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Set of 8 Pace Dining Armchairs in Ivory Crocodile Leatherette , circa 1970s
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful set of eight Charles Hollis Jones style lucite dining arm chairs freshly reupholstered in Ivory Crocodile Leatherette. Sexy and light, easy to clean and durable, the crocod...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Wassily Lounge Chair White Leather by Marcel Breuer, Gavina, circa 1962
By Marcel Breuer, Dino Gavina
Located in Paris, France
This early original of Wassily pair of lounge chairs, are with the original white leather, highly sought after by collectors. The leather has no structural issues.
The Wassily model,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 30.32 in D 26.78 in
Set of Two Reclining Chairs
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Design Centre
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two reclining chairs - very early design by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s. The reclining chairs are in original condition and feature a folding leg rest.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Ivory Leather Copper Frame Tubular Knoll Brno Chair, Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe with tubular steel frame. This chair has been lovingly restored with a new ivory leather with a frame powder coated in a rust...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Pair of White Troika Slipper Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Airborne, France 1960
By Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Troika slipper chairs by Pierre Guariche. This model is the lesser-seen variant without arms on enameled flat steel legs. Of note, the braces between the legs and the chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cut Steel
H 29.5 in W 26 in D 29.5 in
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
Early Womb Chair Designed for Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
A early production womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen. Produced by Knoll starting in 1946 this model was produced in 1952. It retains its original label. Newly reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Cantilever Dining Lounge Chairs Barbara Barry Boucle
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman, Barbara Barry
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of four signed Milo Baughman sculptural cantilever dining arm chairs newly professionally re-upholstered with very soft and textural high end luxury curly boucle fabric by Barbar...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 24 in D 24 in
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
Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling mid-century set of four padded swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The fiberglass shells are upholstered in a rare geometric black and white print with...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in Re-Upholstered Boucle by Guy Besnard, 1959
By Guy Besnard
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs designed and edited by Guy Besnard in re-upholstered Bouclé fabric, France, 1959.
These lounge chairs would be an eye-catching complement to any in...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in
Pair of French Art Deco Armchairs with Grey Fabric, circa 1920s
Located in Greding, DE
A wonderful pair of French Art Deco Armchairs, dating from the 1920s.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of 1st Edition Pierre Paulin F580 Groovy Chairs by Artifort, 1966
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of 1st edition F580 ‘Groovy’ 'M' lounge chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort – Netherlands, 1966.
The chairs have been beautifully new upholstered by our craftsman reupholsterer...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 32.68 in D 31.5 in
Le Bambole armchair by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia, 2022
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Athens, Attiki
B&B Italia’s Le Bambola has received a radical redesign for its 50th anniversary by its original designer, Italian architect Mario Bellini.
Le bambola was designed in 1972 and awarde...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Tulip Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic piece of modern design combining elegance and functionality, the Knoll tulip armchair was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. It features a sleek and sculptural shape that ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll Tulip Dining Set by Eero Saarinen 1960s Large Marble Table Armchairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent fully original tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The set consists of 6 original marked tulip armchairs and the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 24.02 in
Pierre Guariche Vintage SK660 Armchairs Chairs
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Pierre Guariche was born in 1926, son of a family of Parisian goldsmiths. He studied at the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs, where he was taught by René Gabriel. He g...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
pair of velvet armchairs by Beka 70s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of velvet armchairs by Beka from 70s
Beka is in fact a renowned Italian furniture publisher
Here is a general biography about the Beka Mobili company
Mobili is an Italian co...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970
By Francesco Zaccone, Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Presenting this stunning set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifully shaped chrome bases creating an incredibly sturdy and stately presence while keeping a stre...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in
Italian Midcentury Armchairs reupholstered in Luxury Blue Grey Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent pair of original Italian armchairs with brass tips from the mid-century, 1950s.
The armchairs are equipped with springs inside for a soft and springy comfortable sitting ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Jens Risom attributed Mid-Century Modern armchairs with new wool felt upholstery, circa 1960s . Button tufted. Tapered legs with minor loses and fading to wood. Good original ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool
Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair Fn 21 by Mücke & Melder, circa 1930
By Mücke & Melder
Located in Lucenec, SK
This Bauhaus armchair was produced in the 1930s by Mücke & Melder Czechoslovakia.
New upholstery and new chrome.
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 29.93 in
Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorge Pensi, armchairs, aluminum, Spain, 1988
A set of Jorge Spensi's aluminum chairs of the Toledo collection. Pensi designed the 'Toledo' chairs and the 'Toledo' table for the man...
