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Sheepskin Wing Chair attributed to Marta Blomstedt for Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt (attributed) Hotel Aulanko Wing chair, 1930s
Iconic wing chair attributed to Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the foyer of the Hotel Aulanko in Hameenlinna, Fin...
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
H 35.44 in W 40.56 in D 39.38 in
Fine pair of swedish elm and birch armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine pair of swedish elm and birch armchairs circa 1940.
Elegant pair of late art deco chairs, featuring beautiful elm sides and arms. Arms with channeled detailing to the fronts. A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Very Rare Mid-Century Teak Danish Armchair by Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
Stunning and very rare Mid-Century Danish teak armchair by Arne Wahl Iversen. Beautifully designed with solid teak frame (the arm rests and back are made from one solid piece, which ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Teak
Elm Armchair from the Early 20th Century in Blue Upholstery
Located in Opole, PL
Elm Armchair from the Early 20th Century in Blue Upholstery
We present you an upholstered armchair from the early 20th century.
It is made of elm wood.
This item is in incredibly go...
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Early 20th Century European Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Elm
Alfred Christensen Style, Danish Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair, Shearling, Elm
By Alfred Christensen
Located in Stamford, CT
Alfred Christensen Style, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Arm Chair, Shearling, Beech
Lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark circa 1950s. The backrest and the seat are upholstere...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
H 32 in W 22 in D 33 in
armchair in elm and rattan, 1908
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Made in France in the 80s, unique design
Blond elm structure, back and seat in rattan
ethnic style
Depth: 46 cm (seat) - 90 cm (total)
Category
Late 20th Century European Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Elm
Stained Elm "Gregoire" Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York City, NY
This rare Guillerme et Chambron armchair has a beautifully aged wood frame with sculptural arms. The cushions are original to the chair, and do need to be replaced. We are happy to f...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Elm
H 33.5 in W 30 in D 30.5 in
Pair of French Mid Century Wooden Armchairs in Style of Charlotte Perriand 1950s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of French mid century wooden armchairs in style of Charlotte Perriand. Produced in France, 1950s out of elm wood and matching straw seats. In good original condition.
Dim...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Elm
H 35.44 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Arm chairs in elm by Arne Wahl Iversen, by cabinetmaker Niels Eilersen, Denmark
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Neils Eilersen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Arm chairs designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Manufactured in Denmark by cabinet maker Niels Eilersen during the 1950s. Made from solid elm with beautiful grain and structure and seats w...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
H 28.15 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in
1970s Pair of Ercol Windsor Armchairs with new Cushions in Gold Pistoia Velvet
By Ercol
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s set of Ercol Windsor Range armchairs .
These vintage armchairs with round stick backs are made of dark solid elm.
Both still have their label under the seat, and are dated 1...
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Elm
H 32.68 in W 27.96 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Horse Shoe Back Armchairs, China, circa 1900
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of very interesting horse shoe back armchairs, China, circa 1900. Chinese elm with carved decorations on the back and front. Beautiful patina.
Category
Vintage 1910s Chinese Ming Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Original Pair of Carl Witzmann Chairs House Bergmann Jugendstil Secession Style
By Wiener Werkstätte, Woka Lamps, Carl Witzmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare pair of armchairs for the dining salon of the Bergmann Villa near Vienna. The Interior of the Villa Bergmann Shows especially the begin of the modern Architecture in 1...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Elm
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H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Pierre Chapo Pair of S15 armchairs - Circa 1978
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Pierre Chapo
Pair of S15 armchairs - Circa 1978
The structure is built in solid elm, the armrests, the seat and the back filled with foam are covered in superb grained black leather....
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Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Arm chair in elm and leather with exquisite patina by Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Arm chair model St-750 designed by Arne Wahl Iversen. Produced in Denmark by Danish cabinetmaker during the 1960s. Made from solid elm wood with oil finish. Seat with patinated leath...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
H 28.15 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Brutalist style armchair in elm and goatskin, 1970s
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Brutalist style armchair in solid natural blond elm, with its seat and back in goatskin. Three spacer bars.
