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Beach chaise chair Japú Trama 6 - Outdoor area Garden and Lawn - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
- Trama 6 - main color: olive green - secondary colors: ocher.
- structure color: outono.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, stylish...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 10.24 in
Beach armchair Japú Trama Dengosa - area Garden and Lawn - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
- Trama vintage- main color: sand - secondary colors: mustard, champagne, sepia, white.
- structure color: rosa dourado.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, campin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 31.89 in W 27.17 in D 15.75 in
Couple Beach armchair Japú Trama Lia and Classic - Outdoor - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
- Trama Lia and Classic - main color: champagne and ocher - secondary color: sapphire.
- structure color: bronze tropical.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 31.89 in W 27.17 in D 15.75 in
White Chrome Vinyl Shiro Chair, Kuramata Tribute, in Stock (80s style)
By Sergio Mannino Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Shiro chair comes in several colors, custom or supplied by owner fabrics.
Its language is a classic take on modern movement furniture pieces such as Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Blue Chrome Vinyl Shiro Chair, Kuramata Tribute, Ideal for Waiting Areas (80s)
By Sergio Mannino Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It seats two people back to back or one next to each other. Made in Italy
Its language is a classic take on modern movement furniture pieces such as Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona cha...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31.25 in W 45 in D 48 in
Gold Safe Armchair with Hammered Polished Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair gold safe upholstered with grey genuine leather.
Back and sides made in solid hammered polished brass.
Also available in hammered patinated brass and also available
in so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Bahamas Cedar Swivel Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Bahamas Cedar Swivel in natural solid cedar wood, in
polished finish. With swivel iron base in lacquered finish.
Also available in burnt cedar wood, price: 9200,00€.
Woo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Dark Green Aluminium Armchair with Lapping Cane Seating from Anodised Wicker Col
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Armchair made from dark green anodised aluminium extrusions and woven cane seating.
Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired by Donald Judd and Børge M...
Category
2010s British Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
Red Aluminium Armchair with Lapping Cane Seating from Anodised Wicker Collection
By Tino Seubert
Located in London, GB
Armchair made from red anodised aluminium extrusions and woven cane seating.
Originally realised for the Hepworth Gallery in Wakefield and inspired by Donald Judd and Børge Mogensen...
Category
2010s British Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.14 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
Sabaudia Brown Curved Armchair in Walnut with Caned Back and Bronzed Metal Tips
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The Sabaudia chair by Archer Humphryes Architects is able to recreate a situation of luxurious conviviality. Sabaudia is inspired by bistro chairs whose proportions are enhanced in t...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.49 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Beach armchair Japú Trama Vintage - area Garden and Lawn - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
- Trama vintage- main color: yellow - secondary colors: sand, mustard, walnut.
- structure color: amarelo siciliano
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 31.89 in W 27.17 in D 15.75 in
Sling Rose Red Black Hand Stitched Genuine Leather
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of leather or fabric hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable ex...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Luxurious Leather Sling Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the seat made of leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experienc...
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Genuine Soft Leather Sling Chair, Modern Stylish Sensory Swing
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Art Armchair - Grace by Pietro Del Vaglio
By Pietro Del Vaglio, Mirabili
Located in Pistoia, IT
Chair, metal, polyurethane, fabric, with mechanism for tongue movement.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Reclining beach arm chair Japú - Trama 3 - Outdoor area - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
- Trama Classic 3 - main color: musk green - secondary color: sand
- structure color: outono.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping chair, folding chair, sty...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 40.95 in W 26.38 in D 15.75 in
Beach armchair Japú Trama 8 Outdoor area Garden and Lawn - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
- Trama 8 - main color: cobalt - secondary colors: white, baby blue, aquamarine.
- structure color: verde paraibano
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair, camping cha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 31.89 in W 27.17 in D 15.75 in
Beach armchair Japú Trama Vintage - area Garden and Lawn - Dengô Brasil
Located in Caçapava, SP
- Trama vintage- main color: walnut - secondary colors: champagne, ocher, olive green, black.
