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Pair of chenille armchairs, style Adriano Piazzesi 1970s
Located in Manzano, IT
Pair of chenille armchairs, style Adriano Piazzesi 1970s
Wooden feet, strap detail and rhomboid fabric.
MEASUREMENTS H80 x W100 x D100 - Hsit 40cm - Kg40cad.
DESIGN PERIOD ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Chenille
Upholstered chenille armchair, 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Vintage 1970s armchair upholstered in original vintage brown chenille, very comfortable and versatile in use due to the modern line is ideal for all kinds of environment.
Normal sig...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Pair of chenille armchairs, 1970s
Located in Premariacco, IT
Pair of 1970s armchairs upholstered in original vintage brown chenille, very comfortable and versatile thanks to the modern line they are ideal for all kinds of environments.
Normal...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Pair of French Carved Oak Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of carved oak armchairs from France, 1940s. Beautiful ornate carved wood chair frame with bobbin and scallop detail. Newly upholstered seats in a textured sage green ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Oak, Chenille
Pair of André Sornay Armchairs in Sapele Mahogany and Bouclé, France, 1950s
By Andre Sornay
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by André Sornay and produced by his workshop in Lyon in the early 1950s. High, angled backrest in sapele mahogany with upholstered cushions. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
H 37.01 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of this cocktail lounge chair is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in white chenil...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of these cocktail lounge chairs is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in w...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 36.62 in
Exceptional Art Deco Arm Chair in Blue Velvet and Maple, Northern France, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional armchair was produced by a master cabinetmaker in Northern France in the late 1920s. The chair was designed for a private residence in the Roubaix region.
The diffe...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet, Maple
H 34.45 in W 26.19 in D 35.04 in
Vintage Parisian 7 Feet Mahogany Canopy Parlor Chairs Newly Reupholstered - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Parisian 7 Feet Tall Mahogany Canopy Parlor Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Pink Mohair and Velvet Chenille - Pair
Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of these exquisite vi...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Velvet, Mahogany
H 86 in W 34 in D 33 in
Pair of French Carved Oak Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of carved oak armchairs from France, 1940s. Beautiful ornate carved wood frame with bobbin and scallop detail. Newly upholstered seats in a textured green fabric. Orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Oak, Chenille
Pair of Nino Zoncada Mid-century Modern Chenille Velvet by Cassina Armchairs 50s
By Cassina, Nino Zoncada
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by Nino Zoncada and produced by Cassina in the 1950s, the armchairs have been recently restored and upholstered with ivory-coloured ribbed chenille, as sho...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Beech
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Mid-20th Century Set of Armchairs
Located in Saint Helena, CA
We have two set of two armchairs, they are from the fifties and are in good shape.
Make sure you look at the dimensions of the chairs as they are a little small for American standar...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Scandinavian Modern High Back Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, lounge chair produced in Yugoslavia features a minimal beech frame with high back scoop seat newly upholstered in rust chenille.
Category
Mid-20th Century Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Beech
Pair Antique French Louis XIII Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XIII Armchairs are generously sized to provide abundant comfort while presenting a splendid Old World style into the room. Recently upholstered in a fine q...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Oak
4 Large Henredon Jacobean Style Armed Dining Chairs Barley Twist Gold Chenille
By Henredon
Located in Topeka, KS
Phenomenal set of four vintage large scale Jacobean style armed dining chairs with Barley Twist frames & gold sculpted chenille fabric with brass nail head trim. Beautiful condition,...
Category
Late 20th Century American Jacobean Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
H 41 in W 22 in D 21 in
Set of Mid Century Armchair and Stool, by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of mid century armchairGFM-142 and stool, designed by Edmund Homa. The furnitures were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beech ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut, Textile, Chenille, Velvet
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
1950's Italian Bergere Gun Metal Grey Chenille, Wood and Chrome Details
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of 1950's Italian Bergere newly reupholstered in gun metal grey chenille velvet, back feet in black wood and front feet in chrome.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
Set of Two Mid Century Armchairs and Stools, by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of mid century armchairs GFM-142 and stools, designed by Edmund Homa. The furnitures were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid bee...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech, Chenille, Velvet, Walnut
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Chrome and Chenille Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of chrome and chenille armchairs with original beige color upholstery.
The set is in perfect vintage conditions
If a different upholstery is required,...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
Important Pair of Osvaldo Borsani P71 Armchairs in Walnut, Tecno, Italy, 1954
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in The Hague, NL
This important pair of armchairs was designed by Osvaldo Borsani and produced by Tecno in Como, Italy in 1954. The very rare P71 was one of the first designs produced by Tecno after ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
H 33.86 in W 26.38 in D 31.11 in
Gio Ponti Attributed Armchair in Lelièvre Fabric and Beech, Italy, Late, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, Lelièvre Paris
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was produced in Italy in the late 1950s. The design is attributed to Gio Ponti. The geometric shape and the angled placement of the seat make this a distinct, mode...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Wood, Beech
H 27.17 in W 24.41 in D 31.5 in
Armchair in the Style of Carl Malmsten, Sweden 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Westport, CT
Armchair in gold chenille in the style of Carl Malmsten. Walnut legs fully restored, newly reupholstered.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
Pair of American Deco Revival Sally Sirkin Lewis for J. Robert Scott Armchairs
By Sally Sirkin Lewis, J. Robert Scott 1
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of deco revival Sally Sirkin Lewis designed armchairs or lounge chairs edited by J.Robert Scott.
