Victorian Arm Chair
Antique 1870s Victorian Chairs
Rosewood
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Antique 1890s British Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Antique 1880s Victorian Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Victorian Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 1870s Chairs
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Chairs
Wicker
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Yew
Mid-20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Wood, Oak
Late 20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Elm, Oak
Antique 19th Century Victorian Side Chairs
Walnut
20th Century North American Victorian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Side Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Windsor Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Beech, Elm
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Oak
20th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
20th Century American Victorian Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century British Victorian Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Corner Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Side Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Early 20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Cane, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Other
Early 20th Century Victorian Lounge Chairs
Wicker
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Rocking Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 1830s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Late Victorian Club Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Walnut
Antique 1860s English Corner Chairs
Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Bamboo, Cane, Bentwood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Textile, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Victorian Rocking Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Oak
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Rocking Chairs
Cane, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Other
Early 20th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century North American Victorian Side Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Side Chairs
Textile, Velvet, Maple
Antique 1860s Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Side Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Ash
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Rocking Chairs
Elm
Early 20th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
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Victorian Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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 Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge 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 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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