Mid-20th Century Nutwood Armchairs
Poltrona Vintage anni ‘50 in noce rivestita in tessuto Marimekko
Located in Foggia, FG
Poltrona Vintage anni ‘50 autentica con struttura in noce e rivestita con tessuto Marimekko
Perfetto stato conservativo
Comodissima e molto cool
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood
Marco Zanuso Lady armchair 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in bari, IT
A timeless must still in production this vintage armchair named Lady by master designer Marco Zanuso for Arflex 1960s production.
Marco Zanuso (Milan, May 14, 1916 - Milan, July 11,...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
High back nut wood armchair with leather seat and back by Danish cabinetmaker
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in DK
This highback armchair by a Danish cabinetmaker has a frame of nutwood.
It is upholstered with patinated leather and fitted with brass nails.
Ideal desk chair or head of the table ch...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 39.38 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Melchiorre Bega Armchair, Italy 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Armchair designed by Melchiorre Bega. These elegantly proportioned wingback chair features tapered walnut legs and is upholstered in their original fabric in a golden colour and with...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Nutwood
Pair of midcentury chairs attrb. to B.B.P.R.
By Studio BBPR
Located in Torino, IT
Pair of armchairs ,never released on the market, made in the 1950s in brass iron and wood, with an industrial but elegant style.
They are definitely one-of-a-kind pieces commissioned...
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Armchair In Polished Nutwood By Danish Carpenter in Colorful fabric from 1940's
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair by a Danish master carpenter in dark polished wood upholstered in gray and yellow patterned fabric from around the 1940s.
Measurements in cm: H:103 W:65 D:85/52 SH:41
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood
H 40.56 in W 25.6 in D 33.47 in
Chair Design by Giovanni "Nino" Zoncada, Italy, 1960s
By Nino Zoncada, Cassina
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Chair design by Giovanni "Nino" Zoncada, Italy, 1960s. The design dates from the year 1965 and was in fact a commission for the Stella-Maris-II, an ocean liner. Zondaca, together wit...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood
Pair of Melchiorre Bega Wing Chairs from the 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of wing chairs from the 1950s.
Design: Melchiorre Bega.
Frame and legs of wood, upholstered parts covered with velvet.
Letteratura: Domus 250 (settembre 1950) Irene de G...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood
Set of 4 "Badminton" Dining Chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk, 1960's
By Kolds Savvaerk, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Set of 4 Badminton ND 150 dining chairs by Nanna Ditzel for Kolds Savvaerk, Denmark.
Design 1958, production in the 1960s.
Please take notice of the very nice nut wood seat and ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Midcentury Sanguineti Chiavari Beech Wood Italian Chairs, 1950s
By Figli Di Sanguineti
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible pair of mid-century chairs in beech. These extraordinary pieces were designed and signed by Figli di Sanguineti and G.B. during the 1950s in Chiavari, Italy.
The manufa...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Nutwood
H 36.23 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
Melchiorre Bega Armchair, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Armchair designed by Melchiorre Bega. These elegantly proportioned wingback chair features tapered walnut legs and is upholstered in its original fabric in a golden color and with or...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Nutwood
First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
First production/first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller/Charles Eames PAW Rope Swivel chair in color lemon yellow parchment/dowel legs in walnut/all original parts/the aweso...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 18 in
Set of Four Black Lacquered Bentwood Chairs by Ward Bennett, American 1960's
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
Ward Bennett (1917–2003)
Set of four shapely armchairs by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates in black lacquered nut wood with burgundy wool upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Nutwood
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs, circa 1930
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of Art Deco armchairs, circa 1930.
Softwood construction walnut veneer with S-hellcat finish
New traditionally upholstery with inner springs and "Backhausen" fabric "Blumeng...
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Nutwood, Softwood
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Danish Vintage Armchair / Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage armchair / desk chair. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1960-70’s.