- structure color: marrom vintage.
beach chair, country chair, garden chair, lawn chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 31.89 in W 27.17 in D 15.75 in
21st Century Modern Chair With Painted Steel Structure And Hide Leather Seat
By Alberto Colzani
Located in Milan, IT
New outline was developed by maximizing the integration of form and function while using minimum material. The steel rod frames define a contour that is slender and light, becoming a...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in
21st Century Modern Armchair In Cotton Corduroy With Solid Oak Armrests
By Federico Carandini
Located in Milan, IT
The distinctive linear geometry and the visual lightness of the Gotham armchair come from its metal frame, a clean aerial structure that holds the seat and backrest cushions. These i...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Trevor Chair with Armrests Red Frame and Wool by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in London, GB
Trevor dining chair makes a perfect accompaniment for the tea room, its round spheres forming backrest and armrests, floating on thin metal rods, just like bonbons speared on cocktai...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Trevor Chair Dark Red Frame and Wool by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in London, GB
Trevor dining chair makes a perfect accompaniment for the tea room, its round spheres forming backrest and armrests, floating on thin metal rods, just like bonbons speared on cocktai...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hand-Laid Brass Stars on Blue Straw, Nut-Inspired Armchair with Velvet Cushion
By Shewekar Elgharably
Located in Cairo, EG
Hand-laid brass stars on blue straw. Nut-inspired armchair with velvet cushion.
Inspired by Nut, the Egyptian celestial goddess of the sky. The brass stars glimmer, contrasting agai...
Category
2010s Egyptian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 26.38 in D 20.48 in
Tuscania Armchair
By Galimberti Nino
Located in Milan, IT
Old-fashioned glamour and exquisite craftsmanship create the ultimate lounging chair, an ideal addition to a classic living room, modern study or bedroom. The solid wood structure co...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Other
Custom Black Metal Armchairs in Tan Sheepskin by Adesso Imports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom black metal armchairs with tan sheepskin upholstery. Made in Los Angeles by Adesso Imports.
Measure: seat depth 21".
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Low Armchair Utopia Upholstery in Black Velvet and Silver by Drama
By DRAMA, October Gallery
Located in Porto, PT
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Modern Low Armchair Utopia Upholstery in Black Velvet and Silver
Utopia 03 Armchair from Utopia Collection
Design by DRAMA for October Gallery
Customizable Armchair
Materials:...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 26 in W 33.5 in D 34.7 in
Lloyd Vanity and Desk Low Back Arm Chair by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Accent chair by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / brushed brass or bronze rungs / leather wrapped back support / recessed leather seat cushion
D...
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Miami Armchair with Black Metal and Brass, Sage and Green Textured Fabrics
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami armchair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless Modern Classic that is perfectly proportioned. Here seen in an Orange Faux leather back...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 27.96 in W 37.8 in D 33.08 in
DOOQ Swivel Egoísta Armchair with Solid Walnut, Rattan and Soft Green Velvet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
With its name being the direct translation of selfish in Portuguese, this armchair revolves around its own universe. Within a refined, elegant and distinctive frame, resembling the n...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
DOOQ Armchair in Soft Light Velvet and Polished Brass Odisseia
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Odisseia armchair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the space age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and concept...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
DOOQ Armchair in Soft Celadon Velvet and Polished Brass Odisseia
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Odisseia armchair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the space age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and concept...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
DOOQ Armchair in Soft Havane Velvet and Polished Brass Odisseia
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Odisseia armchair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the space age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and concept...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Papillonne Salmon Pink Armchair Ready to Ship
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the PAPILLONNE series brings a brand new face to spaces with its minimal appearance. St...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Papillonne Swivel Armchair with Black Wood Accessory 'Set of 2'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The papillonne swivel armchair complements your style with its flawless form and unmatched comfort, adding a unique character to your space.
Standing out in every field with its eye...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Famed Black Metal Detailed Armchair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The famed armchair harmoniously combines fabric with metal adding an impressionable air of quality to your space.
The size of the brass-plated metal or the warm feeling of wood...Wh...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Papillonne Mustard Armchair with Brass Accessory
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The papillonne mustard armchair complements your style with its flawless form and unmatched comfort, adding a unique character to your space...
