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Maxime Old, Rare pair of armchairs from the Marhaba Hotel in Morocco
Located in Encino, CA
MAXIME OLD (1910 - 1991) Pair of chairs from the Marhaba Hotel in Morocco, France 1953 Exceptional and extremely rare pair of Maxime Old chairs from the Marhaba Hotel in Morocco. ...
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Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

ETTORE SOTTSASS Flying Carpet Armchair for Bedding Brevetti
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
ETTORE SOTTSASS "Tappeto Volante" (Flying Carpet) Armchair for Bedding Brevetti The "Flying Carpet" armchair is a testament to Sottsass's avant-garde and innovative design approach....
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Fruitwood

Set of Three Hand Carved Art Nouveau Chairs, circa 1900
By Victor Horta
Located in Lucenec, SK
Set of three Art Nouveau early 20th century Art Nouveau armchairs. Beautifully carved chair frame made of fruitwood with upholstered seats and backrests upholstered in the shape of t...
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Upholstery

Antique French Louis XV Fruitwood & Cane Arm Chair Circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style arm chair offers carved fruitwood frame having floral crest over caned seat and back, covered arms and raised on cabriole legs, c1900 Measures - 39....
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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

20th Century Chateau D'Ax Louis XV Tapestry Armchair
By Chateau d'Ax
Located in Germantown, MD
An Italian made Chateau d'Ax Spa French Louis XV style Tapestry armchair in good vintage condition with firm seat and beautiful carvings. Listing includes solid wood frame, beautiful...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Armchairs with Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XV Painted Armchairs with Leather represent the epitome of the style, with gracefully contoured frameworks emulating the forms of nature, surrounding the er...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood, Paint

Pair Antique Swedish Painted Armchairs in the Queen Anne Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Swedish Painted Armchairs in the Queen Anne Style combine style with subtle elegance and a soft palette perfect for today's more casual decors! The gracefully scrolled ...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Arm/Club Chairs, 2nd Pair Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Austrian Biedermeier Fruitwood Arm/Club Chairs, 2nd Pair Available Austria, 20th century These Austrian Biedermeier fruitwood arm/club chairs from the 20th century are a b...
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20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Tove Reddersen Armchair of Fruit Tree, Savak Wool and Nature Leather. 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tove Reddersen armchair made of fruittree, upholstered with white savak wool fabric, nature leather tubings. Made in Denmark in the 1930s.
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Fruitwood

Pair Antique Italian Painted Petite Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Italian Painted Petite Armchairs were crafted on a diminutive scale, making the pair perfect for cozy seating groups, the bedroom or as accent chairs. The undulating for...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair Antique French Louis XIII Armchairs with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Louis XIII Armchairs with Tapestry Upholstery will make a handsome addition to any room! Tall, fully upholstered seatbacks combine with a generous seat to provide...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Fruitwood

Pair of 1970s Gunlocke Fruitwood and Leather Armchairs
By Gunlocke
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of 1970s Gunlocke fruitwood and leather armchairs. Tan top grain leather . Very firm seats. Very comfortable.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

English Arts & Crafts “Quaint” Rush Seated Armchair
Located in Norwich, GB
A stylish English Arts and Crafts 'quaint' beech and fruitwood rush-seated armchair, with waved and pierced design splat. Probably made in High Wycombe. Circa 1900. *Free delivery f...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Side Chairs

Materials

Rush, Beech, Fruitwood

Set of Ten '10' Cavrved Dining Chair
Located in Sarasota, FL
This set of 10 dining chairs consist of 8 sides and 2 arm chairs hand carved having a Queen Anne leg, pickled wood and covered in black chintz fabric. These chairs are a step above! ...
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1990s American American Classical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Ten '10' Cavrved Dining Chair
Set of Ten '10' Cavrved Dining Chair
H 44.25 in W 22 in D 20 in
Art Nouveau Carlo and Piero Zen Pair of Armchairs, Fruitwood, Mahogany, 1910
By Carlo Zen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Nouveau, Carlo e Piero Zen, Italy, 1910, Italian design, Art Nouveau pair of armchairs by Carlo and Piero Zen. Remarkable use of mahogany, burgundy leather, and fruitwood inl...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood, Mahogany

