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Armchairs For Sale
Brigantin armchair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1980
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Armchair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 80s Model Brigantin Ochre/terracotta fabric
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Late 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Baroque Revival White Faux Alligator Skin Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Baroque Revival white arm chair, of a heavily carved body, upholstered in silver-gray faux alligator skin, unmarked. Dimensions: 42.5" H x 33" W x 26" D; seat: 19.5" H. Dealer: S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Revival Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Art Deco Poppi Armchair in the Style of 1930's, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Poppi Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Poppi armchair exudes...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Velvet, Jacquard

Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 8
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of eight. These chairs represent timeless items designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova in the...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Cooperage Dining Chair in Striped Oak by Fort Standard, In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This side chair is a part of the new Cooperage Dining collection. Each piece features large faceted round elements that with its namesake reference the traditional cooper's trade of ...
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2010s American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Ash, Maple, Oak

Pair of Vintage Sculpted Oak Armchairs by Madison Furniture
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of vintage modern arm chairs feature unique "box" style sides. The beautiful wood grain and floating angled backrest add to the allure. Smooth edges and plush blue upholstery ensure comfort in any modern interior. Made by Madison Furniture Industries...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood, Oak

Modern T50 Lounge Chair, Dedar Wool Bouclé, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
T50 Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the T50 lounge chair pays homage...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Oak, Wool

Modern Mel Armchair, DEDAR Bouclé and Brass, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Mel armchair, named after nature...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Armchair PLAY Boucle Best of year 2022 winner Interior Design Magazine
Located in Kyiv, UA
“PLAY” armchair has an unusual shape that was assembled from several geometric elements. The bagel-shaped detail serves the back of the chair. Handcrafted in Ukraine, this armchair embodies the perfect blend of comfort and style. Its sleek design and attention to detail make it a true statement piece for any space. With its ergonomic features, it offers superior comfort, allowing you to relax and unwind in style. Armchair PLAY...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Armchair PLAY Best of year 2022 winner by Interior Design Magazine
Located in Kyiv, UA
“PLAY” armchair has an unusual shape that was assembled from several geometric elements. The bagel-shaped detail serves the back of the chair. Handcrafted in Ukraine, this armchair embodies the perfect blend of comfort and style. Its sleek design and attention to detail make it a true statement piece for any space. With its ergonomic features, it offers superior comfort, allowing you to relax and unwind in style. Armchair PLAY...
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

MW02 " Gold Cane " armchair by Olivier Santini - handmade in france
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
The MW02 Cannage gold Armchair embodies timeless elegance, an iconic symbol of Dior. This chair is simultaneously a haven of comfort, a decorative asset, and a precious collectible i...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other, Gold Leaf

Pair of Midcentury David Print White Armchairs, by Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period. The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Edmund Homa. Pr...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Armchair "Fuzzy Hi!breed II" by Charlotte Kingsnorth
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair "Fuzzy Hi!breed II" Manufactured by Charlotte Kingsnorth Exclusively for SIDE UK, 2023 Pre-existing Ercol chair frame, foam, faux fur, tree branch buttons Measurements: 114...
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2010s English Armchairs

Materials

Fur, Faux Fur, Wood

Fritz Hansen Windsor Armchair, 1940 Denmark
Located in Balen, BE
Original and early Fritz Hansen Windsor armchair made in 1940 in Denmark. The chair shows an interesting combination of original Windsor chair construction and joinery. The chair is ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Tropitone Lounge Chair Set
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A clean outdoor set by Tropitone, Ca. consisting of a pair of lounge chairs with ottomans and a matching side table. Very good original condition, original paint and matching rubber ...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Aluminum

