What is an accent armchair?

An accent armchair is an armchair that has a role to serve beyond its inherent functionality. An accent chair of any kind adds visual interest to your space — your accent armchair might be part of a living room set that matches the sofa or it could contrast with the other seating, perhaps having been added to complement or accent the rest of the room. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary accent armchairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What is a sofa armchair?

A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.

What is the most comfortable armchair?

The most comfortable armchair is really a matter of preference. Opt for an armchair that offers firm support. Shop different armchair styles on 1stDibs.com.

Is an armchair the same as an accent chair?

Whether an armchair is an accent chair varies from piece to piece. Any chair with arms is an armchair, while an accent chair is a decorative chair typically used in a seating area. Armchairs include dining chairs with arms as well as accent chairs, and some accent chairs don't have arms at all. Only a decorative seating area chair with arms can be called both an armchair and an accent chair. Shop a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between an armchair and an accent chair?

The difference between an armchair and an accent chair comes down to the specificity of the terms. An accent chair is any decorative chair designed to provide comfortable seating in living rooms and other spaces (armchairs can be accent chairs). An armchair is merely any chair that has armrests. Many different styles of armchairs have been made over the years. Find a wide range of armchairs and accent chairs on 1stDibs.

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PAIR OF ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIRS FOR REUPHOLSTERY

By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons

Located in GB

, original pair of Victorian Mahogany framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners street armchairs

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

PAIR OF ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIRS FOR REUPHOLSTERY

H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 36.23 in

FOR RESTORATION REUPHOLSTERY ANTiQUE VICTORIAN 1870 LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIR

Located in GB

circa 1870 Library reading armchair for restoration / reupholstery Please note the delivery fee listed

Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

FOR RESTORATION REUPHOLSTERY ANTiQUE VICTORIAN 1870 LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIR

H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 36.23 in

Two Restored Johannes Andersen Rosewood Armchairs Custom Reupholstery Included

By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of two 1960s Johannes Andersen armchairs in rosewood made by Uldum Møbler, Denmark. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Two Restored Johannes Andersen Rosewood Armchairs Custom Reupholstery Included

H 33.47 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in

1960s Three Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejnar Larsen Oak Armchairs, Inc. Reupholstery

By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Odense Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

Rare set of three model Elena armchairs in oak designed by Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejnar Larsen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

1960s Three Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejnar Larsen Oak Armchairs, Inc. Reupholstery

H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in

Set of Two Danish Poul Volther Refinished Armchairs in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery

By Poul Volther, FDB Møbler

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of 2 armchairs in oak designed by Poul Volther for FDB Møbler in 1954. The chairs have been

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Two Danish Poul Volther Refinished Armchairs in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery

H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 18.12 in

Ejner Larsen and Axel Bender Madsen Oak Armchair / Desk Chair, Inc. Reupholstery

By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Knebel, DK

Armchair / desk chair in oak designed by Ejner Larsen and Axel Bender Madsen in 1955 for Fritz

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Ejner Larsen and Axel Bender Madsen Oak Armchair / Desk Chair, Inc. Reupholstery

H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 19.3 in

Six Erik Buch Dining chairs and Two Armchairs in Rosewood - Inc. Reupholstery

By Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

chairs and two armchairs. The chairs feature a development of Erik Buchs well designed model 49 dining

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Six Erik Buch Dining chairs and Two Armchairs in Rosewood - Inc. Reupholstery

H 30.71 in W 23.82 in D 18.12 in

1960s Set of Four Erik Buch Model 50 Armchairs in Rosewood - Inc. Reupholstery

By Erik Buch

Located in Knebel, DK

Rare set of four exclusive rosewood armchairs from the 1960s attributed to Erik Buch. The chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Set of Four Erik Buch Model 50 Armchairs in Rosewood - Inc. Reupholstery

H 30.71 in W 23.82 in D 20.08 in

1960s Set of five Ole Wanscher PJ 412 Armchairs in Mahogany - Inc. Reupholstery

By Ole Wanscher, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

Ole Wanscher model PJ412 mahogany armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher for P.Jeppesens Møbelfabrik

