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Boho Chic Wicker Arm Chairs With Brown Cushions
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of bohemian sophistication with our Boho Chic Wicker Arm Chairs. These handcrafted
Category
1990s Indonesian Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Bar Harbor Wicker Arm Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic Bar Harbor style wicker chair that dates to the first half of the twentieth
Category
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Wood
English Regency Wicker Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (19th Cent) Brighton design natural wicker round back arm chair with hour
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Pr Mid Century Woven Wicker Arm Chairs
By Franco Albini
Located in New York, NY
Voguish and chic pair of mid century woven wicker tub chairs, executed in the style of Franco
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Reed
1970s Marcel Breuer B35 Modern Rattan Wicker Arm Chair for Icf
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Stunning Designer Chair!
This 1970s Marcel Breuer B35 Modern Rattan Arm Chair is a true
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
1970s Marcel Breuer B35 Modern Rattan Wicker Arm Chairs for Icf a Pair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Marcel Breuer B35 Rattan Armchairs
These iconic chairs, designed by the renowned architect
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Set of 4 Bamboo Wicker Arm Chairs by Robert Wengler, Denmark 1960's
By Robert Wengler
Located in Round Top, TX
frame and rattan/wicker trim.
Original unrestored vintage condition.
Condition shows typical age related
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
H 29 in W 22.25 in D 23 in
High Back Rattan Lounge Arm Chair by Rohe Noordwolde, The Netherlands 1950s
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful high back Rohe Noordwolde rattan arm chair date from the 1950s. The wicker arm chair is
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 40.95 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
American Victorian Natural Wicker Swivel Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian stained natural wicker arm chair on round iron swivel base with black leather
Category
20th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
English Regency Hourglass Wicker Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency style (19/20th Cent) natural wicker arm chair with hour glass base and cane seat.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Cesca b64 Bauhaus wicker chairs, in the style of marcel Breuer, stackable, 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Zevenaar, NL
Beautiful set of 4 Cesca b46 wicker arm chairs, stackable and in very good condition.
This model
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 33.47 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Coastal Organic Modern Large Braid Rattan Side Arm chairs by Wicker Works-Pair
By Wicker Works
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
armchairs by Wicker Works.
Showcasing an intricate braided trim and woven rattan body, these chairs are the
Category
1990s Bohemian Side Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
H 36 in W 26 in D 24 in
Single Walters Wicker Indoor Arm Chair
By Walters Wicker
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Walters Wicker indoor armchair that blends contemporary style with expert craftsmanship. Back
Category
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
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
Vintage Braided Wicker Works Pair Arm Chairs Lounge Club Newly Upholstered
By Wicker Works
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of braided, flare back wicker chairs by Wicker Works. No damage to wicker. Newly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
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
Loop Arm Rattan "Regata" Lounge Chair W/ Woven Wicker Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Two-Strand loop arm "Regata" rattan lounge chair with large woven wicker back accented by fancy
Category
1990s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Arm Chairs. With bamboo and rattan frames and woven wicker seats, these chairs capture the essence of
Category
20th Century Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Bohemian Wicker Fan Back Peacock Emmanuelle Style Chair
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1970/80's woven wicker peacock style arm chair. Unusual to see the smaller back version of
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Bohemian Chairs
Materials
Wicker
An Antique Hand Woven Natural Finish Bar Harbor Style Arm Chair With Blue Trim
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A beautiful small scale Bar Harbor style wicker arm chair in a natural finish with blue accent trim
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
H 33 in W 22 in D 24.5 in
Carved Wood Bois Dining Arm Chairs Cane Back With Rope Wicker Seating Set of 6
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Natural Carved Wood Bois Dining Arm Chairs with Cane Back and Rope Wicker Seating - Set of
Category
Vintage 1980s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rope
H 39.5 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
A Set of Eight Navy Wicker Dining Chairs with Cushions
Located in New York, NY
A Set of eight great-looking navy wicker dining chairs arm chairs with cushions in a crisp navy and
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Boho Chic Wicker and Rattan Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace casual elegance with Wicker Rattan Dining Arm Chairs, a set of four, bringing natural
Category
20th Century Philippine Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Boho Chic Wicker Rattan Balloon Back Swirl Arm Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Back Swirl Arm Chairs. These chairs feature intricate wicker weaving and bent rattan armrests with a
Category
Vintage 1980s Indonesian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
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
Barbara Barry for McGuire Rattan or Wicker Arm Desk, Dining or Occasional Chair
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in St. Louis, MO
Barbara Barry designed for McGuire Furniture of San Francisco. Dark stained Rattan dining chair
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Hollywood Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 37.88 in W 23.88 in D 21 in
Restored Rare Snake Arm Rattan Rocking Child Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare Paul Frankl inspired one-strand snake arm childrens size rattan rocking chair with stick
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Rare Restored Pretzel Arm Rattan Rocking Chair with Ottoman
By Ritts Tropitan, Herb Ritts
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A rare three-strand pretzel arm rattan rocking chair with matching ottoman. This chair features
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Elegant and graceful set of 2 Thonet design bistro chairs with arm rests
By Thonet
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This stunning set of bistro chairs features a curved wooden frame and a woven seat and backrest
Category
20th Century Polish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 35.24 in W 20.48 in D 23.23 in
Marcel Breuer Made In Italy B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair, 1970s, Set of 4
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Vicenza, IT
Beautiful set of four B64 “Cesca” dining chairs made in Italy in the 1970s.
