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Lovely Antique English Edwardian Ralph Johnson Oak Captains Office Desk Armchair
By Ralph Johnson
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Edwardian English oak Ralph Johnson stamped captains chair
A very good looking and well made piece, I have two of these cha...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
By Otto Wagner, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Beach bentwood design by Otto Wagner about 1900
The fabric on the chairs is obsolete but I can offer you huge range Vienna Secession fabrics instad of.
Delivery time 5-6 weeks
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Two Oak Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts Armchairs by H.F. Jansen & Zonen Amsterdam
By H.F. Jansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare pair of Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts armchairs.
Design by Royal H.F. Jansen & Zonen Amsterdam.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak frames with ori...
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 41.74 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in
American Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair Attributed to Gustav Stickley
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Petworth, GB
American Arts & Crafts oak over-sized armchair
Through tenon detailing and slatted back
Currently upholstered in maroon leather
Attributed to Gustav Stickley
Circa 1900
Height 103cm ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Armchairs Mod 1511 by Thonet, 1900s
By Thonet
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Armchairs Mod 1511 by Thonet, 1900s
Category
Antique Early 1900s Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Armchair In Oak And Canework
Located in Brussels, BE
Art Nouveau Armchair In Oak And Canework
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Gorgeous Pair Biedermeier Style Ebonized Birch Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of Biedermeier style chairs made during the 1900-1920s era with ebonized accents. The chairs will show signs of wear and use such as chips, nicks, and Scuffs...
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Antique Early 1900s German Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Birch
Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchair
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique Swedish leather club armchair, recently imported from Sweden and dating from around 1900-1920.
It is of superb quality, it is well sprung and very comfortable. T...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
1900s Antique Chinoiserie Pagoda Flare Arm Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful antique pagoda chinoiserie 1900s chair with flare sides. Original upholstery which may have some discoloring and or minor imperfections. Please view photos. Incredible nail...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Edwardian Open Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of antique Edwardian open armchairs. They were made in England, they date from the 1900-1910 period.
The quality is excellent, and they are a lovely size. They woul...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Antique Edwardian Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique Edwardian armchairs. They were made in England, they date from the 1900-1910 period.
They are of extremely fine quality, with a beautifully elegant and s...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Armchair in Rosemary Hallgarten Teddy Mohair, circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Armchair in Rosemary Hallgarten Teddy Mohair
England circa 1900
Country house style armchair newly upholstered in teddy mohair by Rosemary Hallgarten.
31.5”w x 34”d x 34”h x 15”seat
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
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
Oak Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau High Back Armchair with Rush Seat, 1900s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau high back armchair.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid oak frame with original rush seat.
Well designed tall back and elegant and...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 51.78 in W 24.61 in D 21.07 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Neoclassical Gold Gilt Painted Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An elegant and very comfortable pair of French Neoclassical giltwood armchairs or fauteuils in the Louis XVI style, both frames showing arched crest-rails with upholstered backs, sid...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Arts & Crafts Rare Pair of Edwin Lutyens Armchairs
By Edwin Lutyens
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts rare pair of ladder back oak armchairs
With rush seats
By Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens
Circa 1902
Height 98cm Width 61cm Depth 50cm
"Sir Edwin Lutyens was a designer an...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Edwardian Mahogany & Inlaid Armchair
Located in Altrincham, GB
Edwardian Mahogany & Inlaid Armchair with marquetry laureate fan paterae and with gros and petit-point tapestry seat cover - reupholstered with original cover to verso - 26"w x 21"d ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Swedish Folk Art Chair Handmade in Oakwood, 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming and unusual Swedish Folk Art chair made by a skilled craftsman in the early 20th century. The chair is constructed from solid oak and oak laminate decorative arm rests. The ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Vienna Secession Armchair by Jakob & Josef Kohn Nr. 67
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood frame with an embossed plywood seat and backrest. First time mentioned in the J. & J. Kohn catalog 1902 with the catalog no. 67.
A beautiful original condition.
A sui...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Plywood
Arts & Crafts Armchair by E G Punnett For William Birch
By William Birch
Located in Petworth, GB
Iconic Arts & Crafts oak armchair
Original rush seat and back panels
Stylised ebony floral decorative inlay
Designed by E G Punnett
For William Birch
Circa 1900
Book image cour...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Ebony, Oak
French 19th-20th Century Belle Époque Louis XVI Style Bergère Giltwood Salon Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French 19th-20th century Belle époque Louis XVI Style bergère giltwood carved three-piece salon or parlor set, comprising of a two-corps settee and two armchairs, all upholstered i...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Living Room Sets
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
H 40.75 in W 55 in D 29 in
Antique Italian wood and Vienna straw armchair, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Antique Italian Wood and Vienna straw armchair, early 1900s
Armchair with rectangular base. The seat and backrest are covered in Vienna straw. The structure is entirely made of wood ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Pair of Louis XIV Style High Back Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Louis XIV style carved walnut armchairs, circa 1900. With upholstered rectangular shaped backs, acanthus carved serpentine shaped arms and arm supports, serpentine shaped leg...
