Slope Arm Dining Chairs
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Wood
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Foam, Maple
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Metal
2010s Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Rope, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
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2010s Modern Tables
Hardwood, Oak
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Oak, Plywood
2010s Indonesian Art Deco Western European Rugs
Wool
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood, Hardwood, Textile
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Organic Modern Chandeliers and Pen...
Brass
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Fabric
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Night Stands
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Console Tables
Brass
2010s American Desks and Writing Tables
Wood, Lacquer
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Unknown Windsor Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Other Dining Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Gold Leaf
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Late 20th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Art Deco Chairs
Hardwood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
2010s Sheraton Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Rattan
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Sets
Fabric, Rattan, Glass
20th Century American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Spanish Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1880s French Louis XIV Armchairs
Textile, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Lucite
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Dining Room Chairs
Resin, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Austrian Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Steel, Zinc
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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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