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Miraculous ALL ARM Set of 12 Walnut Danish Style Chairs by Tomlinson, c 1958
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
installation ready.
An incredibly rare set of twelve (12) ARM Danish style dining chairs from the Tomlinson
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Post Modern Studio Craft Made Lounge Chair c 1960/1980
s
By Sam Maloof
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Organic Modern, Post Modern style lounge, arm chair constructed of solid teak, with an
Category
Late 20th Century Indonesian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Six Dining Arm Chairs in the style of Hans Wegner, USA 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Miami, FL
Set of Six Dining Arm Chairs, cream painted steel frames with gold leaf tips, wood arms and newly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Miraculous ALL ARM Set of 8 Walnut Danish Style Chairs by Tomlinson, c 1958
By Tomlinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
installation ready.
An incredibly rare ALL ARM set of eight (8) Danish style dining chairs from the Tomlinson
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Oxford" Swivel Desk/Arm Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
reupholstered in a lapis velour.
Height cannot be adjusted.
Unmarked.
H: 50" x L: (arm to arm) 24.25" x D: 23.25
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Sublime Set of 8 ARM Cane Back Dining Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Atlanta, GA
sublime set of eight (8) ARM dining chairs by John Hutton for Donghia, circa 1995. Hutton's chic design is
Category
1990s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Paul Frankl 6 Band Rattan Pretzel Arm Chaise
By Paul Frankl
Located in Highland, IN
A rare variation of Frankl's iconic pretzel arm design, this large lounge chair is possibly the
Category
Vintage 1950s Taiwanese Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rattan
Set of 4 Cherry Queen Ann New Alcantara Suede Upholstery Dining Arm Chairs MINT
By Drexel, Heritage-Henredon
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Cherry Queen Ann New Alcantara Suede Upholstery Dining Armchairs MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
Arm Chair in Solid Teak and New Upholstery by Benny Linden Designs, c. 1970s
By Erik Buch, Benny A. Linden
Located in Deland, FL
with exceptional variegated woodgrains this gorgeous desk chair features new upholstery, redone in a
Category
Vintage 1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of 14 Mid Century Jens Risom Oak Orange Dining Conference Arm Chairs MCM
By Jens Risom
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite set of 14 Jens Risom Conference / Dining Chairs. Features an intriguing orange
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
$5,250 Sale Price / set
30% Off
All Arm, Exquisite Restored Vintage Set of 8 Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
back Klismos ARM dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Extraordinary Set of 14 Trompe L
oiel Arm Dining Chairs by Cobonpue, circa 1980
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Atlanta, GA
service is available.
A majestic set of fourteen (14) Art Nouveau influenced arm dining chairs from an
Category
Vintage 1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Mahogany
Stellar ALL ARM Set of 8 Vintage Cane Dining Chairs by Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
ARM dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this magnitude is the
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
All Arms- Miraculous Set of 14 Arm Klismos Cane Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Atlanta, GA
Klismos ARM dining chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1948. A set of this magnitude is
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
All Arm, Exquisite Set of 12 Klismos Cane Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
ARM dining chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1958. A set of this magnitude is the Collector's
Category
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Cherry
Remarkable Set of 12 Mahogany and Cane Arm Chairs by John Hutton for Donghia
By Donghia, John Hutton
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent set of dining chairs is shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category
1990s Haitian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Original Ink Blue Leather, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Executive Arm Chair is perhaps the most versatile chair known from the Mid-Century Modern design movement
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
2014 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Desk Arm Chair in Peach Fabric 5x Available
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair with Swivel Base, originally designed in 1957 by Eero
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Sublime Set of 8 Greek Key ARM Parsons Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An sophisticated unique set of eight (8) restored Parsons style Greek Key arm dining chairs by the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
1960s Model 351 Dining Arm Chair by Poul Volther for Soro Stolefabrik of Denmark
By Poul Volther, Sorø Stolefabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a 1960s vintage Poul Volther dining chair, model 351, produced by Soro
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cord
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Desk Chair in Slate Blue Mohair, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
have a brand new, completely original Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Mohair featuring Knoll’s newly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
1976 Set of Three Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Series 7 Danish Dining Arm Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of three Series 7 chairs with arms, designed by renowned architect Arne
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Maison Leleu Style, French Modern, Lounge Chairs, White Mohair, Light Wood, 2023
By Maison Leleu
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of French Mid-Century Modern Maison Leleu Style Lounge / Arm Chairs, Mohair
Pair of French
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Sublime Set of 8 Double X Back ARM Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger, circa 1950
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
(8) modern Double X back ARM dining chairs by the esteemed Tommi Parzinger for Charak, circa 1950. A
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Sublime Set of 14 Double X Back ARM Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger, circa 1950
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
fourteen (14) modern Double X back arm dining chairs by the esteemed Tommi Parzinger for Charak, circa 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Sublime Set of 12 Double X Back ARM Dining Chairs by Tommi Parzinger, circa 1950
By Tommi Parzinger, Charak Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
(12) modern Double X back arm dining chairs by the esteemed Tommi Parzinger for Charak, circa 1950. A
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Back Executive Arm Chair, Model 68
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Full-Back Executive Chair, Model 68, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Dining Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Set of Mid-Century Modern chrome dining chairs. The arm chairs are 33" in height, 23" in width and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,200 / set
