French Arm Chair Dining Chairs
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Dining Room C...
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese French Provincial Dining Room C...
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Pine
Late 20th Century Country Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
2010s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Dining Room Chairs
Cherry
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Faux Leather
1990s Country Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1970s European Dining Room Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s French Country Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century French Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Beech, Paint
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Cotton
Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1910s French Restauration Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Nickel
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Steel, Iron
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Cotton
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Cane
Vintage 1970s Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Textile, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
1990s Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1920s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1920s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Burl
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Wood
1990s European Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Chrome, Iron
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Late 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Burl
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1960s American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Cherry
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Dining Room Chairs
Wood
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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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024No 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 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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