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Set of 4 Mesh Metal Garden Arm Chairs for Dining or Lounging
Located in Sheffield, MA
and proportions for comfortable garden seating for dining and entertaining.
Use these lounge chairs on
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Suite of eight high back dining chairs including two arm chairs, louis XV style
Located in Houston, TX
large
And comfortable. The set has six side chairs and
Two arm chairs for host and hostess. They are in
Category
Late 20th Century North American Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Unique Matteo Grassi Soft Leather Arm Chair in Aluminium Shell by Kunihide Oshi
By Kunihide Oshinomi, Matteo Grassi
Located in Voorburg, NL
manufactured by Matteo Grassi. This lounge chairs is extremely comfortable to sit in. The chair has a very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 12 American Mission Oak Dining Arm Chairs
By Charles Limbert
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 12 American Mission oak dining arm chairs with squared back above a beige upholstered seat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Mission Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$18,000 / set
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather,
Walnut
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
century, celebrated for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to form. His iconic
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Arm Chairs, Denmark, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of 1940s Danish armchairs. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Cast Aluminum Leafy Scroll Outdoor Patio Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Cast Aluminum Leafy Scroll Outdoor Patio Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 4. Item features cast aluminum
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Folke Ohlsson teak
Duxiesta
Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960
s
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Folke Ohlsson teak 'Duxiesta' Adjustable Arm Chair by DUX - Sweden 1960's
1960's Folke Ohlsson for
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Mid-Century Rocking Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of rare mid-century modern arm chairs with spring rocking action. Solid wood frame with spayed
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$3,000 / set
Pair Regency Ebonized Gilt Craved Fireside Dining Arm Chairs Horn Shape Leg
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Regency ebonized gilt craved fireside dining arm chairs horn shape leg.
Peach color
Category
20th Century Unknown Regency Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage Italian Provincial Hollywood Regency Oak Wood Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Provincial Hollywood Regency Oak Wood Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair. Chairs feature
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted Open Arm Chairs, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
rosettes, all finished in a soft, aged patina. These chairs embody the timeless elegance of 18th-century
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Wide Carved Walnut Frame French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise Super Clean
By Meyer Gunther Martini, Columbus Hickory Furniture Co., Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Wide Carved Walnut Frame French Arm Chair w/ Matching Ottoman Chaise Super Clean
ottoman dimensions
Category
20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Umber Rocker Modern Low Rocking Chair in Walnut with Crafted Arm Detail
By Tréology
Located in Papanui, Christchurch
The Umber Rocker is the Rocking chair version of our iconic Umber Chair. The Umber Rocker is a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary New Zealand Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Velvet, Gold Edition
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rosewood and Leather Arm Chair by Illum Wikkelso for N. Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectilinear Scandinavian Modern armchair designed by Illum Wikkelso featuring an exposed solid rosewood frame, wide flattened arms, and loose natural leather cushions with a beauti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Dunbar Occasional Arm Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1954
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A model 5517 occasional arm chair with exposed mahogany frame supporting a fully upholstered seat
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Dunbar Large Cube Shape Oversize Chrome Mirror Base Lounge Club Arm Chair Modern
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Large Cube Shape Oversize Chrome Mirror Base Lounge Club Dunbar Arm Chair Mid Century Modern.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
1800s Antique Heywood Wakefield Large Wicker Rocking Arm Chair with Springs Seat
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
1870s Heywood Wakefield Victorian Wicker rocking arm chair. Ultra comfortable and in very good
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen executive arm chair features a height-adjustable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage French Country Cherry Wood Italian Distressed Rush Seat Dining Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Cherry Wood Italian Distressed Rush Seat Dining Arm Chair. Item features a
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Other Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Pr. Rosewood and Leather Lounge Arm Chairs by Tobia Scarpa for Cassina
By Cassina, Afra
Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Iconic voguish Italian design, model 917 Cassina chairs designed by Tobia Scarpa, circa 1950's. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
c.1940s Pair Leon Jallot Atr. Carved Scallop Edge Bergere Arm Lounge Chairs MINT
By Léon Jallot
Located in Rockaway, NJ
c.1940s Pair Leon Jallot Atr. Carved Scallop Edge Bergere Arm Lounge Chairs MINT
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Side Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Italian Provincial French Louis XV Yellow Cane Dining Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Provincial French Louis XV Style Yellow Cane Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Rare Pare of Raffia Arm Chairs by Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
In very fine original condition, each chair is wrapped in braided raffia over an oak frame.
- Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Raffia
Vintage Thomasville Queen Anne Style Cherry Wood Dinning Arm Chairs - a Pair
By Thomasville
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Thomasville Queen Anne Style Cherry Wood Dinning Arm Chairs - a Pair. Circa Late 20th
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage Queen Anne Style Italian Burl Wood Marquetry Inlay Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
.
