Pair Of Dining Chairs With Arms
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bone
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Maple, Rush
Antique 1880s English Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Other Dining Room Chairs
Faux Bamboo, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome, Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Burl
Antique 1780s British George III Dining Room Chairs
Other
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Cherry
Early 20th Century American Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1920s English Dining Room Chairs
Other
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 1820s English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Other
20th Century Adirondack Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Indian Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Metal, Bronze, Sheet Metal
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 1790s Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 1880s English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Empire Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Paint, Hardwood, Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Other Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut, Fabric
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Maple
Early 2000s Italian Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cotton
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut, Burl
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Lacquer
Late 20th Century American Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century Indonesian Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Late 20th Century Indonesian Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Indonesian Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Maple, Lacquer
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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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Dining 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, 2022Dining 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.
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