Arm Chairs
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Acrylic, Lucite
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Hickory, Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Oak
2010s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery, Walnut, Oak, Pine
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Egyptian Country Chairs
Oak, Cane
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
2010s Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s French Side Chairs
Steel
2010s Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs
Leather, Hickory
Early 20th Century French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany, Wood
2010s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Side Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
Antique 1880s Italian Baroque Side Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Thai Post-Modern Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century French Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Chairs
Hickory
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Antique Early 1800s English George III Chairs
Leather
20th Century Armchairs
Wood
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Early 2000s French Modern Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1790s English George III Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
Antique 1890s Sheraton Chairs
Mahogany
1990s Regency Chairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Leather
1990s French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Side Chairs
Wood
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Elm, Oak
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood
20th Century English Chippendale Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Early 20th Century Jacobean Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Rustic Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs
Silk, Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Italian Bohemian Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
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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 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 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 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, 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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