Library Arm Chair
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Chairs
Canvas
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century European Armchairs
Silk
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Georgian Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century William and Mary Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Empire Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1990s French Provincial Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1890s English Armchairs
Satinwood
Late 20th Century Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1990s Modern Club Chairs
Linen, Faux Leather
Antique 19th Century British William IV Slipper Chairs
Brass
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Bergere Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 1830s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century Regency Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Cane
Late 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Early 20th Century North American Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Maple
Antique Early 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs
Leather
Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Gold Leaf
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Mohair
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Oak, Leather
Antique 18th Century English George III Corner Chairs
Oak
20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
20th Century Organic Modern Club Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Side Chairs
Fabric, Oak, Paint
Late 20th Century North American Queen Anne Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century British Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 17th Century Portuguese Chairs
Wood, Chestnut, Pine
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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 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 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 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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