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Pair of Vintage Sculpted Oak Armchairs by Madison Furniture
By Madison Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of vintage modern arm chairs feature unique "box" style sides. The beautiful wood grain and floating angled backrest add to the allure. Smooth edges and plush blue...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak
Oversized Oak Armchairs, France circa 1970
Located in Culver City, CA
France circa 1970
Thick oak frames, with carved details, original velvet cushions.
37.25”w x 37”d x 35”h x 15”seat
Category
Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Rare suite of 4 "Grand Repos" armchairs in oak, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare suite of 4 "Grand Repos" armchairs in oak, Edition Votre Maison circa 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 40.95 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Pair Of Armchairs "Grand Repos", Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Brussels , BE
Pair of "Grand Repos" armchairs in solid oak, Guillerme and Chambron for "Votre Maison" publisher, France 1970s. Recently refurbished, new fabric, foam and straps, excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Danish Set of Eight Armchairs in Oak and Chrome with Blue Upholstery
By Duba
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Manufactured by Duba Møbelindustri, set of eight armchairs, bent plywood teak, oak, chrome-plated metal, fabric, Denmark, 1970s.
Set of Danish chairs manufactured by Duba Møbelindu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.91 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Vintage 1970s Ample Butterscotch Brown and Oak Tufted Club Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Sit back and relax in these amply stuffed vintage 1970s club chairs. The pair of armchairs have robust solid oak frames with a distinctive Nineteen-Laties flyspeck finish. The genero...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Faux Leather
H 32 in W 34.5 in D 34.25 in
Outdoor
By Jonas Bohlin
Located in Stockholm, ST
LIV arm chair is a part of the LIV collection designed by Jonas Bohlin in 1997.
The collection was named after his rowing boat LIV, the boat that he and his friends were rowing from ...
Category
1990s Scandinavian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Hans Wegner for PP Møbler PP 209 Chairs in Oiled Oak and Papercord
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
A rare set of four PP209 Hans Wegner arm chairs in oiled oak and paper-cord, produced by PP Møbler (for DSB ferries), between 1974 and 2004. Unlike the Round chair, the backrest for ...
Category
1990s Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
H 27.5 in W 23 in D 17 in
Scandinavian Lounge Chair Esko Pajamies “Pele” for Lepokalusto, Finland, 1970s
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This lounge chair was manufactured by the Finnish furniture company, Lahden Lepokalusto Oy in the 1970s.
The “Pele” lounge chair by Finnish designer Esko Pajamies isa very rare pie...
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
H 34.65 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Maison Jansen neoclassical pair of armchairs reupholstered 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Newly reupholstered in a soothing textured off white colour fabric from Pierre Frey, this beautiful pair of armchairs is a perfect example of Maison Jansen neoclassicism from the 196...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set Of 2 Armchairs Model J147 Made In Oak By Erik Ole J. Made By FDB
By Erik Ole Jørgensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of two armchairs, model J147, exudes a sublime combination of comfort and elegance. Made from solid oak and upholstered in a stylish gray wool cover, these armchairs offer a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Guillerme and Chambron "Gentleman" Chair in Light Oak, France 1970s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare oak “Gentleman” chair is a delightfully unique piece even if measured against the other seating models in the repertoire of the French designer duo, Robert Guillerme and Ja...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Vintage Oak & Canvas Safari Chair by IKEA
By IKEA
Located in Puslinch, ON
Condition: Great Vintage Condition
Dimensions: 25.25” L x 23” D x 27.75” H (14.5” SH)
Description: A vintage oak & canvas safari chair. Made by IKEA, circa 1980s. Great patina on t...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Oak
20th century Art Nouveau yak chairs , pair
By Åke Axelsson
Located in Vantaa, FI
Åke Axelsson design chairs called Neptunus, solid oak frames, fabric is designed by Eliel Saarinen. Chairs has been manufactured 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Oak Armchair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak arm chair, circa 1970's. Stained solid oak frame, original upholstery with minor wear.
Category
Vintage 1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Amish Made Rockford Style Oak Windsor Dining Armchairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of handcrafted Windsor dining armchairs in the Rockford style by Amish craftsmen. Solid oak, bowback, cattail spindles, straight carved arms with spindle supports, solid seat,...
Category
Late 20th Century American American Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
1970s Arne Jacobsen "Lily" armchair , oak / niger leather.
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in København V, DK
Arne Jacobsen. Pair of armchairs. Model 3208 ("The Lily" ). 1970s edition. Armrests in oak, seat and back upholstered in patinated natural cognak coloured niger goat leather.
The mo...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Structural Armchairs Newly Upholstered, 1970s Finnish
By PEEM Finland
Located in London, GB
1970s Large pair of Structural armchairs with a wooden frame made for Peem Oy of Finland. The chairs are very comfortable with large armrests and great back support. Each armchair is...
