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Mathias Chair 'No armrest'
By mob estudio
Located in Mexico City, MX
With a hard wood frame, upholstered seating and thick leather back, our Mathias chair plays a game of positive and negative spaces created by the various plans of diverse materials. ...
Category
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
Red A56 Tolix Chair, France
By Tolix
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Fabulous vintage French metal A56 Tolix chair with armrest, designed by Jean Pauchard. An extension
Category
Mid-20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Curved Back Armchair
By Guerra Vanni
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant armchair boasts a sleek silhouette, defined by a curved back and no armrests
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Pair of L-Shaped Armchair, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
reductiveness of forms explored by the artist and designer, achieved by using rectangular shapes and no armrests
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
H 32.68 in W 26.78 in D 24.02 in
Set of Six Dining Chairs "Model EVA" by Niels Kofoed, Denmark, 1960s
By Hornslet Møbelfabrik, Niels Koefoed
Located in Antwerp, BE
upholstery. Four chairs without armrests and two chairs with armrests.
Dimensions set chairs.
No
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 27.56 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
1970s De Sede Switzerland Modular Leather Sofa Sectional Couch DS 63
By De Sede
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
(each with one armrest)
31”w
32”d
31”h
Angled pieces
36”w
32”d
31”h
Pieces with no armrests
30”w
32”d
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Scandinavian "Emma" Slipper Chair in Sanderson Textile, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
the neo-rococo style with a high, curved back and small or no armrests. This made Emma particularly
Category
Antique Early 1900s Scandinavian Rococo Revival Slipper Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 29.14 in
Set of Three White Garden Chairs and a Fitting Side Table from Italy, 1950
By Giuseppe De Vivo 1
Located in Wolfurt, AT
corresponds to this design. Two of the perforated iron armchairs have the same shape with curved armrests, the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.23 in W 32.68 in D 24.41 in
Set of six Italian Mid Century Collectible Medea Wood Dining Chairs by Tagliabue
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Milano, IT
wood shell seats and no armrests, as opposed to iterations featuring either armrests, leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 18.51 in D 20.87 in
Gent Dining Chair, Fully Upholstered, Walnut Bass
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
image of the 1950s.
Its appearance is ultimately light and simple – and with no armrests, the Gent
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Dondolo Rocking Chair
By Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi
Located in Baranzate, IT
the vintage rocking chair has no armrests to aid in the movement, shifting the weight towards the end
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Polyester
Pair of Bridge Chairs by Carlo Tamborini for Pallucco
By Carlo Tamborini, Pallucco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
legs and frame, grey anthracite seats and backs, and no armrests. Great for side chairs, dining chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Bridge Chairs by Carlo Tamborini for Pallucco
By Carlo Tamborini, Pallucco
Located in Brooklyn, NY
silver legs and frame, grey anthracite seats and backs, and no armrests. Great for side chairs, dining
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Customizable Gubi Gent Dining Chair Designed by Gamfratesi
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
. Its appearance is ultimately light and simple - and with no armrests, the Gent Dining Chair is
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Textile
Marianne "The Knitting" Chair by Marianne Boman, Oy Boman Ab 1940s
By Boman OY
Located in Helsinki, FI
Johan Boman.
The story behind the chair and why the armrests left out was due to Marianne's love for
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Modernist Armrest Chair, Chrome and Skai, Belgium 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
Elegant yet sturdy and comfortable armrest chair with chrome legs and black skai upholstery.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
1961 Osvaldo Borsani-Armchairs with armrests mod. P24 green upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Milan, IT
“know-how”.
Italy, 1961,
Manufactured by Tecno
Iron structure, wooden armrests and fabric upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 29.14 in D 29.93 in
Petite Friture Grid Chair without Armrest in Peach by Studio Pool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Grid chair without Armrest in Peach by Studio Pool, 2016
Pool designed the Grid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Boomerang Lounge Chair with Armrest
By &Tradition, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
made from lasercut metal and the brass legs are coned. The model also exists with armrests. Price for
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Walnut
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 27.17 in
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Salmon Linen by Joaquim Tenreiro 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
rectangular shapes and no armrest supported by delicate feet. Also, the pieces are extremely low, another
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
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H 36.23 in W 20.08 in D 26.78 in
Petite Friture Grid Armchair with Armrest in White by Studio Pool, 2016
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Grid Armchair with Armrest in White by Studio Pool, 2016
Pool designed the Grid
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid Century Chrome and White Upholstery Lounge Chairs with Leather Wrap Armrest
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid Century chrome and white upholstery lounge chairs with leather wrap armrest, pair
Each chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 23 in
Pair of Vintage Suede Tub Armchairs with Wooden Armrests Nicely Sized Pieces
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this nice pair vintage suede club tub armchairs in suede which is from a very sophisticated Scottish castl...
