Rustic Dining Arm Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Maple
20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Bamboo
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Primitive Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Industrial Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Maple, Oak, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Rush, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Metal
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 19th Century Unknown Rustic Windsor Chairs
Hardwood
Late 20th Century Minimalist Dining Room Tables
Glass, Pine
20th Century Windsor Chairs
Bentwood
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Windsor Chairs
Elm, Yew
20th Century Rustic Windsor Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Rustic Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century Rustic Windsor Chairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Primitive Dining Room Tables
Iron
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1890s French French Provincial Armchairs
Rattan, Oak
Vintage 1950s North American Rustic Tables
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Rustic Game Tables
Oak
Late 20th Century American Jacobean Armchairs
Chenille, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
2010s English Elizabethan Dining Room Chairs
2010s English Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s Indian Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Teak
2010s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Indian Rustic Armchairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1940s English Country Dining Room Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Hickory
Vintage 1960s Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Antique Early 1900s American Country Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1950s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
20th Century German Campaign Dining Room Chairs
Horn
Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century Welsh Rustic Windsor Chairs
Ash, Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Rustic Windsor Chairs
Hickory, Yew
Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Country Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm
Antique 1770s European Country Windsor Chairs
Ash
Antique Early 19th Century Welsh Rustic Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century Irish Rustic Windsor Chairs
Ash
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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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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.
- 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.
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