Folding Chairs with Arms
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Chairs
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Campaign Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs
Leather, Pine
Antique Late 19th Century British British Colonial Chairs
Brass
20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Brazilian Chairs
Aluminum
Antique 1820s English George IV Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary British Chairs
Leather
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Fabric, Wood
Antique 1870s English Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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Upholstery
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Chairs
Brass
Antique 1810s English Regency Ladders
Other
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Fabric
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Beech, Plywood
Early 20th Century French Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Wood
2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
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Enamel, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Dining Room Tables
Wood
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Metal
2010s Modern Tables
Hardwood, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
20th Century American Bauhaus Stools
Chrome
2010s European Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather, Oak
Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs
Rosewood
2010s American Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Composition
Recent Sales
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century English Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1950s French Empire Side Chairs
Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Armchairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Campaign Chairs
Metal
Antique Early 1900s Pakistani Campaign Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Early 20th Century Asian Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cane, Maple
Antique 19th Century English Other Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Danish Chairs
Brass
Antique 1890s Pakistani Chairs
Teak
Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Unknown Chairs
Teak
Antique 19th Century French Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Chairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
20th Century Indonesian British Colonial Armchairs
Faux Bamboo
Mid-20th Century Streamlined Moderne Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Aluminum
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Patio and Garden Furniture
Cane, Teak
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Brass
Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Dutch Chairs
Teak
Antique 19th Century American Campaign Armchairs
Iron
Antique 19th Century Scottish Campaign Armchairs
Elm
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Rattan
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Elm
Vintage 1980s American Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wool, Wood
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century Italian Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
Early 20th Century French Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chairs
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Finding the Right Chairs for You
Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
- Who invented the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Nathaniel Alexander invented the folding chair in 1911. During the 1950s, demand for the chairs skyrocketed with furniture makers like the Fredric Arnold Company in Brooklyn, New York, producing thousands every day. Find a variety of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021The most comfortable folding chair is really a matter of preference. When shopping for folding chairs, you’ll want to think about how you’ll use them, how often you’ll be using them and if you have a preference with respect to materials. Shop antique, vintage and new folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Chairs that fold up are usually called folding chairs. However, people may refer to them as collapsible chairs as well. Other names for folding chairs designed for outdoor use include deck chairs, beach chairs, lawn chairs, camping chairs and patio chairs. Shop a collection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
- Do butterfly chairs fold up?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Whether or not a butterfly chair will fold will depend on the make and model. The butterfly chair was originally designed with metal hairpin legs without hinges or joints. Collector versions of the butterfly chair will not be foldable, however, foldable designs are a popular silhouette for recreational seating.
- 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 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, 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 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 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.
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