Floral Arm Chairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Cherry, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery, Paint
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Nigerian International Style Armchairs
Glass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Giltwood
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Bamboo, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Brocade, Mahogany
Early 20th Century North American Georgian Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Giltwood
Vintage 1920s Louis XVI Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Wood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Walnut
Antique 1750s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Gold
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Fruitwood, Fabric
Antique Late 19th Century English Sheraton Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Hepplewhite Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Anglo-Indian Armchairs
Cane, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Vintage 1940s American Sheraton Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Antique 19th Century English Regency Furniture
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Beech
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Rosewood
Vintage 1920s French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric
20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century Baroque Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Linen, Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century British French Provincial Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Fabric, Cherry
Antique 19th Century Empire Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Sheraton Armchairs
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Fruitwood
Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1810s English Regency Painted Furniture
Beech, Paint, Upholstery
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Paint, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century American Armchairs
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Empire Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Damask, Walnut
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Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A chair with arms is an armchair.
- 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
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