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Guillermo Eyelash Wing Chair Newly Upholstered Armchair in Black Velvet, 1950s
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly reupholstered Guillermo wing chair, and iconic Hollywood Regency chair. The main fabric is black velvet and there is a burst of neon yellow piping as well. This is a very comfo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood
H 35 in W 36 in D 26 in
Pair of Armchairs, Palm Tree Leaves Beige Velvet, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of beige armchairs, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM type armch...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Green Apple Armchairs, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of armchairs GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 armc...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mid Century Dark Green Dante Armchair, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Italian Midcentury Armchair in the Style of Marco Zanuso , reupholstered 1950's
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Italian Midcentury Armchair in the Style of Marco Zanuso , reupholstered 1950's.
Black enamelled legs with brass feet, re-upholstered in a caldera color with Güell Lamadrid fabric.
...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 36.23 in W 26.78 in D 34.65 in
Armchair designed by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1960s
By Eugenio Gerli
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Armchair designed in 1966 by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, Italy. Metal frame Upholstered again with Güell Lamadrid fabric.
Excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of armchairs, François Bauchet 1990's
By Cinna (Ligne Roset)
Located in Barcelona, Cataluna
Pair of armchairs, François Bauchet 1990's
Model Pluriel armchair.
Cinna editions. Designer François Bauchet.
Reupholstered with Guell Lamadrid fabric
Category
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Pair Of Armchairs "Grand Repos", Guillerme et Chambron
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Brussels , BE
Pair of "Grand Repos" armchairs in solid oak, Guillerme and Chambron for "Votre Maison" publisher, France 1970s. Recently refurbished, new fabric, foam and straps, excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Leopard-print armchair from the 70s
Located in PARIS, FR
1970s leopard-print velvet armchair, fabric by Nobilis. Very good condition.
LP2490
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Mid Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum, 1960s
By 't Spectrum, Martin Visser
Located in Brugge, BE
Pair of armchairs by Martin Visser for 't Spectrum
1960s
Netherlands
Metal and grey upholstery
78cm high, 64cm wide, 57cm deep,
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in
Set of Two Original Bauhaus Armchairs, Chrome-Plated Steel, Germany, 1940s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
In pristine original condition, the upholstery has been professionally cleaned, and its polish revived by our refurbishing team in Czechia.
The chrome parts have been cleaned and p...
Category
Vintage 1940s German Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 22.84 in W 19.69 in D 26.38 in
Pumpkin Armchair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Iconic Pumpkin Armchair designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Ligne Roset in 1970. Original white fabric, very good condition. This model was initially created for the private ap...
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Boomerang Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic Boomerang armchair produced by TON company in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. The name comes from the curved armrests. The chairs are produced as elegant and airy design with light, ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Vintage Boomerang Armchair By Ton, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Michael Thonet, TON a.s.
Located in Zohor, SK
Iconic Boomerang armchair produced by TON company in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. The name comes from the curved armrests. The chair is produced as elegant and airy design with light, bu...
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Josef Frank easy chair 891 for Firma Svenskt Tenn, Sweden
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Forserum, SE
Easy chair 891 designed by Josef Frank for Firma Svenskt Tenn in 1937. Made from solid mahogany, reupholstered in a striking zebra-striped textile. The Austrian architect Josef Frank...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Mahogany
Sapporo Armchair 1970
By Sapporo
Located in PARIS, FR
White looped weaving armchair by designer Sapporo for Mobil Girgi from the 1970s. This armchair has been fully restored. In perfect condition.
DV523-524
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Alky Armchair by Giancarlo Piretti
By Giancarlo Piretti, Artifort
Located in PARIS, FR
Alky armchair by Italian designer Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s. The structure is covered with thermoformed foam, and the base is made of aluminum. Good condition. This armch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Velour and Gilt Metal by Alberto Smania, 1970's
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage pair of large Italian armchairs by Alberto Smania from 1970s.
The armchairs are created in very comfortable shape with new velour upholstery and gilt metal decoration.
After ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 40.56 in D 33.86 in
Melchiorre Bega Italian Pair of Armchairs, 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Pair of armchairs design by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, 1950s. The chairs have a compact curved form and feature the original red upholstery fabric. The armchairs are freshly cleaned and...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Leopard Print Velvet Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchairs designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-q...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Carlo Hauner, Armchair, 1950's, Caviuna Wood and Blue Cotton
By Carlo Hauner
Located in PARIS, FR
A typical piece of Carlo Hauner's design from the 1950s, this armchair rests on four conical legs, known in Brazilian as "Pè palito". The wide, curved backrest gives it depth while t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
I. S. A. Bergamo Italian Set of Two Cream Coloured Wingback Chairs, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two cream colored wingback chairs, design and manufacturer I. S. A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. The chairs come with exceptional dainty feet. The chairs needs a new upholstery.
Fe...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.26 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
Rare Armchair by Jedrachowicz Racinowski, 345 Type, 1950s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Extremely rare model 345 armchair designed by two students of interior design, Janina Jedrachowicz and Konrad Racinowski in the mid-1950s and briefly produced by Poznanskie Zaklady M...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
No Reserve
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Midcentury David Print White Armchairs, by Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Edmund Homa. Pr...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Authentic ball chair by Ero Aarnio 1980
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Perpignan, FR
Authentique fauteuil ball chair datant des années 80.
Édition Adelta / étiquette fabricant présent sur le piètement .
Il est en très bon état d’origine. Non restauré
Dimensions :...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pair of Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Knoll Brno Flat Bar Chairs, Cantilever Design, Newly Chrome Plated and Reupholstered in a Sage Color Mohair, Padded Armrest
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cut Steel, Chrome
H 33.5 in W 22.5 in D 23.75 in
Mid Century 366 Green Armchair, Jozef Chierowski, Europe, Poland, 1960s.
By Jozef Chierowski
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Jozef Marian Chie...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
French Louis XV Style Upholstered Fauteuils Arm Chairs, a Pair
Located in Sheridan, CO
French Louis XV style armchairs, 20th c., having carved rocaille crest, in a floral upholstery, with foliate handholds, above shell motif apron, rising on cabriole legs, ending on wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Warren Platner armchair
By Warren Platner
Located in PARIS, FR
Chromed metal armchair by designer Warren Platner (1919-2006) produced by Knoll in the 1970s. The seat and back are in green velvet, the structure and base are in chromed metal. The ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Gianfranco Frattini Model 831 Lounge Chairs For Cassina, 1950s
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Rovereta, SM
Incredible pair of model 831 chairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1950s.
These model chairs are exceptionally rare.
The fantastic design by renowned Italian designer Gianfran...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in
Mid-century pair of German lounge armchair, Bentwood 1960s
By Vintage/sw
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-century pair of German lounge armchair, Bentwood 1960s
Price is for a pair
Design year: 1960s
It is in great condition. However, as with all the vintage items some minor we...
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Bentwood
"Wing Back" Armchair by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in PARIS, FR
"Wing Back" armchair model, released by Roche Bobois in the 1980s. It has been reupholstered in bouclé fabric. In perfect condition
DV465
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Mushroom Armchair by French designer Pierre Paulin (1927-2009), released by Artifort in the 1960s. This iconic armchair is upholstered in its original green fabric. Revolutionizing ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Pair of chairs by Willem Gispen
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of armchairs by Dutch designer Willem Hendrik Gispen, 1950s. The chairs are upholstered in blue fabric, with wooden armrests and a gray lacquered metal base. In perfect condit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Mushroom Armchair by Pierre Paulin
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Mushroom Armchair by French designer Pierre Paulin (1927-2009), released by Artifort in the 1960s. This iconic armchair is upholstered in its original orange fabric. Revolutionizing...
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Pair of blue armchairs by Rudolf Wolf
By Rudolf Wolf
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair by Dutch designer Rudolf Wolf for Elsrijk, 1950s. This armchair has been reupholstered in blue woolen fabric. The armrests are made of bakelite. The tubular structure is in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Alky Armchair by Giancarlo Piretti
Located in PARIS, FR
Alky armchair by Italian designer Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s. The structure is covered with thermoformed foam, and the base is made of aluminum. Good condition. This armch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Set of 8 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Armchairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Eight Ludwig Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno armchairs for Knoll in stainless steel with original Cavalier for Knoll (K215/12) royal blue cloth upholstery in excellent condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Alky Armchair by Giancarlo Piretti
Located in PARIS, FR
Alky armchair by Italian designer Giancarlo Piretti for Artifort, 1970s. The structure is covered with thermoformed foam, and the base is made of aluminum. Good condition. This armch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Jan Vaněk, Oak, Cotton, Czech, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Designed by renowned Czech interior architect and designer, Jan Vanek.