Category
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Goatskin, Elm
20th Century Art Nouveau Elmwood Armchair 1307 by Prag-Rudniker, AT ca. 1903
By Wilhelm Schmidt, Prag-Rudniker Korbwaren-Fabrication
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Another design icon in our "rare chair" collection is this fantastic Vienesse secession armchair - Mod. 1307 (first edition!) designed by Wilhelm Schmidt and manufactured by the famo...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Elm
H 29.53 in W 21.26 in D 19.29 in
Pair of mid century elm Scandinavian armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of mid century elm scandinavian armchairs circa 1950.
Good quality pair of swedish lounge chairs. Quite a low seating position, but very comfortable.
Shaped backs with open s...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Antique Windsor archair, English, 1900
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Set of 2 Victorian Windsor armchairs handcrafted in ash and elm. Carved back and turned wood arms and legs.
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Pair Of Chinese Horseshoe Armchairs In Pickled Elm
Located in London, GB
A pair of Chinese 'horseshoe' armchairs beautifully carved in pickled elm wood. Of good scale and very sturdy.
Category
Vintage 1910s Chinese Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Swedish Midcentury Wingback Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful wingback lounge chair, produced in Sweden, circa 1950.
With a simple, organic design and harmonic proportions, this chair would be an eye-catcher in any modern home.
C...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Vintage Pierre Chapo Model S340 Armchairs, 11 Available
By Pierre Chapo
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
These solid elmwood S340 chairs are a prime example of Chapo's work. The thick saddle leather is perfectly patinaed.
Design Notes from Annie Genovese These chairs are so cool. Alth...
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Vintage 1960s French Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Gustav Axel Berg Attributed Wingback Chair in Yellow Wool and Elm, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare wingback chair was produced in Sweden in the late 1940s. The design is attributed to Gustaf Axel Berg. The chair is documented in a 1950 advertisement of the upscale depart...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Elm
H 40.56 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
Stylish Pair of Art Deco Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning & very stylish pair of Art Deco armchairs with elm arms. They were made in Sweden, we have recently imported them and they date from the 1920-30’s.
They are o...
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Black Lacquered Chairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Chinese Elm Black Lacquered Chairs. Wide horseshoe frame design that is extremely comfortable. Newly reupholstered in a Chinese Double Happiness black and white fabric.
Sea...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Antique Set of 2 Windsor Farmhouse Armchairs
Located in Crawley, GB
Beautiful antique Windsor armchairs in excellent condition circa 1930
Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Please have a closer look at the pictures because they f...
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Mid-20th Century British Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Art Deco elm and birch lounge armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of Art Deco elm and birch club armchairs circa 1930.
Fine quality pair of Scandinavian elm armchairs, thin elm side frame with mahogany stringing and contrasting walnut detail,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch, Elm
1920’s Pair of Swedish Elm Art Deco Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning Swedish 1920’s pair of Art Deco armchairs with stylish and shapely elm frames. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from the 1920-30’s.
They are of excellen...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Harlequin set of 6 Swedish 1960’s armchairs by atvidabergs
By Åtvidabergs Snickerifabrik
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Harlequin set of 6 elm Swedish 1960’s armchairs by atvidabergs circa 1970
Comfortable 1970's set of 6 chairs, which comprise of 4 of 1 design and 2 in another, an example of each ha...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko Wing Chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the foyer of the Hotel Aulanko in Hameenlinna, Finl...
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
H 35.44 in W 41.34 in D 35.44 in
1970’s Vintage Italian Studio Craft Sculptural Armchair
Located in London, GB
An exquisite 1970’s vintage Italian studio craft sculptural armchair, in the manner of Sam Maloof. This was recently imported from Italy, it dates from around the 1970’s.
It is of m...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko Wing Chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the foyer of the Hotel Aulanko in Hameenlinna, Finl...
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
H 35.44 in W 41.34 in D 35.44 in
Midcentury Modern Gösta Jonsson Shepskin Armchiars
By Gösta Jonsson
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of classic easy chairs in elm wood and sheepskin designed by Gösta Jonsson for Jönköping. Sweden 1940s.
