Black Velvet Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s British Space Age Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Space Age Chairs
Wood, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Velvet, Cane
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Steel, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s British Space Age Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Velvet
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Velvet
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
20th Century English Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Plastic, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary European Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Metal
2010s Canadian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Elm
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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.
- What is a black velvet painting?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A black velvet painting is a type of painting that is distinguished by the use of velvet as the support (versus canvas, for example). The velvet provides a dark background which helps the colors stand out. On 1stDibs, find a variety of black velvet paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.
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