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Pair Saarinen Knoll Executive Chairs Black Leather Tilt Swivel Height Adjustable
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of contemporary (less than 10years old) Eero Saarinen Executive armchairs, with rolling swivel bases, Tilt and height adjustment seats, in black Volo leather upholstery.
Feat...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 27 in D 25 in
Black Velvet Lounge Chair With Brass Legs and Hardware
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Part sculpture, part art, part design, part furniture.
The Star Lounger was named after the shape and appearance of a star. The Star Lounger is unmistakable in its originality, shap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 1950s
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Introducing the Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, an iconic piece of modern design that combines comfort, elegance, and innovation. Originally designed in 1955, the Coconut C...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Studio “Saarinen Executive” Armchair in “Volo” Brown Leather
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a rare, original “Saarinen Executive Armchair” armchair from the world renown furniture house of Knoll Studio, dressed in a sublime, tactile “American Go...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Eight All Black Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates Armchairs
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of eight all black Ward Bennett armchairs for Brickell Associates. Simple construction is all of solid wood. Newly lacquered frames, impeccably joined barrel-back and sloping arm...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
1970s Flat-Bar Brass Plated Set of Six Dining Chairs by Brueton
By Brueton
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by the iconic Brno chairs, these hefty flat bar cantilevered chairs by Brueton. Distinguished by its flowing lines, featuring stainless steel frames in a rare brass plated f...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
18th Century Original Painted Ladder Back Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite 18th century original painted pine ladder back armchair comes with a custom-made blue and white linen cushion. This armchair has great patina and has untouched original pai...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Country Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Pine, Linen
Cleo Baldon Wrought Iron Campaign Armchairs for Terra, circa 1965
By Cleo Baldon, Terra
Located in Camden, ME
A pair of handcrafted wrought iron armchairs designed by Cleo Baldon and produced at her studio/work shop Terra in the 1960s.
The chairs and their cushions are in excellent conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Six Black Patent Leather and Chrome Thonet Dining Chairs
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
Six armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has black patent leather upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames, labeled underneath.
Mid-C...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eight Chrome Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll in Green Velvet
By Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely restored set of eight tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally re-upholstered in a green velvet and the chrome is in great condition. "Knoll Inte...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Florence Knoll, "Parallel Bar" Lounge Chair, circa 1965
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Paris, FR
"Parallel Bar" easy chair designed by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International, circa 1965.
Newly re-upholstered with a dark blue velvet from the Kvadrat Raf Simons collec...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Metal
18th Century New England Ladderback Chair in Original Black Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original black painted 18th century ladder back chair has the original rush painted chair. The chair is in very good condition.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Country Chairs
Materials
Wood
Eight Andover Ebonized Dining Chairs by Stendig
By Davis Allen, Charles Stendig
Located in Water Mill, NY
Set of eight Andover ebonized arm dining chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig with original fabric Allen was the head interior designer for Skidmore (som). We have another set of eight ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Leather Recliner Lounge Club Chair by Leathercraft
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Mid-Century Modern L...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Caned Lounge Chair by Barbara Barry for McGuire
By Barbara Barry, McGuire
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice caned lounge chair by Barbara Barry for McGuire Furniture of San Francisco, circa 2006. The chair features a field of the caning handsomely framed in rattan and accented ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Kem Weber Chrome and Mohair Thirties Armchairs
By Kem Weber
Located in New York, NY
Kem Weber chrome and mohair thirties armchairs. Great condition and newly reupholstered in steel blue mohair, these small scale chrome open armchairs are versatile seating for breakf...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Four Black and Chrome Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Anton Lorenz, Thonet
Located in Dallas, TX
The Hungarian designer Anton Lorenz is famous for his timeless steel tube furniture. The original cantilevered chrome base and professionally upholstered in black.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Valmont Arm Chair by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic French 1940s Style Club Chairs. Large scale with a deep seat .
Ideal to lounge with a large arm you can use as a side table for your lab top or magazine. The chairs have a h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Jenkins & Phipps Stick and Ball Wicker Portrait Chair
By Jenkins & Phipps
Located in Hanover, MA
Jenkins & Phipps stick and ball wicker photographers or portrait chair with asymmetrical scrolled right arm and fiddleheads, woven skirt, and woven beaded front legs.
Jenkins-Phipp...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Unique Wrought Iron Cane Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
What can I tell you?? I don`t know what they are, Who made them or what there called but OMG are they Incredible!
