Chieftain Armchair
Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Denmark.
The iconic Chieftain chair is one of Finn Juhl’s absolute masterpieces, representing the peak
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
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Leather, Walnut
Set of Two '2' Ebonized Maxwell Royal American High Back Upholstered Chairs, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Carolina, USA. Some dealer's refer to it as a high-backed Chieftain armchair. The pair has been expertly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Maple
H 50 in W 27 in D 29.5 in
Mahogany Leather 'BO46' Armchair by Finn Juhl, Bovirke Denmark, 1946
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Berlin, DE
This iconic armchair made of solid mahogany wood and an extremely elegant and rare goatskin
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Antique 1640s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Goatskin, Mahogany
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
1950s Danish Design Classic Finn Juhl “Spade” Armchair, Upholstered in Mohair
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Renens, CH
-known works such as the Chieftain and Pelican chair.
Our “Spade” armchair (named after the typical
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in
Finn Juhl Scandinavian Modern 46 Armchair, Wood and Elegance Black Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chieftain Chair and the 45 Chair, the 46 Chair represents the very best of modern Danish furniture design
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 20.87 in
Finn Juhl Model 46 Armchair in Walnut and Black Leather by House of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This Finn Juhl Model Scandinavian Modern 46 Armchair is a true masterpiece of Danish design
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 20.87 in
Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2014.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2014.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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Chieftain Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic chieftain armchair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every chieftain armchair was constructed with great care. There are 6 variations of the antique or vintage chieftain armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 19 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer chieftain armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right chieftain armchair, those designed in Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made chieftain armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company and Interior Crafts are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chieftain Armchair?
Prices for a chieftain armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,150 and can go as high as $138,000, while the average can fetch as much as $20,340.
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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