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2 Neo Classic Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Neo classic armchairs, circa 1950
A restaurer complètement.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Restauration Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Classic Armchair Louise Philippe Style Inspired, Hand Carved Fully Made in Italy
Located in Barlassina, IT
Classic armchair designed inspired by Louis Philippe style. Wood frame finely hand carved and gold
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis Philippe Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 28.75 in
French Empire Style Ormolu Henredon Classic Armchair or Throne Chair
By Henredon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a fine quality Henredon chair in the French Empire style with gorgeous gilded ormolu and a finely designed frame with a very authetic feel and look to the original it is mean...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Empire Revival Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Classic Armchair in Oak & Lambswool Seat, Danish Mid Century Modern, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
This Danish Mid-Century Modern armchair from the 1950s is crafted from oak with delicate carvings
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Oak
H 45.67 in W 25.6 in D 18.9 in
Warren Platner for Knoll classic armchair designed 1966
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in London, GB
Warren Platner studied at Cornell University, graduating in 1941 with a degree in architecture. He went on to work with legendary architects Raymond Loewy, Eero Saarinen, and I. M. P...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Armchair by “Móveis Cimo”, Brazil 1940s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Classic armchair designed and produced by “Móveis Cimo” in 1940s, made of solid “imbuia” wood
Category
Vintage 1940s Brazilian American Craftsman Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Poltrona Frau Model Tabarin Leather Armchair Red Bordeaux
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Poltrona Frau Classic armchair model Tabarin is made of red Bordeaux
The feet is made of dark
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
English 19th Century Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th century William IV mahogany library armchair.
This classic armchair features a deep
Category
Antique 19th Century English Country Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
DS-84 Armchair, de Sede
By De Sede
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair from the 1970s. Model DS-84 by de Sede with the striking original cover made of
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1950s Armchair, Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic Armchair by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, DK with an ash frame and the original
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ash
Peter Hvidt Vintage Velvet Armchair for Fritz Hansen 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in London, England
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Model 1748 Tall Armchair
This classic armchair was produced by
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
1960s Armchair, Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair from the 1960s. High-quality frame made of solid teak with the high-quality
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
1960s Armchair, Ole Wanscher
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair from the 1960s. Model Senator by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn. High-quality solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
1950s Armchair, Erik Buch
By Oddense Maskinsnedkeri, Erik Buch
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair by Erik Buch with a teak frame. Draft from 1954. The chair has been reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960s Armchair, Ole Wanscher
By France & Søn, Ole Wanscher
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair from the 1960s. Model Senator by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn. High-quality solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1950s Armchair, GS 700, Arne Wahl Iversen
By Arne Wahl Iversen, Glyngøre Stolefabrik
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair, GS 700, by Arne Wahl Iversen for Glyngøre Stolefabrik. High quality teak frame
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cord, Teak
Pia Armchair
By Mantellassi 1926
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the typical French bergère, Pia is a classic armchair with sinuous shapes and timeless
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Ole Wanscher Model Senator Leather Armchair, 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair from the 1960s. Model Senator by Ole Wanscher for France & Søn. High-quality solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
DOOQ! NEW! Organic Modern Oscar Armchair, Striped in Brown and Beige Fabric
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Introducing Oscar, a bold reinterpretation of a classic armchair, drawing inspiration from
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Canvas, Burlap, Calico, Jacquard, Natural Fiber, Foam
H 30.32 in W 42.52 in D 31.5 in
Postmodern Velvet Galatea Armchair, Handmade in Portugal by Malabar Furniture
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Galatea armchair is part of the new Malabar's collection - Classic futures.
Know for his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Marble
H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 29.53 in
Postmodern Linen Galatea Armchair, Handmade in Portugal by Malabar Furniture
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Galatea armchair is part of the new Malabar's collection - Classic futures.
Know for his
Category
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Marble
H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 29.53 in
Postmodern Velvet Galatea Armchair Handmade in Portugal by Malabar Furniture
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Galatea armchair is part of the new Malabar's collection - Classic futures.
Know for his
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Marble
H 27.56 in W 36.23 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Bridge Chairs, Urban Camo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
urban camouflage fabric. A classic armchair with a twist.
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
1950s Czech Wooden Armchairs by J. Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
the understated luxury of these classic armchairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Blue Velvet Armchair by J. Halabala, Czech Republic, 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very original and classic armchair produced in Czech Republic by furniture designer J. Halabala
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Artsy Viginti XX Armchair Stripes Stain and Smooth Velvet by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
sparks the impulse for Malabar designers to conceive this future classic armchair. Carefully handcrafted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Satin, Ash
H 29.53 in W 35.44 in D 24.41 in
Armchair by Danish designers Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen
By Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Classic armchair by Danish designers Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen.
Designet in the 1970s and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Oak
21st Century La Voix Armchair Cotton Velvet Pattern Walnut Wood
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
furnishing fancies into a reality. This future Classic armchair will allow you to curate a living room arty
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Jones Linen Slipcover Armchair, Custom Made in Spain
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jones is a classic armchair influenced by the traditional English designs of the 18th century
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Hemp
Dorotea Italian Armchair with Hand Carved Frame Painted Ebony by Zanaboni
By Zanaboni
Located in MEDA, IT
Dorotea is a classic armchair that can also be used as accent piece in a contemporary or modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 41.34 in W 27.56 in D 30.71 in
French 19th Century Rococo Revival Giltwood Armchair
Located in Buchanan, NY
brown velvet. In good vintage condition, this classic armchair should not be passed by. Introduce a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Rococo Revival Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Set of vintage sheepskin Art Deco design armchairs with a high back
Located in Harderwijk, NL
finished with wood.