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Louis XIV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
PAIR OF ANTIQUE GERMAN BLACK FOREST CARVED ANTLER ARMCHAiRS PART OF A SUITE
By Black Forest
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare pair of original German late 19th century black forest antler armchairs which are part of a s...
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Black Forest Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 36.03 in W 29.14 in D 23.04 in
A pair of antique armchairs, Western Europe, around 1900. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique armchairs from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Western Europe.
Armchairs in very good condition, professionally renovated. The seat and backrest are covered with ne...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 50.4 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in
A set of six antique chairs from around 1900, Western Europe. After renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chairs from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Furniture in very good condition, professionally renovated. The seats and backrests have been covered with new fabric.
...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 41.34 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Antik Reneszánsz Fotel , 20 század
Located in Kerepes, HU
Bemutatjuk Önnek ezt a különleges fotel , Reneszánsz stílusban.
A bemutatott darab korának megfelelő állapotban van, restaurált es újon kárpitozott. Megvásárolható hozzá az íróas...
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Antique Early 1900s Hungarian Renaissance Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1900 oak frame chair , art nouveau style
By Eliel Saarinen
Located in Vantaa, FI
Good example of art nouveau style chair, solid oak frame. Frame is good and solid original condition, upholstery has been redone recently.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Finnish Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Pair of Syrian Parquetry Inlaid Armchairs C1900
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of Syrian Damascus armchairs, Circa 1900 in date.
The stunning pair of parquetry armchairs are exquisitely crafted in hardwood with wonderful inlaid decoration compri...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Thorvald Bindesbøll, Side Chair, Leather, Wood, Denmark, 1900
By Thorvald Bindesbøll
Located in High Point, NC
A leather and wood side chair designed and produced by Thorvald Bindesbøll, Denmark, c. 1900.
seat height 19”.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Danish Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Antique Swedish Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
An absolutely beautiful antique Swedish leather armchair. We have recently imported this from Sweden, it dates from around the 1900-1920 period.
The quality is superb and it is very...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Chesterfield Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique English Edwardian Low Open Armchairs, Set of 2, circa 1900s
Located in Ely, GB
A Pair of Well Proportioned, Low Armchairs, Circa 1900s.
The armchairs features a lovely curved back with detailed work and it sit on castors.
The pink upholstery is in good antiqu...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Art Nouveau Armchair by Henry Van de Velde, Belgium, 1908
By Henry van de Velde
Located in Brussels, BE
Art Nouveau Armchair by Henry Van de Velde, Belgium, 1908
Category
Antique Early 1900s Armchairs
Materials
Wood
4 secessionistic armchairs by Wilhelm Schmidt (Student J. Hoffmann), Vienna 1908
By Friedrich Otto Schmidt, Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren-Fabrication, Wilhelm Schmidt
Located in Wien, AT
Der Preis bezieht sich auf die fertig restaurierten Stühle (Restaurierungswünsche können gestellt werden)
Objekt: Sitzgruppe (4 x Armlehnstuhl)
Entwurf: Wilhelm Schmidt / Schule Jos...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 33.08 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Antique Directoire Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Antique Directoire style painted armchairs, circa 1900. With triangular shaped crest rails flanked by acorn finials, down swept arms, elongated vase shaped arm supports, turn...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Antique Armchair, Europe, 1900s
Located in Praha, CZ
The fabric is worn and suitable for replacement
Original condition with signs of use
Wood cleaned, revitalizing oil applied
Seat hight 44 cm
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Fireside Arm Chair Fauteuil
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Fireside Arm Chair Fauteuil. Item features beautiful carved scrollwork-acanthus arms, small florets along the back, carvings the entire w...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Pair Italian Neoclassical Parcel Gilt Cream Louis XVI Directoire Arm Chairs (A)
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Parcel Gilt Cream French Louis XVI Directoire Arm Chairs (A). Item features dream and gold gilt finish, solid wood frame, upholstered armrests, nicely ca...
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Antique Early 1900s Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 36.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
L & J G Stickley Morris Chair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Dallas, TX
L. & J.G. Stickley Morris Arm Chair. Original antique circa 1905
Morris chair, #470
Fayetteville, New York
Oak, upholstery
Unsigned
Dimensions: 32 Inches Wide x 37 Inches Deep x 39...
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Antique Early 1900s American Adirondack Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Antique Edwardian Corner Chairs
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of antique Edwardian corner chairs. They were made in England, they date from the 1900-1910 period.
They are of superb quality, with a fairly simple yet beautiful d...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Gilt and painted French upholstered open armchair in the Louis XV style.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A gilt and painted French upholstered open armchair in the Louis XV style circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.25 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Circa 1900s Swedish Spindle Back Upholstered Mahogany Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Swedish spindle back open sided armchairs on turned legs with brass castors.
They are of neat proportions and upholstered in a neutral beige herringbone fabric with ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Armchair, Northern Europe, around 1900. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
An antique armchair from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
The piece of furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seat is covered with new fabri...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Empire Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Antique Inlaid Sheraton Style Carver Armchair
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique carver armchair. This was made in England, it is in the Sheraton style and dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
The quality is outstanding, the frame has a gor...