Set of Four Organic Shaped Fiberglass Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of four armchairs, in metal and fiberglass, Italy 1960s. The construction of the chairs is based on a combination of curves, edges and points, which create beautiful and intere...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Armchairs, Palm Tree Leaves Beige Velvet, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of beige armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM type armch...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
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1940s American American Classical Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Mw02 "Pop" design armchair, handmade in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
Olivier SANTINI's "MW02 POP" armchair, handmade in France, comes in a signed and numbered edition, MW022212. The POP model is a modern, unique armchair with a delightfully carefree...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Gabriel Englinger Pair of Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Gabriel Englinger, pair of lounge chairs, wood, long pile velvet upholstery, France, 1928. This rare Art Deco armchair, designed by the esteemed designer Gabriel Englinger in 1928, ...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Italian Leather and Chrome Armchairs, Attributed to Adriano Piazzesi, Pair
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Chunky curves enveloped in cognac Italian leather and wrapped in chrome. These Adriano Piazzesi attributed armchairs epitomize the allure of 1970s Italian design. In good condition....
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Franz Sartori for Flexform Pair of Armchairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Franz Sartori for Flexform, pair of lounge chairs, leather, stained wood, metal, Italy, circa 1965. This robust easy chair, designed by Italian sculptor Franz Sartori, stands as a t...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Gaetano Pesce Feltri Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair model Feltri designed by Gaetano Pesce in 1987. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Crafted using a patented Cassina production technique, Feltri is a symbol of cutting-edge design, the result of representational research played out on the hybrid field between art and practicality. Made entirely of thick felted wool, this design armchair by Gaetano Pesce combines an enveloping pliable backrest with a rigid lower section; a quilted topper creates an inviting cocoon. Available in many versions, through quilt and structure combinations in different colors. The seat is attached to the structure with black hemp ties that also outline the upper borders of the chair. A familiar figure on many modern antiques’ and collectors’ sites, Feltri is a summation of thinking about figuration in the hybrid zone where the artistic meets the functional. One of a kind, this piece stands out for its enormous flexibility and for the fact that the mattress-like seat can be upholstered in wide array of fabrics. These can be mixed and matched with the six new colour options of the frame, to provide a total of ten colourways. Feltri was created within Cassina’s Research Centre, a place synonymous with experimentation and constructional avant-garde thinking. Here, Gaetano Pesce dedicated time and thought to the design, in the process thinking up a complex new manufacturing process that was later patented by the company. Created entirely from dense wool felt, the pliable, wrap-around back is all one piece. The lower section, meanwhile, is rigid and sturdy, thanks to being impregnated with a thermosetting resin. The seat is attached to the frame using hemp ties; these also extend around the chair’s upper part. A comfortable quilt, coupled with polyester wadding, serves to upholster the inner section of the chair. Important information regarding images of products: Please note that some of the images show other colors and variations of the model, these images are only to present interior design proposals. The item that is selling is on the first image. Important information regarding color(s) of products: Actual colors may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor, laptop, tablet and phone screen has a different capability to display colors and that everyone sees these colours differently. We try to edit our photos to show all of our products as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may vary slightly from your monitor About the designer: Gaetano Pesce was born in La Spezia in 1939. He studied architecture at the IUAV in Venice, and attended the Venice Institute of Industrial design. At this experimental school, he met Milena Vettore with whom he opened a studio in Padua, founding in 1959 the “N” Group which focussed on with studies in programmed art. He carries out research in the field of kinetic and serial art. He is in the theatre and the cinema, concerned with lighting, movement and sound as means of expression. Since 1962 he has worked in design, experimenting with new materials and unusual shapes. In 1971 he collaborated with BracciodiFerro (in the Cassina group) for the production of certain experimental objects (like Moloch, 1971, a table lamp blown up to the dimensions of an ironic and emblematic item). In 1972 he took part in the famous exhibition “Italy: The New Domestic Landscape” at MoMA in New York, with a dwelling module. Experimentation and irony are also exhibited in his projects for Cassina, amongst which the Tramonto a New York sofa (1980) and the Feltri armchair...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Bollo Armchair by Fogia, Cognac Leather, Black Steel
Located in Paris, FR
Bollo Armchair by Andreas Engesvik for FOGIA Model shown on main images: Black steel legs + Leather: Vintage, Cognac Width: 81cm /32in Depth: 81cm /32in Height: 71cm /28in Seat Hei...
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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Ayala Serfaty, Rapa Series, Herena, Handmade Armchair, Israel, 2023
Located in New York, NY
Rapa Series consists of pieces felted by hand, recalling ancient textiles. Utilizing wool and silk, these one-of-a-kind fiber art pieces are softly molded ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Felt

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Karu Armchair in 'Sahara' shearling with fumed oak legs. This pair of armchairs are handmade to order at our workshops in England. The chair legs are available in oiled oak, fumed oak or walnut. The chairs are upholstered in luxurious shearling fabric...
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2010s British Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design KARU Lounge Chair A pair of custom-made lounge chairs developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in ‘Moonlight’ shearling with custom solid fumed oak ball feet. The KARU chair...
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2010s Danish Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen in Boucle Fabric - New Edition
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool

Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Chairs in New Bouclé Upholstery, Germany 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Presenting this stunning set of ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifully shaped chrome bases creating an incredibly sturdy and stately pre...
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Late 20th Century German Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