Category
Vintage 1950s American Adirondack Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Eight Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Dining Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern sophistication, for your consideration is a fantastic set of dining armchairs, circa 1970s. A sleek, Minimalist Silhouette with sharply angled arms, built geometri...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1960s Hickory Modern Black Lacquered Armchairs with Patterned Linen Upholstery
By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the 1960s with our pair of Hickory Modern Armchairs, beautifully restored to embody the luxury and style of mid-century design. These arm...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Polyester, Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood, Foam, Fabric
H 33 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair of Briance Chairs by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These elegant chairs have cast brass legs and a distinctive curved back. The chairs are very comfortable, perfect in size and are ideal as small-scale side chairs. The beauty of the ...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chair. Comprised of aluminum frame, 4 prong aluminum base, nylon feet...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chairs Set 3
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a. mid-century modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chairs set of 3. Comprised of aluminum frames, 4 prong aluminum bases...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34.5 in W 24 in D 26 in
1980s Post Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair MCM
By Louis Durot, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Basel, BS
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We have two of these fabulous chairs. The price here is for one, they are sold individually here.
These are stunning examples of 1980 Postmodern L...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair in Knoll Velvet with Bronze Finish
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Warren Platner for Knoll lounge chair (Model 1715L), upholstered in a gorgeous burgundy (wine) color velvet fabric over a bronze finish frame.
The deep burgundy velve...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.25 in W 36.5 in D 25.5 in
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
An early production Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Newly upholstered in luxurious pure Alpaca fabric (brown / grey) with a structure of fibreglass, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Iconic Mies van der Rohe BRNO Flat Bar Chair in Black Leather, 1990s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic BRNO chair, model 255 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. The frame is polished chrome-plated flat bar steel. The seat, back, and arm pads are upholstered in black leather....
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Library Chair in Carved and Ebonized Wood With Black Leather
By Herter Brothers
Located in Hudson, NY
A wonderful and sexy piece. Newly upholstered in supple glove leather and retaining its original patinaed carved wooden ebonized surfaces. The front feet retain their original caster...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Eames Herman Miller EA108 Aluminum Group Swivel Chairs, Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Eames Herman Miller EA108 Swivel Chairs, Aluminum Group, Leather
Offered for sale is a pair of Herman Miller Charles and Ray Eames Aluminum Group EA108 leather swivel chairs. Orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Scarce Pair of Jens Risom Sculptural Chromed Steel Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pair of rare early easy chairs designed by Jens Risom having solid chrome steel frames with Knoll wool fabric in black. Elegant lines and a design that stands out.
Beautiful solid ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Solid Lucite Vanity Chair, 1940s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of solid lucite chairs
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco inspired custom leather upholstered club chair. This armchair with a bold and comfortable dome backrest, with long and low sweeping arms with a boxed cushion seat raised ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Set 3 Chrome Tube & Black Faux Leather Chairs Attr to Kem Weber Z Chair
By Kem Weber
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Art Deco set of 3 chrome tube and original black vinyl or faux leather chairs attributed to Kem Weber Z Chair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are v...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Harvey Probber Green and Blue Patterned Velvet Cube Armchairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century cube armchairs with bold patterned blue and green velvet upholstery with removable seat and back cushions. (HARVEY PROBBER)(PRICED AS PAIR).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black and Rosewood Wrapped Horseshoe Lounge / Ar
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century horseshoe-form lounge / armchair with black textured fabric upholstery with removable seat cushion and a rosewood wrap around the back of the chair. (MILO BAUGHM...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery
H 25 in W 28 in D 30 in
Pair of Sarreid Black Leather and Walnut Folding Campaign / Director's Chairs
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century folding campaign / director's chairs with walnut frames and black stitched leather sling backs, seats, and arms. (SARREID)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut, Wood
H 35 in W 21 in D 20 in
Francois Carre Inspired French Garden Chairs by Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Wilton, CT
Circa 1950's, pure vintage with a patina that shows their age and history. This exquisite pair of chairs are lovingly Not restored.
The unique ribbon effect of the barrel design is ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Matching Pair of Mid-Century Post Modern Black Rattan Armchairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of armchairs circa 1980's. These feature black rattan frames with light grey tweed cushions.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
GREGSON Mid 20th Century Black Vinyl Office Chair
By Gregson Manufacturing Company
Located in Charlotte, NC
A vintage Traditional style office side chair by Gregson Manufacturing, of Liberty, North Carolina, USA. Solid walnut frame with black faux leather (vinyl) upholstery, square back, b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Wrought Iron Chair att. to Salterini
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural wrought iron arm chair, with metal mesh seat and back. The chair is in very good, original condition, clean and ready to use.