Pair of Renzo Franchi Armchairs, Italy, 1950
By Renzo Fenci
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Renzo Franchi armchairs in fruitwood with reclining back Italy, 1950.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Renzo Franchi Armchairs, Italy, 1950
Pair of Renzo Franchi Armchairs, Italy, 1950
H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Pair Antique French Louis XVI Painted Armchairs, Fauteuils
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XVI painted armchairs ~ fauteuils will make a classic addition to any decor! The ovoid shield shaped seat back and generous seat are framed in incredibly de...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Faux Bamboo Hollywood Regency Armchairs, Pair
By Henredon
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s Pair of faux bamboo Hollywood Regency armchairs. Elegant and classic dining or side chairs. These had a swatch of the same seat fabric nearby labeled 'Henredon', so they a...
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Fruitwood

Smith and Watson Hand Painted Regency Arm Chair with Caned Seat
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Classic English Regency hand painted arm chair. Made by the expert cabinet maker, Smith and Watson NYC. The cane seat and back in very good condition, would require a seat cushion.
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Vintage 1970s American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

1950s Louis XV Style Ebonized and Carved Fruitwood Arm Chairs W/ Down Cushion, 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Louis XV carved and ebonized bergere chairs. The vintage upholstery is in decent condition and is almost chartreuse in color. The cushion is down. They ...
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood, Down

Late 20th Century Fruitwood Upholstered Armchairs
By Milling Road
Located in Germantown, MD
Large and gorgeous pair of Late 20th Century Fruitwood Upholstered Armchairs in great condition. Measures 24.5" in width, 24" in depth and 39" tall. Seat height is 19". Arm height is...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

French Provincial Armchairs by John Widdicomb, a Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1960s Pair of French Provincial Armchairs by John Widdicomb with original cream crewelwork upholstery. Both chairs retain original labels. The neutral upholstery is soft and com...
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Vintage 1960s American French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Lovely Adams Style Pair of Armchairs with Caned Seats
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely pair of Adam style hand painted armchairs having open delicate shield shaped backs and caned seats.
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Vintage 1950s American Adam Style Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Fruitwood

Pair of French Directoire Style Painted Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of French Directoire style painted armchairs, newly upholstered in stone coloured textured silk with gold scroll braid.
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Vintage 1930s French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of 1980s English Cherrywood Occasional Chairs in the Style of Biedermeier
Located in London, GB
Generous and comfortable pair of occasional chairs with cherrywood tapered legs and frame. Black painted front feet. Upholstered in substantial cream striped fabric on all sides with...
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Vintage 1980s English Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Antique, Rustic Dark Wooden Armchairs with New Upholstery
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Elegant pair of armchairs from Barcelona, Spain, made in a rustic, dark fruitwood, elegant round back of the chair, fully restored and newly upholstered with a green-beige wool-co...
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Vintage 1920s Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Cane Occasional/Armchairs, Wingbacks, France
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of French Louis XV style cane occasional/armchairs, wingbacks, France, 1960s. This finely carved pair of double cane back and cane arm chairs are indicative of the period hav...
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Late 20th Century European Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Mid-Century Italian Bedroom Chairs in Silver Velvet
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian bedroom chairs of elegant proportions, with cabriole legs and newly upholstered in silver velvet.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Regal Louis XVI Style Girard Emilia Hand Carved Italian Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very fancy ornately carved fruitwood armchair upholstered in rasberry fabric with fleur di lis pattern. Arm height 25 seat depth 19.
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Vintage 1980s Italian Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Twelve Set Chairs Armchairs Open Fruitwood Upholstered Dining Renaissance-Style
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A rare long set of 12, Antiquarian, Renaissance-style, Fruitwood, Upholstered, Open Armchairs - Rare to find a set of 12 of a Renaissance-style armchair, in 35 years of dealing I ...
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Vintage 1920s French Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Danish Armchairs for Selig
By Selig
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of stylish Danish fruitwood armchairs that have been lacquered black and newly upholstered.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Danish Armchairs for Selig
Pair of Danish Armchairs for Selig
H 30 in W 26 in D 24 in
Jallot French Art Deco Bergére Arm Chair
By Léon Jallot
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco fruitwood bergere arm chair carved with leaf & rosette motifs and upholstered in beige silk. (Attributed to LEON JALLOT)
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs

Materials

Silk, Fruitwood

Jallot French Art Deco Bergére Arm Chair
Jallot French Art Deco Bergére Arm Chair
H 36.5 in W 29.25 in D 29 in
French Louis XVI Fruitwood Arm Chair with New Herman Miller Fabric
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic, vintage Herman Miller rare out of print fabric adorns this gorgeous French Louis XVI fruitwood arm chair. The juxtaposition is nothing short of riveting and this chair will i...
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

Elegant Pair of Reclining Green Armchairs in Fruitwood and Brass, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950s. A graceful pair of adjustable reclining armchairs in mahogany-stained fruitwood with brass detailing, upholstered in a light chartreuse. The sculpted arms, resting el...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

American Ivory Painted Upholstered Swan French Style Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
American ivory painted upholstered swan French Directoire style armchair.
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Late 20th Century North American Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Fine Set of Four Chairs Attributed to André Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in London, GB
A fine set of four chairs attributed to André Arbus. The distinctive swept arms and tapered legs are classic Arbus. These chairs are beautifully proportioned with elegant lines an...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

M H Baillie Scott A pair of Arts & Crafts armchairs with foliate & ribbon inlays
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott (1865-1945). A pair of stained beech and inlaid armchairs: The tapering backs forming the main structure of these time less armchairs with foliate and ribbo...
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fruitwood

Art Nouveau Armchairs, circa 1905
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Pair of very rare Art Nouveau armchairs. Probably by one of the famous Austrian architects, made in cherrywood. Inlaid with mother of pearl and with various fruitwood, circa 1905.
Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Art Nouveau Armchairs, circa 1905
Art Nouveau Armchairs, circa 1905
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 in
Antique French Louis XV Carved Fruitwood and Pictorial Needlepoint Fauteuil
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV fauteuil offers fruitwood frame with carved floral and foliate crest and skirt, shaped arms and raised on cabriole legs terminating in scroll feet, upholst...
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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Chalice Chair
By Orlando Diaz-azcuy
Located in East Hampton, NY
Cuban born Orlando Diaz-Azcuy is one of America’s most respected and awarded designers for his elegant, disciplined and intelligent work. Mr. Diaz-Azcuy earned a degree in Architectu...
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Vintage 1980s American Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Fruitwood

Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Chalice Chair
Orlando Diaz-Azcuy Chalice Chair
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 24.5 in
Single Vienna Secession Armchair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
A Vienna Secession armchair. Attributed to Josef Hoffmann. Black lacquered fruitwood.
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Single Vienna Secession Armchair
Single Vienna Secession Armchair
H 30 in W 23 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs Gustavo Pulitzer and Giorgio Lacht, 1930s
By Gustavo Pulitzer Finali
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of armchairs made by Gustavo Pulitzer and Giorgio Lach in 1935. The armchairs are made of sturdy cherrywood in the shape of a wave. The structure that supports the weigh...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Fruitwood

Pair of Antique Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Fauteuils Arm Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
For customers that require professional insured delivery we are proud to have teamed up with a nationwide professional delivery company that will assist with coordinating your delive...
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20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Biedermeier Wing or Armchair
Located in Water Mill, NY
Period Biedermeier Arm Chair with Brown Cordaroy upholstery -Watermill Location
Category

20th Century Austrian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Restaurant The 1728, a Set of Six Armchairs in the Style of 18th Century
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Restaurant The 1728 -A set of six armchairs in the style of 18th century A gorgeous and decorative set of six armchairs in solid hand carved and hand painted fruitwood. Eleganc...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Rare Pair of Chairs from "The Spanish Set" by Elias Barup
By Elias Barup
Located in New York, NY
Elias Barup was the first furniture designer for Gärsnäs AB in Sweden. This would have been one of his first designs for them, in the 1930s. Upholstered in a gorgeous vintage hemp li...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Fruitwood

