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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Armchairs with Adjustable Backrest, 1960
Located in Brussels , BE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern scandinavian armchairs with adjustable backrest - 1960s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Hans J Wegner GE421 Getama Oak Relax Armchair with Adjustable Backrest
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Hans J Wegner GE421 Getama Oak Relax Armchair with Adjustable Backrest Discover the perfect
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1970s Wicker and Bamboo Armchair with Adjustable Backrest and Footrest
Located in Marbella, ES
Sillón de mimbre y bambu de los años 1970, con respaldo regulable y apoyapies.
Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak&Leather Armchair with Reclining Backrest
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist armchair with a high backrest was made in Denmark during the 1960s. Comfortable
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Arflex Hug Armchair with Low Backrest in Grey Fabric by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Arflex, Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Elastic straps Seat and backrest upholstery : Moulded polyurethane foam / polyester slip cover Armchair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Smile Adjustable Rotating Leather Armchair by FSM
By Georg Appeltshauser, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in any position with slight pressure on the backrest. The back can be adjusted with the left-hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Smile Adjustable Rotating Leather Armchair by FSM
By Georg Appeltshauser, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
in any position with slight pressure on the backrest. The back can be adjusted with the left-hand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Arflex Hug Armchair High Backrest in Giada Leather by Claesson Koivisto Rune
By Arflex, Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in Brooklyn, NY
polyurethane foam / polyester slip cover Armchair with high backrest : Polyurethane and polyester slip cover
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Senior Adjustable Armchairs, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Montelabbate, PU
backrest and is adjustable in two positions. Original condition, manufacturer's plate Pizzetti Roma present
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Guy Besnard Adjustable Armchairs, FreeSpan, 1950
By Guy Besnard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare pair of system armchairs, modernist and dynamic structure in solid oak, by guy besnard
Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mr. Cane, hand canned wicker dining armchair with a self adjustable swivel back
By Rached Sultan
Located in beirut, LB
. Cane is a solid wood chair with a traditionally hand-caned seat and swivel backrest. The swivel back
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lebanese Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Adjustable H-70 Boucle Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Wien, AT
This H-70 armchair was designed by Jindrich Halabala and produced by Spojene UP zavody, circa 1930
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Alpaca, Bentwood

Golden Green Velvet Adjustable Armchairs in Pitch Pine Clemens Holzmeister, 1930
Located in MIlano, IT
Golden green velvet adjustable armchairs in Pitch Pine Clemens Holzmeister, 1930 Pair of
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Pine

Timeless Counter Barstool w. Backrest Natural Tan Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
gracefully with its use. The “Repose” armchair is designed and conceived as a tribute to director’s chair or
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Timeless Counter Bar Stool w. Backrest Navy Blue Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
its use. The “Repose” armchair is designed and conceived as a tribute to director’s chair or luxury
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Rattan and Bamboo Armchair with Magazine Holder
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage rattan and bamboo armchair designed in the 1950s, fine Italian manufacture. The armchair is
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set 3 Counter Height Stool w. Backrest Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal Sample
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
its use. The “Repose” armchair is designed and conceived as a tribute to director’s chair or luxury
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 4 Contemporary Bar Stool w. Backrest Black Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
with its use. The “Repose” armchair is designed and conceived as a tribute to director’s chair or
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Bauhaus Gabo Adjustable Cantilever Leather Chair by FSM
By Markus Hartmann, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: sponge rubber layer. Function: Armchair with five functions. Headrest: manually foldable, adjustable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Bauhaus Gabo Adjustable Cantilever Leather Chair by FSM
By De Sede, Markus Hartmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: sponge rubber layer. Function: Armchair with five functions. Headrest: manually foldable, adjustable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Zanotta Gilda CM Armchair in Blue Upholstery with Canaletto Walnut Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
satin finished brass metal components. Four-position adjustable backrest. Upholstery in self
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Zanotta Gilda CM Armchair in Green Upholstery with Natural Varnished Oak Frame
By Carlo Mollino, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-nickel satin finished brass metal components. Four-position adjustable backrest. Upholstery in self
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Oak

1970s, Swedish design by Göte Möbler adjustable lounge chair, brown leather.
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Swedish design by Göte Möbler. Adjustable seat with backrest. Original very good condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

