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Pair Victorian Arm Chairs Salon Chair 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Pair of Victorian Rosewood Open Armchairs.
Raised upon Cabriole Front Legs with Brass Castors and
Category
Antique 1870s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Pair William IV or Early Victorian Arm Chairs, Howard & Sons Style
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very comfy and desirable pair of mid-19th century club chairs in the style of Howard
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Victorian Arm Chair Leather Seat Cabriole Leg, 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Rosewood Cabriole Leg armchair.
circa 1860
Standing Upon Cabriole Front legs with
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Exceptional Shaped English Victorian Arm Chair Ebonised with Golden Paint
Located in Markington, GB
Exceptional shaped ebonised mahogany arm chair very unusual shape. upholstered in a bright coloured
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35.83 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Hunzinger Victorian Rocking Chair
By George Hunzinger
Located in Hudson, NY
The Victorian arm chair, shown here, was made by German designer George Hunzinger in the late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Pair Victorian Parlour Chairs Antique Balloon Back 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Victorian arm chairs with distinctive balloon backs
Circa 1880 on this classic
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
18 Monumental Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Mahogany Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
beaded feet.
Includes 16 dining side chairs and two married Victorian arm chairs with Northwind face
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 52.5 in W 21 in D 24 in
Pair of Victorian Style Outdoor Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of wrought iron patio chairs.
Charming pair of Victorian style garden chairs. Ornate with
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair Victorian Salon Chairs Arm, 1870
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous pair of Victorian salon chairs with original ormolu mounts
Very comfortable with
Category
Antique 1870s Chairs
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Victorian Heywood Wakefield School Rolled Arm Photographers Chair c1890
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian photographers chair in the manner of Heywood Wakefield offers wicker
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wicker
H 35.5 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
Antique Victorian Quality Yew Wood Broad Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality yew wood broad arm Windsor chair having yew wood turned columns and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Yew
Vintage French Victorian Style Carved Mahogany Frame Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Victorian Style carved mahogany frame lounge arm chair. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Large Woven Wicker Rattan Victorian Style Wingback Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Woven Wicker Rattan Victorian Style Wingback Lounge Arm Chair. item features a large
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Matching pair of Victorian Carved Oak Wing Arm Chairs
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A lovely pair of heavily carved Victorian oak wing back armchairs. These chairs have intricate
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
Antique Small Child's Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Parlor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Small Child's Eastlake Victorian Carved Walnut Parlor Arm Chair. Circa 19th Century
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Victorian English Mahogany Carved Arm Club Chair w/Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive custom Victorian armchair with ottoman. Built for comfort and crafted in mahogany with
Category
20th Century North American Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Victorian Walnut and Cane Carved Lounge Arm Chair Queen Anne Legs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Walnut and Cane Carved Lounge Arm Chair With Queen Anne Legs. Circa Early 1900s
Category
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 38.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
English Broad Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Savannah, GA
An early Victorian yew, elm and ash broad arm Windsor chair.
Great original surface. Underside
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Curule Throne Arm Chair with Lions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Aesthetic movement ebonized curule throne arm chair with lions. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 33.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Yorkshire Broad Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
19th C Yorkshire beech and elm broad arm windsor chair. Very good colour. 1850.
Seat depth is 17
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
Circa 1860 English Windsor Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 English Windsor Arm Chair. 7-spindle hoop back, conforming turned arm supports & legs
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
Antique Cane and Carved Wood Arm Side Chair with Rose Detail
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful antique Victorian carved wood armchair with a cane seat and back. This chair will make
Category
20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Antique English Carved Oak Corner Chair Renaissance Arm Throne Chair Upholstery
Located in Shreveport, LA
Direct from England, a gorgeous 19th century carved oak corner chair.
Thick, hand carved foliate
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Corner Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 28 in D 27 in
A rare Antique Beech Wood X Framed Cane back Arm chair
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
A rare Antique Beech Wood X Framed Cane back Arm chair. With its unusual Savonarola looking frame
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan, Beech
Antique Mahogany Open Arm Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique mahogany open arm desk chair having an attractive shaped top rail and carved splat to the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
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
1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38.5 in W 29 in D 32 in
Victorian Parlour Arm Chair Walnut
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Victorian Walnut Open Arm Chair.
This Arm Chair is Raised upon Cabriole Legs with Carved Toes and
Category
Antique 1860s Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
American Victorian Horn Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian steer horn arm chair with maroon velvet upholstered seat & back and metal claw
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Victorian Mahogany Child's Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian mahogany spindle back child's arm chair with red velvet seat.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Children's Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
American Victorian Velvet Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian ebonized and wood trimmed arm chair with carved filigree floral back and green
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
American Victorian Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian mahogany arm chair with winged griffin arms and blue and grey striped upholstery
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
American Victorian Ebonized Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian ebonized and gold trimmed arm chair with carved floral motifs and green stripe
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Gold
English Elm Broad Arm Windsor Armchairs, 19th Century - Set of 4
Located in Savannah, GA
A set of 4 English elm broad arm windsor armchairs, 19th century.
