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Warren McArthur, Arm Chairs, Steel, Vinyl, United States, 1930s
By Warren McArthur
Located in High Point, NC
A set of steel and vinyl chairs, created by Warren McArthur, United States, 1930s.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Old hickory Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Old hickory arm chairs in a dark varnished finish. The condition are pristine and very
Category

Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Old hickory Pair of Arm  Chairs
Old hickory Pair of Arm  Chairs
H 40 in W 25 in D 19 in
Pair of Old Hickory Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s old hickory arm chairs with original front and back caning. Strong and sturdy chairs
Category

Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Old Hickory Arm Chairs
Pair of Old Hickory Arm Chairs
H 35.5 in W 2,375 in D 16 in
Arts & Crafts Design Period Lounge Chair set, 1930's Belgium
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Arts & Crafts Design Period Lounge Chair set of 2. Made in Belgium, 1930's period. Oak
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Nylon, Oak

1940s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s Old Hickory Arm Chair With Cane Seating. Great sturdy chairs with amazing patina to the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Art Deco Arm Chair, 1930s
Located in Berlin, DE
Italian Art Deco Arm Chair
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Art Deco Arm Chair, 1930s
Italian Art Deco Arm Chair, 1930s
H 29.53 in W 22.45 in D 21.26 in
Shearling lounge chair, Sweden.
Located in Stockholm, SE
A 1930s arm - lounge chair made in modernist style.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Shearling lounge chair, Sweden.
Shearling lounge chair, Sweden.
H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 24.81 in
Metal Art Deco Garden Patio Poolside Hoop Arm Rocking Chair c. 1930's
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Artistic Wrought Iron Works Company, circa 1930's. The chair features a tubular frame with opposing
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

1930s Chrome Arm Chair with Blue Deerskin Leather
Located in Alhambra, CA
Beautiful vintage armchair from the 1930s. Completely refurbished and in impeccable condition
Category

Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pr. 1930's Machine Age Art Deco Arm Side Dining Chairs possibly Prototypes
By McKay Furniture Corp., John Carpenter
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pair of period Machine Age arm chairs, having chrome plated steel frames, wood seating
Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Jansen Style, Louis XVI, Arm Chairs, Black Lacquer, Fabric, Cane, France, 1930s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
rests (one with a slight stain pictured) with padded arm rests. Custom quality. Great behind a desk or
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1930s Large Scale Carved Oak Arm Chair In Chinoiserie Palm Toile
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a charming carved oak arm chair with an English British Colonial toile. The frame is most
Category

Early 20th Century American British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

American Modernist Child's Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American 1930s Modernist design child's arm chair with geometric painted wood and tubular metal
Category

Vintage 1930s American Armchairs

Materials

Metal

American Modernist Child's Arm Chair
American Modernist Child's Arm Chair
H 27.5 in W 21.5 in D 17.5 in
Kem Weber Style 1930s Art Deco Chrome Tubular Frame Tandem 3-Seater Arm Chairs
By Kem Weber, Howell Mfg.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique streamline tubular chrome Art Deco tandem 3-seater with arms and upholstered seats and backs, in the style of Kem Weber or Wolfgang Hoffmann for Howell Manufacturing. Older up...
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Early 1900's Design High Wing Back Armchair Fauteuil Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
- 1930's. High wing back arm chair with oak sculptural carved arm rests and recently reupholstered flower
Category

Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Rare Aino & Alvar Aalto Armchair for New York World Fair 1939, Schuman
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A very rare piece of history from the late 1930s-early 1940s. The arm chair Alvar Aalto designed
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

1930s Steel Welded Arm Chair
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A steel latice patterned arm chair with very little paint remaining has a rusted look and has been
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1930s Steel Welded Arm Chair
1930s Steel Welded Arm Chair
H 35 in W 20 in D 18 in
Pair of 1930s Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1930s Arm Chairs By Anton Lorenz. New Upholstery by Isaac Mizrahi for S. Harris
Category

