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1990s Upholstery Armchairs

Koala armchair by Garouste & Bonetti, France, 1990's
Koala armchair by Garouste & Bonetti, France, 1990's

Koala armchair by Garouste & Bonetti, France, 1990's

$9,820Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.08 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in

Koala armchair by Garouste & Bonetti, France, 1990's

By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti

Located in Paris, FR

Red velvet Koala by Garouste & Bonetti, created circa 1995 Bronze feet, signed BG, with its cushion Exceptional condition of the fabric which is original

Category

1990s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Two Armchairs Circa the 1980s/1990s of Classicizing Forms in Striped Upholstery
Two Armchairs Circa the 1980s/1990s of Classicizing Forms in Striped Upholstery

Two Armchairs Circa the 1980s/1990s of Classicizing Forms in Striped Upholstery

$1,416Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in

Two Armchairs Circa the 1980s/1990s of Classicizing Forms in Striped Upholstery

Located in Opole, PL

Two Armchairs Circa the 1980s/1990s of Classicizing Forms in Striped Upholstery We present you two elegant armchairs which shape resembles that of Classicism.

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

‘Popptorp’ Armchair by Hagberg & Hagberg for IKEA, 1990s
‘Popptorp’ Armchair by Hagberg & Hagberg for IKEA, 1990s

‘Popptorp’ Armchair by Hagberg & Hagberg for IKEA, 1990s

By IKEA

Located in Stockholm, SE

Designed by Knut and Marianne Hagberg for IKEA in the 1990s, the ‘Popptorp’ armchair captures the playful, space-age spirit of late 20th-century Scandinavian design. Executed in mol...

Category

1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

1990s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chairs in Mint Green w/ Upholstery
1990s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chairs in Mint Green w/ Upholstery

1990s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chairs in Mint Green w/ Upholstery

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Postmodern armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in 1986.

Category

1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1990s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chair in Silver w/ Grey Upholstery
1990s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chair in Silver w/ Grey Upholstery

1990s Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chair in Silver w/ Grey Upholstery

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Mandarin Chairs, designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Knoll in 1986. The listed price includes one chair, and we have three available for purchase in this colorway. ...

Category

1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Teal w/ Upholstery
1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Teal w/ Upholstery

1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Teal w/ Upholstery

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Postmodern “Mandarin” armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in 1986.

Category

1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Red w/ Upholstery
1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Red w/ Upholstery

1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Red w/ Upholstery

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Postmodern “Mandarin” armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in 1986.

Category

1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Orange w/ Upholstery
1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Orange w/ Upholstery

1990s Ettore Sottsass for Knoll Mandarin Dining Chairs in Orange w/ Upholstery

By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Postmodern “Mandarin” armchair, initially designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in 1986.

Category

1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1990s Wingback Biedermeier-Style Lounge Chair
1990s Wingback Biedermeier-Style Lounge Chair

1990s Wingback Biedermeier-Style Lounge Chair

Located in Sacramento, CA

Contemporary Bidermeier-style wingback lounge chair. Upholstered in gray, the chair is in very good condition, with minimal wear. Unmarked. Width: 31 in / Depth: 22 in / Height: 45 ...

Category

1990s Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Hagberg & Hagberg ‘Popptorp’ Chair for IKEA, 1990s
Hagberg & Hagberg ‘Popptorp’ Chair for IKEA, 1990s

Hagberg & Hagberg ‘Popptorp’ Chair for IKEA, 1990s

By IKEA

Located in Stockholm, SE

Designed by Knut and Marianne Hagberg for IKEA during the 1990s, the ‘Popptorp’ chair embodies the playful experimentation with molded plastics that defined the decade. The sculptur...

