$8,774 / set
H 30.71 in W 33.47 in D 39.38 in
LARGE PAIR HOWARD STYLE HAND DYED LEATHER ARMCHAIRS FEATHER FILLED CUSHiONS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A stunning pair of large Howard-style armchairs, upholstered in richly hand-dyed leather and fitted with newly refilled duck down feather cushions for exception...
Leather, Feathers
$3,374
H 28.35 in W 43.71 in D 34.06 in
Two Vintage Chesterfield Leather Club Armchairs Feather Cushions
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two pairs of lovely vintage Chesterfield leather club armchairs with down filled feather cushions The chairs are a lovely brownish green co...
Leather
$960Sale Price|20% Off
H 43 in W 31 in D 31.5 in
Antique Chippendale Wingback Feather Cushion Armchair & Footstool c1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Chippendale Wingback Feather Cushion Armchair & Footstool c1880 Measures - Chair - 43" x 31" x 31 1/2" Stool - 10" x 18 1/4" x 13 1/2" A Chippendale wingback armchair from...
Upholstery
$8,774 / set
H 30.71 in W 33.47 in D 41.34 in
LARGE PAIR OF HOWARD STYLE HAND DYED LEATHER ARMCHAIRS FEATHER FILLED CUSHiONS
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A magnificent pair of large Howard-style armchairs, beautifully hand-dyed in rich brown leather with a deep patina that only improves with age. These chairs ep...
Leather
$1,800
H 40 in W 24 in D 30 in
Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency Mahogany Plume Feather Carved Arm Chairs - Pair
By Grosfeld House
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Grosfeld House Hollywood Regency Mahogany Plume Feather Carved Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features wood construction, nicely carved details, tapered legs, sleek sculptural form. Circa...
Mahogany
$13,498 / set
H 31.5 in W 62.01 in D 32.29 in
English Country House Fine Three Piece Suite Sofa & Armchairs Feather Cushions
By Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning suite of English Country House fine upholstered seating with feather filled cushions A ve...
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
Armchairs, Harvard Model, William Haines, USA, circa 1965
By William Billy Haines
Located in Mexico City, Cuauhtemoc
This pair of elegant chairs originally made for the home of Eddie Chiles in Fort Worth are a prime example of this quality of execution. Aside from their comfort, the value of these ...
Fabric, Feathers
Sold
H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 32.29 in
Armchairs, Springs Feathers and Fabric, Italy 1950s Italian Production
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs; spring padding, feathers pillows, fabric covering.
Fabric, Feathers
Sold
H 32.88 in W 38.98 in D 42.13 in
Duresta Panther Aged Brown Heritage Leather Armchair Feather Cushion
By DURESTA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this original Duresta Panther brown leather armchair RRP £2985 The armchair can be seen retailing online for £2985 The Panther collection is...
Leather
Sold
H 37.8 in W 37.41 in D 37.41 in
ViNTAGE PAIR OF BROWN LEATHER COLLINS & HAYES ARMCHAIRS FEATHER FILLED
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Pair Of Brown Leather Collins & Hayes Armchairs. The back cushions are feather-filled, still nice and plump. Filled with feathers e...
Leather
Sold
H 32.29 in W 39.77 in D 37.8 in
COMFORTABLE ALMA HOME BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR WiTH FEATHER FILLED CUSHIONS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this comfortable Alma Home brown leather armchair with wheels. The stylish armchair is presented with square arm rest, timeless distressed finish...
Leather
Sold
H 39.38 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
Two Armchairs in the Style of Paolo Buffa Springs Feathers Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of armchairs in the style of Paolo Buffa. Springs padding, feathers cushions, velvet upholstery. Manufactured in Italy, 1950s.
Feathers, Velvet
Sold
H 34.65 in W 42.33 in D 39.38 in
Lovely Duresta Garrick Brown Leather Armchair Feather Filled Back Cushion
By DURESTA
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Duresta Garrick brown leather armchair on scroll arms. This elegant and classic armchair blends contemporary with traditional desig...
Leather
Sold
H 33.47 in W 29.93 in L 33.47 in
Perfect Tetrad Totnes Brown Leather Armchair with Feather Filled Lumbar Cushion
By Tetrad
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely exceptionally comfortable Tetrad Totnes brown leather armchair with lumbar cushion This is one of my favourite modern armchairs, the...
Leather
Sold
H 33.86 in W 28.35 in D 33.86 in
Lovely Premium Leather Chrome Base Feather Filled Cushion Danish Swivel Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely solid chromed base thick subtle premium leather with a feather filled back cushions Danish swivel armchair A lovely and rare find, v...
