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Vintage Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Fauteuil Silk Striped Arm Chair
Vintage Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Fauteuil Silk Striped Arm Chair

Vintage Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Fauteuil Silk Striped Arm Chair

$1,280Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.5 in W 25 in D 27 in

Vintage Baker Furniture French Louis XVI Fauteuil Silk Striped Arm Chair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

acanthus accents, a domed back with finials, upholstered arms and tapered fluted legs. The chair is

Category

Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Hardwood

French Provincial Blonde With Blue and Pink Striped Fabric Arm Chairs - a Pair
French Provincial Blonde With Blue and Pink Striped Fabric Arm Chairs - a Pair

French Provincial Blonde With Blue and Pink Striped Fabric Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Delray Beach, FL

French Provincial Blonde Striped Arm Chairs with blue and pink fabric, offering timeless charm and

Category

Vintage 1980s American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Hollywood Regency Modern Striped Upholstered Wide Lounge Club Movie Arm Chair
Hollywood Regency Modern Striped Upholstered Wide Lounge Club Movie Arm Chair

Hollywood Regency Modern Striped Upholstered Wide Lounge Club Movie Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Custom Hollywood Regency Style Modern Striped Upholstered Wide Lounge Club Movie Arm Chair. Item

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Serge Roche Style Arm Chairs With Pink Striped Fabric
Pair of Serge Roche Style Arm Chairs With Pink Striped Fabric

Pair of Serge Roche Style Arm Chairs With Pink Striped Fabric

By Serge Roche

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of Serge Roche style arm chairs with pink floral striped fabric. The carved and painted

Category

20th Century Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Carved Mahogany Striped Silk Upholstery Fireside Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!
Pair of Carved Mahogany Striped Silk Upholstery Fireside Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!

Pair of Carved Mahogany Striped Silk Upholstery Fireside Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Carved Ebonized Mahogany Striped Silk Upholstery Fireside Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!

Category

20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Hardwood

Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Striped Upholstered Arm Chair
Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Striped Upholstered Arm Chair

Louis XVI Style Carved Mahogany Striped Upholstered Arm Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Acanthus leaves carvings. Cannelured legs. Striped upholstery in very good vintage condition

Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Jens Risom Teak Wood Arm Chair In Black Striped Chenille
Jens Risom Teak Wood Arm Chair In Black Striped Chenille

Jens Risom Teak Wood Arm Chair In Black Striped Chenille

By Jens Risom

Located in Chicago, IL

Danish Modern style teak wood arm chair in black striped chenille upholstery. Single Danish teak

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Retro 1960's vintage striped fabric Danish arm chair
Mid Century Retro 1960's vintage striped fabric Danish arm chair

Mid Century Retro 1960's vintage striped fabric Danish arm chair

$939Sale Price|44% Off

H 29.14 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in

Mid Century Retro 1960's vintage striped fabric Danish arm chair

Located in Markington, GB

Mid-Century Retro 1960s Vintage Striped Fabric Danish Armchair This stunning Danish armchair from

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage French Louis XV Style Green & Pink Painted Arm Chair w/ Striped Fabric
Vintage French Louis XV Style Green & Pink Painted Arm Chair w/ Striped Fabric

Vintage French Louis XV Style Green & Pink Painted Arm Chair w/ Striped Fabric

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage French Louis XV Style Green & Pink Painted Arm Chair w/ Striped Fabric. Item features green

Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Carved Bases & Arms Striped Upholstery Fire Side Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!
Pair of Carved Bases & Arms Striped Upholstery Fire Side Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!

Pair of Carved Bases & Arms Striped Upholstery Fire Side Arm Lounge Chairs MINT!

