Modern Wing Chairs
2010s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric
2010s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut, Fabric
20th Century Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Birch
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Wool, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Victorian Club Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Ash
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Elm
2010s European Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Lucite
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Beech, Oak, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Chairs
Wool, Walnut
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Mohair, Silk, Velvet
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Wenge
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Fabric
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s Swedish Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
2010s Italian Lounge Chairs
Leather, Fabric
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Swedish Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Nutwood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
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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.
- What is a wing chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Shape is the main difference between a club chair and a wing chair. Normally, a wing chair has a tall back that wraps inwards, making it look as if a pair of wings frames the chair. Club chairs tend to be lower, boxier and flanked by wide arms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of club chairs and wing chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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