This is of outstanding quality, it...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Concord, British Airways Aeroplane Model
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rare Vintage 1:36 6' British Airways Concorde Aeroplane Model
A very fine and rare vintage fibreglass and resin composite 1:36 scale model of Concorde in full British Airways 'Landor...
Category
1990s British Aviation Objects
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Bentwood Prague Model 811 Chair in Walnut by Josef Frank, Poland, c. 1960s
By Josef Frank
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and beautiful single bentwood Prague Model 811 side chair by the renowned designers Josef Frank and Josef Hoffmann for Stendig. Designed in the 1960s, this chair i...
Category
Vintage 1960s Polish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Italian modern Wall mirror hanger Gronda by Luciano Bertoncini for Elco, 1970s
By Luciano Bertoncini, Elco
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wall mirror and coat hanger Gronda by Luciano Bertoncini for Elco, 1970s
Iconic and fantastic wall mirror mod. Gronda composed of a rectangular module. The frame struc...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Plastic
H 78.75 in W 7.68 in D 2.37 in
George Smith Buttoned Side Occasional Office Desk Chair Brown Leather
By George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning RRP £4,170 George Smith buttoned Gainsborough side chair in brown leather with mahogany frame
This is a very well made...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 42.92 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Studio BBPR for Olivetti 'Spazio' Multifunctional Table
By Olivetti, Studio BBPR
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Studio BBPR for Olivetti, 'Spazio' table, coated steel, plastic, vinyl, Italy, 1960s.
In 1954, Olivetti, the Italian office equipment manufacturer, hired BBPR to design their New ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Danish Teak Wood & Black Vinyl Dining Chairs
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage mid century Danish modern teak wood dining chairs are circa 1960. These chairs have a classic Scandinavian design with clean lines and gentle curves. The cha...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
An Iconic RADICAL MODERNIST TABLE LAMP by BBPR, ed. ARTEMIDE, Italy 1970
By Studio BBPR
Located in PARIS, FR
An iconic table lamp, Minimalist, Modernist, Space-Age, structure in chrome-plated metal, thick glass with geometric reliefs, encircled with an aerial lampshade Saturn-ring-like, by ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Schaub Lorenz Stereovox-S 50s 60s Floorstanding Side Table Speaker Walnut
By Schaub Lorenz
Located in Kumhausen, DE
A piece of German history:
a Stereovox-S 688-2 floorstanding side table speaker built between 1961 and 1964
The roots of the German brand Schaub Lorenz can be found in the entrepr...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Black leather & Chrome plated metal 1960s fourline armchair by Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso Jr.
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare black leather & chrome plated metal "fourline" armchair designed in the 1970s by Marco Zanuso and produced by Arflex. Very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 75 in W 64 in D 82 in
Kaare Klint 'Red Armchair' in Dark Brown Leather and Dark Oak Frame, 1940s
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern
Kaare Klint model no. 3758A. 'Red Armchair' / 'Barcelona Chair' in dark brown leather, dark stained oak frame with pro...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 24.22 in
Mid Century Modern Black Leather High Back Swivel Arm Chair from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
A fun find, this Mid-Century Modern swivel arm chair is great for home or office. It features a padded high back and arms, rotating on a chrome base. The original black leather shows...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Six Mid-Century Italian Style Mahogany Chairs High Back Lined Borsani Style
By Arredamenti Borsani
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Six mid-century Italian style mahogany chairs high back lined Borsani style.
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 38.59 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
19th-Century Biedermeier Pier Glass in Dark Brown Mahogany Frame
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Pier Glass in Dark Brown Mahogany Frame
We present you a mirror in a rectangular, wooden frame, which is veneered with mahogany.
The whole is from the 2nd h...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Biedermeier Pier Mirrors and Console ...
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Mid century Vintage small TV cabinet by František Jirák, 1960´s, Czechoslovakia
By Frantisek Jirak
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century Vintage small cabinet or TV table from the 1960´s. It was designed by František Jirák and was manufactured by Tatra nábytok company in the former Czechoslovakia. Walnut v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
H 29.53 in W 41.34 in D 17.72 in
Midcentury Rare Armchair, Denmark, 1970s.