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1970s, Danish highback armchair, wool, oak, original very good condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish highback armchair. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Olive green furniture wool, genuine sheepskin neck pillow. Oak wood, springs in the seat cushi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Oak
H 40.16 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Armchair In Light Beech & Red Fabric By Interier Praha
By Interiér Praha
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful armchair shows the typical Mid-Century armchair designed by Interier Praha. This model was created in 1971 in Czechoslovakia. Original label still attached on the bottom of...
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Set of 6 Solid Quartersawn Oak Arm or Dining Chairs in Black Leather by Gunlocke
By Gunlocke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in the 1970s by American manufacturer Gunlocke, this rare set of chairs features very high quality construction and materials. Made of solid oak, the wood for these...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 29.5 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Danish Modern Oak pair of razorback Armchairs, 1970's
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Uccle, BE
A pair of razorback lounge chairs by Danish designer Henning Kjaernulf. This is his iconic design. Made of oak and reuphostered in toile chiné. Manufactured by EG Kvalitetsmøbel.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Italian Dining Chair in Oak and White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chair, black lacquered oak, white fabric, Italy, 1970s.
Outstanding geometric Italian dining chair. This chair combines a sculptural design that is simple, but very strong in...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Gino Russo Set of Four Armchairs in Oak and Woven Sea Grass
By Gino Russo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gino Russo, set of four dining chairs, oak, woven seagrass, United States. circa 1984
This set of armchairs is designed by the Italian American furniture designer Gino Russo. The fr...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Seagrass, Oak
Lounge Chair by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chair by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and upholstered with patinated tan leather.
Refreshing design with bold baroque coming together nicely with midcentury modernism.
...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Set of Eight Italian Dining Chairs in Oak and White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight dining chairs, black lacquered oak, white fabric, Italy, 1970s.
Outstanding set of eight geometric Italian dining chairs. These chairs combine a sculptural design that ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1970s, Danish highback armchair, original condition, velour, solid oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish highback armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Solid oak wood, furniture green velour. Removable cushions. Manufactured by Danish furniture...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
H 39.77 in W 32.68 in D 35.04 in
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 guillerme et chambron oak armchairs
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A large pair of oak arm chairs "Romeo" by Guillerme et chambray edition votre maison
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
1970's Mid-Century Modern Metal & Wood Armchairs - a Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Mid-century Modern armchairs for sale. Manufactured in 1977 by Lion Brand, and still have the original maker's mark underneath. They have the original red vinyl in excellent ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of bridge armchairs in light oak, Guillerme et Chambron for "Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Brussels , BE
very good condition
Category
Late 20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 23.63 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
1970s, Danish design, oak wood armchair in furniture wool, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Green furniture wool fabric, oak wood. Springs in the seat and back cushions. Manufactured by Danish ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 28.35 in
Vico Magistretti / Charlotte Perriand Style Rush Dining Room Chairs, 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand, Vico Magistretti
Located in Hilversum, NL
Decorative and contemporary set of dining room chairs attributed to Vico Magistretti. Made of solid wood, painted black and rush seat. Fits perfectly in the interiors where honest an...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Willow Chiar nr. 312 by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Carpi, IT
The Willow 312 chair by Mackintosh is an iconic piece of furniture that embodies the Art Nouveau style. Designed by the renowned Scottish architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackin...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Hans Wegner Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hans Wegner armchair, located in NY.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Chrome Dining Chair and Dining Table Set by Cleo Baldon
By Cleo Baldon
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This set of three dining chairs and dining table was designed by Cleo Baldon for the Terra Furniture Company. Made in rare chrome steel, these post-modern dining chairs feature an X-...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Industrial Style Set of 2 Armchairs
Located in Lučenec, SK
One of a kind set of armchairs in industrial style, just one set in existence. The base of the armchairs were industrial metal chaors, the wooden part were design to complement it. T...
Category
Vintage 1980s Slovak Industrial Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of "Denis" Oak Armchair Edited by Votre Maison 1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, pair of "Denis" Oak Armchair Edited by Votre Maison 1970
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in W 34.26 in D 37.8 in
Danish Folk Art Armchair in Solid Oak & Gotland Sheepskin, Mid 19th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Denmark with this extraordinary Danish Folk Art armchair from the mid-19th century. Handcrafted with remarkable attenti...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Beautiful rare armchair by Bernhard Hoettger, Worpswerde attr. , ca. 1930ies
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
1930s Masterpiece: Carved Oak Chair with Timeless Craftsmanship attributed to Bernhard Hoettger, Künstlerkolonie Worpswede
In the vibrant late 1930s, a remarkable oak chair emerged,...
