1970s Cowhide Armchairs
Cowhide armchair and footrest, 1970s
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
with cowhide
Dimensions of the armchair:
Total height: 82 cm - Armrest height: 50 cm - Seat height: 37
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Cowhide LC1 armchairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Lasne, BE
Armchair in cowhide and metal frame by Le Corbusier. Stamped Le Corbusier. Seat height: 39 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Cowhide LC1 armchairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, 1970s
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Lasne, BE
Chair in black cowhide and metal frame by Le Corbusier. Stamped Le Corbusier. Seat height: 40 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs with Cowhide, 1970s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1970s. Attributed to Arne Norell.
Dark stained beech and leather.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide
Confidential Armchairs by Alberto Rosselli for Saporiti Italia 1970s
By Alberto Rosselli Saporiti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Confidential Armchairs designed by Alberto rosselli for Saporiti Italia, 1970s, polyurethane foam
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Animal Skin
H 24.41 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in
Fanciful Pair of American Aluminum Antler Armchairs Designed by Arthur Court
By Arthur Court
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fanciful pair of American 1970s aluminium antler arm chairs designed by Arthur Court, San
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible Tucroma armchair in beautiful (brand new) golden
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible pair (2) of Tucroma armchairs in beautiful spotted
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Black Hair-On-Hide 'Tucroma' Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Faleschini for i4 Mariani, and we have this incredible Tucroma armchair (brand new) in beautiful black
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 26 in
Set of 4 Original 1970s Cab 414 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in RARE D
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
Fabulous, RARE original Mario Bellini for Cassina 414 Cab Armchairs in gorgeous dark Grey / Black
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.3 in W 24.5 in D 24.4 in
Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Atelier International, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Miami, FL
Cassina
Original design France 1928 / Italy c. 1970s black leather with white and gray cowhide seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 24.25 in W 39.25 in D 29 in
Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Atelier International, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Miami, FL
Cassina
Original design France 1928 / Italy c. 1970s gray leather with white, grey and black cowhide seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 24.25 in W 39.25 in D 29 in
Early Production 'LC3' Lounge Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Atelier International, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Miami, FL
chairs by Cassina
Original design France 1928 / Italy c. 1970s black and gray leather with cowhide seats
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 24.25 in W 39.25 in D 29 in
Set of Six Cab 414 Armchairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina in Oxblood Red Leather
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Basel, BS
Fabulous, RARE set of 6 original Mario Bellini for Cassina 414 Cab Armchairs!
Complete set, in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.3 in W 24.4 in D 20.5 in
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1970s Cowhide Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of 1970s cowhide armchairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1970s cowhide armchairs — often made from animal skin, cowhide and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of 1970s cowhide armchairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of 1970s cowhide armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern 1970s cowhide armchairs are of considerable interest. Large 1970s cowhide armchairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller 1970s cowhide armchairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 19.69 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Sergio Rodrigues, Oca and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe each produced beautiful 1970s cowhide armchairs that are worth considering.
How Much are 1970s Cowhide Armchairs?
1970s cowhide armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,500, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $40,000.
Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
Questions About 1970s Cowhide Armchairs
- What is 1970s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024What 1970s furniture is called varies. Generally, you may see pieces produced during the decade classified as "vintage" or "retro" furniture. During the 1970s, some makers continued to produce furniture that boasted the characteristics of mid-century modern works. The disco era yielded furnishings with organic, often rounded shapes, unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and a mix of materials. The showy leather furniture of the 1970s, which was both sexy and comfortable, is seeing a resurgence in today’s homes. Shop a wide variety of vintage 1970s furniture on 1stDibs.
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