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Armchair, Anonymous, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair, anonymous, Sweden, 1940s. Fabric and birch. Measurements: H: 100 cm / 3’ 3 1/2’’ W: 66
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Fabric

Armchair, Anonymous, Sweden, 1940s
Armchair, Anonymous, Sweden, 1940s
H 39.38 in W 25.99 in D 36.23 in
Finnish Armchair, Werner West, 1930/1940s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, FI
Armchair, designed by Werner West, 1930/1940s. Birch frame, reupholstered with quality Lauritzon's
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Finnish Armchair, Werner West, 1930/1940s
Finnish Armchair, Werner West, 1930/1940s
H 32.68 in W 23.82 in D 27.56 in
Armchairs in Gunnel Nyman Style, 1940s
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Armchairs in Gunnel Nyman Style, 1940s. Stained birch legs, reupholstered with quality velvet like
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Armchairs in Gunnel Nyman Style, 1940s
Armchairs in Gunnel Nyman Style, 1940s
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
Armchair, attr. Gunnel Nyman, 1940s, Finland
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
Armchair, attributed to Gunnel Nyman, 1940s. Birch with reupholstered seat with quality Lauritzon's
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Armchair, attr. Gunnel Nyman, 1940s, Finland
Armchair, attr. Gunnel Nyman, 1940s, Finland
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Early Alvar Aalto Armchair Model 401 in Sheepskin, 1940s
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and early version of the iconic Aalto arm chair model 401 that was first designed in 1933. The 401 chair was part of the iconic Paimio Sanatorium that basically launched ...
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Sheepskin

Armchair by Werner West for Schauman, 1940s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, FI
Armchair by Werner West for Schauman from the 1940s. Birch frame, seating reupholstered. Good
Category

Antique 1840s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Armchair by Werner West for Schauman, 1940s
Armchair by Werner West for Schauman, 1940s
H 31.5 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Thonet Black Lacquered Bentwood Armchairs with Upholstered Seats, 1940s
By Thonet
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very dapper pair of uncommon 1940s Thonet bentwood birch armchairs with freshly redone black
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Bentwood

Pair of Elias Svedberg Armchairs for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Elias Svedberg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Elias Svedberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Birch

A Pair of Carl Malmsten Armchairs, Circa 1940s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Carl Malmsten birch and mahogany armchairs, Circa 1940s, with curved upholstered
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Bruno Mathsson High Back Armchair Model "Eva" Produced by Karl Mathsson, 1940s
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare high back midcentury armchair model "Eva" designed by Bruno Mathsson in birch and original
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Paper, Birch

Fritz Hansen Model "No. 1669" Armchair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
chairs using steam-bentwood (a technique most familiar from birch used in the ubiquitous café chairs by
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Birch Bentwood Easy Chair by Gustav Axel Berg
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Gustav Axel Berg, this 1940s lounge chair features an exuberant bentwood birch frame
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Birch, Bentwood

Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll Associates
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a beautiful upholstered armchair designed by Jens Risom for HG Knoll & Associates in the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Early Alvar Aalto Spring Chair Model 42 For Artek 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Oy Huonekalu-ja Rakennustyötehdas Ab, Artek
Located in Helsinki, FI
Sanatorium, and helped pave the way for Alvar Aalto´s international breakthrough with his functionalist
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Gustav Axel Berg Midcentury "Patron" Arm Lounge Chair Produced in Sweden, 1940s
By G.A. Berg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare midcentury lounge chair model "Patron" designed by Gustav Axel Berg in birch and hemp
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hemp, Birch

Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This armchair is an early example of Jens Risom's design for Knoll and is a simple yet innovative
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Textile

Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll
Jens Risom Armchair for Knoll
H 30 in W 24 in D 27.5 in
Swedish Art Moderne Side or Desk Accent Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Art Moderne side accent armchair made of golden flame birch with original upholstery
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Windsor Armchair Sikes Chair Company by Herman de Vries, Designer
By Herman de Vries, Sikes Chair Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Windsor armchair by the Sikes Chair Company of Buffalo. This was created by designer by
Category

Vintage 1940s American American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Birch

'Pernilla' Armchair Designed by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Brescia, IT
the 1940s. The frame is made of birch wood and the seat of canvas with crossed straps. Good
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Birch

'Pernilla' Armchair Designed by Bruno Mathsson
'Pernilla' Armchair Designed by Bruno Mathsson
H 35.83 in W 40.56 in D 25.2 in
Scandinavian Lounge Chair "Pernilla 1" by Bruno Mathsson, 1940s
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous lounge chair and ottoman "Pernilla 1", designed by Bruno Mathsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden. This rare version with red paper cord webbing and reading stand was mos...
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

