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4 Thonet Arm chairs in red pleather
By Thonet
Located in Bronx, NY
A set of 4 Arm chairs. Bentwood and upholstered back and seat in red pleather.
Category
Vintage 1940s European Armchairs
Classic Josef Hoffman for Ligna Set of Five Bentwood and gut Chairs / Czech
By Ligna, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Set of five No. 811 Thonet arm chairs or Prague chairs designed by Josef Hoffman made by
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
H 31.75 in W 20 in D 20 in
Mid Century Atomic Ranch Thonet Style Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Awesome retro bentwood arm chairs in the style of Thonet and Heywood Wakefield. Nice red leather
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Modern Sculptural Bent Arm Lounge Chairs in Birch by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Thonet in Bent arm Birch with the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Birch
Vintage Thonet Style Large Bamboo Bentwood Cane Rattan Rocking Arm Chair
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
A large Iconic bentwood rocking chair, attributed to Thonet. Made from bamboo in with caned back
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Late 19th Century Thonet #21 Bentwood and Cane Seat Arm Rocking Chair
By Thonet
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 19th Century Thonet #21 Bentwood and Cane Seat and back Arm Rocking Chair with blue cushion
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Thonet Style Mid Century Rattan and Bentwood Arm Chairs, Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Countryside, IL
Thonet style mid century rattan and bentwood arm chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 21.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Bentwood
Thonet Austrian Curved Wood Armrests Chair, 1920s
By Thonet
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Thonet Austrian arm chair, c. 1900/1920, In curved beech wood, the upholstery has been redone in
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Elegant and graceful set of 2 Thonet design bistro chairs with arm rests
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
. They were produced in a former Thonet factory in Poland, using the original machines. The chairs show
Category
20th Century Polish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 35.24 in W 20.48 in D 23.23 in
Original "Thonet" Office Chair
By Thonet
Located in Medina, OH
"Thonet" office arm chair in its original fabric. "Thonet" stamped under chair. It is in great
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Bentwood
Pair of Model SS33 Chrome Bauhaus Style Arm Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage Model SS33 chrome Bauhaus style arm chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29 in W 23 in D 22 in
Set of Six Bentwood Arm Dining Chairs
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Bentwood Arm Dining Chairs In the style of Thonet. Seats have been recently
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
Slatted Arm Chair Art Nouveau designed by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare set of two slatted art nouveau arm chairs in used original condition.
Designed by Thonet
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Pasadena, TX
(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair
The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and
Category
20th Century European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
'1' Thonet Anton Lorenz Cantilevered Chrome Armchair
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
(1 ) Thonet Lorenz arm chair
The Lorenz arm chair was designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and
Category
Vintage 1920s European Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair Mid-Century Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Mid-Century Thonet Style Bentwood and Cane Arm Chairs in great v8ntage condition. Measure
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
1980s Thonet Chrome Cantilever Sled Base Dining Arm Chairs in Grey Fabric
By Thonet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
cantilever chairs in the 1930s. These particular examples retain their Thonet tags.
