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Pale Blue Tall Italian Wingchairs, Italy 1950's
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Pair of light blue cotton upholstered armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa on cherry legs with brass accents.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Gigi Radice Attributed Armchair for Minotti in Blue Linen 1960's
By Alberto Minotti, Gigi Radice
Located in New York, NY
This chic armchair recently upholstered in blue linen is attributed to architect and designer Louigi "Gigi" Radice and was made for Italian furniture company Minotti. Radice collabo...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Danish Modern Mogens Koch Pair of Folding Safari Chairs for Rud Rasmussen & Cado
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Danish Modern folding safari chairs (Model MK-16) designed by Mogens Koch in 1932, one manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen and the other by Cado. Made in natural beech wood and br...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 34 in W 21 in D 20 in
Sheraton Shield Back Embroidered Accent Chair, 1940s
By Grand Ledge Chair Company 1
Located in Harlingen, TX
A George III style decorative mahogany armchair by Grand Ledge Chair Co. circa 1945. Sheraton design featuring a carved shield back, tapered fluted front legs and channeled arm & bac...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Sheraton Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Leather Campaign Folding Chair by Valenti, 1960s
By Valenti
Located in L'Escala, ES
Beautiful and rare leather campaign folding chair manufactured by Valenti in 1960s.
This chair is particularly comfortable and very practical because it folds. Ideal for a small offi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Chairs
Materials
Brass
Elegant Italian Lounge Chair in Brass and Beige Camel Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, brass, Italy, 1950s.
This Italian armchair is characterized by an elegant aesthetic due to its curvaceous lines and round edges. The seating area is supported ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Italian Armchairs in Highly Sculptural Design
Located in East Hampton, NY
Attributed to Federico Munari, these highly sculptured armchairs with elegant curves and brass legs. They are ample and very comfortable, professionally upholstered in excellent bou...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Carlo de Carli Lounge Chair in Red Leatherette
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli, lounge chair model 802, red leatherette, brass, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant lounge chair by Italian designer Carlo de Carli. On four round and tapered nickel-plated br...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, dining chairs, model 71, teak, brass, Denmark, 1959
This sculptural pair of dining chairs is designed by the Danish designer Arne Ho...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Massive Brass Chairs by Chiavari, Upholstery Pink Velvet
By Chiavari
Located in Rijssen, NL
Pair of refined Italian Campanino Classic Chiavari chairs, circa 1950s. Massive brass with upholstered with pink velvet.
In very good condition. We are able, to reupholster these ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 15.99 in
1950's Børge Mogensen #2231 Oak Safari Chair for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen's iconic style shines through in the construction of his #2231 solid white oak frame chair. The seating with the cut-outs in the seat back make way for the brass hardw...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair Mid Century French Leather & Iron Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Norwich, GB
Fabulous pair of mid century French leather & iron armchairs. Circa 1950’s.
The chairs have brass ball finials leading to iron sculptural frames, with hair pin legs. They boast the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
rare chairs giovanni petrini, incredible craftmanship (originals)
By Giovanni Patrini
Located in Medesano, IT
John PATRINI is an artist who was born in 1931 and died in 1993. His works have gone to auction 14 times, mainly in the Objects category.
this chairs are the unique around and probla...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Jules Wabbes Armchair "Livourne-Série 800 Luxe" by Bullo 2010
By Jules Wabbes
Located in Brussels , BE
Jules Wabbes Armchair "Livourne-Série 800 Luxe" by Bullo 2010
New Faux Sheepskin upholstery - Belgium
Measures : 100cmx90cm H:65cm SH:37cm
Material : Brass - Fabric - Wood
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Armchairs reupholstered in Luxury Blue Grey Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent pair of original Italian armchairs with brass tips from the mid-century, 1950s.
The armchairs are equipped with springs inside for a soft and springy comfortable sitting ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
Coppia di poltrone Fratelli Pozzi, Anni '60
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Coppia di poltrone Fratelli Pozzi, Anni '60, Made in Italy.
Coppia di sedie girevoli in compensato colorato bianco realizzato dai Fratelli Pozzi negli anni '60. Queste sedie sono un...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Carlo de Carli Lounge Chairs in Red Leatherette
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo de Carli, lounge chairs model 802, red leatherette, brass, Italy, 1950s
Very elegant lounge chairs by Italian designer Carlo de Carli. On four round and tapered nickel-plated ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of wood and bouclé armchairs, 1950s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Pair of wooden and bouclé armchairs, 1950s.
These two fantastic armchairs were made in the 1950s.