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Sheraton Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Antique French Armchairs Directoire Style
Located in Buxton, GB
Enhance the luxurious charm of your home with this stunning Pair of Antique French Armchairs in Directoire style. The magnificent brown Beech wood frame and French-inspired design w...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley JM Young Style Lounge Arm Chairs Green - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Stickley JM Young Style Lounge Arm Chairs Green - Pair. Item features mortise and tenon joints, beautiful quartersawn oak wood, original green Nauga...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 38.25 in W 27.5 in D 25.5 in
Fine Sheraton Revival Mahogany inlaid & carved Elbow chair
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Sheraton Revival Mahogany inlaid & carved Elbow chair,circa 1900
Top rail with carved detail on top, oval inlay centre, & boxwood line inlay around edge,
Open pierced carved b...
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Antique Early 1900s British Sheraton Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
1900 English Wood Bobbin Armchair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1900 English wood Bobbin armchair. Needs reupholstering.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Biedermeier Armchair, Scandinavia, circa 1900, After Renovation
Located in Chorzów, PL
Biedermeier armchairs, Western Europe, circa 1860.
The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seats and backrests have been covered with a new velvet...
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of Antique Georgian Style Carver Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of antique Georgian style carver armchairs. They were made in England, we would date these from around the 1900-1910 period.
They are extremely well made and beautifully...
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Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique, Chinese, Yoke Back Chairs in Hand Carved Exotic Wood - Pair - Qing Era
Located in Glasgow, GB
Behold the elegance of history with this pair of early 20th century Chinese Yoke Back 'Captains Hat' chairs, a testament to the regal charm of Qing dynasty craftsmanship. Made entire...
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Antique Early 1900s Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
No Reserve
H 44.89 in W 21.66 in D 26.38 in
An pair of painted and carved French Louis XV style open arm chairs circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An elegant pair of painted and carved French Louis XV style open arm chairs circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34.5 in W 22.25 in D 24 in
Art Nouveau Bentwood Armchairs by O. Wagner / G. Siegel, Thonet, Set of 2, 1905
By Thonet
Located in Wien, AT
Instagram: traudes.kinder
Website: www . traudeskinder . com
Objekt: Armlehnstuhl (2 Exemplare vorhanden)
Entwurf: Firmenentwurf des Thonet`schen Entwurfsbüros unter Leitung Marcel ...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Bentwood
H 31.89 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
2x Secessionistic armchairs by Koloman Moser/Otto Wagner for J.&J. Kohn
By Koloman Moser, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstuhl (2 Exemplare vorhanden)
Entwurf: Koloman Moser (Wien, um 1900) oder Otto Wagner (Wien, um 1901)
Modell-Nummer: 412
Ausführung: Jacob & Josef Kohn (Wien, um 1902)...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
Fine Pair Carved Walnut Italian Made Lion Head Savonarolla Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful pair of incredibly carved walnut savanarolla style throne chairs that feature wonderful carving and stippled areas and gorgeous carved lion heads with brass rings...
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Antique Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Arts & Crafts Barrel Back Chair By Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts mahogany barrel back chair
Serpentine front
Drop in rush seat
Liberty & Co
Circa 1900
Height 73cm. Width 67cm. Depth 52cm. Seat Height 37cm
Please see image de...
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Mahogany
A set of Chippendalle-style armchairs, circa 1900. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of Chippendalle-style armchairs, circa 1900.
Very good condition, professionally renovated, seat covered with new fabric.
Armchairs: height 97 cm / seat height. 46 cm / width...
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Antique Early 1900s European Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 38.19 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
A pair of French Louis XV style painted open armchairs circa 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Louis XV style painted open armchairs having nicely carved frames circa 1900.
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of English Art Nouveau Side Chairs By G M Ellwood for G S Henry
Located in Petworth, GB
A pair of English Art Nouveau side chairs
In mahogany with inlaid stringing
They have been re-upholstered in fabric by Watts of Westminster
Designed by G M Ellwood for J S Henry
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 19.69 in W 21.66 in D 23.23 in
2 Jugendstil Armlehnstühle, Design von J.M.Olbrich / M. Niedermoser (Wien, 1899)
By Joseph Maria Olbrich, Michael Niedermoser
Located in Wien, AT
Objekt: Armlehnstühle (2 Stück)
Entwurf: Joseph Maria Olbrich (Wien, 1898/1899)
Modell-Nummer: -
Ausführung: Michael / Josef Niedermoser (Wien, um 1900)
Maße in cm (H x B x T): 84 x ...
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.08 in W 21.86 in D 19.69 in
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Early 1900s Wood Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of early 1900s wood armchairs available for sale. Early 1900s wood armchairs made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Arts and Crafts — are very popular at 1stDibs. Early 1900s wood armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Jacob and Josef Kohn, Otto Wagner and Thonet are consistently popular.
How Much are Early 1900s Wood Armchairs?
Prices for early 1900s wood armchairs start at $350 and top out at $76,495 with the average selling for $2,897.
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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