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Skirted Arm Chairs

Gerard van der Berg Orange Leather Skirt Arm Chair 1980s
Gerard van der Berg Orange Leather Skirt Arm Chair 1980s

Gerard van der Berg Orange Leather Skirt Arm Chair 1980s

By Gerard Van Den Berg

Located in Den Haag, NL

Looks like a Chair with a skirt . Great quality Chair . Very good seating comfort .

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Vintage 1980s Dutch Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Swaim Yellow & Blue Plaid Down Filled Library Club Skirted Arm Chair
Vintage Swaim Yellow & Blue Plaid Down Filled Library Club Skirted Arm Chair

Vintage Swaim Yellow & Blue Plaid Down Filled Library Club Skirted Arm Chair

By Swaim

Located in Dayton, OH

This vintage Swaim upholstered lounge chair delivers exceptional comfort and timeless traditional styling through its classic club chair silhouette. The piece features a generously s...

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Late 20th Century Country Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Paul Robert English Roll Arm Swivel Club Chair Skirted Lounge Olive Green
Paul Robert English Roll Arm Swivel Club Chair Skirted Lounge Olive Green

Paul Robert English Roll Arm Swivel Club Chair Skirted Lounge Olive Green

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Paul Robert English roll-arm club chair, a traditional transitional design.

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Early 2000s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Scroll Back and Scroll Arm Club Chair with Loose Seat Cushion and Pleated Skirt
Scroll Back and Scroll Arm Club Chair with Loose Seat Cushion and Pleated Skirt

Scroll Back and Scroll Arm Club Chair with Loose Seat Cushion and Pleated Skirt

By LF Upholstery

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The Nolis club chair is our version of one of the most popular styles of club chair known, a classic style club chair that is extremely comfortable and can be a welcome addition in a...

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2010s American American Classical Club Chairs

Materials

Linen

Modern Striped White Silk Upholstered Arm Chair with Skirt
Modern Striped White Silk Upholstered Arm Chair with Skirt

Modern Striped White Silk Upholstered Arm Chair with Skirt

Located in Astoria, NY

Modern Striped White Silk Upholstered Arm Chair. 30" H x 32" W x 31" D; seat: 17" H. Provenance: From a 500 Park Avenue Estate.

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Late 20th Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery

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Regency Green and Red Tufted and Skirted Arm Chairs - a Pair
Regency Green and Red Tufted and Skirted Arm Chairs - a Pair

Regency Green and Red Tufted and Skirted Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Infuse your home with charming elegance through this pair of Regency Green and Red Tufted and Skirted Arm Chairs. Featuring a delightful green and red floral pattern, these chairs sh...

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Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Open-Arm Skirted Lounge Chairs
Pair of Open-Arm Skirted Lounge Chairs

Pair of Open-Arm Skirted Lounge Chairs

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H 28 in W 28 in D 31 in

Pair of Open-Arm Skirted Lounge Chairs

Located in Danville, CA

Beautiful pair of open-arm lounge chairs. The unusual and ultra chic upholstery has the skirts open to the seat.

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Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Upholstery

Pair Rolled Arm Club Chairs In Taupe Cut Wool & Corded Skirt
Pair Rolled Arm Club Chairs In Taupe Cut Wool & Corded Skirt

Pair Rolled Arm Club Chairs In Taupe Cut Wool & Corded Skirt

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of taupe cut wool stripe rolled arm club chairs in the style of vintage Kittinger of Buffalo, NY.

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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wool, Upholstery

Traditional Pink Upholstered Club Arm Library Chair & Ottoman Rolled Arms Skirt
Traditional Pink Upholstered Club Arm Library Chair & Ottoman Rolled Arms Skirt

Traditional Pink Upholstered Club Arm Library Chair & Ottoman Rolled Arms Skirt

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Edwards Furniture Inc club chair and ottoman featuring a pink upholstery with blue and white undertones, rolled arms and skirted legs. Measures: 38" x 36" W x 35" H, seat ...

Category

Late 20th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Baker Rolled Arm Fringe Skirt Cream Upholstered Art Deco Club Chairs, a Pair
Baker Rolled Arm Fringe Skirt Cream Upholstered Art Deco Club Chairs, a Pair

Baker Rolled Arm Fringe Skirt Cream Upholstered Art Deco Club Chairs, a Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Baker custom rolled arm fringe skirt cream upholstered club lounge art deco chairs - a pair.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sherrill French Provincial Louis XV Style Woven Skirt Bergere Lounge Arm Chair
Sherrill French Provincial Louis XV Style Woven Skirt Bergere Lounge Arm Chair

Sherrill French Provincial Louis XV Style Woven Skirt Bergere Lounge Arm Chair

By Sherrill Furniture Company

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sherrill French Provincial Louis XV style woven skirt bergere lounge arm chair. Item features green striped upholstery, carved woven skirt, very nice item, great style and form.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Charak Dining Set
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Charak Dining Set

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H 30 in Dm 45 in

Charak Dining Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Has 3 20" x 45" skirted leaves, 2 arm chairs and 4 side chairs. Chairs are about 39.5"H x 18.5"W x 21"L.

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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Tables

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1950s, Danish relax armchair. Green furniture velour fabric, ash wood legs, springs in the seat and back. The chair was reupholstered by craftsman about 15-15 years ago. Good conditi...

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Skirted Arm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of skirted arm chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct skirted arm chairs — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. We have 48 antique and vintage skirted arm chairs in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Skirted arm chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of skirted arm chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, louis xv, mid-century modern and Louis XVI skirted arm chairs are of considerable interest. Many skirted arm chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Barbara Barry, Broyhill and Paul Evans produced popular skirted arm chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Skirted Arm Chairs?

Prices for skirted arm chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, skirted arm chairs begin at $350 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,650.

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 Skirted Arm Chairs

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Chairs 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    An 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, 2022
    Dining 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, 2022
    Dining 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 ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    No 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.