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12 Sculptural Walnut Dining Arm Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Miami, FL
12 Custom Sculptural Dining Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti. Solid walnut frames, upholstered
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Official’s Arm Chair Wooden Huanghuali Style Spindle Back.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Antique Chinese Chair features wood wood carved detailing , matted wood, and walnut tone. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Camel Leather with Brass Legs, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
through years of meticulous restorations for discerning clients.
This set of six Saarinen Arm Chairs have
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
1954 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAX Arm Shell Dining Chair X Base 3 Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tan fiberglass shell seat atop a steel X-base. DAX is an acronym for Dining Arm X Base Chair. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Breathtaking Restored Set of 8 Arm Dining Chairs by Gibbings, Cane Backs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) modern Klismos arm dining chairs by the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Mid Century Niels Moller Teak Dining Chairs 2 Arm 4 Side #64 #79
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Baltimore, MD
Set of 6 teak Danish Modern paper cord Dining chairs by famous designer Niels Otto Møller for J.L
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
Early Jens Risom Model 108 Arm Chair for Risom Designs in Walnut, USA, c. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Deland, FL
. This collectable chair is found in it's original Naugahyde. Buoyant cushions are exceptionally
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
6 Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Holland
Sherry Navy Velvet, Wood Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
finishes that feel timeless. These Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs feature a high-pile, soft Holland & Sherry
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
Unique Arm, Lounge, Club or Side Chair in Spray Dyed Velvet by Alex P White
By Alex P. White
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The creatures chair is the perfect lounge or armchair hybrid. It pitches you back just far enough
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Roberto Barbieri Lea Leather Dining Arm Chairs for Zanotta, Set of Three
By Zanotta
Located in Miami, FL
Set of three stone colored leather Lea dining arm chairs with leather wrapped seat and legs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$1,350 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Captain
s Arm "Lis" Chair by Niels Koefoed for Koefoeds Hornslet, Denmark, 1960s
By Niels Koefoed
Located in Deland, FL
exceptional "Lis" chair perfect for a myriad of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Contemporary to
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
"Pernelle" Rush Weave and French Oak Dining Arm Chair by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
well-proportioned, minimalist chair for dining, desk, vanity or an accent in any room. Handmade in
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Johnson Chair Co Mid Century Walnut Arm Chair
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Johnson Chair Co Mid Century Walnut Arm Chair
This chair measures: 23.5 wide x 23.5 deep x 31.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 6 Christopher Guy “Eva” Dining Chairs, 2 Arm
4 Side, Labeled
By Christopher Guy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
" high x 27.5" wide x 29" deep; 25.5" arm height; 20" seat height
Side chairs: 45" high x 22.5" wide x 25
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
B&B / B&C Italia Up3 Up 2000 Series Arm Chair in Black by Gaetano Pesce
By B&B Italia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Basel, BS
Gorgeous UP3 Armchair by Gaetano Pesce in black. What a beauty!!!!
The B&B Italia Up3 Armchair, part of Gaetano Pesce’s renowned Up 2000 series, exemplifies the innovation and bold...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Striking Restored Set of 8 Vintage Caramel Cane and Black Lacquer Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stellar set of eight (8) elegant Organic cane arm chairs. Stout solid mahogany frame construction
Category
1990s Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Matteo Grassi Cream Leather Barrel Back Dining Arm Chairs - Set of Four
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Miami, FL
Set of four original cream color leather barrel back dining chairs by Matteo Grassi, 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,400 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Arm Chair in Black Linen by Alvar Aalto for Artek, 1947
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated birch armchair with a black linen webbed seat and cane wrapped arms.
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
Set of Six Harvey Probber Style Dining Chairs 4 Side 2 Arm
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
side chairs, and two arm, or captains, chairs. Dimensions in listing are for Arm chairs, email for more
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,760 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Norman Cherner Pretzel Dining Side Arm Chair Made by Plycraft 1960
s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Wayne, NJ
Norman Cherner pretzel dining chair, made by Plycraft in the 1960's.
If you are in the New Jersey
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Thonet Style Mid Century Rattan and Bentwood Arm Chairs, Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Thonet style mid century rattan and bentwood arm chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 21.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Bentwood
Staggering Set of 8 Lucite Arm Dining Chairs by Jeff Messerschmidt, 1985
By Jeff Messerschmidt
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arm Lounge Chair ca. 1940-1950
s att. to Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge
By Paul Laszlo, Russel Wright
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural arm chair having a solid wood ( maple ) frame with upholstered seat and back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Pair of Mid Century Modern Ebonized Walnut Lounge Chairs in Holly Hunt Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and graphic pair Mid Century Modern arm chairs were realized in the United States
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of 4 Indecasa Spanish Mid-Century Rust Leather and Chrome Arm Chairs
By Indecasa
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 4 Spanish late Mid-Century armchairs with chrome arch design continuous legs and arms with a reddish brown leather seat and back (PRICED AS SET) (INDECASA)
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Italian Modern, Honey Shearling, Stained Wood, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Manhasset, NY
Federico Munari Style, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Lounge or Arm Chairs, Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair in Black Leather
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. The chair is overall in very good vintage condition with some signs of wear and use. See photos for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Dutch Design Oak Arm Chair set by De Ster Gelderland, Netherlands 1960
s
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Dutch Design Oak Arm Chair set of 4 by De Ster Gelderland. Made in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$2,278 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1980
s Postmodern Black Lacquered Dining Armchairs by Nienkamper - Set of 4
By Maurizio Cattelan, Nienkamper, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage set of four post modern arm chairs for sale. They have the original black lacquered frames
Category
Vintage 1980s Canadian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$2,159 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 Gae Aulenti Arm Chairs Model 54A in Blue Leather and Black Frame
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a set of 6 Italian Postmodern Orsay dining armchairs model 54A, designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll, fully restored in Baby Blue leather and Black powder coated frame. The fram...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Niels Otto Møller #65 Arm Chairs in Solid Teak Set of 6
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Emeryville, CA
influenced the Danish modern furniture movement.