Category

1990s Swedish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

Pair of Sculptural Patinated Metal Arm Chairs After Garouste and Bonetti, 1990s
Pair of Sculptural Patinated Metal Arm Chairs After Garouste and Bonetti, 1990s

Pair of Sculptural Patinated Metal Arm Chairs After Garouste and Bonetti, 1990s

By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of Sculptural Patinated Metal Arm Chairs After Garouste and Bonetti, 1990s Pair of decorative, post modern, sculptural, patinated metal arm chairs in the manner of Garouste and...

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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1990s Vintage Shabby Chic by Rachel Aswell Slipcovered Armchair
1990s Vintage Shabby Chic by Rachel Aswell Slipcovered Armchair

1990s Vintage Shabby Chic by Rachel Aswell Slipcovered Armchair

By Rachel Ashwell

Located in Chicago, IL

Shabby chic by Rachel Aswell - as iconic as they are comfortable! Armchair, soft cushion and high back. Chenille Slip cover comes off easily for flexibility Two Available Measure...

Category

Late 20th Century American Bohemian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1990s Floral Upholstery Stuffed Armchair with Dark Tone Wood Cabriole Legs
1990s Floral Upholstery Stuffed Armchair with Dark Tone Wood Cabriole Legs

1990s Floral Upholstery Stuffed Armchair with Dark Tone Wood Cabriole Legs

Located in New York, NY

1990s stuffed chair with dark wood tone cabriole legs and blue, green, pink and tan floral upholstery. There is general wear from age and use. This can be seen at our 400 Gilligan St...

Category

1990s American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Stylized Walnut Desk Armchair from the 1990s in Light Upholstery
Stylized Walnut Desk Armchair from the 1990s in Light Upholstery

Stylized Walnut Desk Armchair from the 1990s in Light Upholstery

Located in Opole, PL

Stylized Walnut Desk Armchair from the 1990s in Light Upholstery We present you a walnut armchair with an upholstered seat.

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Knoll Studio Ricchio Beech Armchairs by Joseph and Linda Ricchio, 1990's
Pair of Knoll Studio Ricchio Beech Armchairs by Joseph and Linda Ricchio, 1990's

Pair of Knoll Studio Ricchio Beech Armchairs by Joseph and Linda Ricchio, 1990's

By Knoll, Joe & Linda Ricchio

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

A pair of authentic and signed Ricchio arm chairs by Knoll Studio, These chairs won a Roscoe design award in 1991 for Linda and Joe Ricchio, With an effortless aesthetic and traditio...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Wink Adjustable Armchair Metal Foam Vintage, Italy, 1980s-1990s
Wink Adjustable Armchair Metal Foam Vintage, Italy, 1980s-1990s

Wink Adjustable Armchair Metal Foam Vintage, Italy, 1980s-1990s

By Toshiyuki Kita

Located in Milano, IT

Metal structure, foam padding and fabric upholstery. Model: Wink. Manufactured in Italy, 1980s-1990s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Modern Pair of Leon Krier for Giorgetti Armchairs 1990s Italy Red
Contemporary Modern Pair of Leon Krier for Giorgetti Armchairs 1990s Italy Red

Contemporary Modern Pair of Leon Krier for Giorgetti Armchairs 1990s Italy Red

By Giorgetti S.p.A., Leon Krier

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a magnificent pair of lounge armchairs, with rich red upholstery and on dark wooden bases, by Leon Krier for Italian company Giorgetti, circa 1990s.

Category

1990s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Two Armchairs of Classicizing Forms, circa 1980s-1990s
Two Armchairs of Classicizing Forms, circa 1980s-1990s

Two Armchairs of Classicizing Forms, circa 1980s-1990s

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H 34.26 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in

Two Armchairs of Classicizing Forms, circa 1980s-1990s

Located in Opole, PL

We present you two elegant armchairs which shape resembles that of Classicism. The furniture is contemporary, stylized as antique. These armchairs have undergone renovation. They...

Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Curved Lounge Chair in Original Black Leather by B&T Salotti, Italy 1990s
Curved Lounge Chair in Original Black Leather by B&T Salotti, Italy 1990s

Curved Lounge Chair in Original Black Leather by B&T Salotti, Italy 1990s

Located in Chicago, IL

A modern black leather armchair produced in the late 20th century by B&T Gruppo Industriale Salotti. The sculptural shape make this a unique form with a comfortable, ergonomic sit. E...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

A pair of 1990s Purple High Back Arm Chairs
A pair of 1990s Purple High Back Arm Chairs

A pair of 1990s Purple High Back Arm Chairs

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H 47.5 in W 24 in D 21 in

A pair of 1990s Purple High Back Arm Chairs

Located in Charleston, SC

Custom high back chairs with a cream crackled finish with the slightest touch of purple in the cracks. A really high quality silk blend purple damask. These are just the right amo...

Category

Late 20th Century North American Other Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Wood

Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve
Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve

Baker Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs, Set of Twelve

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of twelve Chippendale style ornate carved mahogany dining chairs By Baker Furniture USA, 1990s Mahogany and upholstery Measures: Armchairs 25.75" W x ...

Category

1990s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Bamboo Armchair and Ottoman by Donghia, 1990s
Bamboo Armchair and Ottoman by Donghia, 1990s

Bamboo Armchair and Ottoman by Donghia, 1990s

By Donghia

Located in Hamburg, PA

An Organic Modern bamboo armchair and ottoman by Donghia. This upholstered chair and ottoman can be temporarily used as found, but we recommend new upholstery. Natural materials are ...

Category

1990s Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Pair of "Ghost Chairs" by Angelo Donghia, 1990s
Pair of "Ghost Chairs" by Angelo Donghia, 1990s

Pair of "Ghost Chairs" by Angelo Donghia, 1990s

By Donghia, Angelo Donghia

Located in Hamburg, PA

A fabulous pair of "Ghost Chairs" designed by Angelo Donghia for Donghia. These chairs are upholstered in a luxurious Donghia fabric. Each one is upholstered differently, however, yo...

Category

1990s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vico Magistretti Incisa Swivel Armchair, 1990s
Vico Magistretti Incisa Swivel Armchair, 1990s

Vico Magistretti Incisa Swivel Armchair, 1990s

By Vico Magistretti

Located in Winnetka, IL

A beautiful example of Magistretti's Incisa swivel armchair, designed in 1992 for De Padova. The recipient of many awards including the Compasso d'Oro in 1967 and 1979 and the Gold M...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Paola Navone Pair of Armchairs Mod. Otto for Gervasoni, Italy, 1990s
Paola Navone Pair of Armchairs Mod. Otto for Gervasoni, Italy, 1990s

Paola Navone Pair of Armchairs Mod. Otto for Gervasoni, Italy, 1990s

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Milano, IT

Paola Navone mod. Otto 111 designed for Gervasoni in Udine, Italia. Beech wood with ebony finishing; the back in woven natural parchement. Upholstered in white ivory fabric.

Category

1990s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Parchment Paper

Pair of Scooped Back Linen Upholstered Armchairs, 1990s
Pair of Scooped Back Linen Upholstered Armchairs, 1990s

Pair of Scooped Back Linen Upholstered Armchairs, 1990s

Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire

Pair of scooped back ebonized and light wood veneered chairs, 1990s.    

Category

1990s American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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$11,960Sale Price / item|20% Off

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Located in Brussels, BE

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By Gilbert Steiner

Located in New York, NY

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Located in High Point, NC

A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...

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Located in Lake Worth, FL

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Located in Troy, MI

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By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti

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By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti

Located in Paris, IDF

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1990s Upholstery Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 1990s upholstery armchairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, upholstery and wood, all 1990s upholstery armchairs available were constructed with great care. 1990s upholstery armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco 1990s upholstery armchairs are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small 1990s upholstery armchairs measuring 21.25 inches across. 1990s upholstery armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by De Sede, Knoll and Wendell Castle are consistently popular.

How Much are 1990s Upholstery Armchairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,375, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $28,000 highest priced.

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.