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Maralunga 675 Armchair by Vico Magistretti for Cassina, 1973
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Budapest, HU
Designed in 1973 by Vico Magistretti, and winner of a Compasso d’Oro award in 1979, the Maralunga 675 model immediately made its mark as an icon with great strength and impact on the...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede
CAB 414 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina, Italy, 1970s
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of CAB 414 armchairs by renowned Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini, crafted by Cassina. These rare oxblood leather chairs are highly sought after, as they are no long...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of vintage 70s leather and steel armchairs Italian design
Located in None, IT
Pair of armchairs with wooden base, chromed steel frame and brown leather upholstery, 1970s, Italian design.
CONDITION: In good condition, may show light signs of wear given by time...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Sergio Mazza & Giuliana Gramigna Set of Six 'Viscontea' Dining Chairs
By Giuliana Gramigna, Sergio Mazza
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sergio Mazza & Giuliana Gramigna for Full, set of six dining chairs model 'Viscontea', leatherette, plastic, Italy, 1971.
This rare set of armchairs by the Italian designer duo Ser...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 27.68 in W 21.26 in D 23.63 in
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner Set of Six Dining Chairs in Red Leather
By Steiner, Kwok Hoi Chan
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kwok Hoi Chan for Steiner, set of six dining chairs, leather, lacquered steel, France, circa 1970.
A postmodern design by Chinese designer Kwok Hoi Chan known for his works that are...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cini Boeri for Knoll 'Brigadiere' Living Room Set in Black Leather
By Cini Boeri, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Cini Boeri for Knoll, sofa and armchairs, model 'Brigadiere', leather, lacquered wood, Italy, 1976.
Architectural 'Brigadiere' living room set designed by Italian designer Cini Boe...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mario Bellini for Cassina Set of Four Black 'Cab' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, set of four 'cab' dining chairs model 412, black leather, Italy, 1976
Set of four chairs designed by Mario Bellini for Cassina in 1976. Conceptually, the ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 18.51 in D 17.33 in
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'CAB 413' Dining Chairs in Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mario Bellini for Cassina, armchairs, model 'CAB 413', leather, Italy, designed in 1979
The iconic ‘CAB’ chairs were designed by Mario Bellini in 1979. Conceptually new was the way ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Belgian Pair of Armchairs Chairs in Leather and Oak
By Schuitema & Zonen, Frits Schuitema
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Schuitema for Shaker Furniture by Schuitema en Zonen, pair of armchairs model 1130, stained wood, leather, Belgium, 1970s.
A beautiful pair of midcentury dining chairs by Belg...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-201' Armchair in Leather
By Robert Haussmann, De Coene Frères
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Robert Haussmann for De Sede, armchair model 'DS-201', chrome-plated metal, leather, Switzerland, designed in 1957
A design by Robert Haussmann that features a cubic shaped structu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Ueli Berger for De Sede Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By De Sede, Ueli Berger
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ueli Berger for De Sede, lounge chair, wood, leather, Switzerland, 1970s
High back lounge chair by Swiss manufacturer De Sede. The X-shaped frame consists of black lacquered wood. T...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Pair of Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, brown leather, oak, Denmark, 1970s
These armchairs are a prime example of Scandinavian Mid-Century design ideology. Clear in its appearance, use of neutral ma...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Italian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, leather, chrome, Italy, 1970s.
This pair of lounge chairs truly radiates Italian design of the seventies. The use of soft cognac leather combined with striking geome...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau Set of Four ‘Dinette’ Armchairs in Leather
By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, set of four armchairs model ‘Dinette’, leather, Italy, 1972.
This set of armchairs epitomizes a splendid construction based on characteristic shapes...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 26.78 in W 24.02 in D 23.23 in
De Sede DS 50 patchwork leather armchair
By De Sede
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
This De Sede DS 50 Patchwork leather armchair is in very good condition. The brown, thick and at the same time fine buffalo leather shows a beautiful patina and minimal signs of wear...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most Lounge Chair in Woven Cognac Leather
By Marzio Cecchi, Studio Most
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most, lounge chair, leather, brass, Italy, 1970s.
Rare lounge chair designed by Marzio Cecchi for Studio Most. A hallmark for this refined piece of furnitu...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger ‘Eurochair’ in Black Leather
By Girsberger, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger, lounge chair model ‘Eurochair’, leather, chromed steel, Switzerland, 1970s
This lounge chair is created by the Swiss designer Hans Eichenberger wh...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Safari Armchair in Natural Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Safari lounge chair, leather, stained beech, chromed metal, Europe, 1970s
Stunning safari lounge chair covered in original upholstery made of natural cognac brown leather. The cha...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chair
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
'Safari' lounge chair, wood, black leather and brass, Pakistan, 1970s
This 'Safari' armchair shows very elegant and well designed lines, in combination with carefully crafted wood j...
