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Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Rope, Velvet, Upholstery, Wool, Fabric
H 26.38 in W 40.56 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Vintage Black Velvet Upholstered George Hepplewhite Wingback Armchairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning pair of vintage oversized George Hepplewhite wingback armchairs with the Philadelphia oversized wings
These are a showstoppi...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 48.43 in W 33.47 in D 33.86 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs in the Style of Carlo de Carli
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful silhouette with flanged arms in the style of Carlo di Carli. Solid wood turned legs in the front and solid wood legs in the back.
Just reupholstered in a crème velvet fr...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Chairs after Paul McCobb or Gio Ponti
By Paul McCobb, Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and interesting set of dining chairs made by Heywood Wakefield. A very nice minimalistic look created out of solid walnut. Armchairs measure H 40 W 23 D 19.
In the sty...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Venetian Baroque Style Fancy Velvet Sofa and Two Armchairs by Silik, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This sofa with two armchairs was created by the artisans of the famous Cantù company, Silik, in the 1960s, in Venetian Baroque style, in velvet and embossed velvet, the structure is ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 102.37 in D 47.25 in
Italian Pair of Curved Lounge Chairs in Light Beige Velours
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, fabric and wood, Italy, 1950s
An Italian voluptuous and bold set of lounge chairs that show a play of volumes with soft, fluid and rounded lines. These chair...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs in Green Loro Piana Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo, Loro Piana
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of 'Perla' armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s. Its sensual curves and the elegantly tapered legs give the ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 33.08 in D 29.14 in
Bentwood Thonet armchair, early 20th century
By Thonet
Located in Uppsala, SE
Bentwood armchair with velvet seat manufactured by Thonet in the early 20th century. Fabric on the seat is most likely original to the chair. Stamped and with original sticker by the...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Pair of armchairs Garouste & Bonetti ‘Koala’ bronze green velvet 1995
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful pair of armchairs by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, model Koala, with solid bronze feet, fully restored and reupholstered. Garouste & Bonetti began their co...
Category
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
H 33.08 in W 29.53 in D 29.14 in
Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Creme Boucle Atlantis Big Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 31.5 in W 33.86 in D 35.44 in
Yellow Mustard Armchair, 1960s, DDR, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchair produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchair is after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a se...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Dark Green Vintage Cocktail Armchair, by Zenon Baczyk, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The B-7522 armchair was designed in the 1960s by Zenon Baczyk, it was produced by Swarzedz Furniture Factories in Poland. Furniture kept in perfect condition, after full upholstery r...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
German Midcentury Yellow Velvet Club Armchair, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile polish club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour. The armc...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
German Mid Century Green Velvet Club Armchair, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile polish club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour. The armc...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Okay Chairs by Adriano Piazzesi , Italy 1970s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Okay lounge chairs by Adriano Piazzesi. Exaggerated curves wrapping in and out of a looping chrome frame. Original chocolate brown velvet remains in good vintage condition wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Delicate Italian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak and Brown Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, teak, Italy, 1950s
An extremely elegant pair of armchairs, made in Italy in the 1950s. The seat is beautifully made and embodies a splendid constructi...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
MidCentury Walnut Brass and Velvet Italian Club Chair Armchairs, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Very Italian style at the turn of the last century, exalting walnut wood combined with a very very elegant velvet. Very arched back for an unmistakable design.
The armchairs have a ...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 36.62 in W 31.89 in D 39.38 in
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, Pair of ''Lady'' Armchairs in Blue Cotton Velvet
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite pair of Lady lounge chairs, originally designed by the renowned Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy in 1951. These remarkable chairs have undergone meticulous reupholstering,...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 30.32 in
Art Deco Green Velvet and Black Lacquered Wood Club Armchairs, 1940
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of very clean and architectural in its design armchairs. Wisely restored by our upholstery atelier, a combination of fabrics was chosen to highlight embellish the beauty of the ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Midcentury White Velvet and Beech Wood Italian Club Armchairs, 1950
Located in Rome, IT
Refined fabric and linear shape for a pair of 1950s Italian armchairs.
This extraordinary pair of 1950s chairs are upholstered with velvet combined by our upholstery atelier. These ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
SET DI DUE SEDIE Giovanni Offredi Saporiti anno 1970
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bellissimo SET di due sedie Giovanni Offredi Saporiti, Anno 1970.
SET di due sedie disegnate da Giovanni Offredi e prodotte da Saporiti nell'anno 1970. La Struttura è in ABS laccato...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of 10 Spanish Painted Walnut Dining Chairs with Aqua Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of (10) Spanish painted walnut dining chairs with aqua velvet upholstery and antique brass colored nailhead trim detail.