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

1960s Set of five Ole Wanscher PJ 412 Armchairs in Mahogany - Inc. Reupholstery

H 33.08 in W 20.67 in D 20.67 in

Paul Frankl Armchair for John Stuart

By Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

For your consideration is this rare model 2254 ½ armchair designed by Paul Frankl in all-original

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul Frankl Armchair for John Stuart

H 32 in W 26 in D 22 in

Set of 4 Bill Stephens for Knoll Armchairs

By Knoll, Bill Stephens

Located in Stockton, NJ

A set of four Bill Stephens for knoll armchairs in dark stained bentwood oak frames. Ready for

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Set of 4 Bill Stephens for Knoll Armchairs

H 31.5 in W 23.25 in D 26 in

Giovanni "Nino" Zoncada for Cassina Armchairs, Italy 1958

By Cassina, Nino Zoncada

Located in Almelo, NL

Giovanni "Nino" Zoncada armchairs for Cassina, Italy 1958. These original armchairs model "1101

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Giovanni "Nino" Zoncada for Cassina Armchairs, Italy 1958

H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Armchair in Velvet Upholstery

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, armchair model P32, velvet, metal, brass, Italy, 1956 Osvaldo Borsani

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Armchair in Velvet Upholstery

H 32.68 in W 26.58 in D 33.86 in

Gio Ponti for Cassina Pair of Armchairs in Cherry

By Gio Ponti, Cassina

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Gio Ponti for Cassina, pair of armchairs, model 516, cherry, Kvadrat Balder fabric, Cassina, Italy

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

Gio Ponti for Cassina Pair of Armchairs in Cherry

H 32.29 in W 25.4 in D 29.93 in

Jacques Charpentier for Roche Bobois 1970s Leather Armchair Chrome Vintage

By Jacques Charpentier

Located in London, GB

This stunning and amazingly comfortable armchair from Jacques Charpentier, for Roche Bobois, is a

Category

Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Jacques Charpentier for Roche Bobois 1970s Leather Armchair Chrome Vintage

H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 37.41 in

Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova Set of Ten 'Elisa' Armchairs

By Poltronova, Giovanni Bassi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova, set of ten armchairs model 'Elisa', velvet, fabric

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova Set of Ten 'Elisa' Armchairs

H 28.75 in W 23.82 in D 21.07 in

Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova Set of Four 'Elisa' Armchairs

By Poltronova, Giovanni Bassi

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova, set of four armchairs model 'Elisa', fabric, lacquered wood

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Giovanni Battista Bassi for Poltronova Set of Four 'Elisa' Armchairs

H 28.75 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in

Giò Ponti's High Back Armchair for Isa Bergamo, Italy 1950s

By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo

Located in Roma, RM

Gorgeous Gio Ponti armchair by ISA Bergamo completely reupholstery inside/outside in professional

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Giò Ponti's High Back Armchair for Isa Bergamo, Italy 1950s

H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in

Jouko Järvisalo for Inno 'Mondi Soft' Armchair in Beige Upholstery

By Inno Interior OY, Jouko Järvisalo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jouko Järvisalo for Inno Interior OY, armchair model 'Mondi Soft', chrome-plated metal, fabric

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Jouko Järvisalo for Inno 'Mondi Soft' Armchair in Beige Upholstery

H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 29.14 in

Jouko Järvisalo for Inno 'Mondi Soft' Armchairs in Beige Upholstery

By Inno Interior OY, Jouko Järvisalo

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jouko Järvisalo for Inno Interior OY, armchairs model 'Mondi Soft', chrome-plated metal, fabric

Category

Vintage 1980s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Jouko Järvisalo for Inno 'Mondi Soft' Armchairs in Beige Upholstery

H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 29.14 in

Bentwood Armchair by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1950's

By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody

Located in Praha, CZ

reupholstery Wooden parts in good condition Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bentwood Armchair by Jindrich Halabala for UP Zavody, 1950's