'Pernilla' Armchair and Footstool Designed by Bruno Mathsson
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Brescia, IT
, Sweden in the 1940s. The frame is made of birch wood and the seat of canvas with crossed straps
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Birch

Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carl Malmsten Armchair 'Gamla Berlin'
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish Carl Malmsten armchair 'Gamla Berlin' from the 1940s. The chair has a frame in birch with a
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Paul Boman Wingback Chair in Pearl Bouclé Fabric and Beech, Finland, 1940s
By Paul Boman
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was designed by Paul Boman and produced by his company Oy Paul Boman AB in
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Swedish Art Deco Shellback Armchair White Italian Leather Fluted Decoration
Located in LONDON, GB
Original Swedish Art Deco shellback armchair clubchair 1920s-1940s previously reupholstered in top
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Leather

Chair by Otto Schulz
By Otto Schulz
Located in Long Island City, NY
The chair designed by Otto Schulz, produced by Jilo Mobler, Sweden. W-33'; H-30" D-30". Condition: Excellent vintage. The matching chair available see item LU9378920549.
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Chair by Otto Schulz
Chair by Otto Schulz
H 30 in W 33 in D 30 in
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
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Scandinavian Safari Chair
By Elias Svedberg, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Bochum, NRW
Midcentury Scandinavian design Elias Svedberg Triva Safari chair, Sweden 1940s, in original vintage
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Safari Chair
Vintage Scandinavian Safari Chair
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
“Schulz” Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden, 1950
By Otto Schulz
Located in Paris, FR
“Schulz” Lounge Chair by Otto Schulz for Jio Möbler Jönköping, Sweden, circa 1950 Birch wood and
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Birch

"Eva" arm chair with reading table by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, 1959
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
can be removed. Table surface made from ash and birch. the chair has its original webbing in good
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Märta Blomstedt Sofa, Finland, 1940s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare sofa was designed by Märta Blomstedt and produced in Finland in the 1940s. The sofa has
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch, Bouclé

Märta Blomstedt Sofa, Finland, 1940s
Märta Blomstedt Sofa, Finland, 1940s
H 31.5 in W 71.66 in D 31.89 in
Armchair by Alvar Aalto
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated birch armchair with a black linen webbed seat and cane wrapped arms.
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Armchair by Alvar Aalto
Armchair by Alvar Aalto
H 30.5 in W 23.75 in D 19.25 in
Swedish Modern "Anders" Lounge Chair, Yngve Ekström, Birch & Saddle Girth, 1945
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Odense, DK
Rare "Anders" lounge chair by Yngve Ekström made in the late 1940s at his own workshop Swedese. The
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Ilmari Tapiovaara, Domus`Armchair , Keravan Puuteollisuus Ltd.
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy
Located in Helsinki, FI
The iconic Domus lounge chair was originally designed for the student housing project Domus Academica in Helsinki in 1947. This beautiful early version is stamped with the first pro...
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch, Plywood

Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Channeled Backrest and Open Armrests in Beech
By Alfred Christensen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic elegant Danish high back armchair from the 1940s by Alfred Christensen for Slagelse
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Birch

1950s H-410 armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer J. Halabala. The eye-catching silhouette and
Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

1950s H-410 armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
1950s H-410 armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 29.14 in
Early Alvar Aalto Hallway Armchair in Red Lacquer Finish
By Finmar, Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sanitorium, later issued by Finmar. The armchair showcases a fluid design, with a gracefully curved plywood
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Large & Comfortable Finnish Highback Armchairs in White Sheepskin
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful and sizable pair of 1940s armchairs. These are heavy weight yet unbelievably
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch, Pine

C. 1946 Rare Ralph Rapson for Knoll Associates Dining / Side Arm Chair in Birch
By Ralph Rapson, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an exceptional early Knoll Associates armchair, designed by Jens Risom. This
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Axel Larsson Model '1208' Armchair for Bodafors Birchwood, Sweden 1937
By Axel Larsson
Located in Paris, FR
Axel Larsson, a chair, model "1208", Svenska Möbelfabrikerna Bodafors, 1940's. Armrests and legs in
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Birch

Extraordinary Sculpted Armchair in the style of Carlo De Carli
By Jens Risom
Located in South Charleston, WV
produced 1940's. Zig Zag springs, hog hair, batting and burlap. Reupholstered and batting added. Arms
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 45 Armchair, Artek Finland
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hudson, NY
Alvar Aalto first designed the model 45 armchair in 1929 featuring tightly woven cane around the
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Cane, Birch