By Tomlinson, Baker Furniture Company, Henredon

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Carved Bases & Arms Striped Upholstery Fire Side Arm Lounge Chairs MINT! TOMLINSON

Category

20th Century Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Polyester

2009 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Striped Fabric Model 71APC
2009 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Striped Fabric Model 71APC

2009 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Striped Fabric Model 71APC

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 APC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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Danish Teak  Arm Chair In Black Striped Chenille
Danish Teak  Arm Chair In Black Striped Chenille

Danish Teak Arm Chair In Black Striped Chenille

Located in Chicago, IL

Sculptural design and black striped chenille upholstery, this single Danish teak wood arm chair has

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Pair of Contemporary Rolled Arm Striped Lounge Chairs
Pair of Contemporary Rolled Arm Striped Lounge Chairs

Pair of Contemporary Rolled Arm Striped Lounge Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Whimsical pair of upholstered lounge chairs or club chairs featuring a striped fabric. Contemporary

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

A Mid Century Pair of Italian Arm Chairs w/ Striped Upholstery
A Mid Century Pair of Italian Arm Chairs w/ Striped Upholstery

A Mid Century Pair of Italian Arm Chairs w/ Striped Upholstery

Located in Astoria, NY

A vintage pair of mint green Italian club chairs with black, cream, and gray striped upholstery and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pearson George III Chippendale Mahogany Striped Wingback Library Club Arm Chair
Pearson George III Chippendale Mahogany Striped Wingback Library Club Arm Chair

Pearson George III Chippendale Mahogany Striped Wingback Library Club Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Pearson Furniture George III or Chippendale wingback chair. Made from mahogany, featuring a

Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

2 Vintage French Provincial Striped Blue Tufted Serpentine Wingback Arm Chair
2 Vintage French Provincial Striped Blue Tufted Serpentine Wingback Arm Chair

2 Vintage French Provincial Striped Blue Tufted Serpentine Wingback Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

with blue striped fabric and fringe over scrolled arms, tufted flared wingback and serpentine legs

Category

Late 20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

2 Century Furniture Caribou Club Wingback Arm Chairs French Country Nailhead
2 Century Furniture Caribou Club Wingback Arm Chairs French Country Nailhead

2 Century Furniture Caribou Club Wingback Arm Chairs French Country Nailhead

By Century Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of Century Furniture Caribou Club Wingback Arm Chairs in Sierra Finish. An elegant blend

Category

Late 20th Century American Country Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Vintage Upholstered Regency Striped Pink Arm Chairs
Pair of Vintage Upholstered Regency Striped Pink Arm Chairs

Pair of Vintage Upholstered Regency Striped Pink Arm Chairs

Located in North York, ON

These are so unique! Not your traditional living room chairs, these pinked striped chairs are for

Category

20th Century American Armchairs

14 Regency style dining chairs
14 Regency style dining chairs

14 Regency style dining chairs

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H 36.5 in W 22 in D 24 in

14 Regency style dining chairs

Located in Bronx, NY

ivory striped velvet. 4 arm chairs and 10 side chairs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Set of 4 French Louis XVI Striped Walnut Arm Chairs
Set of 4 French Louis XVI Striped Walnut Arm Chairs

Set of 4 French Louis XVI Striped Walnut Arm Chairs

Located in Queens, NY

"Set of 4 French Louis XVI style walnut arm chairs with striped upholstered seat and back. (19/20th

Category

Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage French Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil Library Arm Chair Striped Upholstery
Vintage French Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil Library Arm Chair Striped Upholstery

Vintage French Louis XV Walnut Fauteuil Library Arm Chair Striped Upholstery

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage French Louis XV library club chair. Made of walnut with serpentine form, padded arms

Category

Late 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 8 Italian chairs with Chinese Chipendale base in bronze
Set of 8 Italian chairs with Chinese Chipendale base in bronze

Set of 8 Italian chairs with Chinese Chipendale base in bronze

Located in St. Louis, MO

Set of 8 chairs (2 arm/6 side) with bronze bases, original pink striped upholstery. Arm chairs are

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Louis XV Style Fruitwood Arm Chairs w/ Brunschwig & Fils Striped Fabric
Pair of Louis XV Style Fruitwood Arm Chairs w/ Brunschwig & Fils Striped Fabric

Pair of Louis XV Style Fruitwood Arm Chairs w/ Brunschwig & Fils Striped Fabric

Located in Milford, NH

A fine quality pair of Louis XV style fruitwood arm chairs with beautifully detailed foliate and

