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Mid-Century Channel Back Armchair W/ Ebonized Walnut Legs
Marmalade Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This refined Mid-Century Modern arm chair was realized in the United States circa 1950. Sitting on
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Post modern Eastside Armchair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 1980
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Post modern East side Arm chair designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll 1980. Original purple and
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Natural Sheepskin
By Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen, Flemming Lassen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern round-arm lounge chairs. Handmade beech frames, sprung seats, with solid
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
"Geffrey" by Lee Stanton Chair Upholstered in Belgian Linen or Custom Fabric
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Geffrey by Lee Stanton Editions is a modern yet traditional arm chair with rolled arms, tufted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Arm Chair
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Arm Chair. Featuring a straight line design, wooden
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Pair MCM Lounge Chairs by Lehigh Gerald Luss
By Lehigh Furniture Company, Florence Knoll, Gerald Luss
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping to your zip.
Pair modern open arm chairs by
Category
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Maple
$2,475 / set
Charles Eames / Herman Miller / Girard Padded Arm Shell Swivel Aluminum Base
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Charles Eames / Herman Miller / Girard Padded Arm Shell Swivel Aluminum Base.. White
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950
s Mid-Century Modern Walnut Side Armchairs, a Pair
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern pair of arm chairs for sale. From the 1950's, and have been
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
$2,319 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Spage Age Smoked Plexi Glass Swivel Desk Chair, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful vintage modern smoked lucite desk arm chair and a swivel base. The thick padded seating
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,177 Sale Price / item
41% Off
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Fritz Hansen, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern round-arm lounge chairs. Handmade beech frames and sprung seats. Newly
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Maxwell Royal American High Back Arm Lounge Chair c 1950
s
By Maxwell Royal Chair Company
Located in New York, NY
Voguish, chic and stylish high back arm, lounge chair by The Maxwell Royal Chair Company. The chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold Lounge Chairs
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of Danish modern arm, lounge chairs designed by Arne Hovmand Olsen for Mogens Kold
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Superb Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottomans, Newly Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A superb pair of modern round-arm lounge chairs and ottomans. Handmade beech frames and sprung
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Rare pair of 1930s Viggo Boesen danish lounge chairs reupholstered in wool.
By Hos Wulff, Viggo Boesen, Finn Juhl, Flemming Lassen
Located in København K, 84
This rare and exceptional pair of Danish modern lounge chairs, arm chairs, easy chairs attributed
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Modern Natural Shearling and Quilted Big Cat Print Club Chair with Wooden Legs
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
This cosy, yet modern arm chair is upholstered in natural shearling on the inside and seat, with a
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Walnut Upholstered Arm Chair. Featuring a straight line
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Maxwell Royal High Back Maple Wood Mid Century Edward Wormley Style Arm Chair
By Maxwell Royal Chair Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Maxwell Royal High Back Maple Wood Mid Century Edward Wormley Style Arm Chair. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Maple
Set of Two (2) Flair Lounge Chairs by Bernhardt Flair in Chrome, USA, c. 1970
s
By Bernhardt
Located in Deland, FL
. These elegant arm chairs are as rare as they are comfortable and once they're gone, they're gone forever
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Twelve Art Moderne Red Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stamford, CT
chairs and ten side chairs. Dating from the 1940s. Midcentury Modern. Original red painted finish. Arm
Category
Vintage 1940s Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Incredible Surviving Set of 12 Modern Klismos Armchairs by Charles Allen, c 1950
By Charles W. Allen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Klismos arm dining chairs by the esteemed Charles Allen and produced by Regil de Yucatan, Mexico, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Incredible Surviving Set of 12 Modern Klismos Armchairs by Charles Allen, c 1950
By Charles W. Allen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Klismos arm dining chairs by the esteemed Charles Allen and produced by Regil de Yucatan, Mexico, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Blue Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll 2006
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of mid century modern Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Giancarlo Vegni
Gianfranco Gualtierotti P40 Chairs for Fasem - Set of Three
By Fasem International, Giancarlo Vegni
G. Gualtierotti
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three P40 post modern dining arm chairs with black rubber seats and back on a black
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,687 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Oak, Green Velvet Modern Essex Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
office spaces. The Essex armchair is a perfect fusion of modern simplicity and timeless sophistication
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Wood, Oak
$2,240 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Paul Frankl Set of 20 Dining Chairs in Bleached Mahogany
Latte Bouclé c. 1950
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
of 8 Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
MEASUREMENTS
Arm chair
32” h
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Mahogany
All Arms, Incredible Set of 14 Klismos Chairs by Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) modern Klismos arm dining chairs by the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Cane Back Arm Chair
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This beautifully restored Mid-Century Modern walnut armchair blends timeless design with modern
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Walnut
Mid Century Black Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Set of 4
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four mid century modern Brno arm chairs by Mies van der Rohe were manufactured by Knoll
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Ch...
