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Pair of Mid-century armchairs, Austria 1950s, Newly Reupholstered, Linen Fabric
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Pair of Austrian armchairs, 1950s, entirely restored, walnut wood legs, reupholstered in premium linen fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
H 33.86 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in
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
Pair, Gray Painted Swedish Gustavian Armchairs, circa 1920
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of Swedish Gustavian style armchairs have a gently curved back, turned fluted legs and decorative carving embellishments which all add to the graceful appeal of each.
The n...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Deep Blue Linen Italian Wing Chairs, Italy 1950's
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Dynamic wingback armchairs reminiscent of Minoletti and Buffa. Upholstered in a blue Linen, on brass legs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Restored Vintage Bamboo Barrel Armchairs - Set of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Discover the charm of our set of four vintage bamboo barrel chairs, exquisitely crafted and fully restored by our in-house professionals. These chairs feature a natural bamboo color ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Bamboo, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Pair, Gustavian White Painted Armchairs, Sweden circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, attractive Swedish country Gustavian style arm chairs with gently curved barrel back and carved ribbon/bow adorning the back and skirt. Turned fluted feet.
Newer, professionall...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
French Directoire Style Swag Arm Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger, Grosfeld House
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic French Directoire style swag arm chairs with sliver leaf accents upholstered in fine cut velvet on linen ground. Klismos styling to the front legs with heirloom quality coil...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
French Style Transitional Fauteuils With Linen Upholstery, a Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous French style transitional fauteuils upholstered in linen. Gorgeous detailing and quality upholstery work! Add some French style to your home.
Category
Vintage 1980s French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Set of Ten French Provincial Linen Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 10 French Provincial dining chairs showcases a classic and refined design. The eyebrow shaped tops of these chairs add a unique architectural element that brings soft cu...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair, Gustavian Style White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of Swedish arm chairs have a gently curved back, cabriolet legs and decorative carving embellish the skirt and top which all add to the graceful appeal of each.
The newer p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Pair, White Painted Gustavian Style Armchairs, Sweden circa 1900's
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, Swedish white painted armchairs with carved details along edges, top of back and bottom of seat; turned fluted legs.
The newer, professionally applied antique white painted fin...
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Faux Bamboo Arm Chair in Brunschwig & Fils by Drexel Heritage
By Drexel
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage Drexel Chippendale style Faux Bamboo arm chair upholstered in Brunschwig & Fils floral linen upholstery. Dimensions: 22" w x 19" D x 34" h; seat: 19"h.
Very sweet chair read...
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
A Louis XV style armchair. 1940's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Louis XV style armchair with a very classic French accent in a beige linen. 1940's
Category
Vintage 1940s French Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair of Faux Bamboo Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Faux Bamboo Mahogany Armchairs. Newly upholstered in a light linen fabric. Chairs have been refinished with a new finish in shellac.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Recliner, France, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Tinted wood structure with a reclining mechanism in brass, three possible positions.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of New Gold Linen Upholstery Barrel Back Wrap Around Lounge Arm Chairs MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of New Solid Gold Tone Linen Upholstery Barrel Back Wrap Around Lounge Arm Fireside Lounge Chairs MINT!
Category
20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
H 32 in W 26 in D 22 in
Pair of Angelo Mangiarotti Armchairs, La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Italy, 1970s
By La Sorgente Dei Mobili, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare pair of armchairs was designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and produced by the Italian manufacturer La Sorgente dei Mobili in the early 1970s. The design is marked by the ge...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Wood
H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 34.26 in
Mid Century Beige Armchairs by Henryk Lis, 1960s, Set of 2
By Henryk Lis
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
The set of two armchairs designed by Henryk Lis. The structure is made of beech wood in a warm walnut color, finished with a semi-matte satin varnish. The upholstery is heavy weight ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Beech
Midcentury Armchair, model GFM-87 by Juliusz Kedziorek, 1960s
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
One of the icon of Polish mid-century design, the armchair model GFM-87, designed by Juliusz Kedziorek, manufactured by Goscicinskie Fabryki Mebli in Poland in the 1960s.
The struc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Wood, Beech
Oak Armchair by Charles Dudouyt, France, c. 1940
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in New York City, NY
Two other chairs are available, upholstered in a rust red linen fabric.
Smart, tall chair with comfortable upholstery and elegant lines. New cushions with blue linen upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Rare Tripod Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York City, NY
Two available; priced individually.
Rare tripod sculptural lounge chair by Guillerme et Chambron. This chair is incredibly comfortable, with new cushions upholstered in navy linen ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Tufted Rounded Back Armchair Designed by Parish-Hadley
Located in Southampton, NY
Tufted Rounded Back Armchair designed by Parish-Hadley.
A classic form in the floral linen. Chair designed by Parish-Hadley. Tufted, Rolled-back and arms, tight seat with straight sk...