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Pair of Louis XV Style Fruitwood Arm Chairs w/ Brunschwig & Fils Striped Fabric
Pair of Louis XV Style Fruitwood Arm Chairs w/ Brunschwig & Fils Striped Fabric

Pair of Louis XV Style Fruitwood Arm Chairs w/ Brunschwig & Fils Striped Fabric

Located in Milford, NH

A fine quality pair of Louis XV style fruitwood arm chairs with beautifully detailed foliate and

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Pair Of Rare Albini Arm Chairs
Pair Of Rare Albini Arm Chairs

Pair Of Rare Albini Arm Chairs

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H 34 in W 21 in D 16 in

Pair Of Rare Albini Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of small rare Franco Albini arm chairs with striped seat pads. Made in Italy tags.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

French Louis XVI Striped Armchairs
French Louis XVI Striped Armchairs

French Louis XVI Striped Armchairs

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H 36 in W 24.5 in D 25 in

French Louis XVI Striped Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 French Louis XVI style walnut arm chairs with striped upholstered seat and back. (19/20th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

John Saladino "Tejas" Armchairs, Pair
John Saladino "Tejas" Armchairs, Pair

John Saladino "Tejas" Armchairs, Pair

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H 41 in W 36 in D 30 in

John Saladino "Tejas" Armchairs, Pair

By John Saladino

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of John Saladino "Tejas" Arm Chairs, with striped velvet upholstery, label to underside. 41

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Rosewood Ladder Back Dining Chairs Mid Century Vintage
Rosewood Ladder Back Dining Chairs Mid Century Vintage

Rosewood Ladder Back Dining Chairs Mid Century Vintage

Located in Baltimore, MD

rosewood chairs features two arm chairs and four side chairs in original beautiful black and gray striped

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Louis XVI Style Silver Gilt Hollywood Regency Style Armchairs by Karges
Louis XVI Style Silver Gilt Hollywood Regency Style Armchairs by Karges

Louis XVI Style Silver Gilt Hollywood Regency Style Armchairs by Karges

By Karges Furniture

Located in Manhasset, NY

Louis XVI style silver gilt armchairs by Karges. A fine pair of striped upholstered arm chairs in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Pair of Small English Arm Chairs
Pair of Small English Arm Chairs

Pair of Small English Arm Chairs

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H 37 in W 28 in D 22 in

Pair of Small English Arm Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of small pink striped arm chairs with carved mahogany legs

Category

Antique 19th Century English Bergere Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Arm Chairs with Striped Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Arm Chairs with Striped Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Arm Chairs with Striped Upholstery

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Mid-century modern geometric arm chairs with striped fabric in red, yellow, orange and

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pace Dining Chairs in Brass - Set of Six
Pace Dining Chairs in Brass - Set of Six

Pace Dining Chairs in Brass - Set of Six

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H 34 in W 20 in D 22 in

Pace Dining Chairs in Brass - Set of Six

By Pace Collection

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of six Pace dining chairs in brass steel sled legs and original channel upholstery striped

Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

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By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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$3,650 / set

H 20.5 in W 30.5 in D 32 in

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Located in Bridgeport, CT

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$5,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 27 in W 89 in D 34 in

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By Jack Lenor Larsen

Located in Pemberton, NJ

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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$7,530 / item

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Located in Westwood, NJ

Inspired by an 18th-century original, this fauteuil features a finely carved frame with a paper twist arched top rail, gently downswept padded arms terminating in intricate scrolls, ...

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By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$1,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 34.5 in W 23.5 in D 22.5 in

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By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

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$1,500

H 39.5 in W 24 in D 24 in

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous 19th century French Louis XVI armchair in new gray lacquer and new todd hase gold stripe upholstery. Add some Classic Style to your Home.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

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Striped Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the striped arm chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wood and hardwood, every striped arm chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a striped arm chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A striped arm chair made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. A well-made striped arm chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jens Risom are consistently popular.

How Much is a Striped Arm Chair?

Prices for a striped arm chair start at $700 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $3,125.

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 Striped Arm Chair
  • 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

    A chair with arms is an armchair.

  • 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

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

  • 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.
  • 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.