Armchairs
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Armchairs For Sale
Rare Jean-Michel Wilmotte ‘Grand Louvre’ Set of Six Dining Chairs in Wenge
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jean-Michel Wilmotte for Tecno, set of six dining chairs model ‘Grand Louvre’, wenge, leather, Italy, circa 1989
These extremely rare dining chairs are designed by the renowned Fre...
Category
1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wenge
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 'Coronado' Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia, 'Coronado' lounge chair, cognac leather, Italy, 1966
The 'Coronado' lounge chair is designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for B&B |talia. The seat has ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Modern Mel Armchair, White DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Mel armchair, named after nature’s purest and sweetest gift, brings forth the comforting e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Arne Vodder Lounge Chair in Original Patinated Black Leather
By Arne Vodder
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, lounge chair, leather, teak, Denmark, 1953
This distinct design is by Danish master Arne Vodder, and manufactured by Ivan Schlechter The exterior of...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Joe Colombo for Comfort Lounge Chair 'Elda' in Red Leather and Fiberglass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chair ‘Elda’, fiberglass, red leather, Italy, design 1963, later production
The ‘Elda’ chair is one of the most well-known designs of Italian design...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Italian Set of Four Dining Chairs in Greenish Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four dining chairs, alcantara, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s
These armchairs embrace the aesthetic sense of the 'Pamplona' chairs designed by Augusto Savini for Pozzi. This de...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Ultrasuede
Brazilian Pair of Scissor Armchairs in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of scissor armchairs, Brazilian hardwood and fabric, Brazil, circa 1950
These exceptionally rare armchairs from Brazil embraces the quintessential Brazilian ethos of the 1950s. The design bears the beauty of Brazil's natural environment through its raw, constructive layout and the skillful use of a local, solid wooden material. The construction is marked by well-defined geometry, logical proportions, and visible constructivist elements. Characterized by simplicity, clarity and absence of ornamentation, this framework is exemplary of architectural minimalism. Upholstered in a delicate patterned fabric in green and white, it beautifully complements the wooden elements. The material use, woodworking, and the overall composition strongly resemblance the designs by Studio de Arte Palma, co-founded by Lina Bo Bardi, Pietro Maria Bardi, and Giancarlo Palanti...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Delicate Italian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak and Brown Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, teak, Italy, 1950s
An extremely elegant pair of armchairs, made in Italy in the 1950s. The seat is beautifully made and embodies a splendid constructi...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Organic Modern Twins Sofa, DEDAR Beige Mohair, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer, Velvet, Mohair, Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma 'Conchinha' Lounge Chairs
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma, 'Conchinha' lounge chairs, iron, fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Elegant and modern armchairs by Brazilian designer duo Hauner & Eisler. The thin, el...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Safari Chair in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s
Well-constructed armchair from Denmark with a solid appearance. Sculpted wooden elements constitute its framework. As characteristic for safar...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Taichiro Nakay Pair of Reupholstered Blue Armchairs in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Taichiro Nakay (Nakai) for La Permanente Mobili La Permanente Mobili Cantù, pair of armchairs, cherry, reupholstered in Evolution 21 - Toscane Blue - 12, ...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
Art Deco Abito Sofa Jacquard Velvet Brass Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Art Deco Abito sofa, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Abito sofa adds a sophisticated and elegant touch to any living ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Stackable Armchair in Blue Upholstery and Black Metal Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, lacquered metal, fabric, beech, The Netherlands, 1960s.
This mid-century Dutch chair is stackable and therefore easy to store. Another functional feature is the possibilit...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno 'P28' Pair of Lounge Chairs in Wengé
By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, pair of armchairs, model 'P28', wengé, fabric, Italy, 1958
Eugenio Gerli designed these lounge chairs model 'P28' for the Italian furniture company Tecno in...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wenge
Victor Courtray Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Victor Courtray, pair of armchairs, straw, oak, France, circa 1940
This rare pair of lounge chairs embraces an evolved provincial character with great quality of elegance. The type ...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Contemporary Armchair in Black Oakwood and Boucle Fabric
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The seat is upholstered in high quality boucle fabric. The darkened wood structure provides strength and lightness to the piece.
Dimensions: Width 40.5” x depth 38.5” x height 33” x ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Antonin Suman for Ton Set of Eight Armchairs in Beige Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Antonin Suman for TON, set of eight armchairs, model E4309, beech, fabric, Czech Republic, 1970s
These dining chairs are manufactured by Ton and designed by Antonin Suman. They fea...