Materials
Steel, Chrome
American Modern, Bamboo, Rattan, Arm Chairs, USA, 1970s
Located in Manhasset, NY
American Modern, Bamboo, Rattan, Arm Chairs, USA, 1970s
Pair of American modernist armchairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
All ARMS, Stellar Set of 14 of Klismos Dining Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
fourteen (14) modern Klismos arm dining chairs by the esteemed T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Paul Frankl Set of 14 Dining Chairs in Bleached Mahogany
Latte Bouclé c. 1950
By Paul Frankl
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Fully Restored Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Playboy Dining Chairs
MEASUREMENTS
Arm chair
32” h x 25” d
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Bouclé, Upholstery
Unrivaled Set of 12 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960- Cane Seat
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) sleek modern cane ARM dining chairs by Michael Taylor
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Unrivaled Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960-Cane Seat
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) sleek modern cane ARM dining
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Unrivaled Set of 14 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960-Cane Seat
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of fourteen (14) sleek modern cane ARM dining
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
All Arms, Unrivaled Set of 8 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
modern cane ARM dining chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Beyond elegant. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
All Arms, Unrivaled Set of 12 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
) sleek modern cane ARM dining chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Beyond elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
All Arms, Unrivaled Set of 14 Cane Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, circa 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
) sleek modern cane ARM dining chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Beyond elegant
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Arm Chairs
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Red Lion, PA
Pair of bent wood chairs that would look great in a small seating area or an office
Very sleek
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,200 / set
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Accent Arm Chairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Accent arm chairs. American, circa 1960’s. Restored in beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$5,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gio Ponti Style Rattan Armchair
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern vintage rattan wingback arm chair in the style of the Gio Ponti chair designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Bottle Green Mid-Century Modern Arm Office Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Bottle green Mid-Century Modern faux leather arm chair by Ate van Apeldoorn for Woodwork Hattem the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Upholstered Walnut Arm Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
This listing is for a Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Upholstered Walnut Arm Chair. Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
Senat Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stately arm chair. The curved lines of the alder frame have a cherry finish. The Hermes orange
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$3,500
Xitle Arm Chair
By ADN Studio
Located in Mexico City, MX
The "Xitle" chair is part of ADN Studio´s Volcan collection. This collection seeks to go back to
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$1,400
Bertu Arm Chairs, Suelo Quick Ship Arm Chair, Walnut
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Need something now? We are offering a few of our pieces, including this Suelo® Arm Chair ready to
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs
By Thonet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Thonet bentwood birch arm chairs. Has original worn Light green textured
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood
Mid-Century Modern Russell Woodard Sculptura Arm Chairs Outdoor / Indoor
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
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
Swedish Arm Chair
Located in Bantam, CT
Finish
-White oak
-Ivory Boucle Fabric
Dimensions
26”W x 26.5”D x 30”H
Seat Height - 16”
Item must be White Glove delivered or crated
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Bouclé
$3,600
Norwegian Modern Sculpted Teak
Leather Arm Chairs by Gerhard Berg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood, Teak
California Modern Walnut
Cane Arm Chair by Gene L. Hackleman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Walnut
Pair of Charming Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of modern round arm lounge chairs / arm chairs, with beech frames and sprung seats
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
1 Keilhauer Arm Chair
By Keilhauer
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Keilhauer arm chair
Modern take on a barrel chair with oak frames and grey wool blend
Category
Late 20th Century Canadian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
$720 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Montgomery Modern Oak and Leather Arm Chair / Office Chair by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Montgomery arm chair by Crump and Kwash
Hand shaped white oak frame / commercial finish
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Oak
Modern Collection: Solid Walnut Apostle Arm Chair With White Leather
Located in Queens, NY
upholstered seat, offering a modern yet warm aesthetic ideal for luxury interiors. This piece isn’t just made
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
A pair of Mid-Century Modern Drexel “dateline” Arm Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of 2 genuine 1950s Drexel Dateline dining chairs feature solid mahogany wood with fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Folke Ohlsson attr, Swedish Modern, White Shearling, Oak, Arm Chairs, 1960s
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Manhasset, NY
Folke Ohlsson attr., Swedish Modern, White Shearling, Oak, Arm Chairs, Sweden, 1960s
Pair of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Danish Modern Sculpted Oak
Teak Arm Chair by Arne-Hovmand Olsen
By Komfort, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish Modern sculpted oak
teak arm chair by Arne-Hovmand Olsen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
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Modern Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the modern arm chair you’re looking for. Each modern arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are 739 variations of the antique or vintage modern arm chair you’re looking for, while we also have 33 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the modern arm chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right modern arm chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Knoll, Milo Baughman and Charles and Ray Eames each produced at least one beautiful modern arm chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Modern Arm Chair?
Prices for a modern arm chair start at $1 and top out at $68,000 with the average selling for $2,797.
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 Modern Arm Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A chair with arms is an armchair.
- 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
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.
- 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, 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.
- 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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