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Classic Pair of Hancock & Moore Tufted Red Leather Armchairs
Classic Pair of Hancock & Moore Tufted Red Leather Armchairs

Classic Pair of Hancock & Moore Tufted Red Leather Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of Hancock & Moore classic tufted red leather Chesterfield style arm chairs. Seat: 17” D x

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Classic SET 4 Bentwood and Fabric Armchairs attributed to THONET
Classic SET 4 Bentwood and Fabric Armchairs attributed to THONET

Classic SET 4 Bentwood and Fabric Armchairs attributed to THONET

By Thonet

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic SET 4 Bentwood and Fabric Armchairs attributed to THONET... mOST UNUSUAL DESIGN.. Bentwood

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Pair of Swedish Neo-Classic Painted Tapestry Upholstered Armchairs
Pair of Swedish Neo-Classic Painted Tapestry Upholstered Armchairs

Pair of Swedish Neo-Classic Painted Tapestry Upholstered Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Swedish Neo-Classic (18th Century) armchairs with oversized frames carved and painted in a

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Tapestry

Dutch Neo-Classic Style Marquetry Frame Blue Upholstered Armchair
Dutch Neo-Classic Style Marquetry Frame Blue Upholstered Armchair

Dutch Neo-Classic Style Marquetry Frame Blue Upholstered Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

Dutch Neo-Classic Style (19th Century) desk chair / armchair with an upturned horseshoe back

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Classic and elegant cowhide Chesterfield wingback armchair in English style
Classic and elegant cowhide Chesterfield wingback armchair in English style

Classic and elegant cowhide Chesterfield wingback armchair in English style

Located in Harderwijk, NL

. This armchair fits beautifully in both classic and modern interiors. It features a loose seat cushion

Category

Late 20th Century Classical Roman Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

1980s Pair of Wicker Armchairs with Oval Backrest, Classic Style
1980s Pair of Wicker Armchairs with Oval Backrest, Classic Style

1980s Pair of Wicker Armchairs with Oval Backrest, Classic Style

Located in Marbella, ES

, covered porch, or summer house, these armchairs combine comfort, elegance, and a classic style that easily

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Classic Pair of John Stuart Mid Century Modern Teak Armchairs
Classic Pair of John Stuart Mid Century Modern Teak Armchairs

Classic Pair of John Stuart Mid Century Modern Teak Armchairs

By John Stuart

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classic pair of mid century modern John Stuart armchairs beautifully made in teak with slat backs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Classic Pair of French Louis XVI 19th Century Armchairs
Classic Pair of French Louis XVI 19th Century Armchairs

Classic Pair of French Louis XVI 19th Century Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant French Louis XVI period chairs with original white and gold paint. Classic diamond pattern

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

An unusual pair of American Empire classic carved mahogany armchairs.
An unusual pair of American Empire classic carved mahogany armchairs.

An unusual pair of American Empire classic carved mahogany armchairs.

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual pair of American Empire classic carved mahogany armchairs. A very stately pair of chairs

Category

Antique 1830s North American American Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hand-Crafted Sheepskin Art Deco Armchair, Classic 20th Century Design
Hand-Crafted Sheepskin Art Deco Armchair, Classic 20th Century Design

Hand-Crafted Sheepskin Art Deco Armchair, Classic 20th Century Design

Located in Harderwijk, NL

. This armchair is made from sheepskin leather and finished with classic decorative studs, featuring a

Category

20th Century Classical Roman Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Traditional Classic Chippendale Style Mahogany Armchairs by Councill - a Pair
Traditional Classic Chippendale Style Mahogany Armchairs by Councill - a Pair

Traditional Classic Chippendale Style Mahogany Armchairs by Councill - a Pair

By Councill

Located in Secaucus, NJ

These fabulous traditional classic Chippendale style open armchairs are exceptionally crafted of

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Classic Midcentury Armchair Designed by Ole Wanscher, Danish Design, 1950s
Classic Midcentury Armchair Designed by Ole Wanscher, Danish Design, 1950s

Classic Midcentury Armchair Designed by Ole Wanscher, Danish Design, 1950s

By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Armchair in beech designed by Ole Wanschar M.A.A. for Fritz Hansen Cabinetmakers in 1950s. Made in

