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Antique Branch Frame Upholstered Dining Chair with Arms - Enchanted
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
stool.Its antique gilded branch like structure can't help but mesmerize the beholder. Her fully upholstered
Category
2010s Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 8 Dining Chair With Arms Offered In COM
Located in NEW YORK, NY
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Upholstered in velvet in variety of colors as shown in the attached photos.
The wood frame is in natural oak
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Upholstery
Set of 6 Art Deco Style Dining Chairs, Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
interesting backing, appears to be inox.
The two armchair backs are upholstered.
All the dining chairs have
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Birch
Rustic Modern Sydney Dining Chair with Arms Turned Finials by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Sydney Dining Chair with Arms features a wood frame with finial details on the
Category
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 33.5 in W 23.5 in D 20.5 in
Rustic Modern Sydney Dining Chair with Arms Turned Finials by Martin & Brockett
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Martin & Brockett’s Sydney Dining Chair with Arms features a wood frame with finial details on the
Category
2010s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 33.5 in W 23.5 in D 20.5 in
Regency Upholstered Dining Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This set of 10 Regency Upholstered Dining Chairs, comprising of 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. It
Category
2010s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
1960s Czech Wooden Upholstered Dining Chair by TON
By TON a.s.
Located in High Point, NC
An upholstered bentwood dining chair created in 1960s Czechia by noted furniture manufacturer, TON
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Art Deco, Set of 2 De Castro Dining Chairs With Arms, Brass, Cotton Greenapple
By Lusitanus Home, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Set of 2 De Castro Dining Chairs With Arms, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 41.34 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Teak and Light Beige Upholstered Dining Chairs with Thread - Tress Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
This pair of Tress dining chairs by Uultis embodies the refined design language of Sérgio Batista
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
H 33 in W 22 in D 21 in
Modern Upholstered Dining Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern upholstered dining armchair with solid beech and a dark Macadamia finish. With a scoop
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 8 Platt Collections La Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 8 upholstered dining chairs with high rectangular backrests, lavishly covered in finely
Category
20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
'4' Newly Upholstered French Provincial Louis XV Dining Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage set of 4 Newly Upholstered French Provincial Louis XV Style solid wood dining chairs
Set
Category
Vintage 1970s Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Set of 11 Antique Dining Chairs with 9 Sides & 2 Arms in West Indies Mahogany
Located in Miami, FL
A very lovely set of 11 antique Christian VIII dining chairs in fine Cuban/ West Indies mahogany
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
Six Scandinavian White Oak Dining Chairs Upholstered in Orange Velvet
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of six Mid-century Danish-designed dining chairs crafted from white oak, featuring sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Set of Eight Newport Upholstered Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a set of eight ( 2 arms and 6 sides) Newport mahogany dining chairs by Leighton Hall. They
Category
2010s Philippine Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Black Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Black with Embroidery Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Set of 6 Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs Recently Upholstered In Boucle
Located in London, GB
Set of 6 Danish Rosewood dining chairs recently upholstered in a cream coloured boucle.
This set
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
4 Vintage Oak Country French Farmhouse Ladderback Upholstered Dining Arm Chairs
By Guy Chaddock
Located in Dayton, OH
4 vintage country French dining chairs, circa late 20th century. Attributed to Guy Chaddock
Category
Late 20th Century Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 41.5 in W 23.5 in D 23.5 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Schou Andersen, Newly Upholstered
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of six Danish Mid-Century Modern dining chairs by Schou Andersen. This set includes two
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
H 41.25 in W 20.5 in D 17.75 in
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Denim Indigo Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Eight Louis XVI Upholstered Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
This is a set of eight (2 arms and 6 sides) of Louis XVI style mahogany dining chairs by Leighton
Category
2010s Philippine Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Six Slate Grey Linen Upholstered and Ebonized Yoke Arm Dining Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of six Asian influenced dining armchairs clad in new heathered slate grey linen upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Linen
All ARMS, Stellar Set of 14 of Klismos Dining Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
French fifties design Bahl Upholstered Chair with brass details
By Alfonso Marina
Located in Bosques de las Lomas, MX
The Bahl Upholstered Chair epitomizes the French 50's design, blending modernism with classic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 14 Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs w/ Upholstered Slip Seats
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful set of 14 Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, including two armchairs and 12 side
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 39 in W 25.5 in D 23 in
Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of 6, 2 Arms, 4 Sides
Located in Miami, FL
Tomlinson Furniture Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs, Set of 6, 2 Arms, 4 Sides
Offered for sale
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
H 34.25 in W 23.5 in D 24.25 in
Set of 12 Louis XVI-Style Painted Green Damask Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 Louis XVI-style (1st half 20th Century) dining chairs with off-white painted frames with
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Denim Midnight Black Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Moooi Monster Naked Chair with Arms in Solis, Sunset Red Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD20' Semi-Arm Upholstered Beech Dining Chair for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD20' semi-arm upholstered beech dining chair for Hida.