Category
1970s Czech Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Robert Haussmann for De Sede 'DS-201' Armchair in Leather
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
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Organic Modern Uffo Sofa NOBILIS Bouclé Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Nobilis, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Uffo Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Uffo Sofa Material Codes
FI007 Black lacquer; satin finish
M105238 Fabric Nobilis Bouclé
Handcra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Bouclé, Fabric
European Armchair in Soft Pink Velvet Upholstery and Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, velvet, beech, brass, Europe, 1950s
Elegant armchair in a soft pink velvet upholstery. A beech frame with armrests holds the seat and backrest that is highlighted with ver...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Caramulo Armchair, Swivel, Blue Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caramulo Swivel Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
Experience the epitome of unparalleled comfort and unrivaled elegance with the Caramulo a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Reclining Lounge Chair in Iron & Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, lounge chair, coated iron, brass, fabric, Italy, 1950s
A streamlined armchair conceived by Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti in the fifties. This particular mo...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Bouclé Leather, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Grass Armchair, Terracotta Jacquard, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grass Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Grass armchair takes its shape from nature’s own dewdrop on grass, promising a comfortab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Wool, Oak, Faux Fur
Italian Pair of Armchairs in Pink Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, alcantara, lacquered wood, Italy, 1960s
Stunning pair of lounge chairs made in Italy in the 1960s. Remarkable about these armchairs is their round shape and the low backrest that merges seamlessly into the armrests. The chairs have a very elegant appearance due to its tapered base. The pink upholstery...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Oak
Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs in Stained Wood and Off-White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, beech, fabric, Italy, 1960s
Everything about this set of armchairs is elegantly round. The back-/armrest echoes the base in the same semicircular, open form. Three vertical slats of which the one in the back is slightly curved connect both parts. A round seat upholstered...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Carlo Bartoli for Arflex Pair of 'Bicia' Lounge Chairs in Fiberglass
By Arflex, Carlo Bartoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Bartoli for Arflex, pair of 'Bicia' lounge chairs, fiberglass, fabric, Italy, 1969
Pair of black fiberglass framed lounge chairs designed by Carlo Bartoli for Arflex in 1969. ...
Category
1960s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
2 Cantilever Armchairs in the Manner of Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1970s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of 2 chairs was made in the style of Gae Aulenti. The light linen upholstery contrasts with the orange tubular steel frame. The chairs are in good condition.
Do not hesitate...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Stackable Armchairs in Blue Upholstery and Black Metal Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of armchairs, lacquered metal, fabric, beech, The Netherlands, 1960s.
This set of mid-century Dutch chairs are stackable and therefore easy to store. Another functional feature...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Guillerme & Chambron 'Fumay' Armchair in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron, armchair model 'Fumay,' oak and fabric, France, 1960s
Beautifully shaped armchair in blond oak by French designer duo Jacques Chambron and Robert Guillerme. T...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Spanish Modern, A Pair of Brutalist Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful patinated pair of hunting armchairs in oak & leather. Made by a Spanish cabinetmaker in 1960s. A timeless design that will work for many g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for Fritz Hansen, lounge chair, model '4410', fabric, teak, Denmark, design in 1957
Armchair by Folke Ohlsson made in Denmark in the 1950s. This high quality lounge ch...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rare antique colonial African Leather & Horn Throne Armchair
Located in Leuven , BE
This beautiful colonial chair made of horn and leather is African in origin and dates from the early 1900. Despite its age, this chair is in perfect condition, has a beautiful use-p...
Category
20th Century Dutch Armchairs
Materials
Horn, Leather, Rope, Organic Material
Guillerme & Chambron Pair of Lounge Chairs in Green Mohair and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme & Chambron for Votre Maison, pair of lounge chairs, oak, reupholstered in green mohair, France, 1960s
A great pair of comfortable armchairs with high backs. These chairs h...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Mohair
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek Lounge Chair 'Domus Lux' in Birch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ilmari Tapiovaara for Artek, lounge chair model 'Domus Lux', lacquered wood, birch, Finland, designed in 1948, recent production.