These sleekly finished yet classic armchairs are a real eye-catcher in both a classic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Wood
Mid Century Dots Velvet Armchair by J. Halabala, Czech Republic, 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very original and classic armchair produced in Czech Republic by furniture designer J. Halabala
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Rockchair
By Royal Stranger
Located in Vila Nova De Gaia, PT
rooms of Versailles, serving as a throne for an irreverent and daring young king. The classic armchair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Set of Two Mid Century Dots Velvet Armchairs by J.Halabala Czech Republic, 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very original and classic armchair produced in Czech Republic by furniture designer J. Halabala
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Set of Two Mid Century Dots Velvet Armchairs by J.Halabala Czech Republic, 1950s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very original and classic armchair produced in Czech Republic by furniture designer J. Halabala
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 33.08 in W 24.81 in D 21.66 in
Classic-style Armchair
By CG capelletti
Located in Milan, IT
A stately design marked by an opulent and sleek character, this armchair will make for an iconic
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Velvet, Wood
Classic-Style Armchair
By CG capelletti
Located in Milan, IT
A sublime design to enjoy a relaxing moment or chat with a loved one, this armchair is
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Classic Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic leather armchair with top-grain Havane brown color leather, with padded cushion and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Classic Klismos Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
The typical lead time is 12- 16 weeks.
A Regency style classic klismos form armchair with a channel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Classic Tufted Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a tufted and upholstered backrest and cushion, with brass nailhead trim details raised on traditional square tapered legs.
Dimensions: 33" W x 34" D x 39"
Seat - 18.5" H
Arm - ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Formidable Beast Uhpholstered Yellow Armchair with Chrome Rams and Seat Buttons
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
English style, drawing inspiration from the classic capitonné armchair and reimagining it with a bold
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 34.26 in W 32.68 in D 29.53 in
Classic Garden Armchair-Classic Steel Frame armchair with Buttoned Cushions
By Benedikt Bolza Design
Located in Lisciano Niccone, Perugia
A Classic steel frame chair with generously crafted buttoned cushions for outside use
B.B. - We
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Classic Quilted Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic quilted leather armchair with nailhead trim accents. This classic chair is upholstered in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Black Classic Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a high back design for ultimate support and rolled arms with intricate pleating detail, inviting you to a world of comfort with just one look. Wrapped in Onyx Black leather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Blue Classic Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a high back design for ultimate support and rolled arms with intricate pleating detail, inviting you to a world of comfort with just one look. Wrapped in Chateau Blue leath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Classic Blue Velvet Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
The rich deep blue velvet blends perfectly with the polished finish to the legs and the brass nailhead trim details.
Dimensions: 30" W x 26" D x 34" H
Seat - 19" H
Arm - 25" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Delta Armchair - Modern Classic Blue Upholstered Armchair
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
The curvaceous sides of the Delta collection, give the design a modern and elegant look; blending together a sense of warmth and comfortableness with a touch of minimalist simplicity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Classic Blue Leather Swivel Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic style Chateau Blue leather upholstered armchair, upholstered with pure aniline top grade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Classic Black Leather Swivel Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic style Onyx Black leather upholstered armchair, upholstered with pure aniline top grade
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Classic Tufted Tub Back Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic leather upholstered tub back armchair. In our Cuba brown leather with button tufted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Cuba Brown Classic Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a high back design for ultimate support and rolled arms with intricate pleating detail, inviting you to a world of comfort with just one look. Wrapped in Cuba Brown leather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Havana Brown Classic Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a high back design for ultimate support and rolled arms with intricate pleating detail, inviting you to a world of comfort with just one look. Wrapped in brown leather, its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Borek Sipek ”Prosim Sedni” Armchairs for Driade, 1987, Set of 2
By B. Sipek, Driade
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
innovation. At first glance, it presents itself as a classic armchair swathed in luxurious black leather. But
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Brocade, Wood
Classic English Armchair, Chesterfield Leather, Green
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic English armchair, Chesterfield leather, green
Solid wood, stained mahogany. Seat and
Category
20th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Classic Louis XVI Armchair, 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Classic Louis XVI armchair, 20th century
Solid wood, painted cream and partly gilded. Cambered
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Annibale Colombo Classic Style Leather Armchair
By Annibale Colombo
Located in Schagen, NL
Elegant Italian armchair which was manufactured by the famous Annibale Colombo. The chair features
Category
Early 2000s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Gold Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian neo-classic (Neopolitan 18th Cent) open Armchairs with square fluted tapered legs
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Gold
Pair of Classic Tufted Tub Back Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic leather upholstered tub back armchair. In our Cuba brown leather with button tufted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Italian Neo-Classic Gilt and Painted Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-Classic (18th Century) white and gilt trimmed arm chair with carved trim and beige
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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Classic Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal classic armchair for your home. A classic armchair — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. There are 187 variations of the antique or vintage classic armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer classic armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each classic armchair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made classic armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen and Thonet are consistently popular.
How Much is a Classic Armchair?
A classic armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $49,000.
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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