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English Howard armchair with foot stool
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The Howard armchair with footrest in its large model is a piece of furniture that embodies comfort and refined style. With a loose plush seat and backrest, this armchair invites you ...
Category
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
Striped Armchair with Pine Frame
Located in Outremont, QC
Pine Striped Armchair
Reupholstered with heavy duty midnight & off white fabric. Exceeds 100,000 double rubs, 60% Cotton, 30% Polyester, 10% Flax. Made in America. Not suitable for ...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Pine
Drexel Heritage French Os de Mouton Armchairs
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Drexel Heritage...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of Upholstered Ov...
Category
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
English Regency Dining Accent Chairs Ebonized Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of English Regency...
Category
Vintage 1980s Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Italian Neoclassical Armchairs by Thomasville Pair
By Thomasville
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of Italian Neoclas...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
French Country Lounge Chair by Highland House
By Highland House
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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French P...
Category
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
MINTON SPIDEL French Provincial Armchairs Pair
By Minton-Spidell
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of MINTON SPIDEL F...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany, Feathers
Safari Chair 60's
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The 1960s safari chair, with its unmistakable cotton and red-painted wood design, is an icon of retro style that encapsulates the vibrant aesthetics of that decade. This seat, which ...
Category
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
Minimalistic Mid-century Modern Lounge Chairs in Natural Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalistic Mid-century Modern armchairs designed in the 1970s, sourced in Italy.
These lounge chairs have been designed to have a calming and inviting presence, the perfect item ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Pine, Jute, Cotton, Oak
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Minimalist Pine Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of rare, minimalist lounge chairs made out of solid pine wood in Italy during the 1970s.
These armchairs have chunky arms and a solid wooden frame made out of large slabs of...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Pine, Fabric
Italian mid-century Brown Armchair 86 Morettina by B. Marstaller Zanotta, 1980s
By Zanotta, Bernard Marstaller
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Brown Armchair 86 Morettina by Bernard Marstaller for Zanotta, 1980s
iconic and vintage armchair mod. 86 Morettina with wooden structure, fixed by interlocking. T...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 28.35 in
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. Structure made in steel and upholstered in cotton fabric with striped pattern in ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
A pair of Vintage Pencil-Reed Bamboo Pod Chairs with a Coffee Table, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
These are not simple vintage outdoor furniture sets, this 1970s Lounge Set is perfect for gardens, verandas and terraces but the elegance and charm of its workmanship make it perfect...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in
Pair of armchairs, wood and cotton, circa 1970, Italy.
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Pair of armchairs,
wood and cotton,
circa 1970, Italy.
Height 85 cm, seat height 35 cm, width 90 cm, depth 85 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Strips Armchair by Cini Boeri for Arflex, 1970
By Cini Boeri
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Strips armchair designed by Cini Boeri for Arflex in 1970, the project won the gold compass in 1979, fabric and upholstery in excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Custom Cotton Glazed Floral Chintz Upholstered His and Hers Lounge Chairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c. his and hers chairs. One wingback with scroll arms and loose seat cushions, the other with tight seat and slightly curved back. Both with a pleated skirt over wood legs, unma...
Category
Late 20th Century American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Bel Air Armchair by Peter Shire, Memphis Milano
By Memphis Milano, Peter Shire
Located in Milano, MI
La poltrona Bel Air di Peter Shire, prodotta da Memphis Milano è un pezzo di design unico che rappresenta l'audacia e l'originalità del movimento Memphis.
Questo esemplare è stato p...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
French Provincial Armchair Lounge Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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French Provincial Ar...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
Italian Modern Solid Wood and Checkered Black and White Fabric Armchair, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern solid wood and checkered black and white fabric armchair, 1970s
Armchair in light colored solid wood, with squared armrests and padded cushion on the seat and back. P...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Regency Faux Bamboo Ebonized Armchairs
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions of a
Pair of fairfield Regency Faux bamboo ebonized dining accent armchairs
Approximate Measurements in ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Faux Bamboo
Vintage Armchair Italian Style with Throw Pillow by Andre Originals
By Andre Originals
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Vintage armchair Italian Venetian Style with Throw Pillow by Andre Originals
Approximate Measurements in Inches
39" high at back
28" wide
30" deep (back to front)
18" high at...