This wonderfully sculpted lounge chair is characte...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Birch
Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, White Faux Fur, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Antique Pink Velvet Armchair with Silk Fringe Accents
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The handmade armchair draws on the signature fashion theme, ruffling the scene and inviting guests with its fun and flirtatious feel. Featuring three layers of fringes that run along...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Bulky Danish Lounge Chair in Dark Brown Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1950s
This bulky armchair features a sturdy yet inviting look. The wide seat with armrests and the backrest with wings, create a comfortable exper...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Custom Made Ryo Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Ryo lounge chair
The Ryo lounge chair is from our custom-made upholstered range. This piece has been developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The frame is constructed from solid beech wood with a fully sprung seat. The Ryo chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Oak, Sheepskin
Carl Malmsten High Back Chair in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, high back chair, mahogany, brass, leather, Sweden, 1940s
High back chair designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten. This chair is made in a warm mahogany, with a bea...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Vico Magistretti Set of Ten ‘Carimate’ Dining Chairs in Straw
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vico Magistretti, set of ten dining chairs model ‘Carimate’, stained beech, straw wicker, Italy, designed circa 1960
The ‘Carimate’ chair is one of Vico Magistretti’s most famous ch...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Beech
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Set of Six of 'Alpha' Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, set of six 'Alpha' dining chairs, rubber, lacquered metal, Italy, 1985
These armchairs are characterized by an unusual aesthetics that are created dur...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mart Stam Armchair in Oak and Straw
By Mart Stam
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mart Stam, armchair, oak, straw, The Netherlands, 1947.
Elegant armchair in solid oak and woven straw. This chair shows the characteristic frame of the influential Dutch designer M...
Category
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
Italian Dynamic Lounge Chair in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, birch, lacquered wood, fabric, Italy, 1960s.
Well-shaped Italian lounge chair in an olive green upholstery. The lower part of the legs are in a sharp V shape and execu...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Lacquer
Folke Ohlsson 'Profil' Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Folke Ohlsson for DUX, lounge chair, model 'Profil' with ottoman, leather, oak, Sweden, 1960s
Lovely lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Folke Ohlsson for DUX. On a bright oak ...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ernesto Valabrega Pair of Rare Armchairs in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernesto Valabrega, pair of armchairs, oak, fabric upholstery, Italy, ca. 1935
Pair of armchairs in oak and beige floral patterned upholstery by Italian designer Ernesto Valabrega. T...
Category
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
La Plume Armchair Upholstered in Dedar Bel Suede
By Master
Located in Amsterdam, NL
La Plume is generous and inviting, with a focus on comfort unlike anything we’ve ever made before.
All our armchairs are made with solid FSC European hardwood frames, which we guara...
Category
2010s British Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Feathers, Beech
Carl Malmsten Armchair, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten Armchair, circa 1950s.
An armchair upholstered armchairs from Swedish master: Carl Malmsten. This model is a lighter variation on the Samsas chair...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Spanish Pair of Armchairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, leather, brass, oak, Spain, 1960s.
These lounge chairs originate from Spain and stylistically refer to the late 19th century Revival period. The construction of the base resembles the chair known in Spanish as "Sillon de Caderas...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Rare Tarquini Mårtensson and Michael Tarp Jensen Armchair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tarquini Mårtensson, Michael Tarp Jensen, armchair, black lacquered plywood, metal, wool, Denmark, 1974
This dining chair was designed by Danish architects Tarquini Mårtensson and M...
Category
1970s Danish Brutalist Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Illum Wikkelsø 'Ox' Lounge Chair in Black Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, 'Ox' lounge chair, black leatherette, teak, Denmark 1960s.
Well-designed easy chair in black leatherette upholstery by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø. This 'Ox Chair...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Sculptural Pair of Lounge Chairs with Canvas Webbing
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, beech, canvas, fabric, Czech Republic, 1950s
Sculpted lounge chairs made in the Czech Republic in the 1950s. These chairs are made in a slender beech frame, a...
Category
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
Carl Malmsten Set of Eight Armchairs in Mahogany and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Malmsten, set of eight armchairs, mahogany, blue velvet, Sweden, 1940s
Set of armchairs designed by Swedish designer Carl Malmsten that are hard to come by. These chairs contai...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric
Modern Twins Curved Sofa, DEDAR Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Twins Sofa, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Twins cu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Dutch Set of Eight Armchairs in Teak and Burgundy Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of eight armchairs, fabric, iron, teak, The Netherlands, 1960s.
These Dutch dining chairs are well-proportioned, featuring a teak frame with angular lines and round edges. The a...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
George Nakashima Captain’s Armchairs in Cherry
Located in Waalwijk, NL
George Nakashima for Nakashima Studio, captain’s chairs or armchairs, cherry, United States, 1982
With regard to its essential form, material use, and woodwork, this pair of captain...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
Karu Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin by Dagmar
Located in London, GB
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style.
These high-end, custom-made pieces are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are available...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs
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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