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Antique Extremely Rare Triple-Combed Burgonet Helmet Ca 1540 Italy
Located in Doha, QA
represents not only a rare survival of 16th-century Italian armour craftsmanship but also a direct connection
Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Indonesian Single-Edged Sword with Carved Wooden Hilt, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
exceptional addition to collections of Indonesian ethnographic arms, tribal art, or distinctive decorative
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indonesian Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rustic Continental Horned Taxidermy Helmet
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Continental (19th Century) decorative helmet with taxidermy horns and velvet upholstery.
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Rustic Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Elm
English Renaissance Style Powder Horn
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style (18th Cent) animal horn and brass powder horn
Category
Antique 18th Century British Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass
Antique Rare Italian Renaissance Tournament Helmet 1520-1550 with Original Stand
Located in Doha, QA
restorations or replacements have been done. This striking piece of armor exemplifies the robust yet elegant
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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of five silver swords with relief on the hilt
Located in Porto, PT
Description: Set of five silver swords with relief on the hilt. Metal: Silver. Origin: European. Brand: Absent. Weight: 95.31 grams (Set of five swords). Dimensions: 17x3.5cm. Conten...
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20th Century European Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
$375 Sale Price
50% Off
Pair of English Bronze Signal Cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of English bronze signal cannon, the tapering 36 inch two stage barrels set upon original mahogany carriages with bronze fittings and bronze sheathed front cheeks.
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Antique 1850s English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
$47,064 / set
Rare Antique Gothic Windlass Crossbow, 15th–16th Century, Germany
Located in Doha, QA
function and aesthetics in medieval arms.
Detailed provenance upon request.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
18th Century Malaysian Lantaka Shipboard Cannon
Located in Solebury, PA
This swivel rail cannon was cast in the foundries of Malacca and Pahang and served aboard small merchant vessels to deter pirates. The barrel features a one-inch bore and is mounted ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Malaysian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
A late 19th century scale model of field cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late 19th century scale model of field cannon, the barrel with a flared muzzle on an oak carriage with twin twelve spoke steel rimmed wheels and steel mounted body, a single ammuni...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
English Renaissance Style Powder Horn
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style (18th Cent) animal horn and brass powder horn
Category
Antique 18th Century British Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass
Rare Antique German Gothic Crossbow, circa 1540, All Original
Located in Doha, QA
. This finely made piece exemplifies the late Gothic to early Renaissance period of German arms
Category
Antique 16th Century German Gothic Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptionally rare and important 15th century Gothic iron strongbox, weighing approximately 80 kg. This large strongbox retains its original mechanical locking system, which remai...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Horn Handled Bamboo Cane Sword Stick A Nice piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Horn Handled Bamboo Cane Sword Stick
A Nice piece, the blade is solid and flexible steel with a good point. The scabbard is in dark bamboo cane with a pictorial gold colour engrave...
Category
Vintage 1920s Edwardian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
19th Century Antique Bronze Swivel Malayan Lantaka Cannon with Yoke Mount
Located in Stamford, CT
A very fine 19th Century maybe 18th Century bronze swivel Malayan antique Lantaka Cannon with a yoke mount. Lantaka cannons are a type of portable cannon or swivel gun historically u...
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Antique 19th Century Asian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Grassland
s Chief knive embroided with trade beads
Located in Leuven , BE
Grassland 's Chief knive embroided with trade beads
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Set of 5 Antique European Crossbow Bolts, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
-mounted arbalests.
Tipped with a forged iron conical head, designed for armor penetration or structural
Category
Antique 19th Century German Other Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Extremely Tactile Rare Original 19th Century Billy Club, Excellent gift!
Located in Red Lion, PA
19th Century Turned Wooden Billy Club, Perfectly Weighted with Rich Dark Patina
A beautifully crafted 19th-century wooden billy club, lathe-turned from a single solid piece of hardw...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chilean Huaso Spurs
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and authentic pair of Chilean spurs is stunning to behold. Traditionally worn by huasos, or Chilean cowboys, these silvered steel spurs, or espuelas, were given by Chile's ...
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Antique 19th Century Chilean Other Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Renaissance Hunting Cranequin, Dated 1589 — With Maker’s Mark in Shield
Located in Bilzen, BE
cataloged in a former museum or serious private arms collection, though the issuing source remains
Category
Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Beaver Tail Bowie Knife
Located in Coeur d
Alene, ID
Beaver tail bowie. 19th Century treaty knife with engraved blade. "Peace" and crossed arrows, Damascus steel, used in place of a presentation pipe tomahawk. Dag knife style, copper ...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
19th Century English Renaissance Style Walnut Military Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
spears and armor in relief.
