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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

Persimmon Genuine Suede Leather Classic Armchair
Located in Houston, TX
Persimmon Suede Leather Classic Armchair with nail head trim (missing one nail)
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede

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

Classic armchair, so-called Canadian, Art Deco 1920s, Czech
Located in Wien, AT
a classic of seating culture - the armchair, so-called Canadian, in this case made in the Czech
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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

Jean Rene Prou Neo classic armchairs drawing
By René Prou
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Jean Rene Prou drawing of armchair pair
Category

Vintage 1960s French Drawings

Materials

Paper

Jean Rene Prou Neo classic armchairs drawing
Jean Rene Prou Neo classic armchairs drawing
H 18.9 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 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

Armchair by “Móveis Cimo”, Brazil 1940s
Armchair by “Móveis Cimo”, Brazil 1940s
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
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

English 19th Century Mahogany Library Armchair
English 19th Century Mahogany Library Armchair
H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 39.38 in
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

 DS-84 Armchair, de Sede
 DS-84 Armchair, de Sede
H 31.89 in W 33.86 in D 34.65 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ash

 1950s Armchair, Illum Wikkelsø
 1950s Armchair, Illum Wikkelsø
H 28.75 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
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

Leather and Oak Armchair
Located in London, GB
design utilises a combination of straight and curved lines to create this classic armchair shape. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Leather and Oak Armchair
Leather and Oak Armchair
H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
1960s Armchair, Illum Wikkelsø
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
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, Illum Wikkelsø
 1960s Armchair, Illum Wikkelsø
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 28.75 in
1960s Armchair, Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, France & Søn
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn. High-quality solid wood frame made of teak. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

 1960s Armchair, Grete Jalk
 1960s Armchair, Grete Jalk
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
1960s Armchair, Grete Jalk
By France & Søn, Grete Jalk
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic armchair by Grete Jalk for France & Søn. High-quality solid wood frame made of teak. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

 1960s Armchair, Grete Jalk
 1960s Armchair, Grete Jalk
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
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

 1960s Armchair, Ole Wanscher
 1960s Armchair, Ole Wanscher
H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
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

 1950s Armchair, Erik Buch
 1950s Armchair, Erik Buch
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 18.51 in
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

Pia Armchair
Pia Armchair
H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in
Postmodern Linen Galatea Armchair, Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
and spheres, Malabar designers conceived with artistry this future Classic armchair. Handcrafted with
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Marble

Postmodern Velvet Galatea Armchair, Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
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

Postmodern Velvet Galatea Armchair Handmade in Portugal by Malabar
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

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

Pair of Bridge Chairs, Urban Camo
Pair of Bridge Chairs, Urban Camo
H 31 in W 23 in D 24 in
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

Artsy Viginti XX Armchair Stripes Textile Handmade in Portugal 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

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

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

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

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

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

Rockchair
Rockchair
H 53.15 in W 38.59 in D 38.98 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

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

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
H 35.04 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
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-Style Armchair
Classic-Style Armchair
H 33.08 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
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 Leather Armchair
Classic Leather Armchair
H 34 in W 32 in D 36 in
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 Klismos Armchair
Classic Klismos Armchair
H 32.75 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
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

Classic Tufted Armchair
Classic Tufted Armchair
H 39 in W 33 in D 34 in
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

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
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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

Classic Quilted Leather Armchair
Classic Quilted Leather Armchair
H 35 in W 33 in D 35 in
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

Black Classic Leather Armchair
Black Classic Leather Armchair
H 40 in W 37 in D 40 in
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

Blue Classic Leather Armchair
Blue Classic Leather Armchair
H 40 in W 37 in D 40 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Classic Blue Velvet Armchair
Classic Blue Velvet Armchair
H 34 in W 30 in D 26 in
Classic Blue Leather Swivel Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic style Chateau Blue leather upholstered armchair, upholstered with pure aniline top grade
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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
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Classic Tufted Tub Back Armchair
Classic Tufted Tub Back Armchair
H 31 in W 30 in D 28 in
Borek Sipek ”Prosim Sedni” Armchairs for Driade, 1987, Set of 2
By Driade, B. Sipek
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

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

Delta Armchair - Modern Handcrafted 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 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
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20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Classic Louis XVI Armchair, 20th Century
Classic Louis XVI Armchair, 20th Century
H 38.98 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in
1940ties classic Danish cabinet red maker armchair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
1940ties classic Danish cabinet maker red armchair. Black legs in solid wood. A hand made quality
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Paint

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
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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

Pair of Russian Neo-Classic Walnut Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Russian Neo-classic walnut armchairs with parcel gilt trim and scroll design arms and
Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

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
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Classic McGuire Bamboo Armchair with Upholstered Seat
By McGuire
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Never goes out of style McGuire bamboo armchair having neutral upholstered seat. Arm height 26"
Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

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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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