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Set of 4 French Art Deco Cream and Mahogany Arm Chairs
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 French Art Deco style (1950s) mahogany stained open arm chairs with a shaped back and
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
50s American Gilt Faux Bamboo Metal Arm / Vanity Chair Hollywood Regency Bouclé
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a faux bamboo metal armchair or vanity chair in gold finish sculptural crafted and has a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid 20th Century Painted French Arm Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Each with square upholstered back and seat framed by a carved and painted wooden structure, detailed with floral motifs and rosettes. The arms are molded and scrolled, resting on flu...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Restored Arch Arm Rattan Loung Chair
Sofa Living Room Set w/ Ottoman
Located in Van Nuys, CA
-seat sofa featuring the “Arch“ arm design with 2 companion two-strand Arm lounge chairs and a stick
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Rattan
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Pair of Arm Chairs or Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Hamburg, PA
chairs from the 1950s transcend time with their simple lines. The Dunbar chairs have a distinctive button
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Rare "S Arm" 3-Strand Rattan Sofa and Lounge Chair Living Room Set
By Ficks Reed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Full "S Arm" rattan living room set featuring three-seat sofa and matching lounge chairs. This arm
Category
Vintage 1950s Sofas
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Arm Chairs by Jack Van Der Molen
By Jack Van der Molen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century arm chairs by Jack Van Der Molen for Jamestown Lounge Co. A pair of Grand Haven
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Arm Chairs Outdoor / Indoor
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Arm Chairs ,, Interior or exterior,,Great in a garden
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid Century Brown Plywood Arm Chairs by Joe Atkinson for Thonet, 3 Avail
By Joe Atkinson, Thonet
Located in Detroit, MI
Thonet are circa 1950. This unique set of chairs features distinctive wooden frames crafted from bent
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood, Plywood
Danish 1950s Oak Windsor Arm Chair with Webbed Seat
Located in Berlin, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish windsor chair in oak in excellent condition. The webbed seat is also
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
4 Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Arm Dining Chairs Outdoor Indoor
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern russell woodard sculptura dining chairs outdoor indoor.
If you are in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1950s Pair of Erwine and Estelle Laverne Lotus Arm Chairs in White Fiberglass
By Laverne Originals, Erwine
Estelle Laverne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of Lotus Chairs, Model 115-LF, designed by Erwine & Estelle Laverne for Laverne
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Enamel
Pair of Rare Jindrich Halabala "Mid- Century Bentwood Arm Chairs"
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Bellport, NY
Immaculate pair of MCM bent wood chairs by Jindrich Halabala .Showing a very generous seating area
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Norwegian Modern Sculpted Teak
Leather Arm Chairs by Gerhard Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: Gerhard Berg
Manufacturer: L.K. Hjelle Mobelfabrikk
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history...
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Rare Bouclé and Leather Arm Chairs by Paul Laszlo
By Brown Saltman, Paul Laszlo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brown Saltman in the United States, circa 1950s. These rare chairs have a modern design and represent
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Mahogany, Walnut
$18,000 / set
John Vesey, Arm Chairs, Wrought Iron, Cane, USA, 1950s
By John Vesey
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wrought iron and cane side chairs designed by John Vesey and produced by John Vesey, Inc
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Jens Risom Teak Wood Arm Chair In Black Striped Chenille
By Jens Risom
Located in Chicago, IL
Danish Modern style teak wood arm chair in black striped chenille upholstery. Single Danish teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Teak
1950s Pair of Lena Arm Chairs by Sven-Erik Fryklund for Hagafors Stolfabrik
By Sven Erik Fryklund, Hagafors Stolfabrik 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
furniture designers in the 1950’s-1960’s. These chairs have a birch wood construction and are surprisingly
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Birch
1950s Italian Franco Albini for Bonacina "Margherita" Rattan Arm Chairs
By Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Miami, FL
chairs feature wide, organic silhouettes woven from natural rattan. The curved high-back design and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Ebonized Arm Chairs for Carl Hansen
Søn
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of CH-24 arm chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen
Søn in Denmark in 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1960s Dal Vera Design Italy Arm Chairs- Set of 2
By Dal Vera
Located in Biella, IT
Dal Vera design Italy set of two arm chairs years '50 midcentury
wood lacquered black and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
$2,375 / set
Lovely Pair Tufted French Provincial Style Upholstered Arm Chairs Hollywood
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
arm details have a distressed yellow glazed finish which gives the chair a charming vintage vibe
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Shield Back Wheatsheaf Design Dining Arm Chairs in style of Hepplewhite
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Antwerp, BE
This nice set of 2 solid walnut single arm chairs in Hepplewhite style shield backs with central
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Aluminum Patio/Outdoor Slider Rocking Lounge Chair with Speed Arm
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury patio/outdoor lounge chair consisting of an aluminum frame with decorative scrolling
Category
Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Woodard Sculptural Arm Chairs, Rare Design, set of Four
By Russell Woodard
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Modern Woodard Sculptural Arm Chairs. ^^^^^NOTE^^^^ PRICED PER CHAIR
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Knud A. Risager Hansen Model-31 Arm Chair for Slagelse Mobelvaerk
By Knud Andersen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Oak
C. 1958 Peter Hvidt
Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Dining Arm Chair
By Peter Hvidt, Soborg Furniture Factory, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Dining Arm Chair that was designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Soborg
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Cane
Lyre Back Black Wrought Iron Arm Chair With Swan Heads
Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Black wrought iron arm chair with brass swan heads and brass feet. The back is the classic lyre
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century
Mina
Lounge / Arm Chair by Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
By Mathsson International, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Karis, Nyland
Mid-Century Modern 'Mina' lounge / arm chair stamped Bruno Mathsson, Sweden, 1950s
Iconic Mid
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
$1,538 Sale Price
35% Off
Dunbar Occasional Arm Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1954
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A model 5517 occasional armchair with exposed mahogany frame supporting a fully upholstered seat, back rest and arms, covered in vintage upholstery. Designed in 1954 as a component o...