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jorge Pensi 'Toledo' Armchairs in Aluminium
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jorge Pensi, armchairs, aluminum, Spain, 1988
A set of of Jorge Spensi's aluminum chairs of the Toledo collection. Pensi designed the 'Toledo' chairs and the 'Toledo' table for the ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Italian Space Age Mario Bellini Style Organic Lounge Chairs, 1970, Italy
By Joe Colombo, Mario Bellini
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Extraordinary Space Age Italian lounge chairs in the style of Mario Bellini. The frame of the chairs is covered with a rounded soft foam and upholstered with very fine Italian fabric...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 25.2 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
KNOLL Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs- Textured Knoll Upholstery 7 available
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
Executive armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll. Have original labels as well as Knoll ticking on underside of each chair. These chairs are all in very good o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 26.75 in D 25.5 in
Rara poltrona di Gio Ponti e Giulio Minoletti per la prima classe del treno Roma
By Officine Breda, Giulio Minoletti, Gio Ponti
Located in Rivoli, IT
Comunemente noto come Settebello, secondo il nome coniato dagli operai che lo costruirono, l’automotore a sette vagoni Elettrotreno rapido 300 (ETR 300) è stato in esercizio presso l...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 39.77 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
1 Thonet Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair With Embossed Leather 1 available
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
One Mies van der Rohe style Brno chairs made by Thonet. Newly upholstered in an embossed faux reptile brown leather. Seamless tubular chrome frame.
4 Available.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Velasquez lounge chair by Mimo Padova 1970s
By Mimo Padova
Located in OSS, NB
Velasquez lounge chair by Mimo Padova , Italy 1970s. Newly reupholstered in a limited edition colourful fabric by Fabricut ‘Pastels Fiesta’. This beautiful multicolored fabric is mad...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
1970s Enrique Garcel Armchair Tessellated Bone Inlay Colombia
By Karl Springer, Enrique Garcel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Enrique Garcel (in the style of Karl Springer + Maitland Smith)
Armchair in tessellated bone
Fabulous sculptural profile
Original vintage preowned condition with new upholstery...
Category
Vintage 1970s Colombian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bone, Fabric
Pair of “Shell” Armchairs
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler were influential Brazilian furniture designers who collaborated in the mid-20th century. They played a significant role in the development of modern Br...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Post Modern Lounge Chairs by Donghia for Kroehler After Parsons
By Donghia, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome matching pair of armchairs designed by Donghia for Koehler. These feature their original grey flanel upholstery and ready for use. Manufacture labels
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Four Organic Shaped Fiberglass Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four armchairs, in metal and fiberglass, Italy 1960s.
The construction of the chairs is based on a combination of curves, edges and points, which create beautiful and intere...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of 19th century Chinese Huanghuali horseshoe back Armchair, with very good patina. Some restoration.
Contact dealer for more information.
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Armchairs
Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Karel Josef Říha, New Upholstery, Czech, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Armchair
Source: Czechia (Czehoslovakia)
Period: 1930-1939
Material: Upholstery, Chrome-Plated Steel
Architect: Josef Karel Říha
Producer: F. Bobek (Dec-Art Prague...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Green Bamboo Style Arm Chairs With Cut Velvet Seat Cushions
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of green wood, faux bamboo arm chairs with newly upholstered cut velvet seat cushions. The newly painted green chair frames have a shaped back and diagonal bamboo design with...
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Paint
Pair of Italian Art Deco Club Chairs in Black Lacquer and White Bouclé
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This pair of black lacquered armchairs features plush white bouclé cushioning. High-gloss features are softened slightly by the tufted upholstery to create a luxurious yet cozy set o...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Lacquer
H 30.38 in W 29.88 in D 33.13 in
Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in the style of Alberto Rosselli, 1960s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Lasne, BE
Italian white fibreglass armchairs. Wear and tear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 19.3 in W 27.96 in D 35.04 in
Large vintage swivelling armchairs by Kravet, USA 1970s / 1980s 2 available
By Kravet Furniture
Located in Hastings, GB
Huge squashy swivelling armchairs. Made by Kravet, USA, late 1970s / early 1980s. They're the most comfortable chairs we've had (down & feather in the cushions) and have their origin...
Category
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Restored Bauhaus Armchair by Kovona, Chrom-Plated Steel, Germany, 1930s
By Kovona
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Origin: Germany
1930-1939
Made by Kovona, a renowned Czech manufacturer and dealer from the 20th century.
Made according to the original design by Mauser.
It has been reupholst...
