walnut

Pair Of Asian Arm Chairs by Baker
Pair Of Asian Arm Chairs by Baker

Pair Of Asian Arm Chairs by Baker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of extremely comfortable mid-century asian lounge chairs. Original nubby natural white upholstery and touched-up ebonized frames. Great lines and quality craftsmanship. Very c...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Pair Painted Rococo- style Italian Arm Chairs
Pair Painted Rococo- style Italian Arm Chairs

Pair Painted Rococo- style Italian Arm Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

This pair of chairs in the Louis XIV style are painted in a deep rich red orange with some rub throughs and a deep old surface appearance. The color is great! Most of the raised carv...

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, 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 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.