Vintage Queen Anne Style Italian Burl Wood Marquetry Inlay Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features floral inlay
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Burl
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
and seats. Arm height is 25.25”. Available seat height is 17.5" - 19”. Made in the USA.
The chairs are
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Italian Baroque Swedish Rococo Style High Back Dining Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Baroque / Swedish Rococo Style High Back Dining Arm Chairs (Pair) by Dods Murdick
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Rococo Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Bouclé and Terracotta Leather
Hardware
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Executive Arm Chair is a quintessential piece of the Mid-Century Modern movement, known for its versatility
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Coating
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Velvet
Ebony Oak Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
century, celebrated for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to form. His iconic
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ebony, Oak
Set of cherrywood Spoke arm chairs by
de Ster
Gelderland, The Netherlands 1960
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
An organic shaped lounge chair, manufactured by De Ster Gelderland in the Netherlands during the
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Dunbar Riemerschmid Arm Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1947
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A 1947 Wormley modified design, with slight but visible changes to the arm, of Richard
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set 6 Paul Frankl Style Mid Century Dining Chairs 2 Arm + 4 Side with New Fabric
By Paul Frankl
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1950s set of six dining chairs in manner of Paul Frankl. Found in the US - unknown maker
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vladimir Kagan "Tee" Arm Chairs in New Butter Cream Ivory Shearling
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Vladimir Kagan dining arm chairs. A clean airy mid century modern silhouette with strong light weight
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early 2nd Generation X Base Translucent Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 2nd generation X base translucent arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Three Rocking Twisted Rattan Reed Oval Back Arm Lounge Chairs c1970s MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of Three Rocking Twisted Rattan Reed Oval Back Arm Lounge Chairs c1970s MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Lounge or Arm Chair in Dark Beige Webbing by Arden Riddle, US, 1950s
By Arden Riddle
Located in Berlin, DE
Lounge or arm chair in a webbing in dark beige with a light touch of khaki. By Arden Riddle.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
$6,584 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Swivel Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames swivel padded arm shell chairs, unusual color combination, early
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Arm Chairs - Precedent Collection
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel dining arm chairs for his Precedent Collection circa 1950s, can
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Model SS33 Chrome Bauhaus Style Arm Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of vintage Model SS33 chrome Bauhaus style arm chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet, circa 1970s
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Knut Hesterberg Lounge Black and Chrome Club Arm Chairs, Germany 1971
By Selectform Furniture 1, Knut Hesterberg
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of rare Midcentury modern lounge chairs with solid cast aluminium legs and molded plastic
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$6,821 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four McGuire Bent Rattan Bistro Loop Back Dining Arm Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Vero Beach, FL
A lovely set of four McGuire bent rattan bistro loop or fan back dining arm chairs, Model M26 from
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Fabric, Bamboo
2020 Knoll Richard Schultz 1966 Series Outdoor Lounge Chair w/ Arm
Beige Frame
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 2020 production lounge chair with arms designed by Richard Schultz and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style Caned Armchair - Sculpted Arm
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
In the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar, single arm chair with sculpted frame and dark ebony
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Brown Leather Winged Back Arm Chair Pair in the Style of Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Rochester, NY
A stunning rare vintage set, the design of this "his and hers" pair is truly unique!
Tufted cushions with ruched outer edges to upholstery.
Dimensions: H 29" x W 35" x D 33"
Sea...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rare Set of Twelve Mahogany Signed Federal Reserve Bank Dining Room Arm Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and rare set of 12 matching Federal Reserve Bank dining room chairs. All are arm chairs
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Antique set of 8 single and two arm mahogany dining chairs
Located in London, GB
A fine quality set of 8 single & 2 arm Dining Chairs in the style of Gillows of Lancaster, having
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Sculptural Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti Walnut
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered backs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Brueton White Naugahyde and Chrome Frame Dining Arm Chairs - Ten Available
By Brueton
Located in Miami, FL
Bright white Naugahyde eco-leather dinging arm chairs on polished chrome bases by Brueton
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$900 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Adrian Pearsall Ivory White High Back Arm Chair with Black Piping Model 1865-C
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Striking high back arm chair by Adrian Pearsall immediately adds a sense of Mid Century Modern high
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Rare Model 42 Arm Chair by Erik Kirkegaard for Høng Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1950
s
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in Deland, FL
those of a petite stature or used more as a lounge chair rather than a desk or dining chair.
Erik
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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Century Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the century arm chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A century arm chair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 4065 options for an antique or vintage century arm chair now, or shop our selection of 46 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect century arm chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each century arm chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made century arm chair over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Knoll and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Century Arm Chair?
Prices for a century arm chair start at $1 and top out at $110,000 with the average selling for $2,950.
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 Century 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.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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