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Cow leather wingback armchair in a classic English country house style
Cow leather wingback armchair in a classic English country house style

Cow leather wingback armchair in a classic English country house style

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This beautiful classic wingback armchair is upholstered in genuine cowhide leather and features a

Category

Late 20th Century Classical Roman Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Armchair "Eva" in Light Leather, Classic Icon
Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Armchair "Eva" in Light Leather, Classic Icon

Scandinavian Modern Bruno Mathsson Armchair "Eva" in Light Leather, Classic Icon

By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson

Located in Kramfors, SE

Bruno Mathsson armchair "Eva" by Firma Karl Mathsson, Värnamo 1965. A classic Swedish design icon

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

2 Neo Classic Oak Armchairs circa 1950 to Fully Restore
2 Neo Classic Oak Armchairs circa 1950 to Fully Restore

2 Neo Classic Oak Armchairs circa 1950 to Fully Restore

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

2 neo classic oak armchairs circa 1950 to fully restore.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Italian Neo-classic Style Leather Upholstered Armchairs
Set of 4 Italian Neo-classic Style Leather Upholstered Armchairs

Set of 4 Italian Neo-classic Style Leather Upholstered Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 4 Italian Neo-classic-style (19th Century) armchairs with curved upper backrests followed by

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Lola Royale, the Classic Upholstered Armchair Covered with Fine Fabric
Lola Royale, the Classic Upholstered Armchair Covered with Fine Fabric

Lola Royale, the Classic Upholstered Armchair Covered with Fine Fabric

By Casa Casati

Located in Milan, MI

upholstered armchair is a classic and always up-to-date piece, which could not be missing from the Casa Casati

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Classic Pair of Modernist Armchairs by Robert John Stainless Steel
Classic Pair of Modernist Armchairs by Robert John Stainless Steel

Classic Pair of Modernist Armchairs by Robert John Stainless Steel

By Robert John, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

, elegant design, Reminiscent of Classic Paddle armchairs by George Nelson, Retains original Robert John

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Classic Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Oak Armchair for Carl Hansen & Søn
Classic Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Oak Armchair for Carl Hansen & Søn

Classic Hans J. Wegner "Wishbone" Oak Armchair for Carl Hansen & Søn

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

_________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 1...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Wood, Oak

Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs c. 1950's
Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs c. 1950's

Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs c. 1950's

By Norman Cherner, Plycraft

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner for Plycraft Pretzel Armchairs c. 1950's... Great early

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Classic Pair of Modernist Armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexel
Classic Pair of Modernist Armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexel

Classic Pair of Modernist Armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexel

By John Van Koert, Drexel

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic pair of modernist armchairs by John Van Koert for Drexe, amazing original condition, solid

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Classic Set of 4 McGuire Whitewashed Handcrafted Barrel Back Rattan Armchairs
Classic Set of 4 McGuire Whitewashed Handcrafted Barrel Back Rattan Armchairs

Classic Set of 4 McGuire Whitewashed Handcrafted Barrel Back Rattan Armchairs

By McGuire

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classic set of 4 McGuire barrel back whitewashed rattan armchairs having stylish newly upholstered

Category

Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Rattan

Classic Pair of Two Period British Chippendale Armchairs with Rush Seats
Classic Pair of Two Period British Chippendale Armchairs with Rush Seats

Classic Pair of Two Period British Chippendale Armchairs with Rush Seats

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very handsome set of two early British armchairs in Chippendale style with solid urn-shaped back

Category

Antique 19th Century European Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Mahogany

Elegant Classic Style Armchair Ft. Supportive High Back and Curved Winged Sides
Elegant Classic Style Armchair Ft. Supportive High Back and Curved Winged Sides

Elegant Classic Style Armchair Ft. Supportive High Back and Curved Winged Sides

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This sophisticated armchair is a beautiful blend of traditional comfort and modern texture. It is

Category

2010s Portuguese American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Classic Danish Modern Oak and Curved Teak Armchairs by H. Brockmann-Petersen
Classic Danish Modern Oak and Curved Teak Armchairs by H. Brockmann-Petersen

Classic Danish Modern Oak and Curved Teak Armchairs by H. Brockmann-Petersen

By George Tanier, Sibast, H. Brockmann-Petersen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Danish modern oak and curved teak armchairs, George Tanier selection for Sibast Mobler

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

MARIE Classic Brown Hand Carved Armchair in Solid Wood with Swans Decorations
MARIE Classic Brown Hand Carved Armchair in Solid Wood with Swans Decorations

MARIE Classic Brown Hand Carved Armchair in Solid Wood with Swans Decorations

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

Adorned with intricately hand-carved swans on its armrests, Marie is an Italian masterpiece crafted from solid wood with a rich carrubo finish. Wrapped in luxurious brown velvet, thi...