The upholstery is new bouclé lying on a wooden frame with elegant bronze feet. This...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ash Bow Wood Series Armchairs by Steiner of France
By Steiner
Located in Dorchester, MA
The French furniture company Steiner produced this striking pair of armchairs as part of their Bow Wood series in the early 1950s. The legs are formed of large curves of golden ash; ...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Josef Frank, armchair model 695, Svenskt Tenn, 1970s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Uppsala, SE
Semi early production of Josef Frank armchair, model 695 produced by Svenskt Tenn. Frank came to Sweden from Austria in the early 1930s and was employed by Svenskt Tenn in 1934 so th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
PETER HVIDT & ORLA MOLGAARD armchair 'Boomerang' France & Son 1950 Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Paris, FR
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for France & Son, two armchairs/lounge chairs, model 'Boomerang' FD 134
teak, velvet, metal, made around 1950 in Denmark. Ensemble consisting of two loung...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Neoclassic Lounge, Desk or Vanity Chair by Gio Ponti
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
An elegant, timeless Italian Midcentury Modern Neoclassical Armchair / Desk, Vanity or Lounge Chair by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, Italy. The cherry wood piece features sober, ro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35 in W 24.25 in D 18 in
Set Of 2 Small Mid-Century Armchairs Italian Design 1960s
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 small Mid-Century armchairs, Italian design 1960s
Wooden structure and brass accessories. Good condition, original covering, small signs of aging.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Spanish Armchair in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, brass, oak, Spain, 1960s.
This lounge chair originates from Spain and stylistically refer to the late 19th century Revival period. The construction of the bas...
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Wrought Iron & Blue Cotton Jacques Quinet Armchairs, France 1960's
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
Petite pair of armchairs in square wrought iron with brass adjuster feet and brass hardware, upholstered in blue cotton.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Very rare pair of "Triennale" armchairs by Gio Ponti for I.S.A. Bergamo
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Rovereta, SM
Very Rare "Triennial" Armchairs Designer: Gio Ponti Manufacturer: I.S.A. Bergamo .
Date made: 1951 Country of origin: Italy
Literature: Domus, no. 280 March 1953 Irene de Gut...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 41.74 in W 24.41 in D 28.75 in
Vintage French Deco "Senate" Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a dash of timeless old-world elegance into any space with this charming vintage French Deco armchair. Giving a nod to P. Jeanerret's "Senate Committee" chair with its fully uphol...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Coppia di Poltrone Gigi Radice Minotti tessuto Trama verde Giallo Mid-century
By Gigi Radice
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Coppia di Poltrone Gigi Radice Minotti tessuto Trama verde Giallo Mid-century
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Gilbert Steiner Black Armchair, France 1960's
By Gilbert Steiner
Located in New York, NY
Modernist Visiteur chair in original vinyl, on brass legs.
Six available. Priced as singles in COM.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Deep Blue Linen Italian Wing Chairs, Italy 1950's
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Dynamic wingback armchairs reminiscent of Minoletti and Buffa. Upholstered in a blue Linen, on brass legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury Armchairs in White Upholstery and Brass Stiletto Feet, 1960s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent and elegant pair of two Italian original mid-century armchairs or lounge chairs from the 1960s with brass stiletto feet.
Attributed to Design from Gigi Radice.
Completely...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 33.47 in D 29.93 in
Sculptural Carved Wood Armchairs, a pair
Located in Oakland, CA
Dramatic winged armchairs feature intricately carved wood frames and brass boots. Maker unknown, recently imported from Europe and fully restored with a slightly nubby-textured ivory...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Brass Dining Chair by Vittorio Introini for Mario Sabot, Italy 70s
By Mario Sabot, Vittorio Introini
Located in Lucija, SI
Dining armchair designed by Vittorio Introini and produced by Mario Sabot in the 70s.
Recently reupholstered in brown velvet. It shows signs of age on the metal structure.
Overall in...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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H 27.17 in W 25.2 in D 20.48 in
Midcentury Armchair, Swedish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in fabric with brass details. Designed and made in Sweden 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Brass
Reclining Captain's Chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Son
By France & Søn, John Stuart, Sigvard Bernadotte, France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Who needs a throne fit for a king when you could have a chair designed by a prince instead! This iconic work of Scandinavian modern design boasts an impressive pedigree, conceived by...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s, Danish relax armchair, original condition, red cotton/wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original red cotton-wool furniture fabric. Beech legs with brass plugs, brass springs in the ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Scissor Chair In The Style Of Olavi Hänninen, 1950/1960s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Birch armchair in the style of Olavi Hänninen, 1950/1960s. Birch frame with brass details. Reupholstered with quality fabric. Good vintage condition, minor patina on the frame consis...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 22.25 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs Attributed To Federico Munari 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of Mid-Century armchairs attributed to Federico Munari 1950s
The structures are stable and in good condition. The covering is the original one, it would be advisable to reuphols...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1950s Italian Attr. Pierluigi Colli Tan Boucle & Velvet Armchairs
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning futuristic pair of 1950s Italian armchairs attributed to Pierluigi Colli. Newly reupholstered The armchairs are iconic examples of what you would expect from I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Elegant Italian Lounge Chairs in Brass and Beige Camel Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chairs, fabric, brass, Italy, 1950s.