26 inches wide by 26 ½ inches
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
English Victorian Tufted Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian walnut slant back arm chair with tufted rust upholstery.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
English Victorian Lacquered Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
"English Victorian Papier mache pearl inlaid black lacquered bergere arm chair with slip seat and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Victorian Carved Wood Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian
Category
Vintage 1940s American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
English Victorian Bamboo Moon Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Victorian bamboo armchairs with half moon design back and paisley upholstered seat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut arm chair
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut arm chair having a quality carved walnut shaped back
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Fine Quality Victorian Button Back Arm Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A fine quality Victorian button back arm chair.
The chair has a hard wood frame and has been
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Silk
English Victorian BergéRe Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Papier mache and pearl inlaid black lacquer bergere arm chair with red seat and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Pair Of Fine Victorian Heavily Carved Arm Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
C-scrolls. The chairs with full length arm rests terminating with a large carved scroll. The chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
English Victorian Papier Mache Pearl Bergére Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Papier mache pearl inlaid and decorated small bergere arm chair with tapestry
Category
20th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
English Victorian Terra Cotta Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Rustic style glazed brown terra cotta arm chair with faux twig design with open
Category
Early 20th Century English Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Terracotta
Victorian Walnut Childs Arm Chair in Red Velvet
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Victorian Walnut Childs Arm Chair in Red Velvet. The upholstery is fairly new with no pulls or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Early Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Victorian Pink Tufted Carved Wood Parlor Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Pink Tufted Carved Wood Parlor Arm Chair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Mahogany Carved Arm/Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality Victorian carved mahogany arm/desk chair having a beautiful carved pierced shaped back
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Other
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Tapestry Upholstered Parlor Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Tapestry Upholstered Parlor Lounge Arm Chair. Circa Late 19th
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 40.5 in W 26 in D 27 in
Set of Antique Victorian Empire Style Mahogany Loveseat & Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Upholstery
Dimensions:
Loveseat:
35.50”H x 56”W x 33.75”D
Seat Height 21"
Arm Chair:
35.50”H x 35.25”W x
Category
Vintage 1920s American Victorian Loveseats
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
John Henry Belter Victorian Rosewood Bergére Arm Chair
By John Henry Belter
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian carved rosewood bergere arm chair with filigree back and sides and rust velvet
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Monumental Antique Victorian Ornate Carved Oak Throne Arm Chair 58"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental antique Victorian throne armchair. Made of oak featuring ornate reticulated design with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Victorian Mahogany Painted Hunzinger Barley Twist Arm Chair Ball & Claw
By George Hunzinger
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian Hunzinger Arm Chair. Made from Mahogany with a barley twisted frame featuring
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany, Paint
H 40 in W 23 in D 27 in
Victorian Padded Arm Chair with Cranberry Floral Brocade
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful, rich dark mahogany victorian style padded armchair with Cranberry floral brocade
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Brocade, Mahogany
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorianwhite wicker sunroom chaise lounge arm chair sofa. Item features wicker
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
H 34.5 in W 23 in D 70 in
Lovely Shaped English Antique Victorian 'Swan' or 'Spoon' Arm Chair + foot stool
Located in Markington, GB
Lovely Shaped English Antique Victorian 'Swan' or 'Spoon' Arm Chair with foot stool
Lovely shaped
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.71 in W 33.86 in D 29.53 in
John Jellif & Co Victorian Eastlake Blue Velvet Arm Chair
By John Jelliff
Located in Queens, NY
"American Victorian Eastlake-style (Renaissance Revival) walnut arm chair with carved heads and
Category
Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Victorian Eastlake Carved Walnut Gentlemans Parlor Fauteuil Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian parlor armchair. Made of walnut featuring Eastlake styling with carved frame
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 42 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Antique Pair Victorian Carved Rosewood Parlor Arm Chairs, Circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of Victorian parlor armchairs offer rosewood construction with carved floral crest
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
Gothic Revival Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian Gothic Revival mahogany arm chair with ogee arched back & green striped seat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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Victorian Arm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of victorian arm chairs available for sale. Each of these unique victorian arm chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Victorian arm chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Victorian arm chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Hollywood Regency and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made victorian arm chairs over the years, but those made by Colt, George Smith and Gillows of Lancaster & London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Victorian Arm Chairs?
Prices for victorian arm chairs start at $450 and top out at $31,144 with the average selling for $1,963.
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 Victorian Arm Chairs
- 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a Victorian chair, focus on the frame rather than the upholstery, which might have been replaced over the years. Look under the seat and on the legs for maker's marks. If you find any, conduct online research to determine if the manufacturer was active and producing chairs similar to yours during the Victorian era, which lasted from the 1830s through the turn of the 20th century. Some chairmakers who were active at the time include Chesterfield, Charles Hindley & Sons, Heywood-Wakefield Co., Howard & Sons and Jacob and Josef Kohn. Should you be unable to locate any markings, you can examine the characteristics of your chair to determine if it reflects the Victorian style. Easily recognizable, Victorian furniture is regal, ornate and luxurious. It often features curved lines, stately proportions and highly detailed geometric and floral embellishments. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can also aid you in the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Victorian chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers 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 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 ExpertDecember 12, 2023What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge 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 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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