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Siesta armchair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa 1980s with puff
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair with lacquered wood footrest, foam padding, leather upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Buffalo Leather 'Safari' Armchairs in the Style of Arne Norell
Located in Budapest, HU
This stylish pair of Safari armchairs from the 1970s exudes timeless charm with its combination of buffalo leather and sturdy beech wood. The leather was recently cleaned, but still ...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
“Charel” chair by Bart van Bekhoven, 1980s The Netherlands.
By Bart Van Bekhoven
Located in Landgraaf, NL
“Charel” chair by Bart van Bekhoven, 1980s The Netherlands. Bart is know for his unique designs. The chairs are professionally reupholstered with the finest scheep leather from New Z...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Fabricius Kastholm FK711 Office Chairs Walter Knoll, Germany, 1971
By Jørgen Kastholm, Preben Fabricius
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Large set of 8 office chairs model FK711 designed by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm and manufactured by Walter Knoll, Germany 1971. These heavy office chairs have matt chrome p...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Cubic Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, black leather, wood, Northern Europe, 1980s
The design of this pair of lounge chairs is characterized by a cubic frame. When seated you experience a pleasant ...
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Seven Vintage Cognac Leather Teak Dining Chairs Cassina, 1990s, Italy
By Cassina
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern set of 7 vintage dining chairs, which were made out of a wooden base and cognac brown leather armchair shell.
Stamped Cassina - N 10
The set of dining chairs by Josep Lluska f...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 22.84 in
Prive leather armchair by Paolo Nava for Arflex
By Paolo Nava, Arflex
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This Prive armchair with a metal mesh covered in black plastic and a metal frame with black leather edging is in excellent condition. The armchair looks almost as good as new, with m...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chairs. set of three, Brasil, 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Exceptional set of Kilin chairs by Brazilian architect Sergio Rodrigues. Made dark wood and high quality saddle leather these chairs have become truly iconic over the years. The open...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Pine & Leather Armchair, England circa 1980
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1980
Large scale armchair with original leather upholstery.
31.5”w x 33”d x 37.5”h x 15”seat
Category
Vintage 1980s English Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Hoop Armchair in Black Leather 1972 by Pietro Palange & Werther Toffoloni
By Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Hoop Armchair designed by Piero Palange and Werther Toffolon. Italy, Germa, 1972.
Lacquered wooden frame with original leather upholstery.
Very Good Condition.
Feel free to reques...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 41.25 in W 31.85 in D 26 in
Italian Leather and Chrome Armchairs, Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi, Pair
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Chunky curves enveloped in cognac Italian leather and wrapped in chrome. These Adriano Piazzesi attributed armchairs epitomize the allure of 1970s Italian design.
In good condition....
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27 in W 38.5 in D 31.5 in
Post-Modern Luxury Jaimé Tresserra Casablanca Office Armchair, Spain, 1987
By Jaime Tresserra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jaime´ Tresserra Casablanca armchair; Office chair; Tresserra collection; Cognac leather seating; Spanish furniture design; Walnut;
Postmodern Luxury Manager's desk chair 'Casabl...
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Late 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Wood & Leather Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Harlingen, TX
A late 20th century pair of large, sturdy Spanish brutalist director's style armchairs. Dark wood frames with cognac saddle leather chair backs and seats.
Dimensions: 26.75" W x 2...
Category
Late 20th Century Brutalist Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
'Sara' Leather Lounge Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, c 1971, Signed
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful off-white leather pair of lounge chairs by illustrious architect and designer Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, Italy. Designed in the 1970s, this pair of soft, comfy, lea...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mario Bellini Cab Arm Chair for Cassina
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic chair designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina c.1970s, Italy, features the original deep red saddle leather which is wrapped atop a steel frame. The back legs feature a bla...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Aulenti Collection Lounge Chair for Knoll International, 1976
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This arm chair was designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International in 1974 as part of the Aulenti Collection with matching sofas and coffee tables. This chair is made of a maroon ena...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Armchairs "Pernilla 69" by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden 1969.
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Pair of Armchairs and Ottompans model "Pernilla 69" in wood with black leather and brown fabric.
Designe by Bruno Mathsson for Dux, Sweden 1969.
Designer - Bruno Mathson.
Producer ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 38.59 in W 34.65 in D 36.62 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Pair of Lounge chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Germany, Vitra, 1986.