De Sede DS-277 Armchair with Footrest in Black Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and inner shell. Infinitely height-adjustable headrest. When tilting to the rear, an otherwise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-277 Armchair with Footrest in Black Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and inner shell. Infinitely height-adjustable headrest. When tilting to the rear, an otherwise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-277 Armchair with Footrest in Black Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and inner shell. Infinitely height-adjustable headrest. When tilting to the rear, an otherwise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-277 Armchair with Footrest in Off White Upholstery, Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and inner shell. Infinitely height-adjustable headrest. When tilting to the rear, an otherwise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-277 Armchair with Footrest in Off White Upholstery, Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and inner shell. Infinitely height-adjustable headrest. When tilting to the rear, an otherwise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-277 Armchair with Footrest in Off White Upholstery, Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and inner shell. Infinitely height-adjustable headrest. When tilting to the rear, an otherwise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Jindrich Halabala Adjustable H-70 Oak Bentwood Lounge Chair, Praque 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindrich Halabala Adjustable H-70 Oak Bentwood Lounge Chair, Praque 1930s This H-70 armchair was
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Adjustable Chaise Longue / Lounge Chair in Woven Wicker and Rattan, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
has a stylish magazine rack on the side of the armrest. The backrest is reclinable and can be adjusted
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Pair of Adjustable Chaise Longue / Lounge Chairs, Wicker and Rattan, Italy '70s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular pair of reclinable armchairs / lounge chairs fully made in curved bamboo, rattan and
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Alexander Armchair by Domkapa
Located in Geneve, CH
Alexander armchair by Domkapa Materials: Natural Leather, Rose Gold Brushed metal. Dimensions: W
Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Alexander Armchair by Domkapa
Alexander Armchair by Domkapa
H 37.8 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
De Sede DS-277 Armchair with Footrest in Cafe Brown Fabric by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and inner shell. Infinitely height-adjustable headrest. When tilting to the rear, an otherwise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-277 Armchair with Footrest in Cafe Brown Fabric by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and inner shell. Infinitely height-adjustable headrest. When tilting to the rear, an otherwise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-277 Armchair with Footrest in Cafe Brown Fabric by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and inner shell. Infinitely height-adjustable headrest. When tilting to the rear, an otherwise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Bad Green Armchair by Vanessa Tambelli
By D3co
Located in Milan, IT
work on thanks to the plush, 42cm-high seat and to the height-adjustable backrest. The internal frame
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Bad Green Armchair by Vanessa Tambelli
H 33.47 in W 37.01 in D 38.59 in
1920s Barber Chair, Armchair, Germany, Birch
Located in Greven, DE
clean. Backrest adjustable in inclination. Probably made by the Büsser company in Rabenau
Category

Vintage 1920s German Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Birch

1920s Barber Chair, Armchair, Germany, Birch
1920s Barber Chair, Armchair, Germany, Birch
H 36.62 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Austrian Early Art Deco Armchairs
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of two early Art Deco armchairs from the 1920s. Oak construction with adjustable backrest
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Austrian Early Art Deco Armchairs
Pair of Austrian Early Art Deco Armchairs
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
Rex Posture Support Leather Armchair by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Rex chair by De Sede. The armchair Rex revolutionizes the act of sitting. Like the De Sede
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Rex Posture Support Leather Armchair by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Rex chair by De Sede. The armchair Rex revolutionizes the act of sitting. Like the De Sede
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
backrest, including the headrest with reclinable sections, to be adjusted using two side handles, available
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
H 40.16 in W 32.68 in D 35.44 in
Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
backrest, including the headrest with reclinable sections, to be adjusted using two side handles, available
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
backrest, including the headrest with reclinable sections, to be adjusted using two side handles, available
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
backrest, including the headrest with reclinable sections, to be adjusted using two side handles, available
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Color Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
backrest, including the headrest with reclinable sections, to be adjusted using two side handles, available
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Red Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
backrest, including the headrest with reclinable sections, to be adjusted using two side handles, available
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Green Combination Wink Armchair by Toshiyuki Kita for Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
backrest, including the headrest with reclinable sections, to be adjusted using two side handles, available
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

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

Italian modern Blu fabric Armchair Felix by Burkhard Vogtherr for Arflex, 1980s
By Arflex, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in MIlano, IT
black round bolts that allow the armchair to be adjusted in height. Round black feet. Produced by Arflex
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Emerald Green Lelièvre Fabric and Brass
By Santa & Cole, Lelièvre Paris, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
finished off with Gardella's iconic brass 'duck' feet. The armchair has a three-position reclining backrest
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Purple Dedar Fabric and Brass, 2022
By Santa & Cole, Dedar, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
finished off with Gardella's iconic brass 'duck' feet. The armchair has a three-position reclining backrest
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Armchair Set in Hardwood & Brown Leather, 1960, Brazil Plaque
Located in New York, NY
backrest swivels adjusting to the back making the armchair super comfortable. Also, the arms are wider than
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Hardwood

20th Century Art Deco Armchair "Sitzmaschine" by Fritz Gross, AT circa 1935
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
pretty comfortable on top. The backrest can be easily adjusted to three different fixed positions on the
Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Palisander, Spruce

Pair of Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchairs in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023
By Ignazio Gardella, Loro Piana Interiors, Santa & Cole
Located in The Hague, NL
finished off with Gardella's iconic brass 'duck' feet. The armchair has a three-position reclining backrest
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair and Ottoman in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023
By Loro Piana, Santa & Cole, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
finished off with Gardella's iconic brass 'duck' feet. The armchair has a three-position reclining backrest
Category

2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Vanity Fair XC Armchair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 120 Calypso Red
By Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
The company’s most iconic product, the Vanity Fair armchair encapsulates all of the values of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vanity Fair XC Armchair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 127 Siam Red
By Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
The company’s most iconic product, the Vanity Fair armchair encapsulates all of the values of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vanity Fair XC Armchair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 255 Belladonna Violet
By Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
The company’s most iconic product, the Vanity Fair armchair encapsulates all of the values of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vanity Fair XC Armchair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 32 Caolino Beige
By Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
The company’s most iconic product, the Vanity Fair armchair encapsulates all of the values of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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Armchair With Adjustable Backrest For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the armchair with adjustable backrest you’re looking for. Each armchair with adjustable backrest for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. There are 66 variations of the antique or vintage armchair with adjustable backrest you’re looking for, while we also have 101 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an armchair with adjustable backrest — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An armchair with adjustable backrest, designed in the modern, mid-century modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made armchair with adjustable backrest has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jover + Valls, De Sede and Cassina are consistently popular.

How Much is a Armchair With Adjustable Backrest?

The average selling price for an armchair with adjustable backrest at 1stDibs is $6,014, while they’re typically $640 on the low end and $29,351 for the highest priced.

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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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