Chrome
Sold
H 30.32 in W 30.71 in D 32.88 in
Tetrad John Lewis Blenheim Brown Leather Shell Back Armchair Feather Cushion
By Tetrad, John Lewis
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely buffalo leather shell back armchair with brown velvet feather filled cushion made by Tetrad England and retailed through John Lewis ...
Leather, Velvet
Pair of 'Sun Feather' Armchairs by Sonna Rosen
By Sonna Rosen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Swedish-made armchairs designed by Sonna Rosen and produced by Nässjö Stolfabrik features a sunburst of birch dowels for support and a slender, curved backrest. Designed in...
Sold
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 37.01 in
Lovely Tetrad Totnes Eco Hand Dyed Brown Leather Feather Filled Cushion Armchair
By Tetrad
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand dyed buffalo leather Tetrad Totnes club armchair with feather filled cushion An extremely comfortable and well made armchair, t...
Leather
Sold
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 23.23 in
Sonna Rosén, Solfjädern / Sun Feather Armchair, Nässjö Stolfabrik, 1950s
By Sonna Rosen, Nässjö Stolfabrik 1
Located in Uppsala, SE
Sonna Rosén, Solfjädern (meaning Sun feather) armchair in red/orange stained birch made by Swedish manufacturer Nässjö Stolfabrik (also called NESTO), 1950s. Newly upholstered seat w...
Fabric, Birch
1940s-50s Armchairs
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs, spring padding, feather cushions, velvet upholstery.
Velvet, Feathers
Cassina LC3 Grand Modele Armchair (Down Fill)
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
“Cushion baskets” — That’s what the Le Corbuiser group called their modernist response to the traditional club chair. Measures: 24.4" H 39" W 28.7" D. The LC3 Collection offers deep...
Stainless Steel
Cassina LC3 Grand Modele Armchair (Down Fill)
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Centreville, VA
“Cushion baskets” — That’s what the Le Corbuiser group called their modernist response to the traditional club chair. The LC3 Collection offers deep, cushiony comfort nestled in a ...
Stainless Steel
Sonna Rosen Sun Feather Chair for Nassjo Stolfabrik of Sweden, 1948
By Sonna Rosen, Nässjö Stolfabrik 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sonna Rosen Sun Feather chair for Nassjo Stolfabrik of Sweden, 1948 This classic Swedish Sun Feather chair was designed by Sonna Rosen in 1948 for Nassjo Stolfabrik of Sweden. Thi...
Birch
Sonna Rosén Sun Feather Chair for Nassjo Stolfabrik of Sweden, 1950s
By Sonna Rosen, Nässjö Stolfabrik 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sonna Rosén Sun Feather Chair for Nassjo Stolfabrik of Sweden, 1950s This Classic Swedish sun feather chair was designed by Sonna Rosen in 1948 for Nassjo Stolfabrik of Sweden. This...
Beech
Sold
H 29.53 in W 34.45 in D 36.23 in
Italian Armchairs Old Rose Velvet attributable to Paolo Buffa, 1950s, Set of 2
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Very stylish and extremely comfortable Italian pair of Armchairs of the 1950s ready-to-use, attributable to the design of Paolo Buffa. They are upholstered in a gorgeous velvet of '...
Velvet, Wood, Feathers
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H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 30.32 in
Pair Of Vintage Art Deco Cocktail Chairs With Chinoiserie Satin Upholstery
Located in Bristol, GB
A PAIR OF VINTAGE CLOUD-BACKED TUB ARMCHAIRS Very comfortable and extremely pretty. Would work equally well as boudoir/bedroom chairs or as cocktail chairs in a living room. Sumpt...
Satin, Wood, Feathers
1950s Upholstered Club Chairs in Gio Ponti Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
In the style of Gio Ponti Mid-Century pair of modern club chairs with notched out arms and deep seat cushion upholstered in linen.
Wood, Feathers
A Mid Century Pair of Sonna Rosen "Sun Feathers" Armchairs
By Nässjö Stolfabrik 1, Sonna Rosen
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of "Sun Feathers" beech wood and linen armchairs by Swedish designer Sonna Rosen.
Wood, Textile
Sold
H 41.74 in W 29.53 in L 41.74 in
Stunning Whisky Brown Leather Chesterfield Wingback Armchair Feather Cushion
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Chesterfield Whisky brown leather wingback armchair with feather filled cushion This is one of the nicer wingback c...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 28.35 in W 43.51 in D 36.62 in
Pair of Feather Filled Cushion Chesterfield Oxblood Leather Club Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of handmade in England Chesterfield oxblood Scottish leather club armchairs with feather filled cushions A good looking and wel...
Leather
Sold
H 35.44 in W 32.49 in D 35.83 in
Stunning Handmade in Holland Buffalo Brown Leather Club Armchair Tuscan Feather
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning handmade in Holland buffalo leather club armchair with Tuscan feather filled cushion A very good looking, well made and comfortabl...