This Italian armchair is characterized by an elegant aesthetic due to its curvaceous lines and round edges. The seating area is supported...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs in style of Marco Zanuso, Italy 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of Mid Century Modern Armchairs designed in style of Marco Zanuso's "Lady Chair". Chairs are upholstered in forest green vinyl and feature elegan...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 29.93 in
Pair Lounge Chairs by Gio Ponti for Isa Bergamo, Italy 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of high back lounge chairs designed by Gio Ponti and produced by ISA Bergamo.
This pair of newly upholstered chairs are supported by four solid brass metal curved feet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mogens Voltelen 'Copenhagen' Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather
By Mogens Voltelen, Niels Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Voltelen for Niels Vodder, lounge chair model ‘Copenhagen', beech, patinated leather, brass, Denmark, design 1936
The ‘Copenhagen’ lounge chair was designed by Mogens Voltele...
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Marco Zanuso Lady armchair 1960s
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
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
Pair of Cream Mohair Armchairs by Alfred Hendrickx for Belform - Belgium, 1958
By Alfred Hendrickx, Belform
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of lounge chairs by the known Belgium designer Alfred Hendrickx. The models shown is documented as the S12 model produced by Belform, Belgium in the late 1950s.
Freshly re-...
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 33.08 in W 31.5 in D 32.29 in
Pair Edward Wormley Lounge chairs model 4872A for Dunbar, 1948. Gray, Brass Legs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1948. Expertly reupholstered in a light gray wool blend fabric. The original legs are made of solid brass. T...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 28 in W 29.5 in D 32.5 in
François Letourneur Lounge Chair in Red Velvet and Brass
By Maurice Mourra Freres, François Letourneur
Located in Waalwijk, NL
François Letourneur for Maurice Mourra Freres, lounge chair, velvet upholstery, brass, France, 1950s
This armchair presents a striking array of precisely designed bold lines, accent...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
10 France Leather Victorian Folding Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large set of 10 folding country chairs in excellent condition with their original leather. Very elegant and particular in their kind.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
1960s armchair in ochre fabric
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Tubular enameled metal armchair with brass ferrules, foam seat and back with fabric upholstery. Restaurata. ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Senior Armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arlfex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Senior Armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arlfex, Italy,1950s - New Upholstery
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 39.38 in W 30.32 in D 31.11 in
Mid-Century "Lady" by M. Zanuso Style Wooden and Velvet Armchair 50s Italy
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Palermo, IT
Very delicious armchair with wooden structure covered in green velvet, with dark metal feet and brass tips. Italian production in the style of the "Lady" model, by Marco Zanuso for A...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 35.44 in W 27.96 in D 33.08 in
Mid Century Italian Armchair Attributed to Giuseppe Rossi Di Albizzate
By Giuseppe Rossi di Albizzate
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian armchair attributed to Giuseppe Rossi Di Albizzate. A sculptural arm wraps up to the headrest creating a stylized silhouette. Brass feet. Newly reupholstered in...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Poltrona Anni 60 arancio
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Poltrona con imbottitura in espanso, rivestimento in tessuto, gambe in metallo con puntale in ottone. Restaurata. ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Soft Pastel Lilac Brass Lounge Chairs Pair Duo 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage lounge chairs or armchairs pair duo covered with soft pastel lilac mohair fabric 1950s Germany.
A pair of beautiful lounge chairs with brass feet and a co...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 28.75 in W 26.38 in D 30.32 in
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Armchairs
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Italian vintage armchairs in the mid-century style that have been newly upholstered in a micro fiber velvet in a bright, warm pink tone. We love the iconic Italian brass legs...
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Vintage 1950s 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
Gainsborough Arm Chair of Leather and Mahogany from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English leather and mahogany Gainsborough armchair - featuring a high back, open sides and shaped arms, with wide comfortable seat, on a mahogany stretcher.
The leather uphols...
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury pair of armchairs by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Stunning pair of ISA Bergamo armchairs, Italy 1950s.
Original shaped feet attributed to Gio Ponti.
The model is particularly comfortable thanks to the high back and the design.
Newl...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
French Louis XV Style Upholstered Fauteuils Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Louis XV style armchairs, 20th c., having carved rocaille crest, in a floral upholstery, with foliate handholds, above shell motif apron, rising on cabriole legs, ending on wh...
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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Mid-20th Century Brass Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of mid-20th century brass armchairs available for sale. There are many kinds of mid-20th century brass armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern mid-20th century brass armchairs are of considerable interest. Mid-20th century brass armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Marco Zanuso, Arflex and Arne Norell are consistently popular.
How Much are Mid-20th Century Brass Armchairs?
Prices for mid-20th century brass armchairs start at $295 and top out at $125,000 with the average selling for $4,921.
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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