Vintage 1930s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 1930s Arm Chairs
Pair of 1930s Arm Chairs
H 35 in W 25 in D 33 in
Wingback 1930's Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930's Wingback arm chair with rachet adjustable mechanism for back.
Category

Vintage 1930s Armchairs

Wingback 1930's Arm Chair
Wingback 1930's Arm Chair
H 52 in W 23 in D 25.75 in
1930's Rustic Pine Rittenhouse Cabin Arm Chair W/ Rag Rug Cushions
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Rittenhouse rustic old pine arm or club chair from a cabin is upholstered in 19thc rag rug
Category

20th Century American Adirondack Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair 1930s Wood And Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking set of two early 20th century armchairs. Featuring carved wood frames, splayed feet, and vinyl upholstery.
Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 1930s Single Arm Art Deco Shell Back Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of mirror image Art Deco shell back fireside chairs in heathered cinnamon-orange
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood

1930's English Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
Arts and Crafts high back arm chair, blue brushed twill fabric.
Category

Vintage 1930s English Armchairs

Materials

Twill, Wood

1930's English Arm Chair
1930's English Arm Chair
H 42 in W 25 in D 25 in
Pair of 2 Art Deco Amsterdam School ‘t Woonhuys Arm Chairs The Netherlands 1930s
By 't Woonhuys
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
the Netherlands in the 1930s, was designed and made by the renowned furniture manufacturer 't Woonhuys
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Oak

Art Deco Matching Pair of Original Leather Club Arm Chairs, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Offered for your consideration are these fabulously comfy pair of original 1930's matching club arm
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Elegant 1930s Silk Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful carved wood silk covered arm chairs. Floral pattern upholstery, curved tall back and
Category

Vintage 1930s Armchairs

Elegant 1930s Silk Arm Chairs
Elegant 1930s Silk Arm Chairs
H 37 in W 29 in D 30 in
Pair of 1930s Stick Wicker Arm Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Pair of chocolate brown stick wicker arm chairs. Generous cushions in a tufted brick red.Price
Category

Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Patio and Garden Furniture

1930's Bentwood Thonet A752 Low Arm Chairs Model A752 by Joseph Frank, Pair
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930’s Bentwood Thonet A752 low arm chairs model A752 by Joseph Frank – pair 1930’s Bentwood
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Living Room Sets

Materials

Bentwood

Set of Amsterdam School Arm Chairs, the Netherlands, 1930s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of Robust Amsterdam School arm chairs from the Netherlands ~1930s. These armchairs have the
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Set of Two Amsterdam School Arm Chairs, The Netherlands 1930s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of two Amsterdam School arm chairs from The Netherlands 1930s. These chairs are newly
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Two Arm Chairs in Red Leather and Wood, 1930s
Located in Hellouw, NL
1930s. The chairs are highly decorated in both the woodwork as well as the leather in the backrest
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Split Ypsilanti Stick Reed Wicker or Sofa with Pair Arm Chairs c. 1930s
Located in Hamburg, PA
. Dimensions: Chairs H 30" x W 31.25" x D 35.25" SH 16.5" x SW 19 x Arm H x 23.5" Sofa H 30.25" x W 71" x D 36
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Reed

Art Deco Arm Chair with Coromandel and Sheep Leather, Netherlands, 1930s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Beautiful Art Deco armchair with Coromandel elements. Reupholstered in first class sheep leather and finished all around with nails and black piping. The pillow is fixed.  
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Ebony, Leather

Amsterdam School Arm Chair in Gold Yellow Fabric, Oak and Coromandel, NL, 1930s
Located in Hellouw, NL
Truly amazing Amsterdam School armchair from The Netherlands around the 1930s. This chair is newly
Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Lajos Kozma Pair of Walnut and Caned Lounge Chairs, Austria, 1930's
By Lajos Kozma
Located in New York, NY
Austrian architect Lajos Kozma, 1930's. The arm chairs are distinguished by a bold and strong outline of
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