For centuries
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
H 30.7 in W 22.4 in D 20.1 in
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD20' Semi-Arm Upholstered Oak Dining Chair for Hida
By Motomi Kawakami, Hida
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD20' semi-arm upholstered oak dining chair for Hida.
For centuries, famed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
H 30.7 in W 22.4 in D 20.1 in
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD20' Semi-Arm Upholstered Walnut Dining Chair for Hida
By Hida, Motomi Kawakami
Located in Glendale, CA
Motomi Kawakami 'Seoto KD20' semi-arm upholstered walnut dining chair for Hida.
For centuries
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Upholstery
H 30.7 in W 22.4 in D 20.1 in
Set of 6 Edward Wormley for Dunbar Patterned Pastel Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 American mid-century dining chairs (2 arms and 4 sides) with square backs featuring a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 31 in W 20.5 in D 21.5 in
Coastal Breeze Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
In our Sea Salt finish, the upholstered arm chair displays a comfortable upholstered seat with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous Set of 4 Painted and Newly Upholstered French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous set of 4 newly upholstered dining chairs that include 2
Louis XVI armchairs or fauteuils
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 38.75 in W 26 in D 24 in
All Arms- Sublime Set of 14 Cane Back Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent large ALL ARMS set of dining chairs is Unique on the World market. The set is
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
H 38 in W 22.75 in D 21.5 in
All Arms, Chic Set of 12 Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
All Arms - Chic Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker, circa 1960
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent unique set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 20 in
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Denim Light Wash Blue Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Divina 3, 542 Orange Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Regency Upholstered Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Annville, PA
This set of 10 Regency Upholstered Chairs are complete with 2 arm chairs and 8 side chairs. The
Category
2010s Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Divina Melange 3, 180 Black Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Moooi Monster Diamond Chair with Arms in Steelcut Trio 3, 526 Pink Upholstery
By Moooi, MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
Moooi Monster Naked Chair with Arms in Steelcut Trio 3, 446 Yellow Upholstery
By MARCEL WANDERS, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A soft, puffy and stylish chair as symbol of the eternal battle between opposite forces that take
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 22.05 in D 15.75 in
French Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Louis XIV style French dining chair with a square padded and upholstered backrest and seat, with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Tubular Chrome and Blue Fabric Cantilever Lounge Chair with Arms Set of 7
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage cantilever tubular chrome and blue hopsack fabric upholstered lounge chairs in the
Category
Late 20th Century American Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
1950s Style Velvet Dining Chair with Open Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Structure and frame:
Metallic skeleton for the back and arms, screwed to the seat frame and legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pivot Back Dining Chairs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak dining chair with a pivoting backrest and upholstered seat. Two chairs available with arms
Category
Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Classic Skirted Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
dining room. Upholstered in an elegant neutral Fabric and finished with meticulous welting trim, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
ARPEGGIO/A Solid Oak Wood Brown Leather Upholstered Dining Armchair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
timeless elegance. The designers seamlessly blend different eras and styles, creating a chair that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Art Deco Scrolling Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Art Deco style scrolling armchair with an upholstered seat and back with carved and scrolled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Extraordinary ALL ARMS Set of 12 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
dining chairs by the esteemed T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa 1950. A set of this size of
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 32 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Edwardian Georgian Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Set of 12 Georgian Style Dining Chairs, 10 sides/ 2 arms. Shaped backs with central splats and
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Monteverdi-Young Style Wide Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs with Gold Fabric
By James Mont, Monteverdi-Young, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Handsome set of six Monteverdi-Young style Mid-Century Modern dining chairs. These chairs are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 34.5 in W 23.63 in D 22.5 in
Set of Eight Chippendale Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in Bradenton, FL
upholstered, original corner glue blocks on all chairs, dovetailed cross stretchers and very nicely shaped
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 12 Hepplewhite Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Set of 12 George III (Hepplewhite) mahogany shield back dining chairs with carved interlaced splats
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
All Arms, Incredible Set of 14 Klismos Chairs by Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
All Arms, Extraordinary Set of 8 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 32 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
All Arms, Extraordinary Set of 14 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 32 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
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Upholstered Dining Chair With Arms For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of upholstered dining chair with arms for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, all upholstered dining chair with arms available were constructed with great care. We have 917 antique and vintage upholstered dining chair with arms in-stock, while there are 168 modern editions to choose from as well. Upholstered dining chair with arms have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Upholstered dining chair with arms bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. SIMONINI, Baker Furniture Company and Marcel Wanders each produced beautiful upholstered dining chair with arms that are worth considering.
How Much are Upholstered Dining Chair With Arms?
Prices for upholstered dining chair with arms can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, upholstered dining chair with arms begin at $100 and can go as high as $170,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,248.
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.
Questions About Upholstered Dining Chair With Arms
- 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 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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