Each chair measures
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.25 in W 22.75 in D 21.75 in
Mid Century Plywood Arm Chairs by Joe Atkinson for Thonet
By Joe Atkinson, Thonet
Located in Detroit, MI
manufactured by Thonet Industries in the United States circa 1950. This unique set of chairs features
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood
Bentwood Scroll Arm Chair
By Thonet
Located in Queens, NY
19th Century Bentwood arm chair with scroll design and black upholstered seat & back. (signed with
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
R.C. Coquery French Art Deco Tubular Chrome Arm Chair
By Thonet, R. C. Coquery
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Deco tubular chrome arm chair with black leather upholstered seat and back cushion
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of 6 black leather arm chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet model S64
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Houston, TX
Original ICONIC set of 6 chairs by Marcel Breuer for Thonet model S64. With the original tags from
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
1951 Bauhaus W199 Dining Arm Chair designed by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson
By Thonet, Walter Gropius, Ben Thompson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘W199’ Birch Armchair, designed by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson for Thonet in 1951
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
H 30 in W 23 in D 22 in
1951 Set of Four W199 Dining Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson
By Thonet, Walter Gropius, Ben Thompson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for Gebruder Thonet in 1951. They were produced in Austria in the early 1950s and the listed price
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 17 in D 17.5 in
1951 Set of 4 Bauhaus W199 Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson
By Thonet, Walter Gropius, Ben Thompson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
for Thonet in 1951. They were produced in Austria in the early 1950s and the listed price includes the
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Thonet Style Leather Covered Armchairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Thonet Style Turquoise Leather Covered Arm Chairs, with brass nail head trim and covered
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Thonet Bentwood Arm Chair, 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Thonet bentwood maplewood arm chair circa 1970s. Labeled.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
Set Five Original Early Thonet Windsor Captain's Chairs with Labels-4 Side/1 Arm
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century a wonderful set of five Windsor captain’s chairs. One arm-four side chairs, with
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 21 in
Thonet Model No. 1 Bentwood Arm Chair Foldable, 1883
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare bentwood folding chair with arm rests model no. 1 by Thonet; in German it is called the
Category
Antique 1880s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Bentwood, Cane
Mid Century Set of Four Thonet Cotton Felt Bent Ply Arm or Dining Chairs Labeled
By Thonet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A timeless set of four arm or dining chairs by Thonet Park Avenue in New York City. The set of four
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Bentwood
H 33.75 in W 22.25 in D 19 in
Thonet Bamboo-style Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Plainville, KS
Pair of bamboo-style armchairs. Paper label reads "Thonet Wein" and "Thonet Austria" on suite
Category
20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Early Thonet Classic Ladder Back Arm Chair with Label Thonet New York
By Thonet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wood Provincial style ladder back armchair with original stencilled vinyl upholstered seat
Thonet
Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Thonet Dining Arm Charms with Cane back.
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Thonet Dining Charms with Cane back. Very rare architectural mid-century modern design
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Cane
Rare Pair of Pierre Paulin Arm Chairs for Thonet
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful set of 2 extremely rare arm chairs by Pierre Paulin. These chairs were especially made
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set Of 6 "Prague" Thonet Arm chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 "Prague" Thonet arm chairs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs
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Six Thonet Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of six mid century modern arm chairs made by Thonet. Tubular chrome frames with beige
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Twelve Thonet Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of twelve mid century modern arm chairs made by Thonet. Tubular chrome frames with beige
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Eight Thonet Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Denton, TX
Very hard to find a set of eight bentwood arm chairs by Thonet.
New Sherpa teddy bear fabric on
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair Of Thonet Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of mid century modern arm chairs made by Thonet. Tubular chrome frames with beige
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Thonet Arm Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Thonet Style Armchairs Bentwood construction with finely weaved fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
2 Thonet Italian Black Bentwood Cafe Bistro Arm Chairs Caned Parlor Dining
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Italian Thonet arm chairs. Featuring ebonized black bent wood and caned seat. Measures
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
2 Thonet Mid-Century Modern Walnut & Green Vinyl Office Library Arm Chairs Pair
By Thonet
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Thonet arm chairs, circa 1960s. Features Danish styling with streamline modern frames and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Set of 6 Matte Black and Custom Leather Thonet Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early set of six original Thonet arm chairs in matte black finish. With custom leather cushion
Category
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Thonet Armchairs
By Thonet
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A set of four Thonet arm chairs with bent birch wood frames and upholstered arm pads,seat backs and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Naugahyde
1960s Cane Thonet B9 Bentwood Arm Chairs for Stendig, 4 Available
By Stendig Co.
Located in Asheville, NC
Iconic Thonet arm chairs made under license of Stendig. Classic and timeless design still relevant
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Rare Thonet Armchair Model 511, ca 1904
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Rare Thonet arm chair, model 511, from around 1904. This model was a part of the Thonet catalog in
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Tan
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel Tan
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Bentwood Birch Lounge Arm Chairs Rose
By Thonet
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch lounge arm chairs. Has original medium pastel Rose
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
1970's Thonet ZPM Radomsko Sweetheart #16 Bentwood Cane Arm Chairs
By ZPM Radomsko, Thonet
Located in Stafford, TX
Pair of 1970's Thonet ZPM Radomsko
Sweetheart #16 Bentwood Cane Arm Chairs!
Both in overall great
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Mid-Century Bent Wood Arm Lounge Chair Designed by Thonet, 1960’s circa
By Thonet
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-Century Bent Wood Arm Lounge chair designed by Thonet.