1950s Jens Risom C-106 Walnut Arm Chair in Original Brown Leather 3x Available
By Jens Risom
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single (three chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) C-106
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Gio Ponti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Tufted Lounge Chairs, Beige Linen, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Casa e Giardino
Located in Manhasset, NY
Gio Ponti, Italian Mid-Century Modern, Tufted Lounge or Arm Chairs, Beige Linen, Stained Wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
C. 1946 Rare Ralph Rapson for Knoll Associates Dining / Side Arm Chair in Birch
By Ralph Rapson, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
example has what looks to be a natural maple frame and lovely striped black fabric. The chair notably
Category
Vintage 1940s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Pair of Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Chrome
Ultrasuede Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Cool pair of mid century modern Milo Baughman style arm chairs having chrome arms and bases and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Oak Arm Chair with Wenge Inlay by Hans J. Wegner for PP Mobler
By PP Møbler, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak armchair with wenge inlay detail to the C-shaped backrest with a paper cord seat.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wenge
Architectural Mid Century Style Arm Chair by The Superior Chaircraft Corp. 1986
By Knoll, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century arm chair having an exposed architectural frame constructed of oak with brown
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Peabody Modern Dining Armchair, Walnut, Leather
By Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Dining Chairs, Peabody Modern Dining Armchair, Walnut, Leather
These modern wood
Category
2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Campanula Arm Chair by Pagani Partner of Gio Ponti
Lina Bo Bardi, 1952, Arflex
By Carlo Pagani, Arflex
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Amazing restored 'Campanula' Carver Chair with beautiful tapered form brass legs by Italian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
JH 713 Teak Dining Arm Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Johannes Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant handcrafted dining chair, having an exposed teak frame and leather upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Model 62 Rosewood Arm Chair by Niels Møller for J.L. Møllers, Denmark, c. 1962
By Niels Otto Møller
Located in Deland, FL
anything.” Møller was awarded the Danish Furniture Prize in 1974 and 1981. The Model 62 chair was first
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Rare 1960s Set of 6 DUX Dining Chairs 2 Arm 4 Side Walnut
Black Leather
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in Sweden, these chairs were made in the heart of America. Built to specifications exact
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of 6 Pastoe FM33 Arm Chairs with Wenge arms and Tubular Metal Legs in Gray
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe. These chairs have gray newly
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Drexel Heritage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs or Dining Captain Chairs, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern high back arm chairs or dining captain chairs
By Drexel
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Desk Chair in Fabric and Bronze Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Swivel Arm Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Bronze
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
Desk Office Dining Arm Chair by Kay Korbing for JG Furniture New York
By Kay Korbing
Located in New York, NY
Rare Kay Korbing for JG furniture arm, or desk chair having black leather chicklet style arms
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Dining Room Chairs
Located in Nantucket, MA
An amazing and elegant set of six Mid-Century Modern Danish teak dining barrel arm chairs. They
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Norman Cherner, Plycraft, Mid-Century Modern, Pretzel Dining Chairs, USA, 1960s
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Manhasset, NY
Norman Cherner, Plycraft, Mid-Century Modern, Six Pretzel Dining Arm Chairs, USA, 1960s
Six
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
6 Scandinavian Modern Teak Dining Chairs Uldum Mobelfabrik att Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, Uldum Møbelfabrik
Located in Topeka, KS
.
Time to elevate your dining experience!!! This is a set of 6 Scandinavian Modern dining chairs 2 arm
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Extraordinary ALL ARMS Set of 12 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
The rarest of the rare: an exceptional, meticulously restored set of twelve (12) modern Klismos arm
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Sculptural Organic Modern Rattan Chairs in the manner of Mackintosh or McGuire
By John McGuire
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
the maker.
A stunning addition to coastal, tropical, or modern organic interiors.
Arm chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
$6,480 Sale Price / set
20% Off
All Arms, Extraordinary Set of 8 Modern Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
eight (8) modern Klismos arm dining chairs by the esteemed T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, circa
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
All Arms, Extraordinary Set of 14 Modern Klismos 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
Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock/Knoll Executive Chairs, Black Leather, USA
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in San Francisco, CA
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Pollock Executive Arm Chair for Knoll. Designed in 1963 by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Milo Baughman Parsons Style Ivory Bouclé Chairs with en suite Ottoman c. 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Parsons style Mid Century Modern arm chairs with matching en suite Parsons style ottoman newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Charles Pollock Knoll Pollock Executive Chair Black Leather
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Pollock executive arm chair.
One of Knoll's most significant
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel
Bertu Arm Chair, Suelo Modern Leather Arm Chair, Alder Natural
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo® Arm Chair Leather is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. This
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Midcentury Modern Design Office Chair set by Wim Rietveld for Kembo, 1950
s
By Gispen Kembo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Dutch Design Office Arm Chair set of 6 by Wim Rietveld for Kembo. Made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,227 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Philip Arctander Style, Shearling, Beech, Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1960s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Manhasset, NY
Philip Arctander Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Sheepskin, Beech, Lounge or Arm Chair, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
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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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