Mustard bouclet and suede fabrics are ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Papillonne Pastel Kenzo Armchair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the PAPILLONNE series brings a brand new face to spaces with its minimal appearance. St...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Papillonne Salmon Pink Armchair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Papillonne Salmon pink armchair complements your style with its flawless form and unmatched comfort, adding a unique character to your space...
If you like the upholstery, pl...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Famed Brass Detailed Armchair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The famed armchair harmoniously combines fabric with brass adding an impressionable air of quality to your space...
Measures: Length: 31.5'' / Depth: 33.1'' / Height: 30.3'' / Seat ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Papillonne Green Armchair with Brass Plated Accessory
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The papillonne green armchair complements your style with its flawless form and unmatched comfort, adding a unique character to your space...
Mustard bouclet and suede fabrics are u...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Papillonne Pastel Kenzo Armchair Lead Time 4 Weeks
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
**Lead Time 4-5 weeks
Standing out in every field with its eye-catching modern design approach and material variety, the PAPILLONNE series brings a brand new face to spaces with its...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sculptural Contemporary Chaise Lounge Aged Brass Metal & Navy Blue Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary chaise longue is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the doubl...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 36.7 in W 25.6 in D 47.3 in
Armchair, Aged Brass Steel & Natural Tobacco Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.7 in W 21.7 in D 21.7 in
Armchair, Aged Brass Steel & Dark Brown Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.7 in W 21.7 in D 21.7 in
Set of 5 Artisanal Contemporary Chair Natural Tan Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Set of 5 Handcraft Contemporary Armchair Cognac Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Set of 6 Classic Contemporary Chair Dark Brown Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary armchair belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such a...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Set of 2 Armchair, Old Silver Steel & Dark Brown Saddle, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
Set of 2 Armchair, Old Silver Steel & Natural Tobacco Saddle, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
Armchair, Aged Brass Steel and Black Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.7 in W 21.7 in D 21.7 in
Armchair, Black Smoke Steel and Dark Brown Saddle Leather, Contemporary Design
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.7 in W 21.7 in D 21.7 in
Set of 2 Armchair, Black Smoke Steel & Blue Navy Saddle, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
Classic Contemporary Chaise Lounge Aged Brass Steel & Navy Blue Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary chaise lounge belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned m...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Brass, Steel
Sculptural Contemporary Chaise Lounge & Ottoman Old Silver Metal, Tan Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary chaise longue and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 / 12 mm is complemented by the flexibil...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 36.7 in W 25.6 in D 47.3 in
Set of 3 Armchair, Aged Brass Steel & Blue Navy Saddle, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.7 in W 21.7 in D 21.7 in
Sculptural Organic Contemporary Chaise Lounge Black Smoke Metal & Black Leather
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
HUG Chaise Lounge Black Steel and Black Saddle Leather
The HUG contemporary chaise lounge is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod o...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 36.7 in W 25.6 in D 47.3 in
Armchair, Black Smoke Steel & Blue Navy Saddle Leather, Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Armchair, Black Smoke Steel and Dark Brown Saddle, Contemporary Design
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.7 in W 21.7 in D 21.7 in
Set of 3 Armchair Black Smoke Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather Contemporary Style
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Wanderlust contemporary armchair belongs to a collection of minimalist and serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal ...
Category
2010s Spanish Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
Timeless Counter Barstool w. Backrest Natural Tan Leather & Black Rubber Metal
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The “Repose” contemporary counter height stool belongs to a collection that revisit the director chair collection, serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small de...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 40.6 in W 22.84 in D 19.26 in
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Find a variety of contemporary metal armchairs available on 1stDibs. We have 3 antique and vintage contemporary metal armchairs in-stock, while there are 1722 modern editions to choose from as well. Contemporary metal armchairs bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made contemporary metal armchairs over the years, but those made by Emeco, Jaime Hayon and Jasper Morrison are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Contemporary Metal Armchairs?
Prices for contemporary metal armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, contemporary metal armchairs begin at $2 and can go as high as $119,753, while the average can fetch as much as $4,260.
Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique, new 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 repurpose 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.
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