Beautiful original lounge chairs with a black shell and subtle and used yellow leather upholstery. ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Cowhide LC1 armchairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1970s
By Le Corbusier, Cassina
Located in Lasne, BE
Chair in black cowhide and metal frame by Le Corbusier. Stamped Le Corbusier. Seat height: 40 cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Cubic Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, wood, Northern-Europe, 1980s
The design of this lounge chair is characterized by a cubic frame. When seated you experience a pleasant enclosed feeling. The tu...
Category
Vintage 1980s European Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
William Switzer Biedermeier French Art Deco Inspired Barrel Back Desk Arm Chair
By William Switzer
Located in Dayton, OH
William Switzer Austrian Biedermeier style yoke back Arm Chair. Made from mahogany with beautiful barrel back and leather upholstered seat. Features square tapered saber legs. Wil...
Category
Late 20th Century Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 25.5 in
Pair of vintage 1970s beige leather armchairs designed by Ferruccio Brunati
By Brunati
Located in None, IT
Pair of armchairs with metal and wood frame and beige leather upholstery, 1970s, design Ferruccio Brunati.
CONDITION: In good condition, show obvious signs of wear given by time.
D...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
Pair of mid-century glass and black leather modulable armchairs model "Hyaline"
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of mid-century glass and black leather modulable armchairs model "Hyaline" By Fabio Lenci - Italy 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Glass
H 35.44 in W 27.17 in D 28.75 in
Marcel Breuer 'Wassily' B3 White Leather Tubular Armchair Chair
By Marcel Breuer
Located in London, GB
An iconic white leather Model B3 or ‘Wassily’ chair, first designed by Marcel Breuer in c. 1925. This later edition features solid welded ends to the tubular frame and dates to c. 19...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Italian modern black armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Gavina, Marcel Breuer
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Armchair mod. Wassily or B3, with chromed tubular steel structure. The seat, armrests and backrest are ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.55 in W 31.11 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Barcelona Chair vintage 70s design Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
Located in None, IT
Pair of "Barcelona chair" armchairs with steel frame and brown genuine leather upholstery.
1929 design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, produced in Italy in the 1970s.
CONDITION: In goo...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of vintage 70s leather and steel armchairs Italian design
Located in None, IT
Pair of armchairs with wooden base, chromed steel frame and brown leather upholstery, 1970s, Italian design.
CONDITION: In good condition, may show light signs of wear given by time...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Sheep leather Art Deco design armchair with high seating comfort
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This fine armchair has a luxurious look and sits wonderfully. Apart from a few minimal signs of use, it is in good condition and of course, it is immediately usable. It comes with a ...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
In very good condition Schuitema armchair ArtDeco design armchair black leather
By Schuitema & Zonen
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful design armchair from the Dutch top brand Schuitema is in very good condition and sits wonderfully. Schuitema furniture is characterized by its uniquely high constructi...
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32.09 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Armchairs Alessandra, Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova, 1980
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The "Alessandra" armchairs designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova in the 1980s are true icons of Italian design of that period. Characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes, a...
Category
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
1970s 3- Seater Leather Sofa by Lepofinn, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Stained beech skelet
- Dark brown patinated Leather Pillows
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Sturdy and stable
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
1970s Pair of Leather Armchairs by Lepofinn, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Stained beech skelet
- Dark brown patinated Leather Pillows
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Sturdy and stable
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Vintage Lee Industries Leather Flannel Club Library Lounge Fireside Armchair
By Lee Industries
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Lee Industries club / library / lounge / fireside arm chair featuring leather and a blue-grey Ralph Lauren flannel fabric with nailhead trim and turned walnut frame. #1542
...
Category
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
H 35 in W 38 in D 29 in
1970s Pair of Yngve Ekström "Contino" Leather Armachair, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition
- sturdy and stable
- Patinated leather in good condition
- dimensions : 77 (40) 74 70, 99 (40) 74 80.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. This set has the classic chrome structure with the original flat bar design. The upholstery is all black leather. These chairs...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Cab 413 Chair by Mario Bellini for Cassina, 1990s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Renens, CH
Cab 413 arm chair in black leather by Mario Bellini for Cassina:
The Cab chair is built up as a tubular frame over which thick saddle leather is fitted; the leather skin is kept in ...
Category
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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
Foam, Leather
'Coronado' Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for C&B Anni 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic pair of armchairs, designed by Mr. and Mrs. Scarpa in the 1970s with foam padding and black leather upholstery. Fair condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Original Wassilly Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s (Signed)
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Argelato, BO
Marcel Breuer, Wassilly Armchair for Gavina, Vintage Original Version, Italy 1970s (Signed)
The Wassily armchair, one of the most iconic and sophisticated Bauhaus armchairs, designe...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
1970s Yngve Ekström "Contino" Leather Armchair, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition
- sturdy and stable
- Patinated leather in good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
'Dueacca' armchair, by Franco Poli Bernini production Italian manufacturing 1980
By Bernini, Franco Poli
Located in Milan, IT
'Dueacca' armchair, design by Franco Poli, Bernini production, Italian manufacturing dating back to the 1980s.