Category
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Walnut
An English Flintlock Screwbarrel Boxlock Pistol
Located in Huntington, NY
Early 19th Century English Flintlock Pocket or Muff pistol. Marked Baker on one side with banner engraved on the other
Here we present an antique Baker Marked Boxlock Screw Barre...
Category
Antique Early 1800s George III Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Erotic Indonesian Carved Wood Phallic Handle, Early 20th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Indonesian erotic carving of a man holding his oversized erect phallus while seated in a squatting position. The carving is a handle to a iron tool, probably an adze for carving. The...
Category
Early 20th Century Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chilean Huaso Stirrups
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking and rare pair of Chilean wooden stirrups are true gems. Also known as estribos, these stirrups are carved from a solid block of wood. Taking the shape of the toes of bo...
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Antique 19th Century Chilean Other Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver, Steel
Edo-period Orange-Laced Samurai Suit
Located in New Orleans, LA
For samurai warriors, the functionality of their armor was as vital as its striking beauty—both
Category
Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Copper, Iron
Erotic Carved Horn Kris Hilt, Early 20th Century, Bali Indonesia
Located in Stamford, CT
Erotic carved horn kris hilt, Bali early 20th century. A kris is a ceremonial short bladed weapon known for elaborately-carved handles. This example shows an erotic scene, with the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Balinese Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Horn
Replica non firing Flintlock
Located in Pueblo, CO
This is a very nice display piece for your desk, office, or library. Replica flintlock pistol has all moving parts in metal, the carved hilt I believe is a composite of some sort bu...
Category
Late 20th Century American Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Composition, Metal
18thC Bellows
Located in Livorno, IT
Antique Italian blacksmith bellows from late 18thC.
Walnut, pinewood, leather and beautiful wrought-iron details.
Used to oxygenate the forge and keep high and stable the processing ...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Rustic Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
$2,850
Miniature Napoleonic Military Hats Charles Sandré
Located in Newark, England
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FIRMLY ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES SANDRÉ
From our Decorative collection, we’re pleased to offer this rare and highly detailed collection of 15 miniature Napole...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass
Officer
s Sword – France Or Austrian Netherlands – Circa 1770–1790
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Officer's Sword – France Or Austrian Netherlands – Circa 1770–1790 – Length 99 Cm"
An elegant officer's sword, late 18th century (circa 1770–1790), probably French or Austrian Nethe...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Steel
Custom Shadow Box Display Featuring rare Antique Scabbard from Najran
Located in New York, NY
This striking shadow box showcases an antique scabbard from Najran, a historic region in southern Saudi Arabia known for its rich artisan traditions and cross-cultural craftsmanship....
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Antique Late 19th Century Saudi Arabian Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Madagascan Malagasy Bara Tribe Bronze Knife with Figural Handle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Madagascan bronze decorative knife.
With a sheepsfoot style blade and an ornate figural cast bronze handle - One side with a recumbent cat and the other with a pair o...
Category
Early 20th Century Malagasy Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique US Trapdoor Springfield M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet Scabbard 22"
By Springfield Armory
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century United States military socket bayonet for the Trapdoor Springfield M1873 rifle. Slim, tapered triangular blade with a slightly upturned tip. Metal scabbard with bla...
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Continental Austrian Bronze Lion Head Sword with Scabbard
Located in Queens, NY
eagle head coat of arms.
Condition: Good; Minor losses
Category
Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Small French PISTOL FLASK, CUPID, 19th Century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
SMALL FRENCH PISTOL FLASK, 19TH CENTURY
A finely crafted brass and copper flask, measuring 11.5 cm overall, featuring a heavily embossed design of a Cupid with bow and arrow within ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
The Siege of Troy Bronze Shield, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A bronze shield depicting the siege of Troy and the abduction of Helen, late 19th century.
23 ¼ round by 3 inches deep
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Classical Greek Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Jean-Gabriel Domergue
s French Academician Sword
By Odette Domergue
Located in New Orleans, LA
Domergue's coat of arms.
