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1970s Pair of Beech High Back Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original condition including the fabric upholstery - High of seat 37 cm
Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Pair of Japanese High Back Armchairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Japanese wood high back armchairs.
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Armchairs

Materials

Wood

De sede DS31 high back armchair in brown leather, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Rare high back dark brown leather armchair model DS31 designed and produced by De Sede. Well
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

High Back Brass and Suede Armchair by Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
High back brass and suede armchair by Mastercraft. This example is in very good original condition
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa, Pair of high back armchairs.
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
COD-Z83 Paolo Buffa (1903 - 1970) Pair of high back armchairs with large seat and big armrest
Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Paolo Buffa, Pair of high back armchairs.
Paolo Buffa, Pair of high back armchairs.
H 37.01 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Milo Baughman High Back Cane Armchairs for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Denton, TX
Chrome high back armchairs with cane back and original upholstery. Deigned by Milo Baughman and
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Model 17 Bentwood High Back Armchair by Michael Thonet
By Michael Thonet
Located in Buffalo, NY
This model 17, bentwood side chair with a cane seat and back was designed by Michael Thonet for his
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Aesthetic Movement Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Vintage American Studio Craft Oak and Walnut High Back Armchair
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a well executed studio craft high back armchair made from solid oak and walnut
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair of High Back Carved Walnut Gothic Style Armchairs
By Thomasville
Located in Chicago, IL
Dark walnut wood chairs with carved back splats in a unique design, as well as unusual arms
Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

High Back Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fully adjustable upholstered desk chair having a molded fiberglass body resting on an early four-pronged aluminum base with casters.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

High Back Shell Chair
High Back Shell Chair
H 38 in W 26 in D 26 in
Danish Modern Solid Teak and Leather High Back Armchair by Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking Danish modern solid teak and leather high back armchair by Niels Eilersen, circa 1970s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency White Wood High Back Armchair Lounge Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A chic high back lounge chair with Asian styling from the 1970s. It features a solid wood white
Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood

1970s High Hoop Back Rattan and Leather Straps Arm Chairs, a Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of 1970s Ficks Reed High Hoop Back Rattan and Leather Straps Arm Chairs with great patina
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wicker, Rattan

French Art Deco, High-Back Chairs, Mahogany, Turqoise Linen, France, 1970s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair French Art Deco Mahogany High-Back Arm / Occasional Chairs, Turqoise Linen Set of two high
Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

1970s Polish Wooden Armchair with Upholstered Seat and Back
Located in High Point, NC
In the dynamic design landscape of 1970s Poland, this wooden armchair with an upholstered seat and
Category

Mid-20th Century Polish Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Baker High Back Arm Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of highback armchairs made by Baker. Walnut frames with brown herringbone upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Baker High Back Arm Chairs
Pair of Baker High Back Arm Chairs
H 41.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
1970s Italian Armchairs
Located in London, England
Incredibly soft and comfortable 1970s armchair. Upholstered in Regents Parchment and Marci Mohair
Category

Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1970s Italian Armchairs
1970s Italian Armchairs
H 27.96 in W 41.34 in D 36.62 in
Pair of Midcentury High-Back Upholstered Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive pair of midcentury chairs feature a vintage striped upholstery and sturdy wooden frames with sleekly splayed legs. This pair would make a great addition to any modern...
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage French Style High Back Throne Chairs, a Pair
Located in Esperance, NY
Vintage French style high back throne chairs - a pair. The chairs are very well made and the
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Low Profile Barrel Chairs, USA 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
back, exudes an air of regality. Its intricate button detailing adds a touch of opulence, while the
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Wim Rietveld Inspired Armchairs in Off-White Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
with a high back, slightly ergonomically curved. Tubular metal frame and flat metal frame. Seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Beech & Leather High Armchair from Farstrup
By Farstrup
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This high armchair was produced by the Danish manufactory Farstrup Møbler during the 1970s. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1970s, McGuire Target Style Rattan Dining Side Armchairs, Set of 4
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Handsome set of four rattan dining armchairs crafted in the manner and style of McGuire. They
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Armchairs in Black Lacquered Wood, 1970s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
and inclined legs linked each other with two stretchers on sides. Curved shape armrests. High back and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Armchairs in Black Lacquered Wood, 1970s
Pair of Armchairs in Black Lacquered Wood, 1970s
H 33.47 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Italian orange velvet armchairs Coronado by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
armchairs mod. Coronado in orange velvet with high back. The seat, armrests and backrest have curved and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic, Fabric

