Beaded Arm Chair
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Antique 1860s English Corner Chairs
Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Nigerian International Style Armchairs
Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood, Paint
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Armchairs
Wicker, Rattan, Hardwood
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker
Antique Mid-19th Century Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Textile, Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique 17th Century French Renaissance Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century William and Mary Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...
Oak
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts
Marble
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces
Glass
2010s Turkish Busts
Marble
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights an...
Brass
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Sheepskin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Mirrors
Glass, Plastic
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Hide, Alpaca, Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Italian Other Credenzas
Art Glass, Mirror, Murano Glass
Vintage 1910s American Gothic Decorative Boxes
Bronze, Enamel
2010s British Louis XVI Sofas
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Corner Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Sheraton Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Recent Sales
Antique 19th Century American Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1890s English Queen Anne Chairs
Walnut
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Regency Bergere Chairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Antique Early 1800s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Federal Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Paint, Giltwood, Leather, Fabric
Late 20th Century Nigerian Armchairs
Antique 1890s American Victorian Chairs
Wicker
Vintage 1980s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Rattan
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Cane, Wood
Late 20th Century Tribal Tribal Art
Glass, Hardwood, Beads
Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1770s English George III Corner Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century English George III Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century British Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Antique 1890s American Federal Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Chairs
Fruitwood, Muslin
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Windsor Chairs
Elm, Ash, Fruitwood, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Cane
Antique 1770s English George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Oak
Vintage 1980s Nigerian Tribal Art
20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Giltwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs
Silk, Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Beech
20th Century Dining Room Sets
Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bookcases
Elm, Oak, Tulipwood, Amboyna
1990s American Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Swedish Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century William and Mary Dessert Tables and Tilt-top T...
Oak
Late 20th Century Nigerian Armchairs
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Rustic Club Chairs
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Wood
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Ceramic, Beads
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
1960s American Curiosities
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 17th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Linen, Wood
Antique 1760s Italian Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Down, Linen, Wood
Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s African Armchairs
Leather, Shell, Beads
20th Century African Armchairs
Late 20th Century African Chairs
Goatskin, Beads
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Silk
20th Century Nigerian Armchairs
Wood, Cotton
Beaded 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 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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