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Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” Chairs for Cassina, Bouclé Wool, 1969, Set of 2
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Soriana” lounge chairs for Cassina, bouclé wool and chromed steel, Italy, 1969, set of two.
Although technically designed in the 1960s, the "Soriana" model by t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs Set of 6
By Salterini, Meadowcraft, Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now for your enjoyment and ready to ship is a Set of 6 Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Chairs including an Outdoor Patio Rocker Arm Chair and Spring Chair.
This lovely Wrought...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Coppia di poltrone scultoree anni '50
By Rochester
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di poltrone scultoree anni '50 prodotte da una piccola realtà italiana la Rochester di Crusinallo (NO), come riportato dal marchio ancora presente sulla struttura.
Particolar...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Wrought Iron & Blue Cotton Jacques Quinet Armchairs, France 1960's
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
Petite pair of armchairs in square wrought iron with brass adjuster feet and brass hardware, upholstered in blue cotton.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Square Wrought Iron Chairs in the Manner of Quinet, France 1960's
By Jacques Quinet
Located in New York, NY
Square section wrought iron chair with comfortable curved back.
Twelve available.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Primavera Armchair by Colette Gueden
By Colette Gueden
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair by designer Colette Gueden (1905-2000) for Primavera in the 1950s (1954). The frame is in black lacquered metal and the seat is in white fabric. Signs of wear on the metal p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 8 Tempestini for Salterini Black Enamel Iron "Radar" Dining Chairs, 1950s
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Original Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini set of eight radar dining armchairs. Featuring sculpted sturdy hoop frameworks in black enameled wrought iron, curved ergonomic full backs,...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 30 in W 25 in D 22 in
Pair of armchairs from the 1950s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Pair of 1950s Armchairs with black painted iron rod frame and brass feet.
The red bear cover is still the original one.
For better performance of these very comfortable chairs is to...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Carlo Hauner for Móveis Artesanal. Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Rattan & Iron
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Extremely rare armchair in white rattan (original painting from the fabric) in an elliptical format, made over an iron structure with cufflinks. This model was featured in several pu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 33.86 in
Carlo Hauner for Móveis Artesanal. Mid-Century Modern Armchair w/ Iron Structure
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Extremely rare armchair with an iron structure and molded upholstery, extremely comfortable. This chair is a good example of how avant-garde furniture design could be in the mid- 195...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 19.3 in
Pair of Armchairs by Gastone Rinaldi for Rima, Italy 1950s
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of armchairs with black iron feet and oval backrests and seats with brown faux leather upholstery. The seats and backrests are decorated in a diamond shape.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Adjustable Lounge Chair by Paul Frankl 1950 '
By Paul Frankl
Located in Rome, IT
Original Mid-Century Modern reclinable Bamboo and Rattan three -stand lounge chair features stylized pretzel arms.
It has a wonderful design with a classic look. Providing comfort a...
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of 1960s iron and fabric armchairs
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Pair of 1960s armchairs with square tubular iron frame and fabric upholstery still original.
The upholstery is sound, the original cover is in good overall condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Mid Century White & Black Diamond Wire Chair by Bertoia for Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century modern diamond wire lounge chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll is circa 1970. Originally designed by Bertoia in 1952, the industrial material and scul...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Iron, Wire
Mid Century White Diamond Wire Chairs by Bertoia for Knoll
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage mid century modern diamond wire lounge chairs designed by Harry Bertoia for Knoll are circa 1970. Originally designed by Bertoia in 1952, the industrial mate...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Iron, Wire
Set of two garden armchairs, by Carlo Hauner. and Martin Eisler. Brazil, 1950s.
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of outdoor armchairs designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, manufactured by Forma S/A in Brazil in the earlies 1950. The structure is made of solid steel, the ergonomic she...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 27.96 in W 25.2 in D 28.35 in
Luther Conover Leather Chair w/Leather Strap Arms on Iron Frame, 1960
By Luther Conover
Located in Chicago, IL
Luther Conover Leather Chair w/Leather Strap Arms on Iron Frame, 1960. Chair is original.
Measures 26.5" wide, 24" deep, 30" tall, seat height 15", seat width 24", seat depth 22"
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Chaises d'écolier vintage métal bois
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Lot de 4 chaises d'école en état très moyen. Bois taché et avec des manques. Métal rouillé et à ressouder.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Set, Chairs and Coffee Table in Rattan, Wicker and Iron, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular French Riviera style set that includes two twin "shell" chairs and a coffee table all made in hand-woven wicker, rattan and enameled black iron. This lovely set was produ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Iron Trompe-l'œil Woodgrain Armchairs in Biedermeier Style, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Iron Trompe-l'œil Woodgrain Armchairs in Biedermeier Style, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of wonderful vintage iron Biedermeier style trompe-l'œil woodgrain painted armcha...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Enamel, Iron
H 33.25 in W 24.25 in D 22 in
Vintage Set of Ten Gregorius Pineo Twig Iron Outdoor Dining Armchairs
By Gregorius Pineo
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular set of ten garden dining armchairs manufactured and designed by Gregorius Pineo, Los Angeles, CA. They do Not have designer masks. These wonderful patio armchairs feature...