Mw02 design armchair, handmade in France by designer Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
The "MW02" armchair by Olivier SANTINI is handmade in France, in a signed and numbered edition. This abstract chair elegantly combines transparent PMMA sides with HR40 foam cushions ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Design armchair Mw03 "Seven", handmade in France, designed by Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
This MW03 "SEVEN Cylinders" armchair is an exceptional piece, custom-made in France. The chair's sides are made of bronze-colored PMMA. Newly designed architectural shapes, surprisi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Abra Armchair in White Leather and Walnut Wood Finish
Located in Miami, FL
The Abra armchair is a welcoming addition to any room in your decor, with beautiful white leather upholstery and a walnut wood finish frame. This armchai...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Fane Upholstered Armchair in Black Wood Finish and Plaid Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
The Uultis design team has created this beautiful Fane armchair, upholstered with a beautiful and soft plaid fabric, feature with a black wood finish. Thi...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Post-Modern Luxury Jaimé Tresserra Casablanca Office Armchair, Spain, 1987
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jaime´ Tresserra Casablanca armchair; Office chair; Tresserra collection; Cognac leather seating; Spanish furniture design; Walnut; Postmodern...
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1980s Spanish Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Organic Modern Arc Sofa Cream Wool Linen Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Arc sofa, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. A masterfully crafted sofa whose robust wooden structure and high-quality memory foam retain their...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Custom Made Sampo Mohair Velvet Wing Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar design Sampo wing chair A custom-made wing chair developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The frame is built from solid tulipwood with a fully sprung seat. This example is upholstered in a peach-pink Mohair velvet...
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2010s British Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Mw05 and Nep limited edition "Passage" design armchair, handmade in France
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
Signed and numbered edition "MW X NEP" No. 1/10. Model identification number: MW052309. We all know that street art is a contemporary style that loves to surprise us. The creation t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

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Other

Dutch Dining Chairs in Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs, stained beech, The Netherlands, 1940s This pair of dining chairs not only shows a well-balanced backrest and overall frame. The frame is very structured and sturdy wh...
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1940s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Beech

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Pink Mohair, Handmade Portugal by 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Custom Made Sheepskin Armchair
Located in London, GB
A reproduction armchair 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 in oiled...
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2010s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

MW02 design armchair, handmade in France by french designer Olivier Santini
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
Olivier SANTINI's "MW02" armchair is handcrafted in France. The sides are made of transparent PMMA, allowing it to blend seamlessly into any style of space. This subtle and airy armc...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

SET DI DUE SEDIE Giovanni Offredi Saporiti anno 1970
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bellissimo SET di due sedie Giovanni Offredi Saporiti, Anno 1970. SET di due sedie disegnate da Giovanni Offredi e prodotte da Saporiti nell'anno 1970. La Struttura è in ABS laccato...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet

Mw04 "J'adore" design chair by Olivier Santini and Leah Kirsch, made in France
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
The MW04 "J'adore" chair (identification number MW042305) is limited to 20 pieces worldwide. It is the result of a collaboration between Olivier SANTINI, the designer of MOJOW...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

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Other

Vintage-Style Brown Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Vintage-style brown leather club chair. Crafted of luxurious top grain leather in warm brown color, this stylish and comfortable chair is per...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

MW02 Cane armchair by Olivier Santini - cane weaving, an iconic code of Dior
Located in Notre Dame d'Oé, FR
This "Cannage" armchair, in a special edition, number MW022323, is a handmade collector's piece from France. The glass sides of the armchair are engraved and sandblasted by a French ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs

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Other

Art Deco Thonet H269 Armchair by Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood walnut stained armchair made by Thonet in the 1930s. Excellent restored with new seat springs upholstered with Lelievre wool fabric. Another fabric and wood finish o...
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Veles Wooden Armchar Carved From Single Piece of Wood
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of an armchair. Each piece in our production is carved by artists with basic ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pierre Jeanneret Kangaroo Low Armchair, Wood and Woven Viennese Cane
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Bench designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1955, relaunched in 2020. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Cassina continues its study of the furniture of the city of Chandigarh and ad...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Cane, Wood

Handmade Outdoor "Canoa" Armchair
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
"Canoa" armchair handmade by artisans in nylon and Guanacaste wood (Parota), ideal for roofed exteriors or even interiors. Canoa armchair can be used outside in covered areas.  
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2010s Mexican Arts and Crafts Armchairs

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Hardwood, Nylon

Fane Upholstered Armchair in Walnut Wood Finish and Off-White Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
The Uultis design team has created this beautiful Fane armchair, upholstered with a beautiful and soft off-white fabric, feature with a walnut wood finis...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Velo Armchair with Shaped Seat and Shaped Back in Teak Wood Finish
Located in Miami, FL
This minimalist Velo armchair with a shaped seat and back, features a simple and streamlined design, with geometric shapes and curved seating with a sof...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Puã Swing
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The fluid lines punctuate lightness and mark the Minimalist essence of the Balan Puan. The name taken from the Tupi language means “round” and refers to the connection of the circles...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

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Aluminum

Roly Poly Armchair in Yellow by Faye Toogood with Casentino cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Duplex launches DUPLEX X CASENTINO. The iconic Roly Poly armchair designed by Faye Toogood and manufactured by Driade, with the exclusive cushions i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Plastic

Soho Contemporary Cane-Back Chair in Walnut Finish and Oatmeal Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
The Uultis design team has created the Soho curved cane with a cane curved back with a walnut wood finish for all those people that are looking for an...
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2010s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Cane

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

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Brass

Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Jacquard Velvet, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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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