Pair of Arco Chairs by Paul Tuttle, USA 1970's
By Paul Tuttle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
USA, originating from the stylish 1970's era. Enhancing any space with their timeless charm, these two
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian brown leather armchairs Coronado by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for B&B, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in MIlano, IT
armchairs mod. Coronado in brown leather with high back. The seat, armrests and backrest have curved and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

1970s, Danish design, armchair in corduroy, ash wood, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design. High back armchair in beige corduroy. Original good condition: no smells and
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

1970s, Danish Design, Set of Armchairs, Oak Wood, Wool, Original Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
Original unique Danish design from about 1970s, set of high-backed armchair and low-backed armchair
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1970s Cesca B64 Armchair by Marcel Breuer for Knoll / Thonet 12+ Avail
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a 'Cesca' armchair, model B64, originally designed by Marcel Breuer in 1928. These
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vintage Chippendale Wingback Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
cushion. Approximate measurements in inches 43" high at back 33" wide 33" deep (back to front
Category

Vintage 1970s American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Cotton, Feathers

Franco Albini Style Bamboo Rattan Bentwood Armchairs
By Viggo Boesen, Franco Albini
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Inches 32.5" high at back 31" wide 28" deep (back to front) 15" high at seat without cushion 18.5
Category

Mid-20th Century Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Bamboo

French Provincial Pearled Fauteuil Floral Tapestry Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Inches 36 1/2" high at back 23" wide at arms 27 1/2" high at arms 19" high at seat 18.5" deep x 19
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Vintage 1970s French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Tufted Regency Style Armchairs by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Scroll Arm Armchairs By MARGE CARSON Approximate measurements in inches 43.5" high at back 28.25
Category

Vintage 1970s Regency Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

French Provincial Louis XV Pearled Armchairs - Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
blue piping. Approximate Measurements in Inches 37 1/2" high at back 22" wide at arms 26 1/2
Category

Vintage 1970s French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Rainer Daumiller Set of Six Armchairs in Solid Pine
By Rainer Daumiller, Hirtshals Savvaerk
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rainer Daumiller for Hirtshals Savvaerk, set of six armchairs, pine, Denmark, 1970s. Beautiful set
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Vintage Accent Armchairs Italian Venetian Style by Andre Originals
By Andre Originals
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Italian Venetian Style By ANDRE ORIGINALS Approximate Measurements in Inches 49" high at back 27
Category

Vintage 1970s Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Biedermeier Style Armchair by Villa Garnelo International of Spain
By Villa Garnelo Internacional
Located in Lake Worth, FL
. Approximate Measurements in Inches 35 1/2" high at back 21 1/2" wide at arms 25 1/2" high at arms 18" high
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Vintage 1970s American Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Vintage MCM Ward Bennett for Brickell Armchairs - A Pair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Lake Worth, FL
. Approximate Measurements in Inches 32.5" high at back 23" wide 24" deep (back to front) 19" high at seat
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Tall Tufted Backs Black Lacquer Frames Decorative Arm Chairs Thrones
By James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of tall tufted backs black lacquer frames decorative arm chairs thrones. Super high quality
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Armchair Italian Style with Throw Pillow by Andre Originals
By Andre Originals
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Measurements in Inches 39" high at back 28" wide 30" deep (back to front) 18" high at seat 22" deep x 24
Category

