Wakefield Arm Chairs
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Metal
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Upholstery, Wood
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Upholstery, Mahogany
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Upholstery, Wood
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Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
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Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
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Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
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Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
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Wicker
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Wood
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Wicker
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Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
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Upholstery
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Maple
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Early 20th Century American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Maple, Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Maple, PVC
Antique 19th Century American Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Reed, Wood, Paint
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- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024To identify a Heywood-Wakefield chair, you can first look for a maker's mark. Beginning in 1949, the manufacturer began affixing paper labels to the undersides of chair seats. These labels usually feature the brand name along with an eagle logo. Unfortunately, the paper labels tended to come loose over time, so not all chairs will feature them, and pieces produced before 1949 are usually unmarked. If you can't find a marking, examine the hardware that holds the chair together. Heywood-Wakefield typically used Phillips head screws, so the presence of other types of fasteners will usually indicate that a different manufacturer produced the chair. In addition, the maker only utilized solid wood to construct its chairs. If you see plywood or veneers, your chair is probably not a Heywood-Wakefield. Because it can be difficult to identify an unmarked chair on your own, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. Explore a range of Heywood-Wakefield 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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