Category
Late 20th Century American Rustic Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair Of 1980s Italian Silver Leaf Faux Bamboo Chairs
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of 1980s iron Italian silver leaf faux bamboo armchairs. Heavy chairs.
Needs reupholstering.
Category
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Industrial French Slatted Wood and Iron Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
This is a VERY unique French Industrial armchairs which is very heavy and well crafted. Slats of natural wood, rolled wood top and bottom trim, anchored feet and many more details.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Industrial Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Swedish pine chair produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish pine chair produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, 1940s.
It has a strong resemblance to Axel Einar Hjorth's work and was previously mistakenly attributed to him.
However, this is not ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Iron and Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage French iron and leather armchair, dating from around the 1960’s. It is a great size for use as a desk chair or an occasional side chair.
This model is often attri...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Rose Pattern Springer Patio Arm Chairs - Set of 4
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Rose Pattern Springer Patio Arm Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Late 20th to Early 21st Century. Measurements: 39.5" H x 26.5" W x 25.5" D x 17"Seat Height x 2...
Category
Late 20th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 39.5 in W 26.5 in D 25.5 in
Armchairs styled by Ignazio Gardella for Azucena, 1950s, set of 2
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Torino, IT
beautifully designed armchairs, this model is the only one that exists in the entire historic design market.
Fully restored in velvet.
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Bronze and Iron X Scissor Armchairs, by David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of bronze and iron Dante curule armchairs, by David Marshall
X or scissors Roman inspired chair in iron and bronze, not foldable
Seat is slightly curved made of thick and robust...
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Classical Roman Armchairs
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Set of 3 French Garden Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A terrific set of 3 mid-20th century garden armchairs from the Provence region of France. Sturdily constructed from painted iron with a wonderful patina. Very comfortable. A wonderfu...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Gianni Moscatelli Dining Chairs for Formanova, 1968, Set of 12
By Formanova, Gianni Moscatelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gianni Moscatelli dining chairs for Formanova, faux-fur and iron, Italy, 1968, set of twelve.
These chairs represent timeless items designed by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova in th...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Iron Armchairs by Geraldo de Barros, Brazil, 1955, Unilabor
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Houston, TX
Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998)
Set of two Iron armchair
Manufactured by Unilabor
Brazil, 1955.
Iron frame, fabric upholstered.
Measurements:
55 cm x 65 cm x 75 h cm
21.6 in x 25.59...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Coppia di poltrone anni '70, Mobiltecnica, Torino
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Coppia di poltroncine anni '70 prodotte dalla Mobiltecnica di Torino.
Il marchio è presente sulla parte posteriore delle poltrone.
Le poltroncine hanno una struttura in ferro e rive...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Rare set of 6 armchairs by Carlo Hauner for Forma. Italy, from the 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Vigevano, PV
Rare set of 6 armchairs by Carlo Hauner for Forma Italia from the 1950s.
these armchairs in curved wood veneered with mahogany, produced by the Brescia-based company Forma.
The armre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 19.69 in
Elegance in Time: Catalan Modernism Theater Chair 'Kursaal', c. 1930
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Catalan Modernism with the "Kursaal" Theater Chair, a sculptural masterpiece from Manresa, Spain, circa 1927. An embodiment of organic shap...
Category
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 37.01 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
Antique Club Armchair Fauteuil Cognac Leather French or "Cats Chair", circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
Fauteuil club armchair French. Cognac Leather
Antique, circa 1930
This armchair was for a time used by the cats of the family, This is why we call it "Cat chair" ! (please see photos...
Category
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 33.86 in W 32.29 in D 35.44 in
Italian Mid-century Armchair Arflex 1950s Optical fabric iron feet
By Arflex
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Mid-century Armchair Arflex 1950s Optical fabric iron feet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
'Concha' Lounge Chair, by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Concha" armchair, designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, is a hallmark of mid-century Brazilian furniture design. This chair is recognized for its elegant and organic form,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
Locus Solus armchair by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova, 1964
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Locus Solus armchair designed by Gae Aulenti for Poltronova 1964.
A first production in excellent condition, restored.
Structure in painted metal, linen, polyurethane padding.
A few ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Geraldo de Barros Lounge Chair in Iron and Yellow Upholstery
By Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, armchair, fabric, iron, wood, Brazil, 1955
Crafted by the Brazilian modernist designer Geraldo de Barros, this lounge chair showcases the typical mat...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of light blue velvet recliner armchairs, iron frame, 1970s
Located in Catania, IT
Pair of 1970s armchairs of Italian design, in perfect condition. The armchairs have iron frames and are reclining. They were restored in blue velvet.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Joe Colombo ROLL chiars for Sormani Italy 1960s
By Joe Colombo
Located in Padova, IT
A pair of very rare an Space Age icons chairs designed by Joe Colombo Roll and produced in Italy by Sormani from 1962 to 1964. Burnished iron frame and tan leather covering. Very nic...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Coppia di sedia Butterfly anni '70
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Set di N. 2 poltrone Butterfly attribuite ad Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan e Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy.