Total H 31.5 x Arm H 24.5 x Seat H...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Black Leather Desk Armchair with Swivel Base
Located in New York, NY
21st century preowned leather desk chair with lacquer swivel roller base and chrome nailheads. The chair is in great shape with some minor wear to the leather on the seat and on the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Flat Chrome Bar and Brown Fabric Upholstered Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century armchairs with flat bar polished chrome frames and deep brown textured fabric upholstered seats, backs, backs and two button tufts on the seat back. (MIL...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Black Sculptural Three-Legged Armchair in Resin-Covered Foam by Michal Cihlar
By Michal Cihlar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The three legged armchair is an experiment in construction and finish, its form inspired by a 13th-century Mycenaean terracotta sculpture — “Female Figure In Three Legged Chair” — as...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Foam
H 32 in W 27 in D 28 in
Pair of 1980s Neo-Deco Style Black Satin Scallop Fan Back Slipper Chairs
By i4 Mariani
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of vintge 1980s Post-Modern / Neo-Deco style black slipper chairs. These chairs fully embody the glamour of the Nineteen-Laties (latter part of the 20th Century). The black fabr...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pr. Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Dining Lounge Arm Chairs
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century garden, patio, poolside chairs constructed of wrought iron and metal mesh. These can function as dinning, or lounge chairs, both are in good, original condition, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 34 in W 24.5 in D 27 in
Pair of Thayer Coggin Dark Crimson Scoop Lounge / Armchairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century Thayer Coggin scoop-form armchairs with dark crimson crushed velvet button tufted upholstery and think square tube chrome frames.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Tufted Leather Lounge Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century lounge / armchair with a square walnut frame and black leather upholstery with a button tufted back, resting on four slightly curved and tapered walnut legs. (T....
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Leather
Cantilevered Mid Century Wrought Iron Lounge Chair Att. to Salterini
By Salterini, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural cantilevered mid century lounge arm chair, attributed to Salterini. The chair has a wrought iron frame, cantilevered spring base, and continuous metal mesh seat an...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Angle II Armchair in Grace Black and White Tuxedo
By TRNK
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This chair brilliantly balances both form & function — it is not so stiff that you don’t feel comfortable, and not so soft that you don’t feel supported. It also suits many different...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Milo Baughman Brown Vinyl Cube Lounge / Armchair
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century cube form lounge / armchair with chocolate brown leather upholstery, resting on four short metal legs. (Milo Baughman).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Parsons Upholstered Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Madison, WI
For sale here is a STUNNING unique designer Sculptural, vintage 80's / 90's Stylish pair of upholstered chairs.
This listing includes both chairs.
Acquired from one of the coolest,...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Mies van der Rohe Brno Tubular Armchair by Knoll
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chair, 2 available, priced separately. Chrome is super clean, leather shows wear and tear. Chairs are from the 1980's with Knoll labels. Use as is or r...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Harvey Probber Cube Form Black Textured Fabric Upholstered Lounge / Armchair
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century cube form lounge / armchair with textured black fabric upholstery and a matching removable back cushion. (HARVEY PROBBER)(Available in black: DUF0509A).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
H 24.75 in W 33.5 in D 34.25 in
Pair of Leopard Parsons Chairs with Brass Sabots, Custom
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of custom Parsons chairs in the style of Milo Baughman with brass sabots. Available in new velvet leopard velvet upholstery (as shown), or in your choice of fabric for $5600 + 1...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Capper Lounge Chair with Upholstered Base by Phase Design
By Phase Design, Reza Feiz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Listed price is for the Capper Lounge chair with Upholstered Base- Static version and Comfort Zone by HBF fabric.
COM is also available, with a List price of $ 3,340.00.
Swivel ve...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Vintage Chrome Cantilever Chairs United Chair Co Style Steelcase Sold Separately
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome gray-blue & chrome vintage cantilever chairs by United Chair Company in the style of steelcase. Comprised of a chrome cantilever frame, black plastic armrests, and their orig...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Parsons Chairs in Blue Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
These lovely, well-constructed fully upholstered Parsons chairs in the style of Milo Baughman. The iconic chairs completely redone with new high density foam and upholstered in a dee...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Herman Miller Eames Model DAT-1 Tilting Swivel Office/Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great example of the Eames DAT-1 classic office chair. Molded fiberglass shell lined with naugahyde for durability and comfort. Conveniently rolls, swivels, and tilts on cast aluminu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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Black American Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of black american armchairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct black american armchairs — often made from metal, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. We have 714 antique and vintage black american armchairs in-stock, while there are 80 modern editions to choose from as well. Black american armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Black american armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made black american armchairs over the years, but those made by Knoll, Herman Miller and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Black American Armchairs?
Black american armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $160 and the highest can go for as much as $64,000.
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.
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Retro Knoll Desk Chair
Retro Wrought Iron Dining Chairs
Faux Leather Office Chairs
Black Lacquer Fabric Dining Chair
Herman Miller Eames Aluminium Group
Herman Miller Eames Aluminum Group
Eames For Herman Miller Desk Chair