H 32.29 in W 26.38 in D 33.47 in

Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik Set of Four Armchairs in Teak

By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, set of four '223' dining or armchairs, fabric, teak, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Kurt Olsen for Slagelse Møbelfabrik Set of Four Armchairs in Teak

H 30.91 in W 25.01 in D 21.46 in

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchairs in Leather and Oak

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

shows cracks. Reupholstery can be done before shipping by our experienced craftsmen and -women in our

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchairs in Leather and Oak

H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 22.84 in

Armchair Mod. Wink Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s

By Toshiyuki Kita

Located in Ibiza, Spain

Armchair - Chaise longue mod. Wink 111 designed by Toshiyuki Kita in the 80's and edited by Cassina

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Armchair Mod. Wink Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s

H 40.56 in W 82.68 in D 33.47 in

Armchair Mod. Wink Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s

By Toshiyuki Kita

Located in Madrid, ES

Armchair – Chaise longue mod. Wink 111 designed by Toshiyuki Kita in the 80's and edited by Cassina

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Armchair Mod. Wink Designed by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina, 1980s

H 40.56 in W 82.68 in D 33.47 in

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY RESTORATION

By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in GB

opportunity to own, a very rare original pair of Howard & Son's Berners street armchairs in the original

Category

Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY RESTORATION

H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.8 in

Antonin Suman for Ton Set of Eight Armchairs in Beige Upholstery

By Antonín Šuman

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Antonin Suman for TON, set of eight armchairs, model E4309, beech, fabric, Czech Republic, 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Antonin Suman for Ton Set of Eight Armchairs in Beige Upholstery

H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 18.12 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs By Gigi Radice for Minotti, 1950s

By Gigi Radice

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of armchairs designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti with a solid wood structure and metal legs

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs By Gigi Radice for Minotti, 1950s

H 34.65 in W 33.86 in D 32.29 in

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Pair of Armchairs in Cognac Leather

By De Sede, Robert Haussmann

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Robert Haussmann for De Sede, pair of armchairs, model 'RH-304', leather and steel, Switzerland, ca

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Pair of Armchairs in Cognac Leather

H 37.8 in W 26.19 in D 28.75 in

Mid-Century Bentwood Armchair by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra, 1960's

By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak

Located in Praha, CZ

reupholstery Good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Ash

Mid-Century Bentwood Armchair by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra, 1960's

H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of ‘Conference’ armchairs, fabric, chromed metal

Category

Vintage 1950s French Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris

H 32.49 in W 25.4 in D 24.41 in

Runar Engblom Armchair Designed for Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki, Boman, Finland, 1951

By Runar Engblom, Boman OY

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare armchair was designed by Runar Engblom for the Vaakuna Hotel in Helsinki in 1951. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Ash

Runar Engblom Armchair Designed for Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki, Boman, Finland, 1951

H 41.15 in W 32.29 in D 31.89 in

Pair of "Ring" Armchairs by McGuire for the Laura Kirar Collection, 2011

By Laura Kirar, McGuire

Located in Hamburg, PA

A stunning pair of bamboo "Ring" armchairs by McGuire for the Laura Kirar Collection. The chairs

Category

2010s Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Pair of "Ring" Armchairs by McGuire for the Laura Kirar Collection, 2011

H 38 in W 24 in D 24.25 in

MCM Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair Newly Upholstered in Sage Mohair

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair Newly Upholstered in Sage Mohair The

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

MCM Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair Newly Upholstered in Sage Mohair

H 31.5 in W 26 in D 25 in

Pair of "Ring" Armchairs by McGuire for the Laura Kirar Collection, 2011

By McGuire, Laura Kirar

Located in Hamburg, PA

A stunning pair of bamboo "Ring" armchairs by McGuire for the Laura Kirar Collection. The chairs

Category

2010s Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Pair of "Ring" Armchairs by McGuire for the Laura Kirar Collection, 2011