Leather, Oak
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H 32.68 in W 33.47 in D 31.89 in
Restored Vintage Oak Hand-Dyed Brown Leather Club Armchair with Feather Cushions
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and very rare original vintage fully restored hand dyed whisky brown leather feather filled cushion club armchair ...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 35.44 in
Pair Of Antique Country House Bergere Armchairs Green Velvet Upholstery, C. 1900
Located in Bristol, GB
CANE UPHOLSTERED LOUNGE CHAIRS A handsome and generous pair of comfortable lounge chairs. Mahogany frames with decorative turned front supports and raised on squat cabriole legs. T...
Mohair, Velvet, Wood, Feathers
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H 34.65 in W 35.04 in D 44.1 in
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Armchair with Feather Cushion
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime and highly collectable George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Aztec Kilim Armchair with oversized feather filled cushion This is just abo...
Upholstery
Sold
H 28.35 in W 43.71 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Vintage Chesterfield Leather Club Armchairs Feather Cushions 4 Available
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale one of two pairs of lovely vintage Chesterfield leather club armchairs with down filled feather cushions The chairs are a lovely brownish green co...
Leather
Antique Wing Back Chair with Feather Cushion Seat C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Wing Back Chair with Feather Cushion Seat & Cabriole Legs C1930 Measures - 45 1/4" x 2...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 42.52 in W 31.3 in D 31.5 in
Rare Original 1930s Chesterfield Leather Wingback Armchair Feather Cushion
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 1930s Chesterfield aged leather feather cushion base wingback armchair with Georgian style H-Frame I have a similar fully b...
Leather
Sold
H 35.83 in W 35.83 in D 33.86 in
Vintage Fully Restored Hand Dyed Chesterfield Club Armchair Feather Filled Seat
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage hand dyed Whisky brown leather Chesterfield club armchair with feather filled cushion and coil sprung front ed...
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Bamboo and Brass Armchairs
Located in London, GB
These fantastic bamboo and brass armchairs, with original feather and ticking cushions, dates back to mid-20th century, France.
Brass
Late 20th Century Short Scroll Armchair by George Smith, Fulham Road
By George Smith
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The large, deep and comfortable short scroll signature armchair by George Smith, with short scrolled arms, to beehive turned legs and sitting on the original castors, with feather fi...
Feathers
Spectacular Pair of Sonna Rosen "Sun Feather" Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of wonderful "Sun Feather" chairs with upholstered seats designed in 1948 by Swedish designer Sonna Rosen. Beautifully made with tapering legs at both ends. Terrific graphic pr...
Italian Art Deco Reupholstered Armchair, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
An Italian designed Art Deco armchair reupholstered in velvet with feather cushion, circa 1930.
Velvet, Foam, Wood, Feathers
PAIR OF NATURAL DOUBLE REED ARMCHAIRS BY MC GUIRE
By McGuire
Located in St.amford, CT
Fantastic pair of natural double reed armchairs by McGuire. With a curved back, solid construction, wonderful form and comfort, these chairs are the best of their kind.
Feathe...
Rattan, Willow, Feathers, Down, Cotton
PAIR OF FAUTEUIL CHAIRS WITH OTTOMANS
Located in St.amford, CT
Pair of Louis XV style fauteuil chairs with matching ottomans. Chairs and ottomans have a natural color wood frame and feather and down cushions. All have been newly upholstered in...
Wood, Feathers, Down, Linen
Early Model Eames 670 Lounge & Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early production Eames 670 and 671, having beautiful thickly figured rosewood grain found on the early models along with the feather and foam filled cushions. The ottoman is the fir...
Aluminum
Early Eames Rosewood Lounge & Ottoman
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic Eames 670 & 671 rosewood lounge and ottoman, this particular model is one of the very early examples i.e. the kind of graining to the rosewood and the use of all rubber shock...
Aluminum
Sold
H 43.31 in W 29.93 in D 28.75 in
Vintage Armchair by Zanotta in Leather and Fabric Black / Red Late 20th Century
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia
"Campo" vintage Italian armchair was designed by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi ( DLL) for Zanotta. It has a flexible back covered in black leather. Polyurethane seat, little red cushion...
Leather, Textile, Feathers, Polyurethane
Spanish Rattan Armchair with Emerald Green Velvet Cushions
Located in Chicago, IL
• Measures 28.5" W x 28" D x 29.75" H • Reupholstered in emerald velvet • Down and feather back pillow • 20th century • Spain.
Velvet, Rattan, Down, Feathers
PAIR OF SPLIT REED ARMCHAIRS
Located in St.amford, CT
Exceptional pair of split reed and rattan armchairs in natural dark walnut finish. Arms of chair have an unusual design. Chairs are larger and sturdier than most of this kind, and ...
