Midcentury Accent Armchair
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Neoclassical Armchairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rush, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Colonial Armchairs
Maple
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Pine, Papercord
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Naugahyde, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Classical Roman Armchairs
Metal, Iron
Antique 19th Century Baroque Armchairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut, Wool
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mohair, Walnut, Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Linen, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Linen, Ash
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Straw, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Hardwood, Leather, Bouclé
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Teak
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Armchairs
Mahogany, Giltwood
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
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Midcentury Accent Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Midcentury Accent Armchair?
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- What is an accent armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021An accent armchair is an armchair that has a role to serve beyond its inherent functionality. An accent chair of any kind adds visual interest to your space — your accent armchair might be part of a living room set that matches the sofa or it could contrast with the other seating, perhaps having been added to complement or accent the rest of the room. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary accent armchairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether an armchair is an accent chair varies from piece to piece. Any chair with arms is an armchair, while an accent chair is a decorative chair typically used in a seating area. Armchairs include dining chairs with arms as well as accent chairs, and some accent chairs don't have arms at all. Only a decorative seating area chair with arms can be called both an armchair and an accent chair. Shop a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an armchair and an accent chair comes down to the specificity of the terms. An accent chair is any decorative chair designed to provide comfortable seating in living rooms and other spaces (armchairs can be accent chairs). An armchair is merely any chair that has armrests. Many different styles of armchairs have been made over the years. Find a wide range of armchairs and accent chairs on 1stDibs.
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