Excellent vintage condition, these seats have been reupholstered and ref...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Mid-20th century elm shell back armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century deco inspired shell back armchair, circa 1940.
A fine example of Swedish design with comfort in mind. Shell back shaped with additional head cushion suspended by ro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chair for the Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt Hotel Aulanko Wing chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by Finnish architect Marta Blomstedt for the foyer of the Hotel Aulanko in Hameenlinna, Finland...
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Gorgeous Patina Edwardian Solid Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Chair
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Gorgeous Elm Smokers Captains Armchair.
This Edwardian solid elm bow back smokers captain's chair is truly stunning, with a gorgeous pati...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Midcentury Design Spindle Back 'Evergreen' Lounge Chair by Ercol, England, 1960s
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage midcentury design high spindle back 'EVERGREEN' Lounge armchair by Ercol. Design by Lucian Ercolani. Made in England, 1960s. Elm wood constructed frame with new upholstered f...
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Elm
H 40.16 in W 28.35 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Solid Elm Armchairs from Maison Regain, 1960s
By Maison Regain
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Pair of Maison Regain low chairs from the 1960s. Structure in solid elm and terry fabric cushions. Wide and comfortable seats. Good condition.
Dimensions : W85 x D80 x H70.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Elm
1930s Lounge Chair in Sheepskin, Otto Schulz for Boet, Scandinavian Modern
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Odense, DK
Rare vintage lounge chair made in the 1930s at "BOET", Sweden. Designed by Swedish designer Otto Schultz. The frame is in beautifully patinated solid elm wood with the most amazing g...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Elm
H 30.71 in W 32.68 in D 33.08 in
Pierre Chapo, Pair of "Sahara" Armchairs, France, 1960
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Pierre Chapo (1927-1987), Pair of "Sahara armchairs in blond elm and stitched Havana leather, France 1960. The backrest is swivel and the seat is stretched by a linen rope. The solid...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Bouclé and Solid Elm Armchairs, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Bouclé and Solid Elm Armchairs, France, 1950s
This set includes two lounge chairs from France in the 1950s, featuring a solid elm frame and reupholstered bouclé fabric. The armres...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Elm
Viko Baumritter Mid-Century Modern Spindle Back Armchair
By Viko Baumritter, Baumritter
Located in Garnerville, NY
Viko Baumritter flat paddle arm spindle back Mid-Century Modern armchair. subtle design features include the contoured flat paddle arm, angular spindle back, and the nicely shaped an...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Elm, Walnut
Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs in Shearling / Sheepskin and Elm, 1940s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This pair of great look lounge chairs was produced in Sweden during the early 1940s.
Gifted with sculptural armrest in elm and all new upholstery in Sheepskin / Shearling.
Good...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Two Elm Art Nouveau Armchairs by Willem Penaat, 1900s
By Willem Penaat 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare pair of Art Nouveau armchairs.
Design by Willem Penaat.
Striking Dutch design from the 1900s.
Solid elm frames with original rush seats.
This wonderful pair of ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Dutch Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Rush
Reupholstered Lounge Chairs with Sculptural Elm Wooden Frame France, 1950s
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Almelo, NL
Reupholstered Lounge chairs with sculptural Elm wooden frame France, 1950s.
Set of two lounge chairs in solid elm and Reupholstered bouclé fabric, France, 1950s. The wood grain is...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Pierre Chapo S15 Leather Mid-Century Elm Armchairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in London, GB
A pair of Pierre Chapo armchairs.
S15 model.
France, circa 1970s.
Elm and leather. Exposed joints a signature of Chapo.
Original leather cushions in green remain in g...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Leather
1960s Pair of Vintage French Elm Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very comfortable pair of vintage French armchairs, dating from the 1960s.