Chenille upholstered armchair with green translucent lacquered structure on sil...
Category
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Upholstery, Wood
H 85 in W 75 in D 81 in
Frits Henningsen Wingback Chair in Walnut and Green Rubelli Fabric, 1930s
By Frits Henningsen, Rubelli
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare wingback chair was designed and made by Danish cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen in the mid-1930s. The particular model was exhibited at the 1933 exhibition held at the Industr...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut, Fabric
H 36.62 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
Custom Carlo Rampazzi Oversized Armchair, Black with Custom Purple Upholstery
By Carlo Rampazzi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive chair by the design architect Carlo Rampazzi and circa 1980.
Born in Ancona Italy in 1949, he graduated in interior decoration from Lugano and Paris.
His expertise is...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
H 43.5 in W 40 in D 30.5 in
Florentine armchair in 1920s wood
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Armchair 1920s wood white cream effect
pickled, seated and back in orange tie.
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Set of striped chenille armchairs, Italy 1970
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Pair of armchairs in excellent condition, in striped chenille of the 70s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Plastic
American Mid-Century Walnut Armchairs
Located in Dorchester, MA
Solidly constructed of walnut, this armchair joins American craftsmanship with rounded mid-century lines. The seat and backrest have been upholstered in a soft chenille and the feet ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1960s Armchairs in Cream Color Fabric, Newly Upholstered
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of 1960s armchairs designed and manufactured in the USA, the chairs have beautiful lines, they are very comfortable and recently upholstered in a beautiful cream cheni...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Brazilian Hardwood Armchair, Novo Rumo, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Novo Rumo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A beautiful example of the style and craftsmanship of Novo Rumo, a design ateliê extremely active during the 1950s and 1960s in São Paulo, Brazil. Made of Brazilian hardwood, the min...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille
Antique Mission Style Armchair, Refinished
Located in Alhambra, CA
Antique Mission style armchair refinished in soft yellow chenille with reconditioned oak frame. Beautifully articulated design with slat back and spindle legs. Excellent vintage cond...
Category
Vintage 1910s American Mission Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood
Art Deco Carved Back Armchair
Located in New York, NY
1930s white painted Art Deco armchair with carved detail to back and great apron detailing. Newly restored with a beautiful Chenille fabric.
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Chenille
Pair of Bruno Mathsson for DUX Ingrid Arm or Lounge Chairs
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of vintage high back ingrid arm or lounge chairs by the late great Bruno Mathsson (1907-1988) for the venerable Swedish furniture store DUX. Restored and newly upholstered in a ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille
Midcentury Highback Armchair in Beige Fabric
Located in Singapore, SG
1960s Swedish armchair with birch frame, very comfortable with lumbar support and head rest.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille
Vintage 'Womb Chair' and Matching Ottoman by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chilton, GB
An Eero Saarinen womb chair and matching ottoman, raised on polished chrome supports with steering pad feet.
Saarinen was given the following brief by Florence Knoll: "I want a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille
Pair of Postmodern Armchairs by Franz Wittman
By Franz Wittman
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Pair of Postmodern bergères by Franz Wittman, Austrian, circa 1975 upholstered with velvet-textured Missoni fabric, with brown leather legs and armrests.
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Chenille
Pair of High Back Elegant Club Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of elegant high back chairs, dark walnut hand rub finish, with tufted square button back and seat, upholstery off white velvet chenille, curved top finial design.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Foam, Walnut
Pair of Wing Chairs by Paulo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of wing chairs with tapered feet, upholstered in Blush Chenille. Hotel Bristol, Milan.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille
Exceptional Vintage Pair of Italian Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
Professionally restored and newly upholstered in eggplant tone thick weave silk chenille.
Polished brass and tubular splayed legs. Mid sized chairs.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Swedish Modern Chenille Lounge Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Newly restored and upholstered in high-end tan/beige chenille fabric. Extremely comfortable.
Fabric swatch available upon request. Please contact us with any questions!
Seat depth...
Category
20th Century Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Chenille
Set poltrone in ciniglia Seven Salotti anni '70
By Seven Salotti
Located in Manzano, IT
Set poltrone in ciniglia verde Seven Salotti 3 poltrone e 2 angolari anni '70
Qualche macchia e un piccolo strappo come in foto
E' presente un sesto pezzo angolare con strappo, ven...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Armchairs
Materials
Chenille
1950's Bambino Armchair by Howard Keith in Olive Chenille
By Howard Keith
Located in Tarleton, GB
Howard Keith Armchair
Elevate Your Home with Timeless Luxury!
Introducing the Howard Keith Bambino chair in opulent olive green chenille, exclusively from The Rare Chair Company. T...