Cesca chairs were
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Marcel Breuer B64 Cesca Dining Room Arm Chair for Gavina Knoll, 1968, Set of 6
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Beautiful set of 6 original B64 “Cesca” dining chairs produced by Gavina in 1968.
Cesca chairs were
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Iron
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Michael Thonet antique childrens chair, set of 2
By Michael Thonet, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Zevenaar, NL
wicker chair: h78cm x arm: 68cm x seating height: 50cm
both of the chairs wear a stamp of Thonet
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Bentwood
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
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Wrought Iron & Wicker Patio Arm Dining Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 4 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini black wrought & wicker patio or sunroom dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28 in W 26.13 in D 25 in
2 Kreiss Luxury Modern Empire Style Mahogany & Wicker Back Arm Chairs Suede Seat
By Kreiss
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful pair of Kreiss Luxury Empire style arm chairs. Made from mahogany with a wicker inset
Category
Late 20th Century Empire Armchairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wicker, Mahogany
H 39 in W 24 in D 28 in
Mid Century Modern Boho Chrome and Wicker Cantilever Arm Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Mid Century Modern Boho Chrome and Wicker Cantilever Arm Chair is a striking blend of styles
Category
20th Century American Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Antique Bentwood Bamboo Woven Wicker Rattan Arm Chair Boho Boheimian
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique bamboo and woven wicker / rattan armchair featuring rounded bentwood back with geometric
Category
Early 20th Century Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Bentwood
Stick Wicker 3 Piece Sofa and Chair Ensemble
Located in Sheffield, MA
, bamboo, lounge chair, arm chair, club chair.
chair: 28w x 32d x 21 ah x 10.5 sh x 28.5h
1 arm 25" w
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Living Room Sets
Materials
Wicker
Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair
By Lloyd Loom
Located in New York, NY
Iron and wicker Nautilus Shell back lounge chair. This chair has a wicker wrapped iron frame, the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Stick Rattan Lounging Arm Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
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Stick wicker, rattan, bamboo, lounge chair, arm chair, club chair.