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede
H 32.29 in W 26.58 in D 25.99 in
Petite Friture Grid Armchair with Armrest in Grey-Beige by Studio Pool, 2016
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Grid Armchair with Armrest in Grey-beige by Studio Pool, 2016
Pool designed the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.2 in W 30 in D 28 in
Petite Friture Grid Armchair with Armrest in Grey-Black by Studio Pool, 2016
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Grid Armchair with Armrest in Grey-black by Studio Pool, 2016
Pool designed the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.2 in W 30 in D 28 in
Petite Friture Grid Armchair with Armrest in Grey-Blue by Studio Pool, 2016
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Grid Armchair with Armrest in Grey-blue by Studio Pool, 2016
Pool designed the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.2 in W 30 in D 28 in
Pair of chairs with armrests by Jacques Hitier, published in France in the 1950
By Jacques Hitier
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Pair of chairs with armrests by Jacques Hitier, published by Tubauto in the 1950s. Structure in
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 16.93 in
De Sede DS 515 Chair with Armrest in Black Upholstery by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish companion for anywhere, anytime. With DS-515, a filigree, runner-shaped base frame made of steel carries the inviting seat area. With DS-515, a thin wire construction serve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 24.02 in
De Sede DS 515 Chair with Armrest in Black Upholstery by Greutmann Bolzern
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish companion for anywhere, anytime. With DS-515, a filigree, runner-shaped base frame made of steel carries the inviting seat area. With DS-515, a thin wire construction serve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 24.02 in
Petite Friture Grid 2 Seater Sofa with Armrest in Grey-Black by Studio Pool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Grid 2 Seater Sofa with Armrest in Grey-black by Studio Pool, 2015
Pool designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.2 in W 57.5 in D 28 in
Petite Friture Grid 2 Seater Sofa with Armrest in Grey-Blue by Studio Pool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Grid 2 Seater Sofa with Armrest in Grey-blue by Studio Pool, 2015
Pool designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.2 in W 57.5 in D 28 in
Petite Friture Grid 2 Seater Sofa with Armrest in Grey-Beige by Studio Pool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Petite Friture Grid 2 Seater Sofa with Armrest in Grey-beige by Studio Pool, 2015
Pool designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 36.2 in W 57.5 in D 28 in
Set of Two 1-2-3 Deluxe Armrest Chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Haderslev, DK
-2-3 Deluxe with armrest both fully original with bottle green colored fabric.
Patinated with age
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 33.08 in
Swedish "Emmastol" Chairs with Stained Wood Legs, Sweden, ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
high, curved back and small or no armrests. This made Emma particularly suitable for the ladies wearing
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
No 12 Thonet Caned Bistro Armchair, 1881-1919
By Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and antique Thonet armchair with cane seating and bentwood armrests. This chair is at least
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Ivory Gispen No.11 Armchair By A.R. Cordemeyer
By André R. Cordemeyer, Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
beautiful Prouve style armrests on a black enameled metal frame with tubular brushed steel legs. In
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Enamel, Steel
Office Chair No.6150 by Adolf Loos for Thonet
By Thonet, Adolf Loos
Located in Kleinburg, ON
and armrests that are made of bentwood and stained in a dark color. The chair rests on four tapered
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
1920's Office chair Model No.3 by Gebrüder Thonet
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Brno, CZ
round seat with the slender circular support and the gentle arc of the legs and armrests are both a
Category
Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Beech
Exceptional French Bench, Stool, Gondola in Empire No. 2
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid beechwood, finely carved and set. Armrests ending in scrolled volutes. Semicircular frame on
Category
20th Century French Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Armchairs "No. 810" by Arne Vodder for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Göteborg, SE
armrests with a folded edge at the front.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish Modern Lounge Chair "Model No.56" by Slagelse Møbelværk, 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
1940s. Beautiful organic curved armrests that elegantly extends backwards into the front legs
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 37.01 in W 26.38 in D 29.14 in
Thonet Gebruder Vienna Gmbh No.56 Bentwood and Vienna Straw Chair
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH
Located in Prato, Tuscany
model n.56 modified and improved, as it has more massive and comfortable armrests. The history of the
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Chairs
Materials
Beech
No Logo Light Armchair Vip White Upholstery & Nickel Frame by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elastic straps reinforced with polypropylene.
