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19th C. Rococo Gustavian Ebonized and Partial Gilt Upholstered ArmChairs, Pair
19th C. Rococo Gustavian Ebonized and Partial Gilt Upholstered ArmChairs, Pair

19th C. Rococo Gustavian Ebonized and Partial Gilt Upholstered ArmChairs, Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Rococo Gustavian / Swedish Arm Chairs for him and her. Light greenish. Measures 21"W x 22

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood

1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Armchairs, a Pair
1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Armchairs, a Pair

1950's Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Armchairs, a Pair

By Monteverdi-Young

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of arm chairs for sale. From the 1950's, and have been

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1950's Mid-Century Modern Wood Trimmed Club Armchairs - A Pair
1950's Mid-Century Modern Wood Trimmed Club Armchairs - A Pair

1950's Mid-Century Modern Wood Trimmed Club Armchairs - A Pair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Burbank, CA

backrests. Great curved backrest. Very nice pair of chairs. The arm height is 22 1/2."

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lovely Pair of Caned Chinoiserie Asian Style Armchairs Hollywood Regency
Lovely Pair of Caned Chinoiserie Asian Style Armchairs Hollywood Regency

Lovely Pair of Caned Chinoiserie Asian Style Armchairs Hollywood Regency

By James Mont

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely large-scale pair of chinoiserie style arm chairs with caned backs. We love the over-size

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Set of Four Swedish Empire Side Chairs by F. Pettersson, Mid 19th C.
Set of Four Swedish Empire Side Chairs by F. Pettersson, Mid 19th C.

Set of Four Swedish Empire Side Chairs by F. Pettersson, Mid 19th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

six dining chairs, we currently have a pair of matching arm chairs (chairs #431) which are priced and

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood, Wood

Pair Victorian Arm Chairs Mahogany Seats Chair Sofa
Pair Victorian Arm Chairs Mahogany Seats Chair Sofa

Pair Victorian Arm Chairs Mahogany Seats Chair Sofa

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning pair of Victorian style mahogany arm chairs Hand crafted from mahogany these are very

Category

Vintage 1980s Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Regency Arm Chairs Bergere Backs
Pair Regency Arm Chairs Bergere Backs

Pair Regency Arm Chairs Bergere Backs

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a refined pair of Regency Revival arm chairs Circa 1930 on this pair Elegant tub

Category

Vintage 1930s Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Pony Hide Arm Chairs
Pair of Pony Hide Arm Chairs

Pair of Pony Hide Arm Chairs

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Los angeles, CA

A pair of mid-century armchairs upholstered in pony hide, with sculptural solid wood frames and

Category

Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Hide, Wood

Henredon Scene 3 Lacquer Dining Chairs Set of 8
Henredon Scene 3 Lacquer Dining Chairs Set of 8

Henredon Scene 3 Lacquer Dining Chairs Set of 8

By Henredon

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Henredon dining chairs, comprising a pair of arm chairs and six side chairs, each black lacquer

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Upholstered Silk Arm Chairs
Pair of Upholstered Silk Arm Chairs

Pair of Upholstered Silk Arm Chairs

Located in Redding, CT

Pair of Upholstered Silk Arm Chairs. These classic styled chairs are covered in a silk upholstery

Category

Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Pavane Tomlinson Arm Chairs
Pair of Pavane Tomlinson Arm Chairs

Pair of Pavane Tomlinson Arm Chairs

$2,120Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Pavane Tomlinson Arm Chairs

By Tomlinson

Located in Pasadena, TX

Pavane Tomlinson Arm Chairs 28x28x37

Category

Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Consulate Arm Chairs
Pair of French Consulate Arm Chairs

Pair of French Consulate Arm Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of French Consolate mahogany (circa 1800) open arm chairs with beige leather seat and square

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

1950s Pair of Woodard Arm Chairs
1950s Pair of Woodard Arm Chairs

1950s Pair of Woodard Arm Chairs

By Russell Woodard

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Vintage 1950s chic Woodard arm chairs, featuring a sculptural design with a drape kind of look wire

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Baker Chippendale Arm Chairs
Pair of Baker Chippendale Arm Chairs

Pair of Baker Chippendale Arm Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Toledo, OH

This pair of Baker armchairs are in the Chippendale style. The mahogany chairs are in excellent

Category

Vintage 1980s Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs Arm Revival
Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs Arm Revival

Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs Arm Revival

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing an elegant pair of Victorian revival parlour chairs Circa 1920 Very comfortable

Category

Vintage 1920s Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Rene Malaval Radar Arm Chairs
Pair Rene Malaval Radar Arm Chairs

Pair Rene Malaval Radar Arm Chairs

By Rene Malaval

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of vintage metal arm chairs designed by René Malaval for Bloc Metal France. Quite rare to

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Eight Chippendale Style Chairs, 20th Century
Set of Eight Chippendale Style Chairs, 20th Century