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Beech, Foam
Armchairs by J&J Kohn in Chenille by Pierre Frey, Austria circa 1911
By La Maison Pierre Frey, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Culver City, CA
Armchairs by J&J Kohn in Chenille by Pierre Frey
Austria circa 1911
Beech frames designed by Josef Hoffmann, newly upholstered in chenille by Pierre Frey.
Measures 25.5”w x 26”d x...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Wood, Beech
Danish Modern Walnut Teak Rolling Armchair for John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Minimal, Danish modern, rolling, walnut and teak armchair designed for John Stuart features an ergonomic, single wide slat back that offers excellent support with upholstered seat in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Teak, Walnut
Corner Piece in Green Chenille, 1970, Italy
Located in Premariacco, IT
Upholstered corner unit with a modern and functional design, Italian production around the 70s.
The fabric is in green chenille lined at the base with a canvas, while at the feet ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Two Green Chenille Armchairs with Pouf, 1970, Italy
Located in Premariacco, IT
Set of upholstered armchairs with a modern and functional design, Italian production around the 70s.
Elegant and refined matching ottoman included.
The fabric is in green cheni...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modular Seating in Green Chenille, 1970, Italy
Located in Premariacco, IT
Upholstered seating set with a modern and functional design, Italian production around the 70s.
The fabric is in green chenille, while at the feet we find aluminum and plastic bas...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Open Armchair in Chenille by Pierre Frey, England, circa 1900
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Open Armchairs in Chenille by Pierre Frey, England circa 1900
Newly upholstered in Chenille fabric by Pierre Frey.
Measures: 30”W x 30”D x 34.75”H x 12”seat.
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Melchiorre Bega Armchairs in Walnut, Brass, Ivory Fabric, Italy, 1940s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare pair of armchairs was designed by Melchiorre Bega and produced in Italy in the late 1940s. The design is marked by the elegant, elongated frame and the curved...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 34.26 in
Jangada Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon, 60's
By Jean Gillon
Located in Outremont, QC
Vintage Jangada lounge chair by Jean Gillon, 60's.
Features a jacaranda frame, hammock like base made of nylon ropes. Reupholstered for extra comfort with added cushions and chenill...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Jacaranda
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The structure of these cocktail lounge chairs is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 36.62 in
1970s Verner Panton System 1-2-3 Armchair Fritz Hansen
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in BAARLO, LI
Swivel armchair by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen from the 1970s. This is the low version with chromed metal armrests (Model E) and a brushed aluminum base. The '1-2-3 System' armcha...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
1970's Pair of Armchairs upholstered in Natural Chenille Wool Chrome Details
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of 1970s Italian armchairs, newly upholstered in ivory wool chenille, original vintage structure in chrome and black plastic feet.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.89 in W 31.89 in D 33.47 in
Vintage Designer Oversized Wingback Lounge Chairs by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Designer oversized wingback lounge chairs by Marge Carson in original tufted tiger patterned velvet Chenille - pair
Gorgeous vintage pair of oversized completely original...
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Textile
Neoclassical Biedermeier Armchair, Black Lacquer, South Germany, circa 1900
Located in Regensburg, DE
Neoclassical Biedermeier armchair, black lacquer, white fabric, South Germany circa 1900
Elegant classic design. Back with reed leaf decor.
Underneath in cherry solid wood an...
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Cherry, Lacquer
H 36.23 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in
Midcentury Organic Modern Rattan + Rawhide Wishbone Chairs, After McGuire
By McGuire, American of Martinsville, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Decatur, GA
Vintage California organic modern wishbone horseshoe style occasional chairs in rattan, rawhide leather and a chenille boucle. These chairs were produced by American of Martinsville ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Chenille, Rattan
Pair of Art Deco Arm Chairs with Solid Hardwood Arms
Located in Chicago, IL
These sleek Art Moderne (or Art Deco) club chairs are elegantly scaled for use in almost any living area. Found in their original state, (dating to the 50's) the chairs have been com...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Elm
Pair of Parchment and Black Lacquered Art Deco Lounge Chairs, 1930s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
2 mirrored black lacquered art deco armchairs, armrests in parchment finished with shiny shellac, large and generous seat, the ivory chenille upholstery with mother-of-pearl effect, ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Lacquer, Parchment Paper
1950's Italian Bergere Gun Metal Grey Chenille, Wood and Chrome Details
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of 1950's Italian Bergere newly reupholstered in gun metal grey chenille velvet, back feet in black wood and front feet in chrome.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp Teak Lounge Chair in Soft White Chenille, 60s
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This armchair by Aksel Bender Madsen is executed by Bovenkamp. The Danish designer once again demonstrates his good taste combined with excellent craftsmanship. With the soft white b...
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Teak
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 30.32 in
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An assortment of 20th century chenille armchairs is available at 1stDibs. 20th century chenille armchairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. 20th century chenille armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Karpen of California, Jens Risom and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.
How Much are 20th Century Chenille Armchairs?
Prices for 20th century chenille armchairs start at $3 and top out at $38,314 with the average selling for $3,958.
Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
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