Located in Praha, CZ
- very confortable
- rare type
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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Armchair by Oswald Haerdtl
By Oswald Haerdtl
Located in Vienna, AT
A chair from 1955 designed by Oswald Haerdtl. Notice the angle of the seat back.
Literature : Ausstellungsgestaltung Werkbundausstellung for Fa. Welz, 1070 Wien Messepalast S.249, ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Armchair by Josef Frank, Austria 1925
By Josef Frank, Haus & Garten
Located in Vienna, AT
Josef Frank designed this chair around 1925 in Vienna.
Maker: Haus & Garten
Literature:
° Wiener Moebel, Boltenstern, 1934, p. 14.
° Josef Frank 1885 - 1967, von J. Spalt und ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Austrian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nutwood, Leather
Poltrona Art Decò imbottita in stoffa rossa
Located in Premariacco, IT
Elegante e signorile poltrona Art Decò dei primi anni '40 in radica con seduta imbottita in tessuto rosso.
La poltrona è stata lucidata ad olio e gommalacca, appena rifoderata con u...
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood
Ole Wanscher, Attributed. Armchair of Nutwood
By Ole Wanscher, France & Daverkosen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher, attributed. armchair with frame of nutwood.
Original upholstered with brown patinated leather.
Attributed to Fritz Hansen.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Nutwood
Armchair Designed by Erik Kolling Andersen for Peder Pedersen, Denmark, 1950s
By Erik Kolling Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair designed by Erik Kolling Andersen for Peder Pedersen,
Denmark. 1950s.
Nutwood, leather and upholstery in Boucle.
Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Nutwood
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 20.48 in
Highback Easy Chair Designed by Erik Kolling Andersen for Peder Pedersen
By Erik Kolling Andersen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Highback easy chair designed by Erik Kolling Andersen for Peder Pedersen,
Denmark. 1950s.
Nutwood, leather and upholstery in Boucle.
Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmak...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Nutwood
H 40.56 in W 25.99 in D 27.17 in
DREXEL Velero Mid 20th Century Spanish Style Wing Chair
By Drexel
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Spanish style wing back chair by Drexel, from their Velero Collection. Pecan with a distressed finish, finials to crest rail, upholstered arm rests, cane to sides of arms and round...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Spanish Colonial Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Nutwood
Mid-Century Colonial Lounge Chair by Ole Wanscher for Poul Jeppesens
By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher
Located in München, Bavaria
Ole Wanscher’s PJ-149 Colonial chair was designed in 1949 and is one of the best examples of Ole Wanscher's iconic designs. This chair is a newer version of the chair and comes in Wa...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nutwood, Leather, Wicker
Rare Tobia Scarpa Leather Easy Chair / Loveseat Mod. Artona by Maxalto
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Berlin, DE
Very rare armchair ARTONA, comes in size 1 1/2, so called "loveseat". Designed in the 70s by Tobia Scarpa and produced by Maxalto. Furniture pieces of the ARTONA series are extremely...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Nutwood
H 28.75 in W 45.67 in D 33.47 in
Midcentury Italian Walnut Armchair Style of Paolo Buffa, 50's
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Italian armchair in the style of Paolo Buffa, 1950's.
This comfortable chair is made with magnificent craftsmanship regarding the very nice woodwork with elegant shapes.
I...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Nutwood
American Chaise Longue in Cotton, 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful American chaise lounge from the 1950s.
The chaise lounge frame was made of sturdy walnut wood, and has been reupholstered with fine cotton fabric in a light brown color.
...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Cotton, Nutwood
Armchair, Attributed to Bent Helweg-möller, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Nut-wood, brass and, leather
Measures: H 84 cm/ 2' 9 1/2"
W 56.5 cm/ 22 1/4"
D 56 cm/ 22"
Seat H 46 cm/ 18 1/8"
Armrest H 61.5 cm/ 2 1/4".