The armchair has a wooden structure with a very particular characterist...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 24.41 in
1970 Leather High Back Armchair , Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor sign of use
- Patinated leather in good condition
- Solid beech stained legs
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1970 Teak Leather High Back Armchair, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor sign of use
- Patinated leather in good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Midcentury "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model
- very confortable
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Italian modern leather armchairs Hyaline by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern leather armchairs Hyaline by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line, 1970s
Pair of armchairs mod. Hyaline with rectangular base. The seat and backrest are composed of various cy...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 35.44 in
Roche Bobois Hans Hopfer Vintage Informel Cognac Aniline Leather Lounge Chair
By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Roche Bobois armchair Lounge Chair Model Informel in cognac brandy soft aniline leather.
Design by Hans Hopfer in the late 70ties.
Original leather.
Vintage condition.
The seatin...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Leather
H 27.96 in W 45.28 in D 41.34 in
Pair of Mid-Century French Leather Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of good quality leather and wood armchairs.
France, c1970s.
Good quality stitched leather.
Good vintage condition, some scuffs and wear commensurate with age.
Price is for...
Category
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Culbuti armchair & ottomane by Marc Held for Knoll International
By Knoll, Marc Held
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- armchair + ottomane
- Marc Held for Knoll International (1967 - 1972)
- full restored
- high quality black aniline leather
materials:
fiberglass, leather
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Space Age Orchid Armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne 1970s
By Michel Cadestin
Located in BAARLO, LI
This Space Age fiberglass armchair, the "Orchidée", was one of the Cadestin models ordered by the Centre Pompidou Museum. The design dates back to 1968 and was manufactured by Airbor...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Italian Chateau d'Ax Carved Armchairs in Suede with Brass NailHeads, Pair
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Chateau d'Ax Carved Armchairs in Suede with Brass NailHeads, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of Italian carved wood and suede armchairs with cabriole legs and brass nail hea...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 40.5 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
Rare vintage Scandinavian leather safari lounge chair, 1970s
Located in Denventer, NL
The sturdy armchair has a solid pine frame between which the black saddle leather seat is stretched. The leather backrest is slid over a frame. The leather straps at the back of the ...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Space Age Orchid Armchair & Stool by Michel Cadestin for Airborne 1970s
By Michel Cadestin
Located in BAARLO, LI
This Space Age fiberglass armchair with footstool, the "Orchidée", was one of the Cadestin models ordered by the Centre Pompidou Museum. The design dates back to 1968 and was manufac...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 37.8 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
1970s Arkana Safari Sling Teak Lounge Chair by Maurice Burke in Black Leather
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Classic and iconic Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture in Scotland. The original black leather contrasts perfectly with the reddish teak patina frame...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 27.5 in W 24.63 in D 26.5 in
Set of TwoUNIFOR Cantilever Chair By Tito Agnoli 1970s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Čelinac, BA
Tito Agnoli Chairs for UNIFOR Italy 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Jacques Charpentier for Roche Bobois 1970s Leather Armchair Chrome Vintage
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in London, GB
This stunning and amazingly comfortable armchair from Jacques Charpentier, for Roche Bobois, is a beautiful example of 1970s French design. Currently upholstered in the original oran...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 37.41 in
Theodore Alexander Georgian Queen Anne Style Mahogany & Leather Arm Desk Chair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately arm chair by Theodore Alexander. Modeled after a traditional Georgian Period Queen Anne chair. Features a mahogany frame with scrolled and carved crest rail over a brown to...
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 40.5 in W 23 in D 25 in
Set of two sheep leather Art Deco style design armchairs with a beautiful patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered by ByThijs, this delightful set of two sheep leather Art Deco style design armchairs with a beautiful patina and a positively used appearance. These armchairs don't hide the ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
H 38.98 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
Pair Empire Style leather armchairs
Located in Weiningen, CH
Pair Empire Style leather armchairs very wide and comfortable with golden print on the seat and back
Category
Vintage 1980s French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Birch
Pair of Vintage Leather Kengu Armchairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rykken and Co.
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely comfortable pair of vintage leather Kengu armchairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken. They were made in Norway, they date from the 1970’s.
The quality ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 38.98 in W 31.11 in D 31.11 in
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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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