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Italian Vintage Armchair in Floral Fabric
Located in Milano, IT
Gorgeous vintage armchair with ears from the 1950s, Italian manufacture. The armchair is fully
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Italian Vintage Armchair in Floral Fabric
Italian Vintage Armchair in Floral Fabric
H 40.95 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs with High Back with Ears, New Light Gray Marl Upholst
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Italian armchairs with high back with ears - new light gray marl upholstery.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Early 19th Century Biedermeier Solid Walnut Ear/Wing Armchair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This Biedermeier winged armchair and the stool are made of solid walnut. The chair is reupholstered
Category

Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

1960s, Danish Design, Renovated-Reupholstered Ear Flap Chair, Sheepskin
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Completely renovated-reupholstered high-back ear flap chair. "Most talked
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Pia Armchair
By Mantellassi 1926
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the typical French bergère, Pia is a classic armchair with sinuous shapes and timeless
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood

Pia Armchair
Pia Armchair
H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in
Pair of 19th Century Louis XVI Carved and Painted Ear Shape Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Dress a living room with this elegant pair of antique armchairs. Crafted in France circa 1870, each
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Walnut

English George II Walnut Armchair with Upholstered Slip Seat, c. 1740
Located in Kenilworth, IL
George II shepherd's crook armchair in old-growth mahogany. The pierced back splat is framed
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

J S Henry Arts and Craft Walnut Armchair with Period Stylised Floral Fabric
By J.S. Henry
Located in London, GB
J S Henry. An Arts & Crafts walnut armchair with elongated back and little ears to the top
Category

20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Important George IV Rosewood Armchair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Greenwich, CT
Important and very fine George IV carved rosewood armchair, probably by Gillows of Lancaster and
Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Fine 18th Century Georgian Mahogany Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
Fine 18th century Georgian mahogany armchair with original slip seat. Nice, comfortable proportions
Category

Antique 18th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Renaissance Walnut Throne Style Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Italian Renaissance walnut throne style armchair with gilt carved ears on back and Fortuny
Category

20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Black Leather
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Milano, IT
restored. The armchairs have several particularities, noteworthy are its ears above its backrest. Another
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Black Leather
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Black Leather
H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 47.25 in
Pair of French Charles X Rosewood Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Charles X style rosewood and inlaid Armchairs with floral design and ears on back
Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Rare 19th C. Canadian Tall Back Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A rare 19th century Canadian tall back armchair in pine. Fine quality quarter sawn timber and
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Canadian Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Sculptural Solid Wood Armchair, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
straight lines of the legs are followed by more curvature on the arms and armrests as well as on the “ears
Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Solid Wood Armchair, Europe ca 1960s
Sculptural Solid Wood Armchair, Europe ca 1960s
H 45.67 in W 30.91 in D 32.29 in
Gothic Chippendale Mahogany Armchair, England, circa 1770
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Fine English George III period, circa 1770 carved mahogany armchair in Thomas Chippendale 'Gothick
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Finnish Mid-Century Upholstered Armchair, Finland ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
natural materials like wood. This beautiful armchair is a great representation of the quality and
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Carved Oak Armchair, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
modern armchair shows off the master cabinetmaker’s skills through its distinctive solid oak frame
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

French Antique Armchair in Original Wood and Leather
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid antique French wood and leather armchair produced in the 19th century, splendid French
Category

Antique Early 1800s French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Alvar Aalto Pair of Artek Cantilever Armchairs Model 401, 1950s
By Artek, Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
similar to the iconic one known as Pikkupaimio (small paimio) but with a higher back and "ears". The
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Armchair Mod. Wink Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s
By Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Armchair - Chaise longue mod. Wink 111 designed by Toshiyuki Kita in the 80's and edited by Cassina
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Wicker Bergère Armchair by Eugenia Alberti Reggio for Ciceri, 1950
By Eugenia Alberti Reggio and Rinaldo Scaioli
Located in Roma, IT
A piece of great charm that reinterprets the archetype of the armchair by subtraction, emptying its
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Arts & Crafts Armchair by G. M. Ellwood and J. S. Henry
By George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
An armchair designed by George Montague Ellwood and made by J S Henry, with arched top and oval
Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Mahogany

Vintage Traditional Chippendale Style Walnut Armchairs by Smith & Watson, a Pair
By Thomas Chippendale, Smith & Watson
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This fabulous traditional classic Chippendale open armchairs are exceptionally designed, and hand
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory High Back Armchair
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
backrest has pronounced undulated ears that develop in the seat in a curvaceous movement. This armchair is
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs Armchair for Hiort Tuote Puunveisto, Finland Mid-1940
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Utrecht, NL
designs, including this armchair, are defined by the homely curviness that defined mid-century design
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wingback Armchairs In Poplar And Mohair By Orlando Orlandi, Italy 1950's
By Orlando Orlandi
Located in Hellouw, NL
craftsmanship that lies behind it. When you touch the armrest or the shapely ears, it immediately becomes clear
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Poplar

