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Vintage Pair of Newly Upholstered Palm Beach Club Parsons Arm Chairs Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of parsons arm chairs armchairs. In the style of Milo Baughman. These have been newly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 30.5 in W 24.25 in D 21 in
Sculptural Parsons Open Arm Lounge Chairs, 1970
By Parsons
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural Parsons Open Arm Lounge Chairs, 1970's. Newly reupholstered in a dual tone red with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
John Widdicomb Parsons Dining Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
An outstanding set of Mid-century Modern Parsons Dining Chairs by John Widdicomb Co., The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Milo Baughman Grey Blue Upholstered Parsons Contemporary Modern Accent Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Milo Baughman parsons accent chair. A beautiful upholstered accent chair with a head to toe grey
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 30 in
Set of 6 Vintage Parsons Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
experience.
Measures: Arm H = 24"
Side Chairs: 35" H x 20.5" D x 18" W x 19" SH.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman style Parsons Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Bright Yellow Milo Baughman style leather Parsons Club Chairs Club Chairs
A beautiful
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Pair Midcentury Parsons Style Lounge Chairs by Bernhardt, After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Bernhardt
Located in Decatur, GA
Classic pair of mid 1970's Parsons style arm chairs by Bernhardt. Stout and sturdy American
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille
H 34 in W 28 in D 29 in
Pair Vintage Bassett Furniture Fully Upholstered Parson Style Club Lounge Chairs
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair Vintage Bassett Furniture fully upholstered parson style club lounge chairs. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
A pair of 1980s Postmodern His and Hers Low Back Parsons Chairs
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Charleston, SC
A fabulous set of fully upholstered arm chairs.
VLADIMIR KAGAN DESIGNED A NUMBER OF PIECES FOR THE
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Original 1970's Milo Baughman Style Plaid Fabric Parsons Club Chairs by Kaylyn
By Pace Collection, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. These spectacular, original Parsons chairs are oozing with Nineteen-Laties charm. The fabric defies
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 30.5 in W 26.63 in D 27.5 in
Set of Six All Upholstered Parsons Style Dining Chairs After Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Chic set of six dining chairs, in allover textured pink fabric upholstery. The set includes two arm
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chairs in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
chairs are unique in that every surface is upholstered - every inch of these arm chairs is covered in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
H 28.5 in W 29 in D 35 in
Set of 2 Mid Century Modern Parsons Club Chairs Manner of Milo Baughman, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
Ultra stylish and grand in scope this set of chic Parsons club chairs, in the manner of Milo
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Set of 6 Modern Parson Dining Chairs for Directional, puffy off-white
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 6 Modern Parson Dining Chairs made by Directional.
Off-white in color
Fully upholstered
4
Category
Vintage 1970s Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture Far East Parsons Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six mid-century Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Parsons style dining chairs
By
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 42 in W 22 in D 25 in
6 Milo Baughman Design Institute America Brass Tuxedo Parsons Chairs Plus 4 Xtra
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America
Located in Hudson, NY
A handsome set of Milo Baughman brass plated Parsons dining chairs manufactured by Design Institute
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.5 in W 18 in D 24 in
All Arms - Sublime Set of 8 Greek Key Parsons Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Greek Key arm dining chairs by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1970. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Restored Set of 10 Parsons Style Dining Chairs by Baker, Circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Michael Taylor. Beautiful, expertly crafted walnut construction. Host chairs with Greek Key arm accents
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Parsons Chair in Leopard Velvet c. 1970
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
leopard velvet. Parsons chairs are unique in that every surface is upholstered - every inch of this arm
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Upholstery
Elegant Set of 12 Parsons Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Parsons style dining chairs by Baker, circa 1970. This elegant series is routinely attributed to the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 40 in W 22 in D 20 in
Chic Restored Set of 16 Brass Parsons Dining Chairs by John Stuart, circa 1968
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
base Parsons style dining chairs, circa 1968. The set consists of two (2) host and fourteen (14) side
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 18.25 in D 20.5 in
Chic Restored Set of 12 Brass Parsons Dining Chairs by John Stuart, circa 1968
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
upholstery service is available.
A stunning set of twelve (12) brass base Parsons style dining chairs, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36 in W 18.25 in D 20.5 in
Set of Seven Juan Montoya Stained Wood "Antelope" Dining Chairs
By Juan Montoya
Located in New York, NY
Set of seven dinnign chairs comprising a pair of armchairs and five side chairs. Design by Juan
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
All Arms, Sublime Set of 16 Greek Key Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Parsons style Greek Key arm dining chairs by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
All Arms, Sublime Set of 20 Greek Key Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
restored Parsons style Greek Key arm dining chairs by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
All Arms, Sublime Set of 12 Greek Key Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Parsons style Greek Key arm dining chairs by the esteemed Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Superb Set of 12 Cane Wrapped Dining Chairs in the Style of Billy Baldwin, 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Black Woven Chaise Lounges
Located in New York, NY
This pair of chaise lounge chairs make for excellent outdoor pieces. This comfortable chair opens
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Superb Set of Ten Cane Wrapped Dining Chairs in the Style of Billy Baldwin, 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 35.5 in W 17 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Christian Badin Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Christian Badin wood armchairs upholstered in a fine tobacco fabric. These arm chairs were
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Milo Baughman Parsons Style Ivory Bouclé Chairs with en suite Ottoman c. 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Parsons style Mid Century Modern arm chairs with matching en suite Parsons style ottoman newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
H 27 in W 32 in D 26 in
Post Modern Gray Faux Leather Parson’s Style Armed Accent Chair on Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous modern gray faux leather modified Parson’s style armed accent chair on casters. Beautiful
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Radiant Restored Billy Baldwin Style Cane Basketweave Parsons Sofa, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning restored Billy Baldwin style Parsons three-seat sofa, circa 1975. Elegant hardwood form
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 24 in W 90 in D 32 in
Mid-Century Modern Black Faux Leather Love Seat Sofa by Taylor Chair Co. Style D
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture, Taylor Chair co., Edward Wormley
Located in Topeka, KS
difference. And sets on a walnut Parsons’ style base. Simple but very handsome.