Feet-armrest: Shaped steel finished black nickel. the arm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 36.62 in
No Logo Light Armchair Lusso White Upholstery & Nickel Frame by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego, Saba Italia
Located in Brooklyn, NY
elastic straps reinforced with polypropylene.
Feet-armrest: Shaped steel finished black nickel. the arm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 36.62 in
Set of 4 Fana Metaal "No. 112" Tubular Chairs with Acrylic Arm Rests
By Fana Metaal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
center support pole and acrylic armrests. The frames are in good condition with some age appropriate
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Armchair Model No. 341 by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1970s, Set of 2
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Elshout, NL
were designated model 341 and date from the mid seventies. Armrests and legs are made from solid teak
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
1961, Andre Cordemeyer for Gispen, Mid-Century Dutch Easy Chair No. 1432
By A.R. Cordemeijer, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
armrests, upholstered in the original black leatherette and placed on a graphite black lacquered chassis
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather
H 29.93 in W 28.35 in D 27.96 in
Rosewood Set of 2 Niels Otto Møller Armchairs No 62, Denmark, 1960's
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Otto Møller.
Back in the days these chairs wíth armrests were always part of a set of more of these
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Reupholstered Dark Grey 2.5 Seat Sofa No. Cfb52 by C. Findahl Brodersen, 1950s
By Chresten Findahl Brodersen, Findahls Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Elshout, NL
-century quality in sofa form gets, beautiful lines and well crafted teak armrests. Reupholstered in de
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 28.75 in
1930, W.H. Gispen, for Gispen Culemborg, Dining Chair No. 204 in Red Canvas
By Willem H. Gispen, Gispen Culemborg
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Beautiful tubular chair with bakelite armrests. The original upholstery shows traces of wear, like some
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Industrial Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 33.27 in W 22.64 in D 22.45 in
Warren McArthur Round Desk Chair Style No. 1083 AU Rome New York 1935/36
By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation
Located in Camden, ME
McArthur.
Wonderfully comfortable chair nicely scaled and elegant from all angles.
The armrests are in
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1958 Ray and Charles Eames, Fabric, Adjust, Tilt 2 Office Chair 4 Wheels No Arms
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
caps has whole in the base of the backrest, so armrests can be attached. These armrests are not
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 25.2 in
6 Mid-Century Teak Dining Chairs No.56 & 75 by Niels O. Møller for J. L. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions Armrest chairs: 58 x 56 x 76 x 44 cm (width x depth x height x seating height
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Papercord, Birch
H 30.71 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
1970s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, wool, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
. Green furniture wool, beech wood legs Adjustable armrests (adjustment lever under the back sofa
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
H 29.93 in W 57.09 in D 29.14 in
1960s, Danish velour 2 seater drop arm sofa, velour, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
armrests (adjustment lever under the back sofa). Decorative cords for adjusting armrests. Manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Ash
H 29.93 in W 56.7 in D 29.14 in
1950s, Danish lounge chair, original condition, light blue furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
-carved armrests. Original light blue furniture velour. Mahogany wood, brass springs in the seat
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 27.96 in
1950s, Danish design, armchair in original condition, furniture cotton/ wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
furniture cotton/ wool fabric. Beech wood legs and armrests, brass springs in the seat. Manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Beech
H 30.71 in W 23.23 in D 31.11 in
1960s, Danish relax armchair, original condition, red cotton/wool, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
armrest is slightly worn. Manufactured by Danish furniture manufacturer in about 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Oak
H 35.83 in W 37.41 in D 40.95 in
1950-60s, Danish relax chair, original condition, leather, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
patina, oak wood legs, and armrests. Brass springs in the seat. Manufactured by Danish furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Armchair by Villy Schou Andersen
By V. Schou Andersen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
armrests with fantastic wood grain. Very comfortable, and no imposing footprint! Modern sleek lines with
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood
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Find a variety of no armrests available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all no armrests available were constructed with great care. There are 506 antique and vintage no armrests for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 240 modern editions to choose from as well. No armrests have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. No armrests are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer & Jerôme Barrier, Emeco and Jasper Morrison each produced beautiful no armrests that are worth considering.
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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.
Questions About No Armrests
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Office chairs should have armrests to support forearms and relieve strain on your shoulders and wrists.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Chairs with armrests are called armchairs. 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 likely now central to tasks throughout your home. Shop a wide range of armchairs on 1stDibs.
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