H 38 in W 24 in D 24.25 in

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, armchair, oak, fabric, United States, design 1948, later

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchair in Beige Creme Fabric and Oak

H 30.12 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in

Arne Vodder for Sibast Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Beige Upholstery

By Sibast, Arne Vodder

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Arne Vodder for Sibast, pair of armchairs, Denmark, 1960s A design by Arne Vodder dating back to

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Arne Vodder for Sibast Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Beige Upholstery

H 30.71 in W 25.4 in D 24.41 in

Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four Armchairs in Oak

By Fritz Hansen, Aksel Bender Madsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

that we advise reupholstery before use. This item might contain some threadbare upholstery with loose

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four Armchairs in Oak

H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in

Kaj Gottlob for Rud Rasmussen Pair of Armchairs in Mahogany and Leather

By Kaj Gottlob, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

is discolored, including spots and a small fissure. Reupholstery or restoration is possible before

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaj Gottlob for Rud Rasmussen Pair of Armchairs in Mahogany and Leather

H 35.44 in W 22.05 in D 23.23 in

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Set of Four Armchairs in Cognac Leather

By Robert Haussmann, De Sede

Located in Waalwijk, NL

which results in durability and comfort. Please note that we advise reupholstery before use. This item

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Robert Haussmann for De Sede Set of Four Armchairs in Cognac Leather

H 37.8 in W 26.19 in D 28.75 in

Pair of Black Armchairs Designed by Giuseppe Munari for Poltrona Munari, 1970s

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of mid-century armchairs designed by Giuseppe Munari for Poltrona Munari in the 1970s

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Black Armchairs Designed by Giuseppe Munari for Poltrona Munari, 1970s

H 23.63 in W 47.25 in D 39.38 in

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Six ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of ‘Conference’ armchairs, original fabric, chromed

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Six ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris

H 32.49 in W 25.4 in D 24.41 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

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Gigi Radice for Minotti Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, 1950s

H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 34.26 in

A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Armchair in Suede with Tubular Metal Frame

By Metz & Co., A. Dolleman

Located in Waalwijk, NL

A. Dolleman for Metz & Co, armchair, suede, brass, metal, The Netherlands, 1960 This rare

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

A. Dolleman for Metz & Co Armchair in Suede with Tubular Metal Frame

H 33.47 in W 27.37 in D 24.81 in

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Twelve ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of twelve ‘Conference’ armchairs, original fabric

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Twelve ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris

H 32.49 in W 25.4 in D 24.41 in

Vintage Danish Design Armchair. Henry Walter Klein for Bramin Møbler Mid-century

By Henry Walter Klein

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

condition but shows signs of age and use, and cannot be used directly. Before shipping, reupholstery is

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Danish Design Armchair. Henry Walter Klein for Bramin Møbler Mid-century

H 36.62 in W 33.08 in D 36.62 in

Arne Vodder for Vamo Møbelfabrik Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Green Fabric

By Arne Vodder, Vamo Møbelfabrik

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Arne Vodder for Vamo Møbelfabrik, pair of armchairs, model 'Ella', teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Arne Vodder for Vamo Møbelfabrik Pair of Armchairs in Teak and Green Fabric

H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 22.05 in

Armchair & Footrest Mod Le Bambole Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Madrid, ES

Armchair with footrest Mod Le Bambole designed by Mario Bellini (1935) for B&B Italy. Reupholstered

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Armchair & Footrest Mod Le Bambole Designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia

H 30.32 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in

Pair of mid-century Bentwood Armchairs by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra, 1960's.

By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Czechoslovakia Made of Fabric,Ash Wood Fabric is suitable for reupholstery Good original

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Ash

Pair of mid-century Bentwood Armchairs by Frantisek Jirak for Tatra, 1960's.

