Armrest Chair
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
2010s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Teak
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood, Birch, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Chairs
Textile
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Maple
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Ash
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Wool
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Pine
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Birch
Early 2000s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Velvet, Teak
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Synthetic, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Swivel Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Club Chairs
Wool, Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Birch
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Iron
2010s Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rattan, Beech, Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rattan
2010s Portuguese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Straw, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Oak
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rope, Teak
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Ash
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood, Oak
2010s Turkish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Rope, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fur, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Foam
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Armrest Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Armrest Chair?
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 ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Office chairs should have armrests to support forearms and relieve strain on your shoulders and wrists.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Chairs with armrests are called armchairs. 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 likely now central to tasks throughout your home. Shop a wide range of armchairs on 1stDibs.
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