Stunning Louis XV Style Fruitwood Fauteuil
Located in Dallas, TX
A Beautiful Provincial Louis XV Style Fruitwood Fauteuil, on casters. Very gracious scale. With fine carving and geometric velvet upholstery. A very fine example of the Louis XV St...
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20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Folke Ohlsson "Ascot" Armchair for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson
Located in Madrid , ES
Armchair Nordic, 1950s teak wood "Ascot" model, lined in black tones. Designed by Folke Ohlsson for the DUX brand. Dimension: 73 x 67 x 61 cm.
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20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Folke Ohlsson "Ascot" Armchair for DUX
Folke Ohlsson "Ascot" Armchair for DUX
H 28.75 in W 26.38 in D 24.02 in
" DUX " Nordic Armchair 1960s
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Madrid , ES
Armchair Nordic, from the 1960s, lined with gray fabric. Teakwood feet with metal tips. Manufacturer mark "Dux" Signs of use. Dim .: 81 x 76 x 75 cm.
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20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

" DUX " Nordic Armchair 1960s
" DUX " Nordic Armchair 1960s
H 31.89 in W 29.93 in D 29.53 in
Louis XV bergere
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine Louis XV style bergere
Category

Early 20th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Louis XV bergere
Louis XV bergere
H 42 in Dm 36 in
Louis XV Fauteuil of Fruitwood Dressed in Greek Key Linen
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A glowing and chic Louis XV style fauteuil of carved fruitwood recently dressed in a neutral yet now, cut linen Greek key fabric. The look is Classic and sophisticated yet will allow...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Linen, Fruitwood

Pair of Large Vintage Baker Furniture Regence-Style Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of vintage Baker Furniture French Regence-style fauteuil chairs, from Spain, have a fruitwood finish, done in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The shape is very unusual and the finish ...
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Pair of Louis XIV-Style High-Back Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large Fruitwood Louis XIV-style high-back Occasional chairs with beautiful patina. Arms, legs and stretchers all shaped, almost sculptural, and feature acanthus carvings. ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Louis XIV Style Fruitwood High Back Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large-scale vintage Louis XIV-style armchairs have curved arms, legs and stretcher, all with detailed carving, but still keeping a sculptural look. Nailheads outline all o...
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Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Two Big Vintage Italian Armchairs Upholstery Dark Grey High Back, circa 1950
Located in Belgium, Brussels
Two vintage big armchairs with a dark grey velvet, the feet are in clear polished wood. High back, unknown designer Italy, circa 1950. Measures: H 117 cm 84 x 85 cm prof H 46.06"...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Two Italian Vintage Armchairs Cherrywood Structure Attributed to Enrico Ciuti
By Enrico Ciuti
Located in Belgium, Brussels
Two vintage armchairs with high back and dark green upholstery fabric, the structure is in polished cherrywood, attributed to Enrico Ciuti Italy, circa 1955 Measure: Height 69 x 70 ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs by Paul Follot
By Paul Follot
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pair of early French Art Deco club chairs made of gilded carved wood designed by Paul Follot. Made in France circa 1926.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Eight Armchairs by Tapiovaara
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original set of armchairs.
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Eight Armchairs by Tapiovaara
Set of Eight Armchairs by Tapiovaara
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Pair of French Louis XV Style Fauteuils with Mozart and Music Themed Toile
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of nicely-carved French, Louis XV style fruitwood fauteuils with gilded flowers on the crest rail, seat rail and knees. Recently upholstered in French toile de jouy fabric featu...
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20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Fruitwood

Jade Green Deco Chairs by G. Darbois-Gaudin - Set of 4
By Germaine-Irene Darbois-Gaudin
Located in East Hampton, NY
Set of four amazing Jade green stain lacquer on beech-tree armchairs by Germaine Darbois-Gaudin, 1949. Removable fittings and fabric with two nickel-plated boots on front legs. Extr...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Nickel

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20th Century Fruitwood Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 20th century fruitwood armchairs available on 1stDibs. There are many kinds of 20th century fruitwood armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Louis XVI and Art Deco 20th century fruitwood armchairs are of considerable interest. Many 20th century fruitwood armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Artifort, Augusto Savini and Giulia Veronesi produced popular 20th century fruitwood armchairs that are worth a look.

How Much are 20th Century Fruitwood Armchairs?

20th century fruitwood armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,897, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.

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.