Our professional refurbishing team in Czechia has fully restored it according to the original process.
New u...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Textile, Cotton, Oak
Gray armchair from the 60s
Located in PARIS, FR
Dutch armchair from the 1960s. Black lacquered metal frame, bakelite armrests, and upholstery reupholstered in gray fabric. 2 chairs available. In perfect condition.
DV445
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Vintage Midcentury German Teddy fabric Scissor Armchair by Wilhelm Knoll 1950
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Vintage Midcentury German Teddy fabric Scissor Armchair by Wilhelm Knoll 1950s
The chair frame are made from solid wood , in good vintage condition, however, as with all vintage ...
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
H 36.62 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Midcentury Burgundy Velvet VAR Armchair, 1960s
By Henryk Lis
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pierre Paulin Mushroom armchair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair model "Mushroom" by designer Pierre Paulin, edited by Artifort, from the 1960s. This iconic chair is covered in its original green Kvadrat fabric, 50th-anniversary edition. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Mid-Century Modern Beige Armchair, Edmund Homa, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beige armchair, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Goscieninska Furniture Factory. It is made from solid beechwood. The GFM type armchair is regarded ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Pierre Paulin F780 armchair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair F780, "Concorde" model, by French designer Pierre Paulin, from the 1960s. This armchair is covered in its original blue Kvadrat fabric and has a white lacquered steel base. ...
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Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Italian armchair
Located in PARIS, FR
Italian armchair from the 1950s inspired by the designer Gio Ponti. This armchair has been reupholstered with bouclé fabric. The base is made of wood. Perfect condition.
DV346
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Pair of Mid Century Flimflam Jacquard Armchairs, by J Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Edmund Homa. Prod...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Flimflam Jacquard Armchair, Designed by J Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Edmund Homa. Prod...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Giorgetti Progetti Armchairs by Umberto Asnago
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage Progetti armchairs, designed by Umberto Asnago.
Manufacture date circa 1980's by Giorgetti, Italy.
Labeled textile on the bottom.
In ivory velour textile upholstery a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Curved Armchair, anonymous, Sweden, 1940s, lacquered wood, textile upholstery
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair, anonymous, Sweden, 1940s
Lacquered wood and textile upholstery.
H: 86 cm
W: 60 cm
D: 108 cm
SH: 40 cm
AH: 66 cm
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood, Lacquer
H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 42.52 in
Gunnar Göpert a pair of pine easy chairs Säter, Göperts, Sweden, 1940s
By Göperts Möbler, Gunnar Göperts
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of Säter armchairs designed by Gunnar Göpert in 1948 for the Swedish manufacturer Göperts Industri, Jönköping. Made from solid pine with original blue fabric. The model was sh...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Pine
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Mid-Century 366 Armchair, Dark Red Velvet, by Jozef Chierowski, Europe, 1960s
By Jozef Chierowski
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Jozef Marian Chie...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Mid-Century 366 Armchairs, Dark Velvet, by J Chierowski, Europe, 1960s
By Jozef Chierowski
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The 366 armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Jozef Marian Chie...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Gio Ponti set of two armchairs 1940s
By Casa e Giardino, Gio Ponti
Located in bari, IT
Set of two armchairs of designer Gio Ponti 1940 .
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953. Finn Juhl originally designed the 53-series for master joiner Niels Vodder. It was introduced at the Cop...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Fritz Hansen Windsor Armchair, 1940 Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Balen, BE
Original and early Fritz Hansen Windsor armchair made in 1940 in Denmark.
The chair shows an interesting combination of original Windsor chair construction and joinery. The chair is ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Melchiorre Bega Armchair, Italy 1950s
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Armchair designed by Melchiorre Bega. These elegantly proportioned wingback chair features tapered walnut legs and is upholstered in their original fabric in a golden colour and with...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Nutwood
Mid Century Vintage Purple Melange Armchair by Mieczyslaw Puchala, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchair designed by Mieczyslaw Puchala. Dark brown wood combined with a purple melange beautiful fabric gives it elegance and nobility. The chair has undergone a full carpentry and ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Mid Century Beige "Eva" Club Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A very comfortable and effective club armchair "EVA" produced in the 1960s by Silesian furniture factories. It fits both Classic interiors and modern, loft spaces. The armchair is af...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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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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