Armchair 45
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Birch, Cane
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Canvas, Wicker, Birch
2010s Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Foam
2010s Italian Armchairs
Brass
2010s Italian Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Silk, Upholstery, Ebony
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 1880s British High Victorian Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs
Faux Leather, Beech
Antique Early 1900s Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Oak
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Rattan, Fabric
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Fabric
Vintage 1960s Swedish Armchairs
Fabric, Teak
2010s German Post-Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Armchairs
Brass
2010s Italian Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wicker, Seagrass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Pine
Antique 19th Century European Armchairs
Upholstery
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Wood, Fabric, Cane
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Cherry
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Antique 1890s Swedish Empire Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century European Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1930s Polish Art Deco Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Irish Regency Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Austrian Bauhaus Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Antique Early 1900s German Biedermeier Armchairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Armchairs
Metal
2010s Cypriot Post-Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Vintage 1950s Dutch Armchairs
Rattan
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1850s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Palisander, Rosewood
20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
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Armchair 45 For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Armchair 45?
Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
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.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
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.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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