Arm h: 24
Seat area: 20 x 21 D.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Set of 4 Old Hickory Woven Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Rustic American Old Hickory arm chairs with a continuous bent arm and rear leg with a
Category
20th Century American Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Mid-20th Century Ficks Reed Rattan Arm Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-20th century Ficks Reed rattan arm chair. Elegant design; repainted with custom toile seat
Category
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Antique Rattan Arm / Dining Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very comfortable pair of rattan arm / dining chairs, American, C. 1 930s with newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
A Pair of Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very comfortable pair of rattan arm / dining chairs, American, C. 1 930s with newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
A set of Six Rattan / Bentwood Dining / Arm Chairs
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A very comfortable set of six rattan arm / dining chairs, American, C. 1 930s with newly
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Green By Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
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Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marco Scarani. We're proud to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Old Hickory American Provincial Paddle Arm Lounge Chair c 1940's
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
circa 1940's. The chair features a solid oak frame with a woven wicker backrest, it is in very good
Category
Vintage 1940s American Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Oak
Marshan Rattan Arm Chair in Brown By Creel and Gow
By Creel and Gow
Located in New York, NY
"
Introducing Creel and Gow's exclusive wicker and rattan collection, designed by Marco Scarani. We're proud to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Mustard Wicker Arts and Crafts Armchair, England
Located in Washington, DC
Mustard Arts & Crafts Arm Wicker Chair. England, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
1970s High Hoop Back Rattan and Leather Straps Arm Chairs, a Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 1970s Ficks Reed High Hoop Back Rattan and Leather Straps Arm Chairs with great patina
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wicker, Rattan
Italian Fan-Backed Arm Chairs of Rattan and Bamboo from the Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
priced - $1295 each chair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Set of 2 Danish Modern Arm Chairs by Enjar Larsen & Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited set of two (2) early Danish Modern arm chairs by Enjar Larsen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
H 30.25 in W 24.75 in D 21.5 in
American Victorian Natural Wicker Arm Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker arm chair with fan shaped back with scroll and filigree design
Category
Antique 19th Century American Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Michael Taylor Wicker Arm Chair
By Michael Taylor
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Wicker chair and off-white cushion
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Mondo Arm Chair - High Back
By Loom Italia
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Extremely comfortable woven wire ( not wicker ) Arm Chair. Stainless steel wire wrapped in fiber
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Austrian Arm Chairs in Boucle and Wicker, 1950s
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
Austrian Arm Chairs in Boucle and Wicker.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wicker, Beech
Pair of Franco Albini “Margherita” Arm Chairs for Bonacina, Italy 1950's
By Franco Albini
Located in Amsterdam, NL
crafted bent bamboo and woven wicker. The chairs are in an excellent vintage condition, with a beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
H 38.19 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Thonet Model No. 1 Bentwood Arm Chair Foldable, 1883
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very rare bentwood folding chair with arm rests model no. 1 by Thonet; in German it is called the
Category
Antique 1880s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Bentwood, Cane
Coastal Wrought Iron Seashell Table
Located in Cumberland, RI
top with protective covering.
4 Seashell back arm chairs with
Wicker seats and arms are available
Category
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Wicker Arm Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
wicker arm chair with a single foam cushion upholstered in floral chintz.
Category
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
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Wicker Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wicker arm chair you’re looking for. Each wicker arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using natural fiber, wicker and rattan. Find 36 options for an antique or vintage wicker arm chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the wicker arm chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A wicker arm chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one wicker arm chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Colt, Heywood-Wakefield Co. and John Salterini produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Wicker Arm Chair?
A wicker arm chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,900, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.
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 Wicker Arm Chair
- What is a wicker peacock chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A wicker peacock chair is a chair made of wicker featuring a very large back that extends up and around, much like a peacock’s feathers when ruffled. This type of chair first appeared in the early 1900s and became very popular for photographs. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021Round wicker chairs are called papasan chairs. The round frame of the chair is usually made of rattan or wicker and is covered in a soft cushion. There is a wide range of wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between rattan and wicker is that one is a material, and the other is a crafting technique. Wicker is a method of weaving together thin, slightly rigid elements together. Rattan is one material used to make wicker. It is a slightly flexible, wood-like substance that comes from one of hundreds of species of climbing vines from the Calamoideae subfamily. Artisans also produce wicker out of other materials, such as reeds, bamboo, willow and resin polymers. Explore a wide range of rattan and wicker furniture on 1stDibs.
- How long do wicker chairs last?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024How long wicker chairs last varies. Natural wicker can remain in good condition for around two to four years when used outdoors or for around four to seven years indoors. Resin wicker made of manmade materials has a longer lifespan and looks like new for upward of 10 years. To extend the life of your wicker furniture, follow the care instructions provided by the manufacturer. Shop a collection of wicker chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Some round wicker chairs are called papasan chairs, saucer chairs, bowl chairs or moon chairs. If the chair is more oval and can seat two people instead of one, it is referred to as a mamasan chair. Shop a collection of wicker furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Round wicker chairs with matching round cushions are Papasan chairs. You may also see them referred to as saucer chairs or bowl chairs. You can find a variety of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
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