Traditional Arm Chairs
Late 20th Century American Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Revival Side Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Linen, Birch, Maple
2010s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Italian Rococo Bergere Chairs
Linen, Giltwood
2010s American Other Chairs
Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century Edwardian Corner Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Windsor Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1970s Philippine Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Vintage 1970s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Side Chairs
Wood, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Fijian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Palmwood
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Wood
Antique 1870s American Moorish Corner Chairs
Mother-of-Pearl, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Upholstery
2010s American Club Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Muslin, Birch
Mid-20th Century Empire Side Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Paint
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1990s Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Other Club Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Antique 1880s Austrian Biedermeier Side Chairs
Fabric, Elm
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
1990s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Beech
2010s Philippine Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Brass, Steel
Antique 17th Century English Tudor Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Ash, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Ash, Teak
1990s American Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Norwegian Chairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Ash, Elm
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Papercord, Ash, Teak
2010s Chippendale Corner Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
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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.
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A chair with arms is an armchair.
- 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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 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 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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