H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in

J.J.P. Oud for C.H. Eckhart Armchair in Leather and Mahogany

Located in Waalwijk, NL

. Reupholstery is possible before shipping by our experienced craftsman in our own in-house restoration atelier

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

J.J.P. Oud for C.H. Eckhart Armchair in Leather and Mahogany

H 30.52 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in

Edwardian Howard Bridgewater Armchair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An Edwardian Howard Bridgewater armchair, standing on mahogany square tapering front legs. (For

Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Edwardian Howard Bridgewater Armchair

H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 38.59 in

Danish Mid-Century Teak Armchair

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Teak Danish armchair, circa 1960's. Sturdy frame with bowties cross bars and lovely angels

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Armchair

H 31 in W 24 in D 20 in

Danish Mid-Century Teak Armchair

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Teak Danish armchair, circa 1960's. Sturdy frame with bowties cross bars and lovely angels

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Armchair

H 31 in W 24 in D 20 in

Danish Mid-Century Teak Armchair

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Teak Danish armchair, circa 1960's. Sturdy frame with bowtie cross bars and lovely angles. Original

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Armchair

H 31 in W 24 in D 20 in

Danish Mid-Century Teak Armchair

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Teak Danish armchair, circa 1960's. Sturdy frame with bowtie cross bars and lovely angles. Original

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Armchair

H 31 in W 24 in D 20 in

Pair of Regency Library Armchairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine pair of Regency period armchairs, the square backs with reeded crest ending in Greek key motif

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Regency Library Armchairs

H 37 in W 23 in D 23 in

Adriano & Paolo Suman White Armchair

By Giorgetti S.p.A., Adriano and Paolo Suman

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adriano & Paolo Suman for Giorgetti Spa, armchair, white lacquered beech and leather, Italy, 1984

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Adriano & Paolo Suman White Armchair

H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in

Midcentury Leatherette Rotatable Armchair, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

out Buttons are missing Suitable for reupholstery Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Leatherette Rotatable Armchair, 1960s

H 41.74 in W 24.02 in D 31.5 in

Petite Armchair and Ottoman by Sherrill

By Sherrill Furniture Company

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1980s Petite scale armchair and otttoman made by Sherrill. Very comfortable and classic style

Category

1990s American American Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Petite Armchair and Ottoman by Sherrill

H 30 in W 31 in D 32 in

Wingback Armchair in Blue Velvet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

surface. Please note that we advise reupholstery before use. This item might contain some threadbare

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Wingback Armchair in Blue Velvet

H 35.83 in W 36.62 in D 34.26 in

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Armchair For Reupholstery For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the armchair for reupholstery you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An armchair for reupholstery — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer armchair for reupholstery, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An armchair for reupholstery made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one armchair for reupholstery that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jindrich Halabala, Guillerme et Chambron and Knoll produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Armchair For Reupholstery?

Prices for an armchair for reupholstery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $17 and can go as high as $110,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,955.

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.

Questions About Armchair For Reupholstery

What is an accent armchair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
An accent armchair is an armchair that has a role to serve beyond its inherent functionality. An accent chair of any kind adds visual interest to your space — your accent armchair might be part of a living room set that matches the sofa or it could contrast with the other seating, perhaps having been added to complement or accent the rest of the room. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary accent armchairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
What is a sofa armchair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
What is the most comfortable armchair?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
The most comfortable armchair is really a matter of preference. Opt for an armchair that offers firm support. Shop different armchair styles on 1stDibs.com.
Is an armchair the same as an accent chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
Whether an armchair is an accent chair varies from piece to piece. Any chair with arms is an armchair, while an accent chair is a decorative chair typically used in a seating area. Armchairs include dining chairs with arms as well as accent chairs, and some accent chairs don't have arms at all. Only a decorative seating area chair with arms can be called both an armchair and an accent chair. Shop a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between an armchair and an accent chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
The difference between an armchair and an accent chair comes down to the specificity of the terms. An accent chair is any decorative chair designed to provide comfortable seating in living rooms and other spaces (armchairs can be accent chairs). An armchair is merely any chair that has armrests. Many different styles of armchairs have been made over the years. Find a wide range of armchairs and accent chairs on 1stDibs.

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