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Classic Danish Armchairs in Solid Oak by Knud Andersen, J.C.A. Jensen
Classic Danish Armchairs in Solid Oak by Knud Andersen, J.C.A. Jensen

Classic Danish Armchairs in Solid Oak by Knud Andersen, J.C.A. Jensen

By J.C.A. Jensen, Knud Andersen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Danish armchairs in solid oak by Knud Andersen, J.C.A. Jensen, Aarhus Denmark, nice

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak, Teak

Classic Tub Chair
Classic Tub Chair

Classic Tub Chair

$1,422 / item

Classic Tub Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

fabric that complements its classic form. The addition of a contrasting leather back cushion in a warm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

"Xitle" Armchair
"Xitle" Armchair

"Xitle" Armchair

By ADN Studio

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

stands for the unparallel luxury of simplicity. The "Xitle" armchair is a classic yet contemporary

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

"Xitle" Armchair
"Xitle" Armchair

"Xitle" Armchair

By ADN Studio

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

stands for the unparallel luxury of simplicity. The "Xitle" armchair is a classic yet contemporary

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

"Xitle" Armchair
"Xitle" Armchair

"Xitle" Armchair

By ADN Studio

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

stands for the unparallel luxury of simplicity. The "Xitle" armchair is a classic yet contemporary

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Clara Armchair
Clara Armchair

Clara Armchair

By mob estudio

Located in Mexico City, MX

reading nooks, the solid wood armchair combines classic design with functionality, making it a timeless

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Walnut

Domino Armchair
Domino Armchair

Domino Armchair

$5,645 / item

Domino Armchair

By Modesign

Located in Milan, IT

A charming contemporary take on classic furnishings, the Domino Armchair is completely

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

"Xitle" Armchair
"Xitle" Armchair

"Xitle" Armchair

By ADN Studio

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

stands for the unparallel luxury of simplicity. The "Xitle" armchair is a classic yet contemporary

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

"Xitle" Armchair
"Xitle" Armchair

"Xitle" Armchair

By ADN Studio

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

stands for the unparallel luxury of simplicity. The "Xitle" armchair is a classic yet contemporary

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

"Xilte" Armchair
"Xilte" Armchair

"Xilte" Armchair

$1,400 / item

"Xilte" Armchair

By ADN Studio

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

.  The collection stands for the unparallel luxury of simplicity. The "Xitle" armchair is a classic

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Classic Wingback Leather Chair
Classic Wingback Leather Chair

Classic Wingback Leather Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

With brown traditional top grain Vintage Havana leather, with high classic wingback backrest and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Deconstructed Classic Club Chair
Deconstructed Classic Club Chair

Deconstructed Classic Club Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Deconstructed Classic club chair, perfectly scaled for comfort and conversation with it"s seating

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Victorian Leather Armchair
Victorian Leather Armchair

Victorian Leather Armchair

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

armchair of classic form, featuring a deep buttoned back and shaped arms, raised on elegant cabriole front

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Wood Armchairs
Vintage Wood Armchairs

Vintage Wood Armchairs

Located in Fullerton, CA

A pair of lovely vintage wood armchairs with classic detailing and chic cream linen cushions. The

Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Green Upholstered Armchair
Green Upholstered Armchair

Green Upholstered Armchair

Located in London, GB

This upholstered armchair exudes classic sophistication with its refined silhouette and exceptional

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Century Club Armchair
Century Club Armchair

Century Club Armchair

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Milan, IT

A chic contemporary take on a true classic, the Century Club Armchair is designed for pure comfort

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile

English Classic Tufted Club Chair
English Classic Tufted Club Chair

English Classic Tufted Club Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

An English Classic tufted club chair. This chair has a Classic Silhouette and features all-over

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Roman Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

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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.