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Humpback Arm Chair by Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant humpback armchair with black leather upholstery and welting on an exposed rosewood frame.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$14,000 / item
French Louis XVI Fruitwood Arm Chair with New Herman Miller Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
fruitwood arm chair. The juxtaposition is nothing short of riveting and this chair will immediately become
Category
Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Classic Mid Century Pretzel Arm Chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic mid century Pretzel arm chair by Norman Cherner for Plycraft: Great original condition
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Plywood
Hollywood Regency Gilt Rope
Tassel Iron Vanity, Desk, Boudoir Arm Chair, Pouf
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s - 1960s Italian gilt iron rope and tassel Hollywood Regency chair.
This chair is sturdy and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair Planner Group Arm Chairs by Paul McCobb for the Planner Group, 1950s
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Paul McCobb Planner Group Arm Chairs. Solid Maple construction with original black lacquer
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Mid Century Swivel Arm Chair Attributed to Edward Wormley Dunbar, Black, Orange
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Miami, FL
Original 1950s Swivel Arm Chair, orange fabric and black painted wood base. Arm height is 26.50"
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Iconic Hans J. Wegner “Wishbone” Oak Arm Chair for Carl Hansen
Søn
By Carl Hansen
Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Wood, Oak
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Arm Chairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Elegant pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings armchairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany, Upholstery
Matched Pair Modernist Jean Prouve Style Plywood Arm Chairs by Brunswick
By Brunswick Co., Jean Prouvé
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modern molded maple plywood and steel tube armchairs by Brunswick from the 1950's. This is a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Paul McCobb for Planner Group Arm Chairs Circa 1950s
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of ebonized "captains" armchairs by Paul McCobb for Winchendon Furniture's Planner Group, circa 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Two Arm Chairs designed by Dettinger, Model Casala, Germany, 1955
By Ernst Martin Dettinger
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sophisticated sculptural set of mid century dining chairs, made in Germany, by Dettinger model
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$1,567 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Yngve Ekström Oregon Pine High Back Arm Chair for Swedese, Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Dronten, NL
This rare high back armchair made of Oregon Pine is without a doubt among the great Swedish chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 2nd generation X base elephant gray arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
C. 1953 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Zenith MAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
particular pair of chairs was produced by Zenith and Herman Miller in the USA in ca. 1953. The listed price
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
7 - Satin Black Russell Woodard Sculptura Mesh Dining Arm Side Chairs - Restored
By Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Satin black Woodard sculpture mesh dining chairs with arms, restored condition. Each chair has been
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Arm Chair with Leather and Boucle Fabric, Made in Denmark 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
the 1950s by a talented Danish designer, the chair features a unique leather-woven back that adds both
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Paint
Pair of French Midcentury 1950s Black Lacquered Open Arm Chairs
Scmit, Paris
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French midcentury (1950s) black lacquered open arm chair with red leather upholstered seat
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of 1950s Midcentury WK Arm-Chairs with Runners for Deutsche Werkstätten
By Möbel Deutsche Werkstätten
Located in Halle, DE
A very rare pair of midcentury WK arm-chairs with runners in solid Ash.
Designed in early 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Ash, Leather
1960s Set of Two fully restored Erik Kirkegaard Oak Arm Chairs Green Upholstery
By Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of Two fully restored Erik Kirkegaard Oak Arm Chairs Custom Upholstery
This weeks offer
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Light Gray Milo Baughman Lounge or Arm Chairs for Directional USA
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of Milo Baughman lounge or arm chairs for Directional 1950s, USA
They are out of the Country
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$9,454 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Arm chairs in elm by Arne Wahl Iversen, by cabinetmaker Niels Eilersen, Denmark
By Neils Eilersen, Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Arm chairs designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Manufactured in Denmark by cabinet maker Niels Eilersen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Set of 4 Russell Woodard Restored Iconic Sculptura Mesh Lounge Patio Arm Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in St. Louis, MO
Newly restored set of four Iconic Russell Woodard Mid-Century Modern wire mesh lounge patio arm
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Walnut Arm Chair in the style of Ejner Larsen
Aksel Bender Madsen, USA 1950s
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Miami, FL
Walnut Arm Chair in the style of Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. Seat is in new cream boucle
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Plywood
Pair of Yngve Ekström "Arka" Easy Arm Chairs in Oak Produced in Sweden, 1950s
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of curved mid century "Arka" arm easy chairs in stained oak by Yngve Ekström produced in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames LAX molded fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1951 Set of 4 Bauhaus W199 Arm Chairs by Walter Gropius and Ben Thompson
By Thonet, Walter Gropius, Ben Thompson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set of 4 chairs. Gropius was a co-founder of the Bauhaus school and is widely regarded as one of the
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch
C. 1953 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell MAX Chair with Black X Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an early 1950s (circa 1953) Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass MAX arm
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
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1950 Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic 1950 arm chair available at 1stDibs. Each 1950 arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. There are many kinds of the 1950 arm chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right 1950 arm chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1950 arm chair over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Hans J. Wegner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1950 Arm Chair?
Prices for a 1950 arm chair start at $20 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $3,250.
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 1950 Arm Chair
- 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 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 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 ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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 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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