Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair
By Eric Merthen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage arm chairs with hide seats on leather straps. Great mid-century design with black and white flair. Please confirm location.
Teak
Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair Rosewood Ire Möbler, Sweden 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, IDF
Armiral chair designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobel Sweden in the 1960s. The chair has a
Leather, Rosewood
Eric Merthen sofa table in oak and slate, 1960s, model Amiral
By Eric Merthen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low table in oak with slate top. Designed by Eric Merthen. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great
Slate
Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair Mid Century Modern
By Eric Merthen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Eric Merthen “Amiral” Chair. Original Dark Green Leather. Some restoration on one strap on seat.
Leather, Oak
Eric Merthen's "Amiral" Style Leather Chairs, a Pair
By Eric Merthen
Located in Hudson, NY
Gorgeous pair of French oak and green leather lounge chairs styled after Eric Merthen's "Amiral
Leather, Oak
Eric Merthen Amiral Easy Chair Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden
By Eric Merthen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Amiral designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in Skillingaryd
Leather, Rosewood
Eric Merthen sofa table in oak and slate, 1960s, model Amiral
By Eric Merthen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Low table in oak with slate top. Designed by Eric Merthen. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great
Slate
Sold
H 29.93 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair with Pouf Rosewood Ire Möbler, Sweden 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, IDF
Armiral chair with its footstool designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobel Sweden in the 1960s. The
Leather, Rosewood
"Amiral" Low Table in Oak with Slate Top by Eric Merthen, 1960s
By Eric Merthen
Located in Lejre, DK
Low table in oak with slate top. Designed by Eric Merthen. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great
Slate
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H 29.9 in W 33.9 in D 33.9 in
"Amiral" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Eric Merthen for Ire Möbler, 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in New York, NY
Admiral lounge chair and ottoman designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in Skillingaryd
Leather, Teak
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H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 37.41 in
A pair of Eric Merthen armchair mod "Amiral" rosewood or IRE Mobel AB Sweden
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, IDF
'Armiral' easy chair designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobel Sweden in the 1960s. The chair has a
Leather, Rosewood
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H 30.71 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian Leather and Rosewood Lounge Chair "Amiral" by Eric Merthen
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Karlstad, SE
Gorgeous armchair, "Amiral" by Erik Merthen for Swedish IRE Mo¨bler from the Scandinavian Mid
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 2 "Amiral" Easy Chairs Designed by Eric Merthen, 1960s
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original black leather, model Amiral. Produced in the 1960s by IRE möbler in Skillingaryd, Sweden.
Leather, Walnut
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H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 37.01 in
Eric Merthen Amiral Lounge Chair in dark wood and red leather for IRE Möbler
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Comfortable Brazilian-inspired (safari) lounge chair, model Amiral, designed by Eric Merthen for
Leather, Wood, Hardwood
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H 32.68 in W 33.47 in L 32.68 in
Erik Merthen ‘Amiral’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ire Möbler, Sweden, 1960s
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Voorburg, NL
Distinctive ‘Amiral’ lounge chair with ottoman, designed by Erik Merthen for Ire Möbler Sweden
Leather, Rosewood
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H 29.93 in W 33.86 in D 39.38 in
Eric Merthen Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of Mid-Century easy chairs with foot stool model Amiral designed by Eric Merthen. Produced
Leather, Rosewood
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H 29.93 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Eric Merthen, "Amiral" Easy Chair, Ire Möbler, Skillingaryd, 1960
By Eric Merthen
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare Admiral chair designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in Skillingaryd, Sweden
Leather, Oak
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H 31.11 in W 31.89 in D 37.41 in
Eric Merthen Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden
By Eric Merthen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model Amiral designed by Eric Merthen. Produced by Ire möbler in
Leather, Rosewood
Easy Chair Model "Amiral" Designed by Eric Merthen, 1960s
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original black leather, model Amiral. Produced in the 1960s by IRE möbler in Skillingaryd, Sweden.
Leather, Walnut
Pair of "Amiral" Easy Chairs by Eric Merthen, 1960s
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original black leather, model Amiral. Produced in the 1960s by IRE möbler in Skillingaryd, Sweden.
Leather, Walnut
Eric Merthen "Amiral" Lounge Chair for IRE Möbel, Sweden 1960s
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Amiral” is undoubtedly Swedish designer, Eric Merthen’s most famous model. The uncompromising
Leather, Wood
Vintage Leather Amiral Lounge Chair by Ire Mobler
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the stylish vintage design of Eric Merthen for Ire Mobler. Unique tapered frame features sculpted post
Leather, Rosewood
‘’Amiral’’ Armchair by Eric Merthen for IRE Möbel Skillingaryd
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Madrid, ES
‘’Amiral’’ armchair designed by Eric Merthen for IRE Möbel Skillingaryd in rosewood and leather
Leather, Rosewood
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H 30 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in
Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair with Ottoman Rosewood Mid-Century Modern
Located in Boise, ID
Such a great looking chair but most importantly its extremely comfortable great rosewood grain and the leather is in amazing condition.
Rosewood
Easy Chairs Model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden
By Eric Merthen, Ire Mobel 1
Located in Stockholm, Sweden
Easy chairs model Amiral Produced by Ire Möbler in Sweden, designed by Eric Merthen. Frame of
Leather, Wood
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H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
"Amiral" Rosewood Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Eric Merthen, Sweden, 1950s
By Eric Merthen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rosewood lounge chair with matching foot stool, designed by Eric Merthen, Sweden, 1950s. Original
Leather, Alpaca, Rosewood
Eric Merthen Amiral Armchair with Ottoman Rosewood Mid-Century Modern
Located in Boise, ID
stunning and crazy comfortable lounge chair and ottoman great condition
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 36.62 in
Rare Easy Chair Model Amiral Designed by Eric Merthen for Ire Mobler, Sweden
By Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautifully sculpted lounge armchairmodel Amiral by Erik Merthen for Ire Møbler, Sweden, 1964. Made
Leather, Wood
Pair of c. 1960's Scandinavian leather lounge chairs
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design with this exquisite pair of c. 1960's leather lounge chairs, most probably of Norwegian origin. These stunning pieces feature ...
Steel
$17,000 / set
H 31.11 in W 22.25 in D 16.93 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" Chairs for Maxalto, Black Leather, 1975, Set of 2
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Africa" dining chairs for Maxalto, black leather, walnut and burl, Italy, 1975, set of two. Originally hand finished and assembled one-by-one, "Africa" pre...
Brass
$1,904 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$1,359 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$2,369 / item
H 14.18 in Dm 15.36 in
Side Table and Stool, Isola , Murano Blown Glass, Topaz Pulegoso, Kanz
By kanz
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Il tavolino/sgabello ISOLA è realizzato in vetro di Murano nel 2024. Ogni esemplare è unico, grazie alla lavorazione manuale e alla soffiatura a bocca eseguita da maestri vetrai vene...
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$15,475
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Brown Velvet Sesann Three-Seater Sofa for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann three-seater sofa, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It features brown alpaca velvet upholstery and a chrome tubular ca...
Chrome
Sold|$600
H 15.36 in W 12.21 in D 16.93 in
Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the style of Clara Porset, circa 1960.
Wood
$2,261 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
$9,146 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$2,616Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 11.82 in Dm 21.66 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass Low Coffee Table in Petrol Green by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
On Hold|$6,833
H 32.29 in W 30.71 in D 33.86 in
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
$7,690 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
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