Measures: Armchairs 28 x 22 x 40 SH 19
Side chairs 19 x...
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Other Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Magnificent Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Club Chairs in Luxe Gray Velvet
By Paul Follot
Located in Kingston, NY
Magnificent pair of ebonized solid mahogany club chairs in the style of Paul Follot in luxe gray velvet. They have been newly refinish and reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Pair of Armchairs, Italy, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Inox steel frames featuring wraparound backs upholstered in dark brown leather, the seats and backs upholstered in the original crushed velvet with leaf pattern. These chairs were de...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of 20th Century Armchairs In the Style of Gio Ponti, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two Italian design classic armchairs or lounge chairs by iconic designer Gio Ponti from the 1940s. In fully restored condition, with new padding, beige/ light brown velvet uph...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Italian Rush, Rattan and Mid Blue Velvet, 1960s Armchair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful armchair was produced in Italy between the 1960s and the 1970s. It is handmade from rush and rattan and remains in pretty good condition: slight leaks of protective va...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Rush
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Armchairs in yellow Velvet with Wooden arms 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Armchairs in yellow Velvet with Wooden arms 1930's
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
H 32.29 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Alvar Aalto, a Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 'RB 511' for Artek, 1960s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of lounge chairs, legs made in solid birch and fabric upholstered in a turquoise alcantara. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in Finland. Model "RB 511". This rare col...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Birch
H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
Set of James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs and Table, Dark Green Velvet, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
James Mont (1904-1978) "King Cole" armchairs, circa 1955. They are super-comfortable armchairs made in the 1960s. The armchairs made of bentwood. Very unique, comfortable and beautif...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Pair of McGuire Campaign Style Oak Directors Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of campaign style folding directors chairs made by McGuire. The chairs feature an oak frame instead of the more common rattan pole construction McGuire is known for. The oa...
Category
20th Century American Campaign Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Oversized Oak Armchairs, France circa 1970
Located in Culver City, CA
France circa 1970
Thick oak frames, with carved details, original velvet cushions.
37.25”w x 37”d x 35”h x 15”seat
Category
Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of French Art Deco Fruitwood Armchairs
Located in Chicago, IL
In the early 1900s, a group of French artists established a design collective called the Societé des artistes décorateurs, a group which pioneered the Art Deco design movement. Archi...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
Pair of Italian Art Deco Parchment, Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Armchairs
Located in Meda, MB
This stunning pair of Art Deco style armchairs was produced in Italy in the 1980s.
The back is in parchment (goat skin), the frontal frame and the legs are black lacquered, while th...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer, Parchment Paper
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
1950s green velvet armchair
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair with sprung upholstery and feather seat cushion, velvet upholstery.
An armchair to be revisited to m...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Adrian Pearsall per Craft Associates Mid-Century ArmChairs, 1970
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rome, IT
Armchairs with a particular design by the American architect Adrian Pearsall, a very daring designer in the shapes of his designs.
The armchairs have a very particular wooden struct...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Carlo De Carli pair of armchairs
By Carlo De Carli
Located in London, GB
Pair of small armchairs by Carlo De Carli, new upholstery, Italy, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
French Art Deco Club Chair and Ottoman in the style of Dominique, 1930s
By Andre Domin & Marcel Genevriere for Maison Dominique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This original armchair and footstool in the style of distinguished French interior design firm Dominique, dating back to the 1930s Art Deco era, upholds the essential characteristics...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Burl
Togo Armchair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in PARIS, FR
This sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1970s. He devoted 26 years of his life to heading the design department at Ligne Roset. It was in 1973 that the design...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs Guglielmo Ulrich Attributed Design, 1960s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bochum, NRW
Italian armchairs, Guglielmo Ulrich attributed design, 1960s, Mid-Century Modern.
Wood structure with brass-bronze feet, upholstery in luxurious Rubelli blue-grey velvet. Very comfo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
1970s, Danish armchair, velour, beech wood, original excellent condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair in original excellent condition. Used not too much from the 1970s. Light green furniture velour, beech wood legs. Springs in the seat. Manufactured by Danish f...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 36.62 in W 26.38 in D 29.14 in
Ico Parisi pair of armchairs
By Ico Parisi
Located in London, GB
Pair of very elegant armchairs by Ico Parisi, Italy, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Togo armchair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1973
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in PARIS, FR
This sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 70’s. He devoted 26 years of his life to the head of Ligne Roset’s design department. It was in 1973 that he designed ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Elegant Osvaldo Borsani Armchairs 'Model P35', 1948
By Osvaldo Borsani, Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Berlin, DE
Two elegant and fine arm chairs (Model P 35) by Italian architect and designer Osvaldo Borsani. The chairs can be bought as a pair or individually.
