Arm Chairs British
Early 20th Century English Windsor Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Lounge Chairs
Cane, Teak
2010s British Modern Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century British Colonial Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Chairs
Porcelain, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Walnut
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Aluminum
Antique Early 1900s British Jacobean Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan, Cane
Vintage 1950s American British Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Rush, Cherry
Mid-20th Century Pakistani Campaign Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s English Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1980s European Other Chairs
Wood, Cane
Antique 1830s British Colonial Patio and Garden Furniture
Cane, Oak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Papercord, Oak, Teak
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cord, Hardwood
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cord, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Regency Side Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Pine
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s European Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Cord, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
2010s British Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
Early 20th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Armchairs
Cane, Hardwood
20th Century English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Burl
Vintage 1930s British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Early 20th Century British British Colonial Armchairs
Leather
20th Century Unknown British Colonial Armchairs
Mahogany, Cane
Early 20th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Indian Armchairs
Teak
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Armchairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Chinese Chippendale Patio and Garden F...
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Rush, Wood
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s Philippine British Colonial Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Reed
Antique Late 19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Anglo-Indian Ar...
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Ebony
19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Oil
Antique 1870s British Victorian Chaise Longues
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1760s English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
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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 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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