Wood, Rattan, Feathers
Pair of French 1970s Bamboo Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of French 1970s re-upholstered bamboo armchairs with leather detail. Re-upholstered with feather cushions and red chevron cotton fabric.
Bamboo, Feathers
Large Pair of 1950s French Rattan and Bamboo Swivel Armchairs
Located in Kent, GB
We've never seen a pair of chairs quite like these. They're rather fabulous. Not only do they swivel but they also rock. Since the shoot Charlotte has made large circular seat and ba...
Linen, Bamboo, Rattan, Feathers
Sold
H 31.5 in W 94.49 in D 31.5 in
Le Corbusier Lc3 Grand Confort Living Room Set, Sofa & Pair of Lounge Armchairs
By Alivar, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Vintage leather Grand Confort LC3 lounge suite Including a pair of LC3 Armchairs along with the matching three-seat LC3 Sofa Designed by Le Corbusier, Italy, 1927 Very high...
Steel, Chrome
Red Leather Club Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderful early 20th century red leather armchair with feather cushion seat,leather has signs of ageing but no rips.
Sold
H 31.5 in W 40.95 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Vintage Leather Le Corbusier Grand Confort LC3 Lounge Chairs or Armchair
By Alivar, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Pair of vintage leather Grand Confort LC3 lounge chairs or armchairs Designed by Le Corbusier, Italy, 1927 Very high quality pair of LC3 Grand Confort Lounge Chairs in high qu...
Steel, Chrome
$5,331
H 38.98 in W 27.56 in D 37.01 in
Fine Antique Show Framed Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare fully restored circa 1860 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair. This chair is really quite ex...
Leather, Hardwood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Double Sided Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Westwood, NJ
This leather sofa is upholstered in our high-grade Newport Toffee leather. With tightly tufted backrests and seat cushions with high-density foam, with natural finish brass nailhead ...
Leather
$5,062
H 42.13 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Porters barrel back armchair in whisky brown leather This chair a real tour de force, is has absolutely everything going ...
Leather
$3,374
H 43.31 in W 33.86 in D 31.89 in
COMFORTABLE ViNTAGE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Cigar brown leather wingback armchair. Please note...
Leather
The Howard, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Leather Upholstered Buttoned Back Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
A quality leather upholstered buttoned back armchair. This well-proportioned armchair has been upholstered in a hand-dyed leather Hyde. The unique design is a one-off and very comfo...
Leather
$11,473 / set
H 31.7 in W 33.67 in D 43.12 in
Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
Leather
$6,749
H 30.52 in W 27.37 in D 39.38 in
Original Howard Era Deep Seated Armchair, William Birch, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd, William Birch
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Howard & Sons era armchair, produced by William Birch, England, 19th Century. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Newly upholstered in premium, pure Alpaca. Fast ...
Wood, Feathers, Alpaca
$8,031 / set
H 30.52 in W 29.53 in D 31.3 in
George Smith Chelsea Signature Full Scroll Arm Brown Leather Armchair & Ottoman
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, hand dyed saddle brown leather George Smith Chelsea, Signature full scroll arm armchair with matching run up large ottoma...
Leather
$10,798
H 27.56 in W 68.51 in D 32.88 in
Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian circa 1880 hand dyed Chesterfield two-seat sofa with fully buttoned base A very good looking piece, rare to ...
Leather, Mahogany
$5,331
H 30.32 in W 32.09 in D 30.71 in
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, circa 1900 fully restored Chesterfield tufted library armchair A very rare find, I never come across original library ...
Leather
$16,198 / set
H 29.34 in W 73.04 in D 34.65 in
Restored Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Club Suite Armchair & Sofa on Turned Legs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare handmade in England fully restored Bordeaux leather Gentleman's club suite with hand turned legs finished with castors ...
Leather, Beech
$20,248
H 41.74 in W 69.1 in D 30.91 in
Victorian Georgian Irish Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Lion Hairy Paw Feet
By Georgian House 1
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning Georgian Irish style late Victorian Chesterfield brown leather sofa with hand-carved Lion hairy paw feet I’ve never see...
Leather, Hardwood
$1,030
H 41.34 in W 31.89 in D 30.71 in
English Chesterfield Wingback Armchair Brown Green Leather - Armchair - England
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent and imposing English wing chair in tufted green leather resting on four arched wooden legs. This Chesterfield chair is a very beautiful English work. English antiques are...
Leather
$5,331
H 48.04 in W 33.08 in D 34.65 in
MUSEUM QUALITY RESTORED VICTORIAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAiR
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, Museum quality, fully restored, extra large Wingback armchair with ornately hand carved base frame and Th...
Leather, Hardwood
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.
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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.
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