Wooden Chairs With Arms

Buy the best wooden chairs with arms selected and recommended by interior designers. By Emily Hilton.

Enduring in their form, wooden chairs in the dining and kitchen spaces never fail to make one feel relaxed. Their designs make you want to lounge comfortably without straining your arms or placing them on the table. These types of chairs also have an elegant yet casual feel to them, making them versatile in different interior styles and settings. Take a look at our designers’ selection of wood arm chairs from traditional farmhouse pieces to ones exuding midcentury modernism.

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Wooden Chairs With Arms

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There are a few key reasons why armrests are so important for dining chairs. Wooden dining chairs with smooth, slightly curved armrests bring a dash of traditional-style to your dining room or kitchen. They evoke a farmhouse-type aesthetic that’s charming and rustic. If you’re looking for something more contemporary, try a transitional-style tub chair with elegant leather upholstery and a quirky, retro feel.

Another important reason you should get a dining chair with armrests is that they are ergonomic and comfortable. These integrated armrests provide firm and functional support for your arms, allowing you to relax your upper body and helping to relieve any muscular tension that’s built up around your shoulders, back and neck.

Wooden kitchen chairs with arms also encourage you to improve your posture when sitting: they allow you to sit with your elbows bent at 90°, which takes unnecessary pressure off your shoulders and back.

The average kitchen chair’s arms will slide underneath a standard kitchen table with ease, but there are exceptional cases where your dining chairs simply may not be compatible with the dining table.

On average, wooden kitchen chairs with arms have an arm height between 23” to 27”, depending on the design. Most dining tables are around 30” tall, but you need to consider the height of the table apron as well. As a general rule, when you buy chairs for your kitchen table, their seat height should be 10” to 13” lower than the table height. Theoretically, this will leave enough room for the chair arms to slide comfortably under the table with ease.

Mixing and matching wooden kitchen chairs with arms is an excellent way to inject some character into your dining area. While perfectly matching kitchen chairs look organized, some people may consider it too formal. By mixing up wooden kitchen chairs, you can create a whole new look for your kitchen or dining room and transform traditional, formal settings into something more unique and fun.

There are a variety of ways you can mix and match wooden kitchen chairs with arms. From choosing chairs with a different wood texture to opting for different shades and types of woods, you can add an eclectic stamp to your kitchen and show off your creative flair. You can also choose different styles of chairs with arms to mix and match with your decor. Purchasing or sourcing chairs that are a completely different style to your kitchen or dining room table creates a contrasting, custom, and bespoke look.

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Vintage kitchen chairs with a low profile design, making the great choice for kitchen dining tables or the breakfast nook. The apices are made from wood and come in slightly curved legs. There are also plum cushions for comfort and armrests too.

Mansfield Arm Chair

Mansfield Arm Chair

This Elegant Arm Chair in Natural Finish can be a great addition for living rooms, family rooms, or guest rooms. Equipped in a sturdy wood frame and opulent cushion seat, the chair also provides ‘X’-shaped back, long armrests, and slightly flared legs.

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Raised kitchen chair perfect for the countertop or kitchen island. The chair is made from wood and comes with a neat slat backrest and support armrests as well. Although you can sit on it as it is, you can accentuate it further with pillows for even more comfort.

Windsor Arm Chair

Windsor Arm Chair

Excellent kitchen wooden chair constructed from wood and finished in a nice dark brown stain. The chair also comes with a beautiful gloss, a slatted backrest, and an armrest on either side for comfort. It can be combined with cushions or pillows too for added comfort if need be.

Arm Chair (Set of 2)

Arm Chair (Set of 2)

I was looking for a traditionally styled dining arm chair and I knew I should seek no more when I saw the stunning carvings on this one (here it comes in a pair). This is a true example of the finest craftsmanship.

Preston Ridge Oval Back Arm Chair (Set of 2)

Preston Ridge Oval Back Arm Chair (Set of 2)

Constructed out of wood with dark cherry finish, this elegant chair will quickly become your favourite relaxing spot. Ergonomic design of the seat and curved back support provides comfort of seating during long hours.

Sanctuary Windsor Arm Chair (Set of 2)

Sanctuary Windsor Arm Chair (Set of 2)

A traditional style and country design arm chair, made of manufactured wood and in ebony finish. Solid construction, easy to wipe with a dry cloth. Sturdy and well made piece of furniture, that is also attractive.

Laurelhurst Arm Chair (Set of 2)

Laurelhurst Arm Chair (Set of 2)

Colonial chair wood seat with arms

Colonial Chair Wood Seat with Arms

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This lovely kitchen chair comes with convenient arms that will ensure a bit more support for your back and make any seating experience into a more pleasurable one, while the grey upholstery matches with any decor.

Adeco [CH0011] Elm Wood Rattan Antique Dining Swivel Chair, Home Decor

Very tasteful Rattan Dining Swivel Chair designed in antique style with modern accents. The chair provides 360-degree rotation, classic X-back, and legs on wheels for better motion. Curved armrests make the chair also suitable for placing by the desk.

Mansfield Arm Chair

Mansfield Arm Chair

This stunning arm chair was crafted with an open X-back silhouette and an upholstered seat for your best comfort - since it's not only soft but also provides ample back support, while pairing the timeless traditional design with clean simplicity.

Green scroll armchair traditional armchairs

Green scroll armchair traditional armchairs

If you have some free space in your kitchen next to the counter to set up some chairs, take a look at this antique, wooden armchair in a beautiful, green color. Its vintage look and the classy back make it nicely match traditional rooms.

Braeburn Tufted Arm Chair

Braeburn Tufted Arm Chair

This is a very original chair that is perfect for the living room. The seat is interestingly covered with a material which has a brown color. In addition, it is decorated with white stripes. The seat is soft and very comfortable.

Armando Arm Chair (Set of 2)

Armando Arm Chair (Set of 2)

This set of two arm chairs is so stunning, that the style and elegance they offer to the interior is simply beyond measure, while any user can assure you of the highest regard for comfort that they offer.

Boss chair b9545 guest chair with casters mahogany frame black

Boss Chair B9545 Guest Chair with Casters, Mahogany Frame, Black or ...

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host copenhagen j104 chair - the focus is on the chairs but the only reason I pinned this was for those neat scissor/accordion pendulum lights

S a l e vintage swivel white rattan arm

S a l e vintage swivel white rattan arm

Rattan chairs are not only dense plaited sets on the patio - but also an old, retro light beige kitchen chair with arms, which was made of strong pieces of rugged rattan, creating a chair with raised arms curving towards the floor.

Wooden kitchen chairs with arms

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