Though imagined by his wife, the sword was expertly chiseled by the celebrated
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Antique Islamic Arab Sword Solid 22k Gold Mounts Damascus Steel Mughal Shamshir
Located in Ottawa, ON
Antique, 18th-19th century mounted in solid 22k gold museum-quality Islamic Middle Eastern - Arabian, Arab sword "Saif" in the form of the Indo-Persian saber shamshir in a characteri...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Saudi Arabian Islamic Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold
Bronze Narcissus Based on the antique, excavation patina, 19th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Bronze Narcissus Based on the antique, excavation patina, 19th century
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Torajan War Vest on Stand
Located in Savannah, GA
A Torajan war vest on custom iron stand, Sulawesi, Indonesia, first half of 20th century.
20 inches wide by 8 inches deep by 60 inches tall
vest: 19 inches wide by 4 inches deep ...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Primitive Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Retro army bottle ČSLA, circa 1980
Located in Praha, CZ
Practical, lightweight field bottle
Made by Meva
Made of metal, cork, leather belt,
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Novelty Victorian sterling silver
Knights Helmet
pepper pot made in 1869
By George Unite
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1869 by George Unite, this charming, Antique, Victorian Sterling Silver Pepper Shaker, is modelled to resemble a Knights helmet. The pepper pot measures 2...
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Sterling Silver
Retro army bottle ČSLA, circa 1980
Located in Praha, CZ
Practical, lightweight field bottle, volume approx. 0.75 l
Made of metal, felt, leather belt, plastic cap
Felt case protects the bottle from damage
Original condition
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
MARBLE
S Antique Ideal Hunting Knife Western Navajo .925 Sterling Silver Handle
By The Marble House
Located in Miami, FL
.
Webster L. Marble
The company was founded in 1898 by Webster L. Marble, Marble’s Arms & Manufacturing
Category
Vintage 1950s American Native American Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Sterling Silver, Steel
$1,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A poacher trap, United States 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
A percussion poacher trap F. Reuthes Patent: 30 Caliber; 100mm (4") octagonal iron barrels with “ F. Reuthe's patent may 12 1857”. Spring arrow. USA circa 1860.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Vintage Argentine Knife – 20 cm Blade, Silver-Colored Metal
Located in Madrid, ES
This vintage Argentine knife from the 20th century is a remarkable piece that embodies the craftsmanship and functionality characteristic of traditional Argentine blades. With a slee...
Category
Vintage 1930s Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Antique Leather WWI US Military Horse Stirrups c.1915
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A pair of leather and wood World War 1, U.S. Military horse stirrups. Embossed on the front "US".
CREATOR U.S. Military.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1915.
MATERIALS A...
Category
Early 20th Century Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather, Wood
$150 Sale Price
33% Off
A rare collection of twelve mid 20th Century WW2 hand carved combat figures
Located in London, GB
A rare collection of twelve mid 20th Century WW2 hand carved combat figures
This rare collection would have been used in military combat plans, to position soldiers in the field of ...
Category
Vintage 1930s British Late Victorian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
Painted Timber Axes of the Ancient Order of Foresters
Located in Conwy, GB
A pair of painted timber axes from the Ancient Masonic order of foresters.
The axe heads decorated with Stag with coronet, lettered and numbered 5481 with Court prosperity.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Oak
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Scholars Travelling in Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period
Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent
A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...
Category
Antique 19th Century Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
$1,170 Sale Price
45% Off
1950’s Spaniard Navy Mortar
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 1950’s Spaniard Navy Mortar. It depicts a long cylindrical rusted metal barrel supported by a rectangular metal table shaped stand with two rectangular flat walls at each e...
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Antique Weapon Keris Ukurian Ceremonial Sword Dagger Southeast Asia
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Weapon Keris Ukurian Ceremonial Sword Dagger. Nice keris
Additional information:
Material: Bronze & Metal, Wood / Bamboo
Region of Origin: India/Indonesia
Period: 19th century, 20th...
Category
20th Century Indian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Weapon Keris Ukurian Ceremonial Sword Dagger Southeast Asia Indonesia, 20th C.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
20th c Weapon Keris Ukurian Ceremonial Sword Dagger Southeast Asia Indonesia.
Nice keris.
Additional information:
Material: Bronze & Metal, Wood / Bamboo
Region of Origin: India/Ind...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Antique Weapon Golok Klewang Keris Ceremonial Sword Dagger Southeast, 19/20c
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Weapon Golok Klewang Keris Ceremonial Sword Dagger. Nice keris
Additional information:
Material: Bronze & Metal, Wood / Bamboo
Region of Origin: India/Indonesia
Period: 19th century...