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
MCM Benchcraft Rattan Wicker Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of
A MCM Benchcraft Rattan Wicker Armchair Chair
Approximate measurements in inches
26" high at back
...
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Bamboo, Cotton
1980s Mascotte Armchairs by Plana, Italy
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Unique and very rare piece of the Mascotte armchair by Plana designed by Baroni and Pastori in 1980.
This armchair is often featured in the catalogs of vintage armchairs that we sho...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Vintage Chippendale Wingback Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a vintage chippendale wingback white brocade satin cotton and down armchair
Featuring arm covers and a ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Cotton, Feathers
French Directoire Style Ebonized Carved Dolphins Desk Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
French regency Italian style with Ebonized arms & carved dolphins desk armchair
Approximate measurem...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
African Safari Style Accent Dining Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
pair of African Safari style accent dining armchairs.
Featuring tapestry-style animal print fabric and...
Category
1990s Unknown Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Italian Modern Black Wood Base and Pied De Poule Cotton Seat Armchair, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black lacquered wood base and pied de poule cotton seat small armchair, 1970s.
Armchair with black painted wooden structure and seat and back upholstered and covered ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 21.66 in
Modern Armchairs with Lacquered Wood and Geometric Upholstery, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of modern Italian Armchairs with a solid wood structure and whimsical armrests lacquered in yellow paint with a matte finish.
The armchairs consist of a foam body reupholstere...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Foam, Wood, Paint
H 26.78 in W 28.15 in D 30.32 in
Vintage Designer French Provincial Accent Chairs by Emanuel, Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of V...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Chippendale Style Ball & Claw Tapestry Armchairs by Century Furniture - Set of 2
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
H 43 in W 30 in D 30 in
Damask Italian Provincial Armchairs by Century Furniture
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of Century Furnitu...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Cotton
1970s Jan Vaněk Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Jan Vanek
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished.
- New cotton strips.
- Measure: height of seat 35 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
French Provincial Louis XV Down Cushions Fauteuil Armchairs - Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Beautiful Pair of Vintage French Provincial Louis XV Hand-Carved Wood Fauteuil Armchairs
With spring-s...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton, Down
Four Late 20th Century Floral and Gingham Upholstered Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., a set of four Louis XV style armchairs in custom floral tapestry style upholstery with blue, pale green and white gingham seat backs and welting, unmarked.
Dimension...
Category
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Trimming
H 40 in W 27 in D 22 in
'2' Regency Asian Chinoiserie Style Tufted Club Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Lovely ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Materials
Satin, Cotton
Italian Modern Steel and Green Cotton Armchairs, Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, 1970s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern steel structure and green cotton seat pair of armchairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, 1970s
Pair of armchairs with padded seat and back upholstered in forest green cot...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 29.53 in D 26.38 in
Giovannetti, Modern 90s Style Armchair and Sofa L'agostina by Barbero & Navone
Located in Casalguidi, IT
"A spirited piece with rounded lines, expressly designed for the home that's young and lively".
Available in various colors and fabrics.
Wooden frame.
Springing with reinforced...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
H 29.53 in W 36.23 in D 29.93 in
T-Line Armchair by Arflex
By Burkhard Vogtherr, Arflex
Located in London, GB
We’re not really into mentioning other brands on this site but this original T-Line chair is giving us the strongest United Colours of Benetton vibe (circa 1997). We sound surprised ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Pair of Substantial Chippendale Wingback Armchairs by Hekman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
pair of substantial chippendale wingback armchairs by Hekman Woodmark
Very large and heavy chairs feat...
Category
1990s Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Brass
French Provincial Louis XV Pearled Armchairs - Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Biedermeier Style Armchair by Villa Garnelo International of Spain
By Villa Garnelo Internacional
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Rare Villa Garnelo International of Spain Biedermeier Style Armchair
Featuring ebonized lion heads and ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Tufted Regency Style Armchairs by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair o...
Category
Vintage 1970s Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Alberto Rosselli Saporiti Italia Post Modern Confidential Club Lounge Chairs MCM
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Dayton, OH
"Iconic pair of Fratelli Saporiti Italia Confidental lounge, library or club arm chairs by Alberto Rosselli, circa 1970s. One of the first modular club chairs with a puzzle like cush...