Vintage 1970s Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Pair of Modern Armchairs Beechwood + Fabric by Baumann Argos Lounge Chairs
By Baumann France
Located in Miami, FL
circa 1970. These stunning and high quality pair of armchairs or Argos lounge chairs are designed and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Pair of Modern Armchairs Beechwood + Fabric by Baumann Argos Lounge Chairs
By Baumann France
Located in Miami, FL
Baumann Argos lounge armchairs, crafted in France circa 1970, exudes timeless sophistication. The
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi "Korium" Cognac Brown Leather Armchair, Italy 1970
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Almelo, NL
Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi "Korium" Cognac Brown Leather Armchair, Italy 1970s This is an
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

French Provincial Louis XV Down Cushions Fauteuil Armchairs - Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
hand-carved accents. Approximate Measurements in Inches 37" high at back 27" wide at arms 22" wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton, Down

Minimalistic Mid-century Modern Lounge Chairs in Natural Wood, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Minimalistic Mid-century Modern armchairs designed in the 1970s, sourced in Italy. These lounge
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Pine, Jute, Cotton, Oak

Yrjö Kukkapuro 'Skaala' Leather Lounge Chairs for Avarte, Finland, 1970s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Avarte, Finland 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible set of five collectible 'Skaala' lounge armchairs by Yrjo¨ Kukkapuro for Avarte, made in
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Two 1970s Danish "341" Chairs In Rosewood & Leather By Arne Vodder For Sibast
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A pair of 1970s space-age "341" armchairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast. They are priced per chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Modern Chrome & Blue Gray Fabric Thin Line Armchair Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. Single chair, EXTRORDINAIRE!!!!!! When eclectic partnerships
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Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Ilmari Lappalainen "Rex" Armchair for Asko, Finland, 1940s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
1948, and become a beloved model. So much so, that during the 1990s, it was put back into production by
Category

Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Leather Kengu Armchair by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Rykken and Co., Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in London, GB
high back armchairs, pair of low back chairs, high back chair and matching stool that came with this
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Beech & Brown Leather Armchair from Farstrup
By Farstrup
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist armchair was produced by the Danish manufactory Farstrup Møbler during the 1970s
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Modern Leather Armchairs Piero Lissoni for Matteo Grassi, Italy, 1990s
By Matteo Grassi, Piero Lissoni
Located in Almelo, NL
Modern leather armchairs Piero Lissoni For Matteo Grassi, Italy 1990s. These modern leather
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1990s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Ilmari Lappalainen "Rex" Armchairs for Asko, Finland 1940s
By Ilmari Lappalainen
Located in Utrecht, NL
in 1948, and become a beloved model. So much so, that during the 1990s, it was put back into
Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder for Fritz Hansen, leather, original.
By Arne Vodder, Fritz Hansen
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Arne Vodder, model 7401. High back armchair in original dark camel-brun
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Folding Seat Armchairs, Fritz Hansen, Chromed Metal, circa 1970
By Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very rare pair of Danish Fritz Hansen armchairs dating from the 1970s. This pair of jump seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-51 Armchair in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-51, the swivel armchair De Sede launched in the 1970s. Crafted from a single piece of leather, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-51 Armchair in Snow Upholstery by Antonella Scarpitta
By De Sede, Antonella Scarpitta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-51, the swivel armchair De Sede launched in the 1970s. Crafted from a single piece of leather, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage MCM Chrome & Royal Blue Fabric Armchairs by Hibriten Chair Company
By Hibriten
Located in Topeka, KS
eventually purchased by Bernhardt sometime in the early 1970’s. A fun fact… The furniture on the set of the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Leather Kengu Armchairs by Elsa and Nordahl Solheim for Rykken
By Elsa and Nordahl Solheim, Rykken and Co.
Located in London, GB
have a matching pair of low back chairs, low back armchair, high back chair and matching stool that
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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1970s High Back Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1970s high back armchair you’re looking for. Each 1970s high back armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. Your living room may not be complete without a 1970s high back armchair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1970s high back armchair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 1970s high back armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by De Sede, Jeffrey Greene and Mark Held are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1970s High Back Armchair?

Prices for a 1970s high back armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $695 and can go as high as $22,108, while the average can fetch as much as $3,432.

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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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