The quality is outstanding, they are beautifully made with solid elm arms and legs. The seat...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Bouclé
"T-Bench", Olavi Hanninen for Aranjou, Brutalist Solid Elm, France, 1950s
By Olavi Hanninen
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Brutalist elm T bench formerly attributed to Olavi Hanninen, but manufactured by the Aranjou company in Angers, France in the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 31.5 in W 78.75 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Bauhaus Style Armchairs from Wschód Zadziele, 1950s
Located in Wroclaw, PL
Pair of Bauhaus style armchairs from Wschód Zadziele 1950s, Poland.
Completely restored.
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Early Pierre Chapo 'S10X' Armchair in Cognac Leather and Elm
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Chapo, armchair model 'S10X', elm, leather, France, circa 1964.
This design is an early edition, created according to the original craft methodology of Pierre Chapo. This com...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Pair of Pierre Chapo S10 Lounge Chairs, France, 1960s
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning set of two S10 ‘Sahara’ armchairs by renowned French designer Pierre Chapo, France 1960s
Two pieces of saddle leather are stretched between the beautifully crafted solid ...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
Pair of Antique Chinese Elm Horseshoe Tub Armchairs +Slideout Rolling Footrests
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of antique Chinese Elm Horseshoe chairs with slide out roller footrests.
A very good looking and decorative pair of antique C...
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 35.24 in W 23.43 in D 23.82 in
Mid-Century Modern, Minimalist Lounge Chairs in Solid Elm, France 1960s
By Pierre Chapo, Wim Rietveld
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern - minimalist lounge chairs in solid Elm, France 1960s
Mid-Century Modern - minimalist lounge chairs made and designed in 1960 in France. These rare model chairs...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
English Georgian Elm Windsor Armchair Double Bow Spindle Back, 1900s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Very attractive elm windsor chair
A magnificent early 20th Century oak and Elm wood double spindle winsdor armchair.
The shaped seat raised on turned splayed legs united by a cow h...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Oak
H 33.86 in W 22.25 in D 22.05 in
Otto Schulz 1940s Sheepskin Swedish Wing Chair
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, GB
Otto Schulz Wing chair, c1940s
An imposing and impressive wing chair from Swedish master designer Otto Schulz, produced by hiss own company Boet in Gothenburg Sweden in the 1940s....
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Decorative Patina Antique Edwardian Sold Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England sold elm with sublime patina, Elm bow back smokers captains armchair
A good looking and decorative chair nicel...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 23.23 in
Stunning Patina Antique Edwardian Sold Elm Bow Back Smokers Captains Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in England sold elm with sublime patina, Elm bow back smokers captains armchair
A good looking and decorative chair nicel...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 31.5 in W 26.58 in D 23.04 in
Retro Armchair and Footstool
Located in Tarleton, GB
Retro Lounge Armchair & Footstool
So comfortable, stylish and in excellent original condition.
In the same family from new and hardy used! This is a lovely high quality sofa from...
Category
1990s British Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
George III Style Carved Mahogany Windsor Armchair in the Hepplewhite Style
Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
A George III style carved mahogany Royal Windsor armchair in the Hepplewhite style. This unusual model of Windsor chair dates from the early 20th century but is based on a period mod...
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Early 20th Century English Hepplewhite Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
H 41.15 in W 24.22 in D 17.13 in
Scandinavian Elm Lounge Chair with New Soft Orange Kvadrat Wool Fabric
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Vienna, AT
Light and elegantly shaped Danish modern lounge chair. It´s shape is very close to the nursing chair by Nanna Ditzel. The curved shell is professionally re-upholstered in a soft oran...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 32.29 in
Mexican Midcentury Lounge Chair, “Malinche“, 1950s
By Silleria La Malinche
Located in Mérida, Yucatan
The Malinche factory crafted hundreds of unique furniture designs from the beginning of the last century until its closure in the 1960s after a devastating fire. Today, Malinche furn...
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Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Elm
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An assortment of 20th century elm armchairs is available at 1stDibs. 20th century elm armchairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Pierre Chapo, Märta Blomstedt and Niels Eilersen each produced beautiful 20th century elm armchairs that are worth considering.
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Prices for 20th century elm armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 20th century elm armchairs begin at $595 and can go as high as $51,562, while the average can fetch as much as $3,950.
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.
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After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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