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Mid 20th Century Line Throwing Gun
Located in Norwell, MA
Line throwing gun with maker's badge, barrel, and carriage. Entire unit is iron, not bronze. Front level adjusting bar is present. Overall length: 33" W x 12" D x 15" T.
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Antique Metal Japanese Tsuba Tosogu with Buddhist Literati in Landscape, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Tsuba. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period
Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent
A Tsuba is a Japanese sword mountings are the various housi...
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
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Arms And Armour For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the arms and armour you’re looking for. An arms and armour — often made from metal, wood and iron — can elevate any home. There are 533 variations of the antique or vintage arms and armour you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the arms and armour you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An arms and armour is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, Industrial and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one arms and armour that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco, Carl Zeiss and Colt produced versions that are worth a look.
Finding the Right Arms-armor-weapons for You
Arms, armor and weapons harken back to history and have the power to transport viewers to another era. Every civilization has had its history of warfare directly influenced by the design of its arms, armor and weapons.
Although designed to be functional, antique and vintage arms, armor and weapons can add gravity to a room when they are displayed. Their beauty stems from their raw utilitarianism. More ornate and decorative pieces can bring elegance to a space. Neoclassical arms can add a little culture and excitement to your home. Some pieces are made of precious metals, such as gold or silver, and can incorporate engraving, encrusting or painted details.
It is common for armor to be displayed in studies, libraries and dens where the historical value of these pieces is given space for contemplation and can complement the mood of such a room. There are plenty of excellent case-piece options that allow for collections to be stored and presented in a tasteful, organized way. (Any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component may be properly termed a case piece.)
Browse 1stDibs for collectible antique and vintage arms, armor and weapons to display in your home. There are historically accurate pieces ranging from ancient weapons to more modern designs.
Questions About Arms And Armour
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Panoply refers to a full suit of armor. It was worn by medieval soldiers to shield their entire body during battle. Prior to the invention of armor suits, armies used chainmail-brigand sets to maximize bodily protection.
- What is a shelter arm sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A shelter arm sofa is a type of sofa wherein the sheltering arm bends outward from the sofa and has a gently sloping curve to it. Shelter arm sofas are generally praised for their comfort since they tend to cradle the person sitting. Find a wide variety of shelter arm sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A chair with arms is an armchair.
- What is a drop arm sofa for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A drop-arm sofa is designed to save space by converting into a comfortable single bed when the arms are dropped. The next morning, returning the arms to their original position turns the bed back into a sofa. Shop a collection of drop arm sofas from sellers on 1stDibs.
- Are rolled arms out of style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Rolled arms have been around for centuries and offer a classic versatile look to any décor. While it really comes down to personal taste, rolled arms have indeed stood the test of time. Shop a collection of rolled arm furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What are arm cuffs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023What arm cuffs are called varies. Some people refer to them as armbands, while others call them armlets. Arm rings are another name for the jewelry. However, some individuals reserve this term for bangles designed to be worn on the upper arm rather than for cuffs. Find a wide range of arm cuffs on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- What is a Knole drop-arm sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Knole drop-arm sofa is a settee developed during the 17th century. It usually has a rectangle back with a decorative wood trim and tall fully upholstered arms positioned at a diagonal. Originally, the sofa served as a royal seat for monarchs. You'll find a variety of Knole sofas on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What an upper arm bracelet is called varies. Some people refer to a piece of jewelry worn on the upper arm as an arm ring. Others call this type of bracelet an armlet or armband. Explore a collection of armlets from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 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.
- What culture wears arm cuffs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Many cultures have worn arm cuffs over the centuries. Mayan kings and royals sported them as status symbols, while the ancient Chinese believed that they helped to fend off evil spirits and invite good fortune. Ancient Greek, Celtic and Roman soldiers also wore arm cuffs in battle as a form of armor. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of arm cuffs.
- 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, 2022An English roll arm sofa is a style of sofa that is recognizable by its deep seat, tight untufted back and rolled arms. You can shop a collection of English roll arm sofas from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A candle holder with multiple arms is called a candelabra or candelabrum. A candelabra or candelabrum is highly regarded as a decorative object and the classic, dramatic form of this type of candle holder is still an inspiration for lighting designers today. Shop a collection of antique and vintage candelabras from some of the world’s top dealers 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.
- 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 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.
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