Category
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Scandinavian Solid Pine Arm Dining Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Round Rock, TX
Beautiful set of vintage Scandinavian armed dining chairs. These sculptural chairs are executed in solid pine and have been reupholstered in Knoll Whitewall fabric. While the manufac...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Pine
1970s, Danish design, lounge chair in green furniture wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design. Lounge chair in green furniture wool. Oak wood. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 31.89 in W 31.89 in D 36.23 in
Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs Pair
By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti Progetti arm or lounge chairs. Chairs are upholstered in off-white Bouclé with an oak and beech frame.
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech, Oak
1980 Butterfly Blue Lounge Chair GE 460 Designed by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Weesp, NL
Looking for a unique piece of furniture that seamlessly blends style and comfort? Look no further than the GE 460 butterfly lounge chair, designed by renowned Danish designer Hans We...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Post Modern Brown Striped Wood and Brass Accent Tuxedo Armchair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Beautifully preserved Post Modern tuxedo armchair. This vintage 1980s tuxedo armchair is in time capsule condition. A tuxedo chair simply means that the arms are the same height as t...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wood and Velvet Modernist Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Armchairs, French, in the manner of Pierre Jeanneret, of cerused oak, upholstered in a brown velvet blend.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Armchair by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and new upholstered with bouclé.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with midcentury modernism.
Model: Razorbl...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Pair of 70s Style Bow Wood Armchairs
By Hugues Steiner
Located in TARBES, FR
magnificent pair of armchairs from the 70s, structure in oak and imitation leather in the BOW WOOD style from STEINER, very good condition of the structure and the seat, classy and c...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
1970s, Scandinavian Adjustable Lounge Chair, Brown Leather, Oak Wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Scandinavian adjustable lounge chair. Made in about 1970 by Swedish furniture manufacturer. Refreshed by furniture craftsman. Original upholstery in brown patinated leather, good con...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Massive Oak Wood Armchairs, Attb Maison Regain
By Maison Regain
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of massive oak wood armchairs, Attb Maison Regain, reupholstered with white bouclette fabric.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
2 English Bobbin Ladder Back Oak Rush Seat Armchairs
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful armchairs from the 1970s made of solid oak with a wicker woven seat.
Fit perfectly with the style of designers such as Charlotte Perriand and Charles Dudouyt.
Comfortable...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Oak
Midcentury White Oak Sling Chair with Velvet Cushions
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage sling chair in white Oak with beautiful joinery and dowel finishes. Piece features light brown velvet cushions in great condition.
29”W x 33”D x 30”H x 17.5”SH
Category
Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Lounge Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Velvet, Oak
Vintage Hans Wegner Chair for Johannes Hansen, Made in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage solid oak armchair designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, model number JH-503 for Johannes Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark. The chair became immensely popular and was dubbed "The C...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 Oak Armchair Edited by Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Guillerme et Chambron, 1970 oak armchair edited by Votre Maison.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Ejner Larsen & Axel Bender Madsen, "Slotholm" Wingback Easy Chair
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Winnipeg, CA
A stunning wingback chair designed by Ejnar Larsen for the Morten Olsen, "Slotholm" series.
This rarely seen chair is in fantastic condition and is extremely comfortable.
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
70s, Vintage Danish Armchair, Leather, Oak Wood
Located in Tarm, 82
Danish desiged vintage lounge chair. Made in about 1970 by Danish furniture manufacturer. Original upholstery in good condition, no stains, no smells. Normal signs of wear, patina. B...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Large Sculptural Danish Oak Mid-Century Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of large sculptural Danish mid-century lounge chairs featuring finely constructed oak frames with scalloped aprons on the front and the legs and arm supports comprised of turn...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Lounge Chair by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Lounge chair by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and new upholstered with boucle fabric.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with midcentury modernism.
Mod...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
Plinio Armchair Oak, Italy, 1980s
By Plinio Il Giovane
Located in Milano, IT
Armchair; structure in stained oak, foam padding, fabric covering.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Oak
1978 Molded Plywood Armchair Set of 2 in Oak by Peter Danko for Thonet
By Thonet, Peter Danko
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Chairs listed and sold as a set of (2)
It is truly no surprise that this same chair is in the permanent collection at The Smithsonian American Art Museum. Meditate on the genius i...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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Late 20th Century Oak Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of late 20th century oak armchairs available for sale. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern late 20th century oak armchairs are consistently popular styles. Late 20th century oak armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Guillerme et Chambron, Hans J. Wegner and Votre Maison are consistently popular.
How Much are Late 20th Century Oak Armchairs?
Late 20th century oak armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,400, while the lowest priced sells for $372 and the highest can go for as much as $30,706.
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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