Velvet Arm Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Armchairs
Oak, Velvet
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century Rustic Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique 19th Century North American Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Early Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Side Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Suede, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George III Corner Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Régence Bergere Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Armchairs
Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Chenille, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet, Maple
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Armchairs
Gold
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Crystal, Metal
20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Giltwood
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Fabric, Paint
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Swivel Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Velvet, Cedar
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Armchairs
Metal, Brass, Iron
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Velvet
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Hardwood, Velvet
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s Belgian Art Deco Armchairs
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
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Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
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 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 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.
- 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.
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