Set of Eight Chippendale Style Chairs, 20th Century

Located in GB

pair of elbow chairs have a bold shaped and carved pair of arm rests. The chairs are in good strong

Category

20th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Arm Chairs
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Arm Chairs

Pair of Scandinavian Modern Arm Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

-Century Modern pair of arm chairs make the perfect eye catching addition to any seating arrangement

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair Empire Gilt Arm Chairs Fauteuil
Pair Empire Gilt Arm Chairs Fauteuil

Pair Empire Gilt Arm Chairs Fauteuil

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing a gorgeous pair of French Empire Revival armchairs in gilt Frames have been hand

Category

Vintage 1980s Empire Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Fauteuils
Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Fauteuils

Pair French Gilt Arm Chairs Fauteuils

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Pair French gilt arm chairs with hand woven fabric Quality pair of French fauteuils recently

Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Other

Pair of Queen Ann Carved Walnut Bases Blue & White Upholstery Arm Chairs MINT!
Pair of Queen Ann Carved Walnut Bases Blue & White Upholstery Arm Chairs MINT!

Pair of Queen Ann Carved Walnut Bases Blue & White Upholstery Arm Chairs MINT!

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company, Southwood & Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Queen Ann Carved Walnut Bases Blue & White Upholstery Arm Chairs MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Pair of Mid Century Arm chairs
Pair of Mid Century Arm chairs

Pair of Mid Century Arm chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful pair of Arm chairs with inlayed wood,cane and raw silk

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of English Leather Arm Chairs
Pair of English Leather Arm Chairs

Pair of English Leather Arm Chairs

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English Chippendale mahogany gainsborough leather arm chairs with original brass casters.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Set of Six Northern Italian Fruitwood Dining Chairs Great Scale For Comfort.
Set of Six Northern Italian Fruitwood Dining Chairs Great Scale For Comfort.

Set of Six Northern Italian Fruitwood Dining Chairs Great Scale For Comfort.

Located in Buchanan, MI

underneath as upholstry is like new. Shown with a pair of Northern Italian arm chairs we have that

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 2006
Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 2006

Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 2006

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

This pair of mid century modern Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Wenge Wood Arm Chairs
Pair of Wenge Wood Arm Chairs

Pair of Wenge Wood Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These Dutch design armchairs, constructed from dense wenge wood, feature a solid, angular frame that highlights the minimalistic yet sturdy nature of mid-century furniture. The verti...

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Wenge

Traditional Pair of Mahogany & Upholstered Arm Chairs
Traditional Pair of Mahogany & Upholstered Arm Chairs

Traditional Pair of Mahogany & Upholstered Arm Chairs

By Southwood & Co.

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome pair of traditional arm chairs having mahogany arms and legs and classic striped

Category

Early 2000s American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of English Smokers Bow Arm Chairs
Pair of English Smokers Bow Arm Chairs

Pair of English Smokers Bow Arm Chairs

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Interesting pair of 19th century English elm smokers bow arm chairs with a shaped seat front. 1880

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Fine Quality Set of (8) George I Dining Chairs. English Circa 1715
Fine Quality Set of (8) George I Dining Chairs. English Circa 1715

Fine Quality Set of (8) George I Dining Chairs. English Circa 1715

Located in Incline Village, NV

a pair of arm chairs were made to go with this set of eight chairs and are identical in every way

Category

Antique 1710s English George I Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Green Velvet Tufted Arm Chairs
Pair of Green Velvet Tufted Arm Chairs

Pair of Green Velvet Tufted Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rich, mossy green, 100% cotton velvet covers the surface of the chair. The back is channel tufted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Contemporary Gray Leather Arm Chairs
Pair of Contemporary Gray Leather Arm Chairs

Pair of Contemporary Gray Leather Arm Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of Contemporary gray leather seat and square back arm chairs with chrome cantilevered bases

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Style, Chrome, Fabric
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Style, Chrome, Fabric

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Milo Baughman Style, Chrome, Fabric

By Milo Baughman

Located in Stamford, CT

-Century Modern dining room chairs comprised of four side chairs and a pair of arm chairs. Both comfortable

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Matched Pair of Yew Wood Arm Chairs
Matched Pair of Yew Wood Arm Chairs

Matched Pair of Yew Wood Arm Chairs

Located in London, GB

These beautifully simple yet gracefully shaped matched pair of Yew wood arm chairs feature hooped

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Yew

A pair mahogany Hepplewhite style arm chairs
A pair mahogany Hepplewhite style arm chairs

A pair mahogany Hepplewhite style arm chairs

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair mahogany Hepplewhite style arm chairs, each with an oval back enclosing Prince of Wales

Category

20th Century English Hepplewhite Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of George III Upholstered Arm Chairs
Pair of George III Upholstered Arm Chairs

Pair of George III Upholstered Arm Chairs

Located in Locust Valley, NY

This elegant pair of George III style armchairs exudes timeless sophistication, featuring finely

