Tall Arm Chair
Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Faux Bamboo, Oak
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Gothic Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Gothic Revival Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century American Rococo Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century European French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Cotton, Mahogany, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Oak
20th Century Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century European Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Textile, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1930s Hungarian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Wood, Burlap
Vintage 1950s American Louis XVI Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Upholstery, Cane
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Walnut, PVC
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Chairs
Giltwood
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
1990s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 2000s American Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Early 2000s American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Wood, Burlap
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English William and Mary Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century European Baroque Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Aluminum
1990s North American Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Textile, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Alpaca
Early 2000s Lounge Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Mahogany
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Tall Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Tall Arm Chair?
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 22, 2021Dining chairs should be around 18 inches tall. Since most dining tables are 30 inches high, 18 inch tall dining chairs allow for a comfortable amount of legroom. As a general rule of thumb, there should be around 12 inches between a dining table and a seat.
- What is a tall chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A type of tall chair is a bar stool. A bar stool is a chair that often features a footrest to support the feet and is used at bars and high tables in pubs and bars. You can find a variety of vintage and antique bar stools on 1stDibs to meet any decor scheme.
- 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 25, 2024Chairs for a 30-inch table should typically be between 18 and 20 inches tall when measured from the seat to the floor. Generally, the seat height of a chair should be 10 to 12 inches lower than the height of a tabletop. Tables measuring 30 inches in height are generally standard height and should work well with most standard dining chairs. Find a wide range of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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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