Taylor Chair Company was
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 31 in W 54 in D 31.5 in
St. James chair by Angelo Donghia for Donghia Inc
By Angelo Donghia, Donghia
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Three elegant and very comfortable arm chairs that featuring deep cushions, tall back and high
Category
1990s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Light Maple Armchair Upholstered in a Juan Montoya Design Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful contemporary arm chair in light maple, upholstered in a Juan Montoya design geometric
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
White Leather Armchair with Curved Armrest
Located in New York, NY
. The chair has a curved support that elegantly holds the arm rest, along with its straight wooden legs
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Square Frame Oak Armchairs with Original Blush Textured Fabric, Set of 4
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful set of four modern square frame, almost a Parsons style, armchairs comprised of oak
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
MCM to Modern Tuxedo Cube Sofa Upholstered Legs by Henredon Style Milo Baughman
By Henredon, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
two loose arm cushions. Plus, the frame is fully upholstered as are its straight blocky legs which
Category
20th Century American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 28.5 in W 78 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Faux Leopard Dining Chairs 4 Armless / 2-Arm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern set of 6 parsons style dining chairs
4 armless/ 2-arm. Fully upholstered in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Single Mid-Century Modern Parson's Chair after Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Bronx, NY
Single chair, in the manner of Ward Bennett, ebonized ash, Parson's design armchair of Mid-Century
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ash
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Vintage Pair of Large Milo Baughman Style Parsons Arm Chairs Club Lounge
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of parsons arm chairs in the style of Milo Baughman. These are large and comfortable
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair 1970s Milo Baughman Style Parsons Arm Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Milo Baughman style all upholstered Parsons lounge chairs from the 1970s.
Seat backs are
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Open-Arm Parsons Club Chairs
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome pair of fully upholstered, open-arm club chairs. The pair are beautifully scaled, super
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-Century High-Back Birch and Mohair "Country Parson" Chairs by Maxwell Royal
By Maxwell Royal Chair Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Statuesque and elegant birch "Country Parson" chairs manufactured in the late 1950s/early 1960s by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Birch
H 50 in W 27.13 in D 26 in
Parsons Chairs Vintage Pair of Grey Leather Arm Chairs Milo Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage pair of lounge chairs in a beautiful, soft grey leather. I have pictured them
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29 in W 29 in D 25.25 in
Midcentury Blue Velvet Milo Baughman Style Parsons Open Arm Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
blue velvet fabric. (Jewel tones are all the rage in 2018) The back cushions on the chair are cut into
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Green Fully Upholstered Parson Style Captains Lounge Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage green fully upholstered Parsons style captains lounge arm chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 24.5 in
Matching Pair of Mid Century Modern Open Arm Parsons Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome matching pair of armchairs circa 1970's. These feature open arm design and retain their
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Milo baughman fully upholstered velvet parsons dining arm chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Set of 4 Milo baughman Thayer Coggin fully upholstered velvet parsons dining chairs. A nice set of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Set of Eight Salon Parsons Dining Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Stylish and comfortable, the salon dining chair is fully upholstered in lush white Belgian linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Set of 6 Parson Style Dining Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of 6 dining chairs w/2 arm chairs & 4 side chairs. Parsons style legs. Extremely comfortable
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Parsons Club Chairs in Larsen Fabric
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Parsons club chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Mid-Century Modern - Modern Parson’s Cube Club Chairs Houndstooth Fabric
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage mid-century modern to modern Parson’s style cube club chairs wearing houndstooth
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 28 in W 33 in D 35 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Club Chairs, Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs, club chairs, or lounge chairs in original African
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 30.25 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Parsons Club Chairs, Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern upholstered armchairs, club chairs, or lounge chairs
In
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 30.5 in W 24.75 in D 23 in
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
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Parsons Dining Chairs, Set of Eight
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern Parsons dining chairs
By John Widdicomb
USA, Circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Hollywood Regency Art Deco Revival Cloverleaf Top Parson Style Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Unusual set of four Parsons style Hollywood Regency Art Deco Revival dining chairs with arched
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 40.5 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
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Parsons Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic parsons arm chair available at 1stDibs. Each parsons arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. Your living room may not be complete without a parsons arm chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right parsons arm chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made parsons arm chair over the years, but those crafted by Drexel are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Parsons Arm Chair?
Prices for a parsons arm chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $960 and can go as high as $4,400, while the average can fetch as much as $2,625.
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 Parsons Arm Chair
- What is a Parsons chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024A Parsons chair is a type of dining chair. It features four wooden legs with a slight taper. In some cases, the front legs may be turned. The chairs also tend to have high rectangular backs and lightly padded seats, both clad in upholstery. The name Parsons chair refers to the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where students first developed the now iconic chair during the 1930s. Shop an assortment of Parsons chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a Parsons-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Parsons-style chair is a type of seating furniture with a simple square back and straight arms that connect to rectangular legs. The name comes from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where the chairs originated in the 1930s. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Parsons-style chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A chair with arms is an armchair.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Chairs 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An 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, 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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