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English Georgian Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (20th Cent) mahogany open arm chair with shaped back and upholstered in a
Category

20th Century Georgian Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

American Mission Oak Arm Chair
By Charles Rohlfs
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission oak arm chair with high slat back with cut out design and brown leather strap seat
Category

20th Century American Mission Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Upholstered Postmodern Hollywood Regency Arm Chair in Ultrasuede by Directional
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
Chic vintage high back, dining height arm chair in very pale green ultra suede. The chair is in
Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede

Pair of Ivory Painted and Carved French Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of ivory and painted French bergeres chairs. The Louis XV style arm chairs are painted
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20th Century Louis XV Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Country Antiqued Ladder Back Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
French Country Antiqued Ladder Back Dining Arm Chairs Pair of French country style carved 4-rung
Category

Mid-20th Century American Country Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Oak

Old Hickory Tall-Back Paddle-Arm Chair W/Slat Seats
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Old Hickory tall-back paddle-arm chair with slat seat and back, circa 1940. Stamped Old Hickory
Category

1940s American Adirondack Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Quatrain Custom Coral Upholstered Arm Chairs
By Quatrain
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of custom scroll arm coral upholstered arm chairs by Quatrain with ebonized wooden
Category

20th Century American Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Victorian Style Carved Mahogany Frame Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Victorian Style carved mahogany frame lounge arm chair. Circa Mid 20th Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Victorian Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Old Hickory Woven Arm Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Old Hickory "Bear Wallow" arm chair with woven seat square back with pine paddle form
Category

20th Century American Rustic Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs B
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs Offered is a Vintage Mid
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Pair of Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs A
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs Offered is a Vintage Mid
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Iron

1950 s Giroflex Swivel Atelier Arm Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Giroflex Swivel Atelier Arm Chair. Trading since 1872 Giroflex were at the forefront of the
Category

1950s Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Wood

Natura arm chair by Karin Meubrin for Ikea 1970s
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Natura arm chair by karin mobring for ikea, sweden, 1970s designed by karin mobring for ikea in
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Vintage Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Cantilever/Springer Arm Chair Offered is a Vintage
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Iron

Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Fabric, Wood, Sculptural Arm Chair, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Fabric, Wood, Sculptural Arm Chair, Denmark, 1960s
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Pavane Tomlinson Arm Chairs
By Tomlinson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pavane Tomlinson Arm Chairs 28x28x37
Category

Late 20th Century Regency Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Pavane Tomlinson Arm Chairs
Pair of Pavane Tomlinson Arm Chairs
$2,120 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan and Wicker Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Arm Chairs. With bamboo and rattan frames and woven wicker seats, these chairs capture the essence of
Category

20th Century Bohemian Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Aesthetic Bamboo Gilt Iron Arm Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage aesthetic style gilt metal bamboo arm chair.
Category

20th Century Aesthetic Movement Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1970's mid-century modern arm chair. Recently reupholstered, this solid ash chair is
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Italian Spindle Back Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of sculpted wood arm chairs with green velvet cushions. The backs are curved with spindles
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Chippendale Oak Chevron Upholstered Downfilled Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful traditional chippendale style wingback arm chair. Made from oak with a colorful chevron
Category

Mid-20th Century Chippendale Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut Wingback Arm Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall mid century walnut wingback arm chair This chair measures: 38 wide x 44 deep x
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Tommi Parzinger Dining Chairs 2 Arm Chairs 6 Side Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Atlanta, GA
originally a set of six chairs, two arm chairs and four side chairs. The other two armless side chairs were
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Salterini Mid-Century Salterini Curve Back Outdoor Arm Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Salterini curve back outdoor arm chairs. Offered is a set of 2 Mid
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of 18th C Style Hendrix Allardyce Tufted Leather Giltwood Arm Chairs
By HENDRIX ALLARDYCE
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of 18th C Style Hendrix Allardyce Tufted Leather Giltwood Arm Chairs.
Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Louis XV Style French Fauteuil or Arm Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Louis XV style French fauteuil, or arm chair, made of solid carved beech wood with verdigris
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20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Silk

Sally Sirkin for Robert Scott Pair of Leather Arm Chairs, 1970
By Robert Scott, Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Chicago, IL
Sally Sirkin for Robert Scott Pair of Leather Arm Chairs, 1970. Original leather. There is wear
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 1940s Arm Chairs
Located in Hellerup, DK
Stylish pair of oak wooden arm chairs from around the 1940s. The chairs have been sanded down for
Category

1940s French Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Oak

Old Hickory Arm Chairs with Patchwork Leather - Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of Old Hickory Arm chairs are in fine, and in sturdy condition. These chairs were made by
Category

1940s American Adirondack Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hickory

Fine Carved North Winds Faces Heavy Oak Arm Chairs Twisted Spindles c1900s MINT
By J. Horner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Fine Carved North Winds Faces Heavy Oak Arm Chairs Twisted Spindles c1900s MINT
Category

20th Century American Jacobean Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Oak

Designer Arm Chair, Bronze, Ivory Kravet Boucle, Made in Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Designer Arm Chair Made in Italy 1970s. Frames freshly powder coated in bronze color. Seats and
Category

