Scandinavian Arm Chair
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Birch, Wool
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Muslin
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Pine
20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Pine, Leather
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Suede, Wood, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Suede, Wood, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Suede, Wood, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Teak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Birch, Teak
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Walnut
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Oak, Mohair
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Papercord, Oak
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Papercord, Teak
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Pine, Lambskin, Birch
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Birch
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Canvas, Beech
2010s Vietnamese Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Metal
2010s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Oak
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Birch
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Oak, Wenge
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Teak, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Teak, Upholstery
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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 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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