English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chair with Ball & Claw Feet, C 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chippendale Mahogany upholstered arm chair with serpentine crest, fluted scrolled ears
Category

Antique 1780s English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

Danish Cabinetmaker High-Back Chair with Stained Beech Arms, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
stained beech as well. From the lightly curved “ears” to the lightly reclined back and the tapered legs
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Danish Cabinetmaker Wing-Back Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
result of the two “ears” that encompass the sitter. The armrests are gently curved outwards, while the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ib Kofod-Larsen "Sälen" Chair with Upholstered Seat for Ope Möbler, Sweden 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in Utrecht, NL
enveloping “ears”. This later addition complements the precise wooden structure greatly with the gentle shape
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Windsor Armchair with Scrolled Ears
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine windsor armchair with high comb back incorporating top rail with shell and scrolled ear ends
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Wood

Dutch High Back Chair in Ash and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, ash, cane, The Netherlands, 1950s. This elegant armchair features a warm ash wooden
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Ash

Dutch High Back Chair in Ash and Cane
Dutch High Back Chair in Ash and Cane
H 39.77 in W 25.6 in D 25.4 in
Early 20th century Gillows Design Chair in Mahogany
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5435 Fine quality the 'shepherd's crook' open armchair having 'escutcheon' cartouche-shaped back
Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early 20th century Gillows Design Chair in Mahogany
Early 20th century Gillows Design Chair in Mahogany
H 37.402 in W 27.559 in D 22.441 in
Gattona Chair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
and ears. The precious woodcraft and high-quality wood used for the manufacture make it even more
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fur, Wood

Gattona Chair
Gattona Chair
H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 27.56 in
19th Century English Renaissance Leather Carved Wood Hall Chair Pair
Located in Forney, TX
backrest. Simple square Medieval European throne armchair form, elaborately decorated frame with carved
Category

Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Veles Wooden Armchar Carved From Single Piece of Wood
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of an armchair. Each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery and Teak
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Waalwijk, NL
experienced from the side, a rather pronounced shape forms the sides, which is achieved by the enlarged ears
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Twice 3-Seater Bench
Located in New York, NY
pieces. The sliced back offers extra comfort while the ear flaps seamlessly blends the arms in. With its
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Twice 3-Seater Bench
Twice 3-Seater Bench
H 28.74 in W 65.75 in D 29.13 in
Danish Wingback Chair in Red Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
voluminous wingback shape that gives the chair an elegant look. The 'ears' and armrest are beautifully formed
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Wingback Chair in Red Leather and Oak
Danish Wingback Chair in Red Leather and Oak
H 45.28 in W 28.55 in D 33.86 in
Vintage Ladder Back Study Chair, Irish, Leather, Elbow Seat, Carver, Art Deco
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
with sinuous forms following the 'Chippendale ear' top rail Delightful arms with scrolled knuckles
Category

Mid-20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Jamaican Campeche / Planter Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
with neoclassical ears that continue down to the frontal legs. While the back saber legs show am
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Jamaican British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Elbow Chair, 19th Century in Chippendale Taste
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
capped with a serpentine crest rail flanked with rosettes at the ear. An attractive mahogany chair
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Functional Art Chair / Throne "Left at the End of the Corridor" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
. Its material is made of dilated time. The eye goes hand in hand with the ear. ‘When I walk into a
Category

2010s Belgian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Functional Art Chair / Throne "'Spring Swab" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
, no doubt. Its material is made of dilated time. The eye goes hand in hand with the ear. ‘When I
Category

2010s Belgian International Style Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Fauteuil a la Reine avec Oreilles Painted Wingback Chair by Ira Yeager
By Ira Yeager
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical country French provincial Fauteuil a La Reine a Oreilles or queen's wingback armchair
Category

20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

21st Century Hybrid No 2 Armchair with Bunny Ears and White Leather
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Hybrid No 2 follows it’s predecessor with a more feminine tone. Drawing parallels from “Alice In Wonderland” and keeping with the collections other worldly style. It takes it’s owner...
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Beech

21st Century Hybrid No 2 Children's Armchair with Bunny Ears and White Leather
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Hybird No 2 follows its predecessor with a more feminine tone. Drawing parallels from “Alice In Wonderland” and keeping with the collections other worldly style. It takes its owner t...
Category

2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Beech

Oak Dining Chair with Armrests with Decorative Ears of Wheat Handcarved in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
Oak wood armchair, with decorative ears of wheat hand carved on backrest and counter back. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Oak Dining Chair with Decorative Ears of Wheat Hand Carved, Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
Oak wood chair, with decorative ears of wheat hand carved on backrest and counter back. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Lounge chair ear-patch model mid 20th century
Located in BARCELONA, ES
, masterfully crafted, highlights the beauty and solidity of this armchair, adding a touch of sophistication to
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Lounge chair ear-patch model mid 20th century
Lounge chair ear-patch model mid 20th century
H 40.56 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair with Distressed Fabric
Located in Madrid, ES
Design elements of this 19th century square-back, distressed silk upholstered armchair relate to
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Silk, Hardwood