1930s Pair of Upholstered Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s pair of upholstered arm chairs by Jindrich Halabala. 1950s Pair of upholstered armchairs
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair English Arts and Crafts Oak Chairs With Original Leather
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1930s pair of English oak arm chairs in Arts and Crafts style. Chairs feature carved details
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1930s Pair Of Upholstered Armchairs by Jindrich Halabala, Light Blue
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1930s pair of upholstered arm chairs by Jindrich Halabala, light blue 1950s midcentury pair of
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Rosewood Art Deco Armchair
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautifully figured Rosewood on this striking 1930's Art Deco Arm Chair. Seat and back are newly
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rosewood Art Deco Armchair
Rosewood Art Deco Armchair
H 33.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Pair of Walnut and Caned Armchairs by Lajos Kozma
By Lajos Kozma
Located in New York, NY
Pair of walnut and caned armchairs designed by Austrian architect Lajos Kozma, 1930s. The arm
Category

Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Alvar Aalto, "Tank" arm chair, A 38, Artek 1930s
By Alvar Aalto, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful early version of the A38 "high back" Tank chair by Alvar Aalto. This sizable chair is
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Sheepskin

Alvar Aalto, "Tank" arm chair,  A 38, Artek 1930s
Alvar Aalto, "Tank" arm chair,  A 38, Artek 1930s
H 35.44 in W 30.32 in D 35.44 in
For RoseMarie - Lounge Chairs with Wooden Arm Overlays, Scandinavia 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
For RoseMarie - Lounge Chairs with Wooden Arm Overlays, Scandinavia 1930s Condition: In good
Category

Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Herman De Vries for Cushman Colonial Creation Dining Arm Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company, Herman de Vries
Located in New York, NY
illustrates early modern applied design produced by Cushman Manufacturing of Vt. circa 1930s, the arm chairs
Category

Vintage 1930s American Rustic Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of red/pink Art Deco lounge chairs, velvet and dark stained oak, France, 1930's These Art
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Velvet

Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Red Upholstery
Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Red Upholstery
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 35.83 in
4 Chrome Art Deco Arm Chairs by Lloyd Furniture att. to Kem Weber c.1930's
By Lloyd Loom, Kem Weber
Located in New York, NY
Tubular chrome barrel chairs, made by Lloyd furniture, design attributed to Kim Weber, circa 1930's
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

A West Indian 1930s Thatched Bermuda Sea Grass Arm Chair
Located in Bellport, NY
A timeless piece with great design and form. Made in the French West Indies of thatched Bermuda Sea Grass.
Category

Vintage 1930s Caribbean Armchairs

#3240 Pair of 1930's Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous pair of 1930's arm chairs. Newly upholstered in mohair
Category

Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Mohair

#3240 Pair of 1930's Arm Chairs
#3240 Pair of 1930's Arm Chairs
H 30 in W 30 in D 21 in
Pr 1930s Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
ELEGANT PR OF ARM / CLUB CHAIRS MADE IN ITALY 1935 WITH ROSEWOOD BASE.COVERED IN LIGHT GOLD BROCADE
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Club Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pr 1930s Arm Chairs
Pr 1930s Arm Chairs
H 30 in W 30 in D 32 in
Pair of 1930's Arm Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of 1930's wood frame arm chairs recently upholstered in rich mohair.
Category

Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Pair of 1930's Arm Chairs
Pair of 1930's Arm Chairs
H 36 in W 31.5 in D 31 in
1930's American Bamboo Arm Chair
Located in Montecito, CA
A fabulous American Bentwood Bamboo Lounge Chair with muted beige plaid fabric cushions; circa 1930
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1930's American Bamboo Arm Chair
1930's American Bamboo Arm Chair
H 32 in W 27 in D 32 in
Vintage Chrome Tube Arm Chair in Red Mohair - circa 1930's
Located in Alhambra, CA
Vintage Chrome Tube Arm Chair in Red Mohair - circa 1930's. Great condition, and comfortable!
Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Pair French Art Deco Walnut Curved Arm Club Chairs, circa 1930's
Located in Hialeah, FL
A Pair of French Art Deco Curved Arm Walnut Club Chairs. Reupholstery recommended.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