Alvar Aalto Model 45 Armchair, Artek Finland
Alvar Aalto Model 45 Armchair, Artek Finland
H 31.25 in W 23.75 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Easy Chairs, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Sculptural pair of easy chairs designed by Fritz Hansen at the end of the 1940s. Original ivory
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Birch

Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Easy Chairs, Denmark
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Easy Chairs, Denmark
H 31.89 in W 30.32 in D 24.02 in
Pair of Swedish Modernist Winged Back Spider Web Armchairs, circa 1940
Located in Richmond, VA
Pair of highly unusual Swedish winged back upholstered armchairs. Covered in burgundy and silver
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Early Alvar Aalto Armchair, Model 406, Artek, Finland, 1950s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Hudson, NY
Early Alvar Aalto cantilever armchair, model 406. The laminated birch plywood frame originally came
Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Cotton

Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland circa 1940

By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Pair of Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chairs Model 400 by Artek Finland Circa 1940? Magnificent and
Category

Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Gustaf Axel berg For Broderna Andersson Easy Chair
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
A rare sculpted lounge chair in laminated birch bentwood with original cotton webbing and leather
Category

20th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Bentwood

American Modern Birch and Leather Armchair
By Jens Risom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American Modern armchair with inset sculpted solid birch arms, tufted and tacked leather upholstery
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Pair of plywood Lounge Armchairs by Han Pieck Made by Lawo, Netherlands, 1940s
By Han Pieck
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: Ingenious design that utilizes a single piece of plywood to create the arms, legs, and seat of the chair. These lounge chairs are stackable. Approximately...
Category

Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Copper

Set of Mid-Century Modern Gustav Axel Berg Armchairs
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of two armchairs Designed by Gustav Axel Berg Sweden, circa 1940s Birch and patent
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Patent Leather, Birch

Swedish Three-Seat Sofa
Located in Hudson, NY
, legs of birch. Upholstered with flowered grey wool. Manufactured in 1940s–1950s. Measures: H 72 cm. L
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Birch

Swedish Three-Seat Sofa
Swedish Three-Seat Sofa
H 29 in W 72 in D 39 in
Cantilever lounge chair by Alvaar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Zaventem, BE
Marvelous Model 30 armchair in burled birch wood. 1st edition logo (Wohnbedarf , pic 4)
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Lounge Chairs

1940’s Pair of Swedish Satin Birch Art Deco Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A superb pair of vintage Swedish Art Deco armchairs in satin birch. They were recently imported
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Pair of 1940s Birch & Aniline Leather Armchairs Designed by Werner West, Finland
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, FI
Pair of solid birch and birch veneer armchairs designed in 1940s Finland by Werner West
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Scandinavian Modern Birch Armchair with Josef Frank Upholstery from the 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern light armchair from the 1940s, birch frame, re-upholstered with
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Pair of 1940s Swedish Birch Wood Armchairs Upholstered in Mohawi Sheepskin
Located in London, GB
A pair of 1940s carved birch wood Swedish armchairs, with curved and concave back, with tapering
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Swedish Art Deco Antique Armchairs Red Golden Birch Bentwood Arms, 1920s-1940s
Located in LONDON, GB
Original Swedish Art Deco armchairs with golden birch bentwood arms in a rich honey color French
Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Philip Arctander Clam Armchair, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Berlin, DE
Clam armchair by Philip Arctander ,designed in 1944, this example is from the late 1940s
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Wool

Midcentury Finnish Cabinetmaker Armchair, 1940s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Stunning and comfortable armchair made in Finland. Birch frame covered with soft plush fabric. Good
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Midcentury Finnish Cabinetmaker Armchair, 1940s
Midcentury Finnish Cabinetmaker Armchair, 1940s
H 34.65 in W 29.93 in D 31.11 in
Pair of armchairs designed by Philip Arctander, Denmark. 1940's.
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs designed by Philip Arctander, Denmark. 1940's. Birch and sheepskin and cognac
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Two Art Deco Armchairs, Polcka, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of Art Deco armchairs from the mid-twentieth century. Made of birch chaff. New black velvet
Category

Vintage 1940s Polish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Birch

Two Art Deco Armchairs, Polcka, 1940s
Two Art Deco Armchairs, Polcka, 1940s
H 26.78 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
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1940s Birch Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 1940s birch armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, birch and fabric, all 1940s birch armchairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of 1940s birch armchairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco 1940s birch armchairs are consistently popular styles. Not every interior allows for large 1940s birch armchairs, so small 1940s birch armchairs measuring 15 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Alvar Aalto, Finmar and Philip Arctander each produced beautiful 1940s birch armchairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1940s Birch Armchairs?

1940s birch armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,276, while the lowest priced sells for $1,079 and the highest can go for as much as $92,695.

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.