Upholstered seat, velvet cover an...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash, Plywood
Pair of Vico Magistretti Model 928 for Cassini, 1965
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in London, GB
A newly upholstered pair of armchairs by Vico Magistretti for Cassina. The 928 model is characterised by its square footprint and traditional form. A modernist accent is seen in its...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Sofa & Armchairs Lounge Set, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Whitstable, GB
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler midcentury sofa and armchairs; 1950s
Sofa designed for their manufacturing company, Forma around 1955.
This model is an icon of Brazilian midcentury des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
H 28.35 in W 76.78 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs, typical Italian design of the 1960s, has been restored and reupholstered in black velvet.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
1970s yellow corduroy armchair, restored
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair with foam padding, corduroy upholstery and chrome-plated metal base. Restaurata. A convenient armchair with a typical 1970s shape ideal for a room with a relaxation area, w...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Louis XV Navy Blue Armchair, France, circa 1910. Restored.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Winged armchair, France, circa 1910.
Very good condition, after professional renovation and replacement of upholstery.
Wood: walnut
dimensions height 108 cm seat height 54 cm widt...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Theodore Alexander Spanish Revival Carved Mahogany Arm Desk Chair Velvet Seat
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
A charming late 20th century arm chair by Theodore Alexander. Features a mahogany framed with interlaced and pierced back over green velvet seat and square tapered legs. Great for us...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 42.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Hand Carved Armchair in Oak & Velvet, Danish Cabinetmaker, Jugendstil, 1939
Located in Odense, DK
This Jugendstil armchair, crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1939, is a timeless blend of elegance and craftsmanship. Made from oak, its frame boasts intricate hand-carved details i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 36.23 in W 23.23 in D 25.6 in
Italian Set of Six Armchairs in Walnut and Pierre Frey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, walnut, fabric by Pierre Frey, Italy, 1960s.
This set of six armchairs made in Italy is modest and pure in its design. The chairs feature an open and architect...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Marco Zanuso 'Square' White Velvet Chairs with Teak Feet, Italy, circa 1962
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Argelato, BO
Splendid pair of armchairs designed by the Italian architect and designer Marco Zanuso for Arflex. The chairs are in excellent condition, and have recently been reupholstered in whit...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern 1950's Set 2 Armchairs Blue Velvet Guglielmo Ulrich (attrib)
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian set of 2 Blue Shell Armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich.
Shell-shaped in Blue velvet. with wooden feet.
These Armchairs showcase elegant form a...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 34.65 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Armchairs "Cado" by Gunnar Gravesen and David Lewis Divano for ICF
By Gunnar Gravesen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs "Cado" by Gunnar Gravesen and David Lewis Divano for ICF, Italy, 1970
New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 29.14 in W 38.98 in D 33.08 in
1970s, Danish wingback armchair, original condition, furniture velour, beech.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish wingback armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood legs. Manufactured by Danish furniture man...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 40.95 in W 32.29 in D 34.65 in
"Koala" Armchair by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, France, 1990s
By Élizabeth Garouste, Mattia Bonetti
Located in New York, NY
Armchair upholstered in a beige, tightly woven boucle fabric. Model "Koala".
Chair: Height: 32” back, 16”, seat width 30”, depth 30”
Category
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Crocus Ball Chair in dark green teddy by Pierre Guariche for Meurop Belgium
By Pierre Guariche
Located in amstelveen, NL
Crocus ball swivel armchair, designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop Belgium, in 1967. Upholstered in its original dark green teddy velvet fabric. Molded shell on an aluminum base. ...
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Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 27.56 in W 30.32 in D 26.78 in
Midcentury Armchair, Swedish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in fabric with brass details. Designed and made in Sweden 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Brass
Armchairs in William Morris Velvet circa 1900
By Leonard Wyburd
Located in Culver City, CA
Armchairs in William Morris Velvet
England circa 1900
Substantial Arts & Crafts armchairs with slatted oak sides and original brass studs, Designed by Leonard Wyburd. Reupholstered i...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Brown Fabric, Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1950s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC with free domestic shipping included, these Pair of Armchairs in Hardwood and Brown Fabric, by Jorge Zalszupin made in the fifties in Brazil are nothing less t...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
H 30 in W 23.6 in D 29.5 in
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20th Century Velvet Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 20th century velvet armchairs available for sale. There are many kinds of 20th century velvet armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern 20th century velvet armchairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made 20th century velvet armchairs over the years, but those made by Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 20th Century Velvet Armchairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,290, while they’re typically $306 on the low end and $80,010 highest priced.
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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Nailhead Dining Chair
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Retro French Round Chairs
1935 Art Deco Chair
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Fan Back Chair
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