1930s Rare Signed Monterey Chair with Side Panel Arm
Located in Pasadena, CA
Early Monterey chair in original old wood finish. New leather upholstery. With side arm open
Category

Vintage 1930s American Rancho Monterey Chairs

Pair of Bauhaus Czech 1930s Curved Arm Lounge Chairs
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Bauhaus era 1930s curved arm lounge chairs, dark stained arms and recent upholstery
Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

French Bow Arm Leather Club Chair, circa 1930s
Located in Portland, OR
Perfectly proportioned for a living room or salon, this well-worn club chair features a few of our
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Club Chairs

Pair of Fantastic Designer Curved Arm Club Chairs, circa 1930s
Located in Hialeah, FL
Classic Art Deco! A pair of designer French Art Deco curved arm club chairs, circa 1930s
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Pair 1930's Art Deco Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Graceful lines, soft, supple off-white leather that has been well taken care of. Lovely contrast of the white against the rich brown mahogany and in excellent condition. Priced to be...
Category

Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of 1930's French Hoop Arm Deco Chairs
Located in New York, NY
French Deco Hoop Arms in Fruitwood. Re-upholstered in Linen. 1930's
Materials

Wood, Linen

1930s Monterey Period Arm Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Circa 1930's. Original finish with hand painted sombrero.
Category

Vintage 1930s Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1930s Monterey Period Arm Chair
1930s Monterey Period Arm Chair
H 35.5 in W 33.88 in D 33 in
Early Alvar Aalto Arm Chairs for Finsven Sweden 1930's
By Finsven, Alvar Aalto
Located in Chicago, IL
Early examples of a more uncommon Alvar Aalto design from Sweden.
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1930s arm chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 1930s arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and walnut. There are many kinds of the 1930s arm chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1930s arm chair made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. Herman de Vries, De Coene Frères and Donald Deskey each produced at least one beautiful 1930s arm chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a 1930s Arm Chair?

Prices for a 1930s arm chair start at $425 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $3,475.

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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.

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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.

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Questions About 1930s Arm Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Yes, people had record players in the 1930s. In fact, record players began to become more common during the decade and continued to grow in popularity throughout the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Thomas Edison made the first phonograph record player in 1877. Shop a variety of record players on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    What brides wore in the 1930s varied. Some wore long flowing dresses made of satin or silk. Long sleeves were popular and designs often featured only minimal embellishments like appliqués and beading. Because many people faced difficult financial situations due to the Great Depression, brides also sometimes simply wore their best dresses on their wedding days. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of vintage wedding dresses.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    To identify 1930s furniture, first see if you can spot a maker's mark in hidden areas, such as the back, base, inside of drawers or under tabletops and seats. Trusted online resources can help you determine who produced your furniture based on these markings, and from there, you can research more to get a rough idea of how old your item is. A piece's characteristics can also be helpful when dating furniture. Many items made during the 1930s are examples of Art Deco furniture. Art Deco furniture is characterized by geometric patterns and luxurious materials, such as shagreen, marble, mother of pearl, mirrored glass, exotic animal hides and rare woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can provide an expert opinion on when your piece was likely made. On 1stDibs, explore a range of 1930s furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Chairs 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, 2023
    In the 1930s, phones typically looked like rotary telephones. They had either a round or square base with a numbered dial that spun when you dialed and a handset receiver with both an earpiece and a mouthpiece. A cord connected the handset to the base. Find a variety of rotary phones on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2023
    An 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, 2022
    Dining 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, 2024
    No 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, 2022
    Dining 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.