Category
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Rare Tripod Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York City, NY
Two available; priced individually.
Sculptural lounge chair by Guillerme et Chambron. This chair is incredibly comfortable, with new cushions upholstered in washed navy linen with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Pair of 20th Century Gustavian Style Armchairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Pair of 20th century Gustavian style armchairs, repainted in soft grey.
Newly upholstered in linen.
Category
20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Linen
Oak and Upholstery Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron, France, c. 1960
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York City, NY
Priced individually; two available.
Armchair by Guillerme et Chambron, with a stylish "cup" at the right arm. This chair is incredibly comfortable, with new cushions upholstered in...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Pair of Swedish Mid Century Wooden Armchairs in Pine Produced by Vemdalia, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish brutalist mid century wooden armchairs in pine produced by Vemdalia, Sweden 1970s. In good original condition with newly made linen cushions.
Dimensions: H: 85...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Pine
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 24.81 in
Set of four Louis XIV style armchairs. 20th century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of four Louis XIV-style armchairs, with their baluster-shaped legs joined by a spacer bar, covered in a rustic-style linen fabric reproducing a lampas from the second half of the...
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Midcentury Modern Karin Mobring Armchairs Model Diana by Ikea in Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Armchairs model Diana designed by Karin Mobring, 1974. Produced by Ikea in Sweden.
These ones are sold as a pair. The frame is made in lacquered pine, and the upholstery is made in n...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Pine
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 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
Pair of Circa 1900s Swedish Spindle Back Upholstered Mahogany Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Swedish spindle back open sided armchairs on turned legs with brass castors.
They are of neat proportions and upholstered in a neutral beige herringbone fabric with ...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Shaped Heavy Linen Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A shaped contemporary style arm chair upholstered in heavyweight off-white linen with slender stained wood legs.
Category
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Linen
Early Franco Albini for Knoll 'No. 48' Walnut and Linen Accent Chair, 1949
Located in Coronado, CA
Franco Albini early No. 48 "Luisa" armchair, manufactured by Knoll circa 1949. Perfect as a desk chair, dining chair, or accent chair. This stunning example has been lovingly restore...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 21.75 in D 23.75 in
Pair, Gustavian Gray Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of Swedish arm chairs have a gently curved barrel back and cabriolet legs adding to the graceful Gustavian appeal of each.
Delicate carving and curves are seen throughout t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Open Arm Library Chair in linen fabric by James Malone, England circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Open Arm Library Chair in linen fabric by James Malone
England circa 1910
Newly upholstered in James Malone 100% linen on antique frame with fluted legs and arm supports.
Measures...
Category
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
H 33 in W 26.75 in D 34 in
John Graz. John Graz armchair, c. 1960 Caviuna wood and linen tapestry
By John Graz
Located in PARIS, FR
This armchair by John Graz, dating from the 1960s. The room is characterized by a high slightly inclined backrest, offering optimal comfort. Its contoured structure in caviuna, an ex...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
H 37.41 in W 24.02 in D 34.26 in
Exceptional Art Deco Arm Chair in Blue Velvet and Maple, Northern France, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional armchair was produced by a master cabinetmaker in Northern France in the late 1920s. The chair was designed for a private residence in the Roubaix region.
The diffe...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Chenille, Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Velvet, Maple
H 34.45 in W 26.19 in D 35.04 in
Pair of Gio Ponti Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
A pair of 1940s Gio Ponti shell chairs, reupholstered in a grey blue linen, retaining the original cushions and structure.
Giovanni "Gio" Ponti (1891 - 1979) was an Italian architec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Pair of Haagse School High Back Armchairs
By Hendrik Wouda
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique set of two 1920s Haagse School high back armchairs with white linen upholstery, designed by influential architect Hendrik Wouda for the firm H. Pander & Zonen. Dramatic and in...
Category
Vintage 1920s Dutch Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Wood
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner 'Reversivel' Pair Edition Forma , Brazil, c. 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in PARIS, FR
An iconic pair of lacquered metal and fabric "Reversivel" armchairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma Moveis
Circa 1950
Bibliographie :
M. Vasconcellos & A. Vincente, Movel...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 25.99 in W 42.92 in D 26.97 in
A pair of armchairs. France 70's
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A pair of low armchairs, the base is in chromed tube and the seat in white quilted linen. Cylindrical wood fasteners. France 70's.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Sergio Rodrigues, Parati Armchairs - Brazilian, Mid-Century Modern - 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing the "Parati" armchair, a masterpiece born in the creative fervor of the mid-1960s, gracing the lobby of Brasilia's iconic Itamaraty Palace, the bastion of Brazil's Minist...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Sculptural French Walnut Side Chairs, Pair
Located in East Hampton, NY
WOW! What amazingly chic and sculptural chairs with floating armrests and SO MANY details. French walnut wood in a rich dark espresso finish, newly upholstered with a neutral thick...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut Armchair by Marc Berge For Grosfeld House
By Marc Berge, Grosfeld House
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stately, mid-century modern armchair by Marc Berge for Grosfeld House features a sculptural walnut frame with patterned beveled edges throughout. The seat and back are newly upholste...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
H 37 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
A Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Design lounge chairs, Italy 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Saint Leonards-on-sea, England
Pair of Italian Mid-Century armchairs newly upholstered in a cream linen.