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Nutwood
1940s German Sculptural Wood Cage Framed Midcentury Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning and sleek chairs from 1940s Germany. Solid chairs with brand new upholstery. Frames are made from carved fruit or nut wood with very comfortable seat and back cushions. The ...
Category
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Nutwood
Melchiorre Bega Set of Two Ornamental Armchairs, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two armchairs designed by Melchiorre Bega. These elegantly proportioned wingback chairs feature tapered walnut legs and are upholstered in their original fabric in a golden co...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Nutwood
Iconic Rosewood Lounge Chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare easy chair, designed by Ico Parisi for M.I.M. (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Roma, 1959.
This rosewood scaled easy chair has a fantastic look and also with the original cognac brown...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Nutwood, Leather
Rare Pair of Bauhaus W199 Chairs by Walter Gropius
By Walter Gropius
Located in New York, NY
Walter Gropius (1883– 1969).
Original pair of biomorphic W199 armchairs by pioneering Bauhaus cofounder Walter Gropius, for Thonet. In dark nutwood with ergonomic seat sculpted to e...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
Gubi Olsen, Pair of Armchairs Model Bonaparte
By Gubi Olsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gubi Olsen. A pair of armchairs model Bonaparte, covered with velor, legs of dark wood. Manufactured by Gubi.
Measures: Seat height 40 cm.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Nutwood
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Armchairs, Original Fabric
Located in Madrid, ES
An exceptional pair of Midcentury Italian armchairs. Original and impeccable fabric. Extremely comfortable. A collection set.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood
20th Century Italian Art Deco Manly Armchairs, Green Leather
Located in IT
Two gorgeous manly armchairs, from Italy from late 1930s in Art Deco style.
The structure is in walnut wood and some details are ebonized. The seats are in premium quality leather li...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Nutwood
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Walter Gropius
By Ben Thompson, Walter Gropius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The legendary Bauhaus architect Walter Gropius designed the rarely seen "W199" armchair in 1951 with Benjamin Thompson, a fellow professor at Harvard. Gropius' teaching career came t...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
1954, Unique Dutch New Upholstered Koene Oberman Easy Chair in Metal and Nutwood
By De Ster Gelderland
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Unique and new upholstered Koene Oberman easy chair for Gelderland (Holland) in metal and wood. This model dates from 1954, a unique period in the history of the Gelderland furniture...
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 32.68 in
Art Deco Armchair with Adjustable Backrest
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco Armchair with adjustable backrest.
Original condition before restoration.
The renovation will be made according to customer requirements.
DIMENSIONS
H: 82cm
W: 54cm
...
Category
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Nutwood, Softwood
Pair of Armchairs Attributed to Palle Suenson
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of armchairs in nutwood and Niger leather, fitted with brass nails.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Nutwood
Pair of "W199" Armchairs by Walter Gropius
By Ben Thompson of Design Research, Walter Gropius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The legendary Bauhaus architect Walter Gropius designed the rarely seen "W199" armchair in 1951 with Benjamin Thompson, a fellow professor at Harvard. Gropius' teaching career came t...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Nutwood
Safari Chair by Carl Auböck
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
very rare version of the Safari Chair
new, old stock!
minimalist nutwood legs,
typical, chromed brass wingnuts
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Safari Chair by Carl Aubock, Austria, circa 1950/51
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
A chair from 1950/51 designed by Carl Aubock and manufactured by Carl Aubock Werkstaette. It is made of nutwood and leather, and comes along with an original sheepskin cushion. The b...
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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Mid-20th Century Nutwood Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of mid-20th century nutwood armchairs available on 1stDibs. Mid-20th century nutwood armchairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made mid-20th century nutwood armchairs over the years, but those made by Walter Gropius, Melchiorre Bega and Ben Thompson of Design Research are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Mid-20th Century Nutwood Armchairs?
Prices for mid-20th century nutwood armchairs start at $1,700 and top out at $17,000 with the average selling for $4,800.
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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