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of American Mission Oak Arm Chairs
Pair of American Mission Oak Arm Chairs

Pair of American Mission Oak Arm Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mission-style (19/20th Century) stained oak barrel back arm chairs with solid wood

Category

20th Century American Mission Armchairs

Materials

Copper

Pair of Walnut Neoclassical Open Arm Chairs
Pair of Walnut Neoclassical Open Arm Chairs

Pair of Walnut Neoclassical Open Arm Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Walnut Neoclassical Open Arm Chairs, Circa 1940, upholstered in Clarence

Category

Vintage 1940s French Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

A Pair of Barrel-Back Arm chairs
A Pair of Barrel-Back Arm chairs

A Pair of Barrel-Back Arm chairs

$5,600Sale Price / set|28% Off

A Pair of Barrel-Back Arm chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

These petite Hungarian curved-back chairs are handsomely designed with a rounded silhouette and a

Category

Late 20th Century Hungarian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair Antique Regency Arm Chairs in Rosewood Dining Chair
Pair Antique Regency Arm Chairs in Rosewood Dining Chair

Pair Antique Regency Arm Chairs in Rosewood Dining Chair

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning Pair of Regency Rosewood Chairs. These chairs having ring turned and carved front legs

Category

Vintage 1980s Regency Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

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

Pair of 19th Century French Arm Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning pair of 19th century French armchairs exemplifies the elegance and artistry of the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Arm Chairs by Knoll
Pair of Vintage Arm Chairs by Knoll

Pair of Vintage Arm Chairs by Knoll

By Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Discover a pair of timeless elegance with these mid-century armchairs, authentically designed by

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair, Bamboo Arm Chairs, China circa 1880
Pair, Bamboo Arm Chairs, China circa 1880

Pair, Bamboo Arm Chairs, China circa 1880

Located in Round Top, TX

Bamboo arm chairs with curved arms and seats. These timeless armchairs sit low and firm; they are

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

One Pair Mid Century Black Lacquer Arm Chairs
One Pair Mid Century Black Lacquer Arm Chairs

One Pair Mid Century Black Lacquer Arm Chairs

Located in Buchanan, MI

One Pair Mid Century Black Lacquer Arm Chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Giltwood & Linen Arm Chairs
Pair of Italian Giltwood & Linen Arm Chairs

Pair of Italian Giltwood & Linen Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Luxurious, pair of early 20th century Italian carved giltwood armchairs in the Louis XIV style

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Pair Paul Tuttle Inspired Chrome Arm Chairs
Pair Paul Tuttle Inspired Chrome Arm Chairs

Pair Paul Tuttle Inspired Chrome Arm Chairs

$2,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair Paul Tuttle Inspired Chrome Arm Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Two arm or club chairs, similar to Tuttle's Arco chairs, with natural Haitian cotton upholstery

Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Renaissance Revival Petit Point Arm Chairs
Pair Of Renaissance Revival Petit Point Arm Chairs

Pair Of Renaissance Revival Petit Point Arm Chairs

Located in Norwood, NJ

Pair of 19th century carved walnut Renaissance Revival petit-point tapestry upholstered carved arm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Italian Arm Chairs, circa 1800
Pair of Italian Arm Chairs, circa 1800

Pair of Italian Arm Chairs, circa 1800

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tooled leather paneled backs with scroll finals, having straight arm supports above a leather and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Early 18th Century Spanish Arm Chairs - Similar Pair
Early 18th Century Spanish Arm Chairs - Similar Pair

Early 18th Century Spanish Arm Chairs - Similar Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of late 17th Century to early 18th Century Spanish arm chairs. Similar pair. Original

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

Pair Of Mid Century Cane Panel Arm Chairs
Pair Of Mid Century Cane Panel Arm Chairs

Pair Of Mid Century Cane Panel Arm Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A period Mid Century Pair of stylish Arm Chairs with Cane Panel back and sides. The Pair exhibit

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Arm Chairs by Paolo Buffa
Pair of Arm Chairs by Paolo Buffa

Pair of Arm Chairs by Paolo Buffa

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Sculptural pair of wingbacks chairs by Paolo Buffa, with interesting reclining backs and stunning

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

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

Pair of 19th Century Continental Arm Chairs

Located in Richmond, VA

Pair of 19th century carved French armchairs.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Hepplewhite Revival Arm Chairs Mahogany Victorian 1870
Pair Hepplewhite Revival Arm Chairs Mahogany Victorian 1870

Pair Hepplewhite Revival Arm Chairs Mahogany Victorian 1870

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A refined pair of mahogany open armchairs in the elegant Hepplewhite style Each chair stands on

Category

Antique 1870s Hepplewhite Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet & Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout
1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet & Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout

1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet & Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout

By Pierre Patout

Located in Germantown, MD

(French 1879-1965), Circa 1934. This Pair of Art Deco Mahogany Arm chairs upholstered in dark brown Silk

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Bronze

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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.