Category
Vintage 1970s Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
H 22 in W 33 in D 31 in
French Provincial Pearled Fauteuil Floral Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Beautiful Pair Vintage Shabby Chic French Provincial Pearled Wood Floral Tapestry Fauteuil armchairs
...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Cotton
Pair of Vintage Preview Accent Chairs on Brass Caster Wheels
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sophisticated "Preview" arm chairs designed in the late 1980s / early 1990s. Preview, a division of Wieman Furniture of Hickory North Carolina, gained acclaim in the late 1980s-1990s...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair, Mid-Century Modern Bamboo & Cane Armchair Orange Striped Upholstery, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Bohemian style white washed bamboo and handwoven cane armchairs, with decorative X- base.
Vibrant orange striped cotton fabric Upholstery and each chair has a comfortable se...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Cane, Bamboo
H 33.25 in W 24.5 in D 23 in
Lady Marco Zanuso by Arflex Cotton Velvet and Hermes Fabric Italian Armchair
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair model «Lady» designed by Marco Zanuso edited by Arflex. Structure made of solid wood, and metal legs. Seat and back upholstered in cotton velvet designed by India Mahdavi an...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Classic Set of 4 McGuire Whitewashed Handcrafted Barrel Back Rattan Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic set of 4 McGuire barrel back whitewashed rattan armchairs having stylish newly upholstered seats in a striking cotton decorated with Chinese blue and white vases against red ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Rattan
H 38 in W 21 in D 23 in
1980s Sofa and Armchair, New Ocher Coating and Upholstery, Made in Italy 1980's
Located in Pambio Noranco, CH
Sitting area consisting of one armchair + 2 seater sofa, upholstery and padding redone in 2019,
Italian production from the 80s
Sofa H85 L 145 P70
Armchair H 85 L 70 P 70
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 57.09 in D 27.56 in
Set of Four Black Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Chairs by Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass, Knoll
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
A vintage set of four Mandarin chairs by Ettore Sottsass. Produced by Knoll,
1986.
Upholstery: Grecian urns cotton by Voutsa.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Set Black Textile Armachairs, Italy, 1970
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Set black textile armachairs, Italy, 1970.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
Modern Wingback Armchair in Designers Guild Ralph Lauren Bambara Cotton Linen
Located in Old Romney, Kent
This modern manufacture but restored wingback armchair works brilliantly with the Ralph Lauren Bambara fabric in Ebony colourway. Inspired by ethnic mud cloth, traditionally dyed wit...
Category
1990s Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
H 41.74 in W 29.93 in D 35.04 in
Midcentury Vladimir Kagan for Directional Black Nautilus Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Detroit, MI
This pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern “Nautilus” club chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan for Directional are circa 1970. The iconic design features classic Kagan style with distinct...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
H 29 in W 36 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Chrome Armchair
By George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, 1970s, chrome framed armchair features ebonized maple armrests and newly upholstered seat and back in a moss green, cotton linen blend.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
L. & J.G Stickley Spindle Armchair and Dining Chairs, Set of 10
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful oak dining chairs, elegant upholstered seats in paisley floral pattern of sage, rose, cream.
Two stately spindle armchairs by L. & J.G. Stickley in solid oak -
eight arml...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mission Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
A Pair of Kartell Mademoissele ''À La Mode'' Missoni Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Rosita Missoni, Philippe Starck
Located in Groningen, NL
Kartell Mademoissele ''à la mode'' Missioni Vevey cover chair by Philippe Starck
Both chairs are in their original Kartell form with their comfortable and flexible backrest.
They are...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Plexiglass
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 20.67 in
Set of Four Harvey Probber Style Aluminum Dining Armchairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning set of 4 Harvey Probber style aluminum frame arm chairs. I actually love the vintage rose velvet with the mellow patina of the solid aluminum frames. They have fabulous vi...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.5 in W 23 in D 23 in
Tall Wingback Armchair
Located in Chilton, GB
An impressive, tall wingback armchair upholstered in a fine red and white houndstooth fabric and sits on tapered black feet.
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Interior Crafts Regency Scrolled Arm Chairs in Ikat Fabric
By Interior Crafts
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Regency armchairs with factory distressed wood frames and cotton/silk blend ikat print upholstery in white, taupe grey, persimmon and rose. By Interior Crafts of Chicago, IL....
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
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Find a variety of late 20th century cotton armchairs available on 1stDibs. Late 20th century cotton armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Late 20th century cotton armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Maurice Hirch, Arflex and Brayton International are consistently popular.
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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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