La poltrona Butterfly ha seduta non convenzionale e dal design caratteristico, format...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Armchairs in the Style of Marco Zanuso - Repainted to New - 1950s, Set of 2
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of armchairs in the style of Arflex, with brass legs, recently upholstered and reupholstered to new.
Excellent condition
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Mid-Century Savonarola Campaign Chairs with Leather Seats & Backs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of 20th century Italian iron ,bronze and leather Savonarola chairs,, Retain original tooled leather seats and backs,, minor tear to one chair (see photo). also a few missing gro...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Campaign Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Eastern Bloc Vintage armchairs by Jitona, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
By Jitona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These armchairs was a part of a living room set made by JITONA company in the 1970´s.
They represent a typical example of furniture design of the 1970/1980s years of the 20th Centur...
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair French Mid Century Leather & Iron Armchairs
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Norwich, GB
Fabulous pair of mid century French leather & iron armchairs. Circa 1950’s.
Another pair are available listed separately, also as a set of four.
The chairs have brass ball finials ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of gilt cast iron and leather armchairs. Italy, circa 1950.
By Maison Jansen
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt cast iron and leather armchairs. Italy, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Pair of 'Elettra' Armchairs by Stdio BBPR for Arflex, 1950s
By Studio BBPR
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of 'Elettra' Armchairs by Stdio BBPR for Arflex, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 28.35 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Mid-Century Modern 'Elettra' Armchair by Stdio BBPR for Arflex, Leather and Iron
By Studio BBPR
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern 'Elettra' Armchair by Stdio BBPR for Arflex, Leather and Iron, 1950s - 3 available
Category
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Hermés/Adnet style Trompe L’oeil Yellow Strapwork Iron Faux Leather Chair
By Hermès
Located in Hastings, GB
Incredible wrought iron chair, the frame designed to replicate leather equestrian harness straps, very much in the manner of Hermés and Jacques Adnet.
The attention to detail is qu...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 30.32 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Pair of French Mid-Centruy Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Armchairs Grey Velvet 1980s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Salzburg, AT
Light-footed and stylish armchair in bamboo design.
The eccentric design of the rear foot, almost like a loop, which then merges seamlessly into the armrest and flows out towards the...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 41.34 in W 26.78 in D 37.01 in
Forged and Cast Iron Savonarola Stye Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a whimsical set of four mid-century forged and cast iron Savonarola -inspired arm chairs. We are attributing the chairs to a mid-century Mexican origin. These are the perfect...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
1990s Spazzapan Italian Pop Art Pair of Pink Yellow Metal Armchairs Sculptures
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques, Anacleto Spazzapan
Located in New York, NY
This fun pair of armchairs is a unique organic modern design manufactured and signed by the Italian artist, Anacleto Spazzapan (Luino, Italy - 1943). Very functional for their fun us...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 36.5 in W 41 in D 26 in
Pair of “Shell” Armchairs
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler were influential Brazilian furniture designers who collaborated in the mid-20th century. They played a significant role in the development of modern Br...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Reclining Armchair By Cassina
By Cassina
Located in London, GB
An Italian Mid-Century reclining armchair by Cassina, with ebonised frame and newly upholstered in blue velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Franco Albini PL19 Pair of Three Piece Armchairs for Poggi Pavia Italy Circa 1959
By Franco Albini
Located in Rovereta, SM
The "Modello PL19" or "I tre Pezzi" armchairs, designed by Franco Albini and Franca Helg, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, Italy.
The chairs have a lacquered metal frame and are upholste...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 36.23 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern light brown coconut-shaped Rattan Basket Chair, 1950
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Italian Mid-Century Modern light brown Rattan basket chairs. The chairs are often described as coconut-shaped. They feature a light brown rattan seat shell and a base of lacquered ir...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 69 in W 71 in D 63 in
Italian Design Pair of Armchairs by Gigi Radice for Minotti, 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Lovely italian design pair of armchairs in original used conditions 1950s. In original iron legs and brass feet with sponge padding and blue bouclé wool covering. This pair of armcha...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Djinn Armchairs and Footstools by Olivier Mourgue for Airborne
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Rovereta, SM
Pair of Vintage Armchairs Djinn, designed by Olivier Mourgue in 1965 for Airborne.
Metal frame lined with foam and covered with fabric .
The feet have steel Skates. The Djinn sofa...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 38.98 in
"Manhattan" armchair, designed by Jorge Zalszupin for "l'Atelier"
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Fantastic "Manhattan" armchair designed by the Brazilian architect of Polish origin Jorge Zalszupin, produced by his own company “l’Atelier”, an authentic rarity. Perhaps “Manhattan”...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
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Find a variety of 20th century iron armchairs available on 1stDibs. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Hollywood Regency 20th century iron armchairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made 20th century iron armchairs over the years, but those made by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Cleo Baldon and Russell Woodard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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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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