Category
Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Joan Pou Pair of Spanish Armchairs in Pine and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joan Pou, armchairs, pine, leather, Spain, 1960s
This set of armchairs from Spain is strict, purist and belongs to the rationalist movement in Spain. The chairs feature an architect...
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Danish Pair of Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of easy chairs, leather, stained beech, Denmark, 1970s
These lounge chairs embody the essence of Danish design. They are comfortable, expertly crafted, and boast a simple aesth...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
M. Hayat & Brothers Pakistani Safari Chairs
By M. Hayat & Bros Ltd.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wonderful 'Safari' lounge chairs, wood, black leather and brass, Pakistan, 1970s.
This 'Safari' armchair shows very elegant and well designed lines, in combination with carefully cr...
Category
Vintage 1970s Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Armchairs in the Wassily Style by Marcel Breuer, 70s 'Set of 2'
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Roma, RM
Set of 2 armchairs in the Wassily style of Marcel Breuer, made in leather and metal, 1970.
Dimensions: 78W x 74H x 67D cm
Materials: metal, leather.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs with Cowhide, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1970s. Attributed to Arne Norell.
Dark stained beech and leather.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide
Midcentury "Siesta" Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling for Westnofa, Norway, 1970s
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Praha, CZ
- iconic model
- very confortable
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Pair of italian leather armchairs, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Pair of gorgeous wooden and dark bordeaux leather armchairs made in italy in the 1970s.
They feature a beautiful wooden frame with high quality leather seats and cushions.
The desi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Danish Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, leather, stained beech, Denmark, 1970s
This lounge chair embodies the essence of Danish design. The chair is comfortable, expertly crafted, and boast a simple aesthetic ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Buffalo Leather 'Safari' Armchairs in the Style of Arne Norell
Located in Budapest, HU
This stylish pair of Safari armchairs from the 1970s exudes timeless charm with its combination of buffalo leather and sturdy beech wood. The leather was recently cleaned, but still ...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
Vintage Hollywood Regency Lacquered and Leather Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
These vintage Hollywood Regency armchairs are a beautiful representation of 1950s French design. Made from solid wood and covered in white lacquer, these chairs have been newly uphol...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
Pair of vintage 1970s beige leather armchairs designed by Ferruccio Brunati
By Brunati
Located in None, IT
Pair of armchairs with metal and wood frame and beige leather upholstery, 1970s, design Ferruccio Brunati.
CONDITION: In good condition, show obvious signs of wear given by time.
D...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 43.31 in D 35.44 in
1970s Yngve Ekström "Contino" Leather Armchair, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition
- sturdy and stable
- Patinated leather in good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Luna Lounge Chair by Odd Knutsen, 1970s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Luna lounge chair in black leather, designed in Norway in the 1970s by Odd Knutsen. The leather is in excellent condition, the wood frame has some slight signs of use. Overall, the c...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
JOE GLOVE Armchair by De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi
By Poltronova
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Joe Glove Armchair (1970).
De Pas, D'Urbino & Lomazzi (Italy) / Poltronova.
(Dedicated to Joe DiMaggio) / steel frame, preformed polyurethane foam padding.
leather upholstery, hidde...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Barcelona Chair vintage 70s design Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
Located in None, IT
Pair of "Barcelona chair" armchairs with steel frame and brown genuine leather upholstery.
1929 design by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, produced in Italy in the 1970s.
CONDITION: In goo...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Arkana Safari Sling Teak Lounge Chair by Maurice Burke in Black Leather
By Maurice Burke, Sergio Rodrigues, Arkana Furniture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Classic and iconic Chelsea Safari Chair designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana Furniture in Scotland. The original black leather contrasts perfectly with the reddish teak patina frame...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 27.5 in W 24.63 in D 26.5 in
vintage armchairs chairs armchairs Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage armchairs chairs armchairs Sweden
period 70s
design unknown Sweden
condition good light signs of use
size 74 x 58 x 70 (hxwxd) seat height 43;
details rosewood; le...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Joe Colombo Elda mythical armchair Comfort edition 1972
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Joe Colombo
Elda mythical armchair
Comfort edition
1972
Black fibreglass shell / smooth ivory leather
Very good condition
H 92 x W 94 x D 100 cms
11900 euros
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Artona Armchair by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Maxalto, 1975
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Maxalto
Located in Budapest, HU
Founded in 1975 alongside B&B Italia, Maxalto is a brand born under the artistic leadership of Afra and Tobia Scarpa. The name "Maxalto" comes from the Venetian dialect "Massa alto,"...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Set of Brno Chairs by Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Austin, TX
Set of four Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. This set has the classic chrome structure with the original flat bar design. The upholstery is all black leather. These chairs...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of vintage leather armchairs , Czechoslovakia 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good condition
Seat height 43cm
leather polished
wood polished
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Classic Charles Eames Herman Miller Lounge Chair 1970's Cognac Brown Leather
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful Charles Eames, Herman Miller lounger chair and ottoman, 1970's. Original cognac brown leather and Brazilian rosewood with unusual grain patterns/flaming effect. The chair h...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 32.5 in W 33 in D 32 in
Aulenti Collection Lounge Chair for Knoll International, 1976
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This arm chair was designed by Gae Aulenti for Knoll International in 1974 as part of the Aulenti Collection with matching sofas and coffee tables. This chair is made of a maroon ena...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Tetrad Nucleus Brown Armchair Leather Chairs Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
By Tetrad
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Tetrad Nucleus Brown Armchair Leather Chairs Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
1970s 1st edition Tetrad Nucleus armchair with removable arms. British made modular leat...