Category
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 38.19 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Fritz Hansen 1669 Armchair, Brown Sheepskin, Denmark 1930s, Scandinavian Modern
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FRITZ HANSEN & MID-CENTURY MODERN
A beautiful Fritz Hansen easy chair, model 1669, 1930s.
Sculptural and comfortable armchair upholstered in brown sheepskin with cognac coloured bu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
H 31.11 in W 32.68 in D 27.56 in
Pair of 1960s armchairs in purple fabric
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of french 1960s armchairs in purple fabric
Category
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ico Parisi Italian Midcentury Armchairs for Mim
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in bari, IT
Set of four armchairs in white fiberglass Kubilia series of Ico Parisi for M.I.M. Rome, Italy.
Ico Parisi was born in Palermo in 1916. He gained a diploma in construction and served ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
Set of 8 Wrought Iron French Cafe Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
Set of 8 Wrought Iron French Cafe Chairs
Perfect for your next outdoor gathering. Pair with one of our wrought iron 74” glass topped tables to enjoy dining service for 8. In stock a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
A very rare pair of early production Eero Saarinen womb chairs and ottomans, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
Late 20th Century Gray & Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 8
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome gray & chrome vintage cantilever chairs by United Chair Company in the style of Steelcase, set of 8. Comprised of a chrome cantilever frame, black plastic armrests, and their...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
1950s Exquisite Italian Lounge Chairs Style Gastone Rinaldi by Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Exquisite Italian Lounge Chairs Style Gastone Rinaldi by Vico Magistretti
35 h x 27 d x 26 w, Seat16 h Arm 20h
Preowned original vintage condition with new upholstery.
Refer to...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 35 in W 26 in D 27 in
Mid Century Pair of Armchairs by Guy Besnard, Fully Restored
By Guy Besnard
Located in Brussels , BE
The "Casamance" fabric creates a great depth, and the sandblasted metal feet of the chair have been painted with satin epoxy for a shining finishing look.
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1 Vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
This 1957 award winning design brings style and comfort to any seating arrangement. Bring this brilliant look as an addition to any recreational use or task.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Pair of Lady armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Designed in 1951 by Italian architect and furniture maker Marco Zanuso, these iconic chairs are a symbol of stylish, material and technological innovation. They won a gold medal at t...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Two Blue Metal Framed 'Spider' Chairs
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning pair of very unusual blue metal framed 'spider' chairs, price is for the two chairs.
Measures: Seat height 50cm, height 77cm, depth 50cm, width 64cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Iron Horseshoe Back and Leather Chairs. Hand hammered iron in an antique brown finish. Seats and arm rests arm are in leather in a woven webbed design. Arm terminate with a s...
Category
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Iron
1970s Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Lounge Chair, in White-- One Piece
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Madison, WI
Excellent Prop piece, or a Living Room, studio or office POP!
This listing is for the White chair. We also have a Black chair, sold separately, pictured here.
The RMIC hand chair m...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Vintage Russell Woodard 'Sculptura' Armchairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 'Sculptura' patio armchairs in matte brown. All-steel construction with woven wire shell.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of armchairs chrome & bouclé - Italy 70s
By Sapporo
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Italian armchairs from the 70s completely reupholstered with a soft and elegant gray bouclé. These chairs are very comfortable. The rounded shapes and the chrome structure gi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Marco Zanuso Armchair Model Lady in White Thick Wool Fabric
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of Marco Zanuso armchairs with original structure and thick wool white farbric.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Pair of chairs, 1960ties
By Paul Tuttle
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Pair of armchairs by Paul Tuttle for Strässle International, Switzerland, 1960ties.
Metal frames with black leather, in a good vintage condition.
Two sizes: one for the lady and one ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Augusto Bozzi Cosmos set for Saporiti Italia 1954
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This set of Cosmos armchairs and sofa by designer Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti were designed in 1954 and are a model of elegance, comfort and innovation. The Cosmos collection is chara...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Eero Saarinen For Knoll Executive Armchairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of executive armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll feature black nylon seats with contrasting geometric print backs. These iconic chairs are extrememly comfortable and are the ep...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Maison Jansen French Mid-Century Steel Armchair
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century steel frame armchair with a central openwork circular design on the backrest, with attached curved arms ending in ball finials, and a steel slat seat, resting on c...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
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An assortment of gray antique and vintage armchairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct gray antique and vintage armchairs — often made from fabric, metal and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of gray antique and vintage armchairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Gray antique and vintage armchairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Knoll, Pierre Paulin and Artifort each produced beautiful gray antique and vintage armchairs that are worth considering.
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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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