This exquisite set of six teak dining chairs, crafted by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Miraculous Set of 14 Vintage Walnut Danish Leather Strap ARM Chairs by Tomlinson
By Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
completely installation ready.
An incredibly rare set of fourteen (14) ARM Danish style dining chairs from
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
2001 Pair of Raul De Armas for Knoll Arm Chairs in Maple Wood with Grey Fabric
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of DeArmas side chairs, originally designed by Raul De Armas in 1991. De Armas was a
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
2008 Celon Arm Chairs by Lievore Altherr Molina for Bernhardt Design in Steel
By Bernhardt Design, Lievore Altherr Molina
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘Celon’ Arm Chair, model 1526, designed by Lievore Altherr Molina for Bernhardt Design in
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Dramatic Set of 20 Black Lacquer Double Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
.
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of twenty (20) sleek modern cane arm
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Dramatic Set of 20 Sophisticated Black Lacquer Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
.
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of twenty (20) sleek modern cane ARM
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
1990
s Postmodern German Chrome Cantilever Arm Chairs - A Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Burbank, CA
+ Neurath in 1999, and are the Diva chairs. They were made in Germany, and have a Bauhaus flare. They are in
Category
1990s German Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$839 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960
s
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Louisville, KY
Another chapter of mid-century modern opens with this beautiful barrel back cane chair from Hickory
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
2022 Set of Four Nendo for Cappellini Peg Arm Chairs in Grit 14 w/ Bleached Ash
By Nendo, Cappellini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
-green fabric (Grit 14). The chairs were designed by Nendo and produced by Cappellini in Italy. They
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wood, Fabric
2010s Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Red Fabric with Tubular Steel Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, Model 71A, designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen and produced
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arm Chair in Solid Rosewood
Leather by De Klerk
Sons, Netherlands, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
hardwood this chair has been recently and meticulously restored featuring new leather upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wilmington, DE
modern open arm lounge chair. The chair is by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. The chair is quite
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Charles and Ray Eames Contract Base Arm Chair by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Dronten, NL
Swiveling parchment fiberglass arm chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Danish arm chairs by Alfred Hofmann for Gispen/Labofa - 1970s - set of 5
By Labofa A/S
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage armchairs/dining chairs designed by Alfred Hofmann for Gispen/labofa.
The chairs have a
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Meticulously Restored Set of 12 Cane Arm Dining Chairs by Michael Taylor, 1960
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
examples from a RARE series of modern dining chairs from the boutique New World collection designed by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature winged arm rests, splayed legs, and a
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Sophisticated ALL ARM Set of 8 Star Back Chairs in Espresso by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of eight (8) modern "Star" back ARM dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Sophisticated ALL ARM Set of 12 Star Back Chairs in Espresso by Tommi Parzinger
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) modern "Star" back ARM dining
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set 6 Nice Bronze Satin Finish Blue Upholstery Dining Side Arm Chairs Armchairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set 6 nice bronze satin finish blue upholstery dining side arm chairs armchairs. Milo Baughman
Category
20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Set of 8 Solid Rosewood Red Linen Fabric Upholstery Dining Arm Side Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Jens Risom
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 8 solid rosewood or teak red linen fabric upholstery dining arm side chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Rosewood
Set of 6 (2 Arm + 4 Side) "Centennial" Chairs, Kipp Stewart, Drexel, USA, 1960
s
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Deland, FL
Windsor design this set of "Centennial" arm chairs feature intricate woodworking techniques, exquisite
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Velvet
Ebony Oak Legs - Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
designs for Knoll, such as the Tulip Chair, Womb Chair, and these Executive Chairs, embody a philosophy of
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ebony, Oak
1970s Baker Chinoiserie Style Blue White Cane Sculptural Arm Chairs, Set of 4
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1970s with this exquisite dining chairs set
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Italian Bouclé and Oak Legs, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
restorations for our clients.
For this set of six Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs, which feature handsome oak
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Style Leather Wingback Butterfly Chair by Precedent Furniture
By Precedent, A. Rudin, Marge Carson, Sherrill Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Burbank, CA
Midcentury Modern style wing back arm chair for sale. It's a very high-quality chair manufactured
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
2010 Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Brno Tubular Chrome Dining / Arm Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an authentic(sold individually) labelled Mies Van Der Rohe Brno chair in red
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Unrivaled Set of 12 Sleek Cane Arm Chairs by Michael Taylor, c 1960 - Cane Seat
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
ARM dining chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Beyond elegant. This fabulous
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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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 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 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, 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 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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