1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Regency Ebonized Gilt Craved Fireside Dining Arm Chairs Horn Shape Leg
By Drexel, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Regency ebonized gilt craved fireside dining arm chairs horn shape leg. Peach color
Category

20th Century Unknown Regency Revival Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Mid Century Arm chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful pair of Arm chairs with inlayed wood,cane and raw silk
Category

20th Century American Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Midcentury Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain Lounge Maple Arm Chair
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful all original midcentury maple Paul McCobb Planner Group Captain arm chair. Solid maple
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Maple

1950’s Vintage Carlo Di Carli Dining Arm Chair - 1 of 2
By Carlo di Carli
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Vintage Carlo Di Carli Dining Arm Chair - 1 of 2 Available.
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Of Red Damask Fireside Arm Chairs - Restoration Project
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of red damask fireside arm chairs with button tufted back and inside the gently flared arms
Category

20th Century Edwardian Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair Allan Gould All Original Low String Arm Chairs / architectual modernist
By Allan Gould
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair Allan Gould All Original Low String Arm Chairs / architectual modernist.. Chromed steel frames
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 French Provincial Style Tufted Yellow Leather Arm Chair Fauteuils
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Set of 6 French Provincial Style Tufted Yellow Leather Arm Chair Fauteuils
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Wood

Kinetics Paolo Favaretto Giancarle Bisaglia Tubular Chrome Cantilever Arm Chairs
By Kinetics
Located in Stafford, TX
VINTAGE KINETICS PAOLO FAVARETTO TUBULAR CHROME CANTILEVER ARM CHAIRS! Very durable, heavy, solid
Category

1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Chrome

12 English Regency Iron Arm Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
12 English Regency style (20th Cent) faux maple painted iron arm chairs with open design back and
Category

20th Century English Regency Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Metal

Boho Chic Rattan and Wicker High Back Dining Arm Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Boho Chic Rattan Dining Arm Chairs—set of six high-back rattan chairs with sculptural silhouette
Category

1990s Philippine Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Ezio Longhi Arm Chairs, Italy 1950s
By Ezio Longhi
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of arm chairs by Ezio Longhi with elegant dark stained wood frames and newly covered dark
Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage French Country Wrought Iron Lattice Scrolling Arm Chairs (A) - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Wrought Iron Lattice Scrolling Arm Chairs (A) - Pair. Item features sturdy
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage French Country Wrought Iron Lattice Scrolling Arm Chairs (B) - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Country Wrought Iron Lattice Scrolling Arm Chairs (B) - Pair. Item features sturdy
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Oak Red Leather Arm Chair
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s oak arm chair with a high back and upholstered with a red leather seat and back. (C
Category

20th Century French Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Rail Back Lounge/ Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sculptural lounge/arm chair designed in the manner of the esteemed American
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Angel Pazmino Dark Brown Tooled Leather Folding Arm Chair with Wood Frame
By Angel Pazmino, Muebles De Estilo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angel Pazmino folding arm chair with tooled leather seat and back and lightly refinished wood frame
Category

1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Elm

Contemporary Gray Tufted Leather Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary "Foster" square back lounge / arm chair with tufted stone gray leather upholstery and
Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret Senate-Comittee Reupholstered Arm Chair in Teak, ca. 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Then PJ-SI-30-C - Pierre Jeanneret Senate - Committee Arm Chair beautifully re-upholstered in
Category

1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Hide, Teak

English Anglo-Indian Teak Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Anglo-Indian teak arm chair with a cane seat and a slat sunburst carved back with fluted
Category

20th Century English Anglo-Indian Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Cane, Teak

French Iron Sleigh Back Arm Chair
By René Drouet
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) iron sleigh back scroll design arm chair with green patina and pink star
Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Iron

Frederick Edward Georgian Style Upholstered Wingback Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Frederick Edward Georgian Style Wingback Lounge Arm Chairs with Cherry Wood Legs - a Pair
Category

Late 20th Century Georgian Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Italian Provincial French Hollywood Regency Upholstered Dining Arm Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Provincial French Hollywood Regency Upholstered Dining Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Atomic Yellow Chrome Open Arm Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chrome Open Arm Chairs Offered is a very cool Pair of Mid-Century
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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 Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage D.R. Dimes Comb Back Windsor Arm Chair
By D.R. Dimes
Located in Westfield, MA
This vintage comb back Windsor arm chair by D.R. Dimes is a superb example of fine American
Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Vintage Arm Chairs

Materials

Maple, Oak, Pine

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Vintage Arm Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage arm chairs available for sale. The range of distinct vintage arm chairs — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Vintage arm chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage arm chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco vintage arm chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made vintage arm chairs over the years, but those made by Charles and Ray Eames, Knoll and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Arm Chairs?

Prices for vintage arm chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage arm chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $125,000, while the average can fetch as much as $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 Vintage Arm Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Chairs 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, 2022
    A 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, 2023
    An 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, 2022
    Dining 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, 2024
    No 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, 2022
    Dining 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.