Vintage and completely restored
Good
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bentwood
Set of Eight with Two-Arm Six Side Thonet 207R Long John Bentwood Caned Chairs
By Michael Thonet
Located in Troy, MI
Set of eight bentwood Thonet model 207R chairs also known as Long John - with two armchairs and six
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
H 47 in W 21 in D 22.5 in
Four Thonet Tubular Dining Side Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of four mid century modern dining or side chairs made by Thonet. Tubular chrome frames with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair 1970s Mid Century Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Detroit, MI
manufactured by Thonet. These iconic Bauhaus arm chairs feature chrome-plated tubular steel cantilevered frames
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
A Pair of Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Arm Chairs
By Josef Hoffmann, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Austin, TX
manufactured by Thonet in 1910.
The bentwood construction features simple, clean lines and plenty of
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Chairs
Materials
Ash
Mid-Century Modern Arm Chairs by Thonet, Pair
By Thonet
Located in Pasadena, CA
Thonet tag beneath the seat (pictured).
Seat height is 17.5" and arm height is 26."
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Set of Four Sculptural Carved & Cerused Bentwood Oak Arm Chairs, c1970s
By Michael Thonet
Located in Chino Hills, CA
For sale is a stunning Set of Four Sculptural Carved & Cerused Bentwood Oak Arm Chairs, dating back
Category
Vintage 1970s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Bentwood
Eight Thonet Mies van der Rohe Brno Copper & Leather Arm Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
A set of eight Mies van der Rohe copper and leather chairs for Thonet. Upholstery is new, in an
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Thonet Blue Vinyl Walnut Arm Chairs
By Thonet
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet Blue Vinyl Walnut Arm Chairs. Featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
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Thonet Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the thonet arm chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each thonet arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer thonet arm chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each thonet arm chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made thonet arm chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thonet, Peter Hvidt and Josef Hoffmann are consistently popular.
How Much is a Thonet Arm Chair?
The average selling price for a thonet arm chair at 1stDibs is $3,000, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced.
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Questions About Thonet Arm Chair
- What is a Thonet chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024A Thonet chair can be any chair developed by the furniture maker Thonet, which has been manufacturing furniture for more than 180 years. However, most people are referring to one designed by founder Gebrüder Thonet. It features a bentwood frame produced with a patent steam method that Thonet patented and a curved seat. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- Are Thonet chairs marked?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Thonet chairs are marked. You will usually find the brand's label on a tag or burned into the wood under the seat. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Thonet furniture from top sellers around the world.
- Are Thonet chairs stackable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not Thonet chairs are stackable depends on their design. The bentwood chairs produced by the company do easily stack, but others like cantilever chairs do not. Find a range of Thonet chairs forms some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Michael Thonet is a German-Austrian furniture maker who designed the famed bentwood chair in 1830. His last name, Thonet, is pronounced “TOE-net,” but it’s commonly mispronounced “tho-NAY.” Shop a collection of vintage and modern Michael Thonet pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024To identify a Thonet chair, look under the seat. Most Thonet chairs will feature a maker's marking. Often, you'll find the Thonet name carved into the wooden seat frame or printed on a paper label mounted on the seat's underside. Because Thonet changed its markings over the years, you can get a rough idea of the age of your chair by comparing the ones on your piece to images on trusted online reference guides. If you need help with the identification process, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer can be of assistance. Find a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An authentic Thonet chair will have the company’s name with a solid line underneath carved somewhere on the chair. The brand can also confirm the authenticity and age of a Thonet chair via its website. Shop a variety of authentic Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is a Thonet-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Perhaps the most significant thing about the Thonet chair was that it was the first chair to ever be shipped in parts with instructions that allowed the purchaser to assemble it themselves. As a result, the beech wood and rattan chairs could be mass produced and sold all over the world more easily. Shop a range of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To tell if a Thonet chair is real, you can use Thonet's authenticity verification service. To take advantage of it, you will need to take many photographs of the chair from different angles and close-up images of markings and paper labels. You can learn more about the authentication process on the Thonet website. Shop a diverse assortment of Thonet chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify a Thonet rocking chair, look for the company name. You will normally find it stamped directly onto the underside of the seat, arms or legs. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Thonet rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Chairs 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, 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An 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, 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 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 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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