Retro Dining Arm Chair
1990s Adam Style Retro Dining Arm Chair
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Retro Dining Arm Chair
Fabric, Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1990s American Retro Dining Arm Chair
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Hepplewhite Retro Dining Arm Chair
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Iron
1950s European Retro Dining Arm Chair
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Walnut
Late 20th Century Regency Retro Dining Arm Chair
Aluminum
Late 20th Century French Country Retro Dining Arm Chair
Cherry
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Upholstery, Cane, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Teak, Leather
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Fabric
1980s Philippine Retro Dining Arm Chair
Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Retro Dining Arm Chair
Pine
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Chrome
1990s Philippine Bohemian Retro Dining Arm Chair
Reed
1950s European Retro Dining Arm Chair
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Retro Dining Arm Chair
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Leather, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Retro Dining Arm Chair
Wood
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Retro Dining Arm Chair
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Walnut
1980s Hollywood Regency Retro Dining Arm Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Metal
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Bamboo, Rattan
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Bouclé, Oak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Leather, Rosewood
1970s American Retro Dining Arm Chair
Fiberglass
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
1960s American Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Chrome
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Retro Dining Arm Chair
Iron
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Retro Dining Arm Chair
Brass
1950s American Queen Anne Retro Dining Arm Chair
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Beech, Elm
1960s Danish Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Cord
1970s Danish Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Metal
Mid-20th Century Empire Retro Dining Arm Chair
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
1970s American Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Oak, Fabric
1970s American Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Oak, Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Steel
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Elm
1970s American Retro Dining Arm Chair
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Dining Arm Chair
Upholstery, Mahogany
1970s American Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Chrome
1970s Mexican Organic Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Oak
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Retro Dining Arm Chair
Upholstery, Cherry
1970s Spanish Regency Retro Dining Arm Chair
Wrought Iron
1980s American Organic Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Teak
1960s Danish Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Leather, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Dining Arm Chair
Fabric, Fiberglass
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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 unique chairs, sofas and other 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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