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 34.26 in
Italian modern black armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer, Gavina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern black armchair Wassily or B3 by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s
Armchair mod. Wassily or B3, with chromed tubular steel structure. The seat, armrests and backrest are ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.55 in W 31.11 in D 25.6 in
Pair of mid-century glass and black leather modulable armchairs model "Hyaline"
By Fabio Lenci
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of mid-century glass and black leather modulable armchairs model "Hyaline" By Fabio Lenci - Italy 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Glass
H 35.44 in W 27.17 in D 28.75 in
1970s Pair of Leather Armchairs by Lepofinn, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Stained beech skelet
- Dark brown patinated Leather Pillows
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Sturdy and stable
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
1970s 3- Seater Leather Sofa by Lepofinn, Finland
Located in Praha, CZ
- Stained beech skelet
- Dark brown patinated Leather Pillows
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Sturdy and stable
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
'Coronado' Armchairs by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for C&B Anni 70s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic pair of armchairs, designed by Mr. and Mrs. Scarpa in the 1970s with foam padding and black leather upholstery. Fair condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Original Wassilly Armchairs by Marcel Breuer for Gavina, 1970s (Signed)
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Argelato, BO
Marcel Breuer, Wassilly Armchair for Gavina, Vintage Original Version, Italy 1970s (Signed)
The Wassily armchair, one of the most iconic and sophisticated Bauhaus armchairs, designe...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in
Kilin Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues OCA, Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
The Kilin armchair, a pinnacle of artistic ingenuity conceived by the visionary designer Sergio Rodrigues, embodies an exquisite fusion of aesthetic brilliance and functional eleganc...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
1970 Leather High Back Armchair , Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor sign of use
- Patinated leather in good condition
- Solid beech stained legs
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1970 Teak Leather High Back Armchair, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor sign of use
- Patinated leather in good condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Giotto Stoppino Tubolar Chrome Steel and Leather Italian Chairs, 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino, Tecnosalotto
Located in Roma, IT
Marvelous set of two chromed steel and brown leather chairs. Giotto Stoppino designed these chairs during the 1970s in Italy.
This stylish Chairs have a wonderful tubular structure ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel, Chrome
H 24.41 in W 22.84 in D 24.81 in
1970s Pair of Yngve Ekström "Contino" Leather Armachair, Sweden
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition
- sturdy and stable
- Patinated leather in good condition
- dimensions : 77 (40) 74 70, 99 (40) 74 80.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
'Sara' Leather Lounge Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, c 1971, Signed
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful off-white leather pair of lounge chairs by illustrious architect and designer Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, Italy. Designed in the 1970s, this pair of soft, comfy, lea...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Italian modern leather armchairs Hyaline by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line, 1970s
By Fabio Lenci
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern leather armchairs Hyaline by Fabio Lenci for Comfort Line, 1970s
Pair of armchairs mod. Hyaline with rectangular base. The seat and backrest are composed of various cy...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 35.44 in
Culbuto armchair & ottomane by Marc Held for Knoll International
By Marc Held, Knoll
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
- armchair + ottomane
- Marc Held for Knoll International (1967 - 1972)
- full restored
- high quality black aniline leather
materials:
fiberglass, leather
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Hoop Armchair in Black Leather 1972 by Pietro Palange & Werther Toffoloni
By Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Hoop Armchair designed by Piero Palange and Werther Toffolon. Italy, Germa, 1972.
Lacquered wooden frame with original leather upholstery.
Very Good Condition.
Feel free to reques...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 41.25 in W 31.85 in D 26 in
Jacques Charpentier for Roche Bobois 1970s Leather Armchair Chrome Vintage
By Jacques Charpentier
Located in London, GB
This stunning and amazingly comfortable armchair from Jacques Charpentier, for Roche Bobois, is a beautiful example of 1970s French design. Currently upholstered in the original oran...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 37.41 in
Space Age Orchid Armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne 1970s
By Michel Cadestin
Located in BAARLO, LI
This Space Age fiberglass armchair, the "Orchidée", was one of the Cadestin models ordered by the Centre Pompidou Museum. The design dates back to 1968 and was manufactured by Airbor...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
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An assortment of 1970s animal skin armchairs is available at 1stDibs. 1970s animal skin armchairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made 1970s animal skin armchairs over the years, but those made by De Sede, Cassina and Mario Bellini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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1970s animal skin armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,748, while the lowest priced sells for $20 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.
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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