White Dining Arm Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Muslin, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cane
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Lacquer, Textile, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Dutch Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s Canadian Dining Room Chairs
Bouclé, Faux Fur, Oak
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood, Birch
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Paint, Lacquer, Wood, Foam, Upholstery, Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Antique Early 1900s French Dining Room Chairs
Other
Vintage 1970s Minimalist Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Burl
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Acrylic
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s French Country Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Regency Dining Room Chairs
Silk, Hardwood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Baroque Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Oak, Paint
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Giltwood
Early 2000s Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Bronze
2010s Philippine Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Beech, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Philippine Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
20th Century Spanish Napoleon III Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Philippine Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Canadian American Craftsman Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Philippine Regency Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
2010s Philippine Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s Philippine Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Leather, Walnut
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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.
- 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 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 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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