Pair of Mid-Century French Red Leather Wing Back Club Armchairs with Nail Heads
Located in Dallas, TX
These Classic, antique Art Deco club "Fauteuils a Oreilles" (ear shape back) were crafted in France
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
An early George III Chippendale armchair with tufted off-white leather seat. Serpentine crest rail
Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Beautiful patinated sheepskin leather armchair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
decorative nails and stands on slender, sleek black wooden legs. The high back and ears also give you a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Beautiful patinated sheepskin leather armchair
Beautiful patinated sheepskin leather armchair
H 44.49 in W 34.65 in D 37.8 in
Gattone - solid walnut armchair, designed by Nigel Coates
By Nigel Coates
Located in London, GB
Upholstered in pony skin and with elongated ‘ears’, this chair is brimming with character. It makes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Wood

18th Century Antique Open Armchair, Late Georgian Oak
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique, early 19th century open armchair with previous purpose. A talking point in
Category

Antique 18th Century British Georgian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Dutch Rationalist Haagse School armchair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Rationalist/Haagse School armchair, designed by Dutch architect Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1920s to
Category

Vintage 1920s Dutch Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Antique Rocking Chair, English, Walnut, Armchair, Rocker, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rocking chair. An English, walnut framed armchair rocker, dating to the late
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Sculpted French Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Burgundy Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs oak, velvet, France, 1950s. These beautifully designed lounge chairs hold a
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

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Find a variety of armchair with ears available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and mahogany, all armchair with ears available were constructed with great care. Find 258 antique and vintage armchair with ears at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Armchair with ears have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of armchair with ears to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Georgian and Louis XVI armchair with ears are of considerable interest. Cassina, Alvar Aalto and Toshiyuki Kita each produced beautiful armchair with ears that are worth considering.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    An accent armchair is an armchair that has a role to serve beyond its inherent functionality. An accent chair of any kind adds visual interest to your space — your accent armchair might be part of a living room set that matches the sofa or it could contrast with the other seating, perhaps having been added to complement or accent the rest of the room. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary accent armchairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
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    The most comfortable armchair is really a matter of preference. Opt for an armchair that offers firm support. Shop different armchair styles on 1stDibs.com.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    The name of earrings that go through the ear is pierced earrings. They differ from clip-on earrings, which attach to the earlobe rather than going through a piercing. Pierced earrings come in a wide range of styles, including studs mounted on posts, dangles and drops that hang from wires and hoops that feature a variety of closures. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of pierced earrings.
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    Clip-on earrings may hurt your ears due to the tension that the backings apply on the lobes. If your earrings have adjustable backs, try fastening them less tightly to reduce discomfort. You can also purchase cushions that stick onto the backings to help ease pressure. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    No, clip-on earrings don't pierce your ears. Instead of slipping through a piercing, a clip-on earring attaches to the surface of your earlobe with a fastener. Depending on the design of the earrings, the fastener may be a hinged clip, a screw, a tension bar or even a magnet. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of clip-on earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Whether an armchair is an accent chair varies from piece to piece. Any chair with arms is an armchair, while an accent chair is a decorative chair typically used in a seating area. Armchairs include dining chairs with arms as well as accent chairs, and some accent chairs don't have arms at all. Only a decorative seating area chair with arms can be called both an armchair and an accent chair. Shop a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, you can use clip-on earrings on pierced ears. The different kinds of clasps featured on clip-ons will still secure them to your earlobes if you have a piercing. However, wearing clip-ons exclusively could cause your piercings to gradually close up over time. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of clip-on earrings.
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    An inlay earring is an earring that shows off a certain decorating technique. In jewelry making, inlay is the process of carving small recesses in the surface of a metal, like platinum, gold or silver, and then filling them with precisely cut accent materials. You can find inlay earrings featuring a variety of semiprecious stones and gemstones, such as lapis lazuli, mother of pearl, opal and turquoise. They may also be decorated with inlays of shells, beads, glass and other materials. Shop a range of inlay earrings on 1stDibs.
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    No one knows for sure where pearl earrings originated, but scholars have determined that they date back to ancient times. According to surviving records, the ancient Chinese often presented members of royal families with pearls as gifts. During the 1st century B.C., Julius Caesar passed a law stating that only members of the ruling class could wear pearl jewelry. Shop a large collection of pearl earrings on 1stDibs.
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    A dangle earring is an earring that hangs below the earlobe. The length, style or material of an dangle earring can vary.
  • An ear clip is a type of mechanism of attaching earrings to your ear. These are typically omega-backs but without posts. Ear clips are perfect for women who do not have pierced ears.
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