Italy 1970s. The seat and backrest are suspended between an elegant walnut frame with brass fittings.
Made...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Armchairs, France circa 1930
Located in Culver City, CA
Art Deco Armchairs
France circa 1930
Reupholstered in neutral linen with green piping.
Measures 29"w x 35”d x 39”h x 16”seat
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery
Naeko Armchair by Kazuhide Takahama produced by Gavina Spa in 1958
By Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Naeko armchair designed by Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama dating back to Gavina’s first production. Cherry-wood structure, recently upholstered in linen velvet.
This is the wo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 armchairs in bamboo and linen, 1950s
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 armchairs from the fifties in France
Structure in bamboo - cushions covered with a beige blackout linen
To note: some lack on the structure
foam and fabric are new
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Bamboo
1950s French Country Armchairs Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1950s French country armchairs. Has an oak frame with a linen-blend upholstered fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Country Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Linen
Pair of 1960s Swedish Oak Curved Armchairs Reupholstered in a Neutral Linen
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of very comfortable Swedish oak armchairs. There is a very small difference in their size which is barely noticeable .
The backs are deep and curved with thick cushio...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Linen
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Gigi Radice for Minotti Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of comfortable armchairs designed by Gigi Radice and produced in Italy in 1950. Structure made of solid wood standing on black metal tapered legs and brass feet. Linen upholster...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 34.26 in
1960S Dutch Oak Brutalist Armchair
Located in London, London
Armchair
Oak
Unusual shape
New linen mix upholstery - Weave by Fabric and Steel, woven in Belgium
Seat height 47cm
Dutch 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Oak
Pair, Gustavian White Arm Chairs, Sweden circa 1910
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of Swedish arm chairs have a gently curved barrel back and slightly turned out arms, adding to the graceful appeal of each.
Fluted legs and decorative carving embellish the...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
New Oatmeal Tweed Upholstery Oiled Walnut Side Arm Chairs Jens Risom Style MINT!
By Jens Risom, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New Oatmeal Linen Blend Tweed Upholstery Oiled Walnut Side Arm Chairs Jens Risom Style MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Linen, Walnut
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Mid-Century Armchairs in The Manner of Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Rare pair of armchairs designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler. In the designers’ iconic style, these chairs feature an iron frame with splayed legs kept in their original conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Canoa Armchairs by Gelli, Mid-Century Modern- 60'
By Gelli Indústria de Móveis
Located in Houston, TX
Currently available for acquisition, these exquisite examples of Brazilian Mid-Century Modern , known as the "Gelli Armchairs," epitomize the ingenuity and design prowess of their er...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Abalone, Linen, Hardwood
Bruno Mathsson Eva Armchairs in Beech & Linen, Mid Century Swedish Design 1960’s
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of Scandinavian armchairs designed by Bruno Mathsson and made by DUX Sweden in the 1960’s. A simple and elegant design by one of the preeminent Scandinavian designers o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 28.75 in
Pair of French Art Deco Period 1930s Walnut Horseshoe Back Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Art Deco period walnut armchairs from the early 20th century, with horseshoe back, saber legs and linen upholstery. Created in France during the Art Deco period in t...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
H 31 in W 24 in D 21.5 in
Midcentury Armchair by Henryk Lis in Beige Cotton Linen Upholstery, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
The armchair designed by Henryk Lis. The structure is made of beech wood in a warm walnut color, finished with a semi-matte satin varnish. The upholstery is heavy weight cotton and l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Beech
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Barrel Back Armchairs
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish chairs with classic sulla barrel backs in the Gustavian style with plaster decorative details, newly upholstered in linen. Beautifully carved bell flowers around th...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Beige Linen by Liceu De Artes, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this spectacular Mid-Century Modern armchair set in hardwood & beige cotton fabric designed by Liceu de Artes e Oficios, in the sixties, is nothing less than spectac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
H 30.3 in W 33.1 in D 32.7 in
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Find a variety of 20th century linen armchairs available on 1stDibs. 20th century linen armchairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many 20th century linen armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Guillerme et Chambron and Fritz Hansen produced popular 20th century linen armchairs that are worth a look.
How Much are 20th Century Linen Armchairs?
20th century linen armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,191, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.
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.
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