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Contemporary Armchair Skull Transvital Mother by Antonio Cagianelli, Italy
By Antonio Cagianelli
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Huge sculpture skull armchair called Transvital mother by the Italian artist Antonio Cagianelli who work on the Vanities philosophy for more than 20 years. Lacquered resin fiberglass...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
H 48.04 in W 44.49 in D 45.28 in
Amatta armchair by Roberto Matta Paradisoterrestre Edition 2024
By Paradisoterrestre, Roberto Matta
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Amatta is a resin armchair with sinuous, fluid, soft and rounded lines, created in 1974 by Roberto Matta.
He cuddled up in the Amatta and shaped it through his own body.
The armcha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Resin
Gaetano Pesce Senza Fine Chair - White
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Naples, FL
Rare Gaetano Pesce design produced by Meritalia, Italy 2009.
Incredible condition
Dimensions approximate
A cord of extruded polyurethane molded into the shape of a chair. Each chai...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin
Triton Sculptural Armchair
By Albino Miranda
Located in Barcelos, PT
Triton is a unique armchair that combines bold finishes, with an amazing sculptural shape. Its structure is made of resin reinforced with fiberglass finished in aged pale gold color ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Leather
French 1900s Design Bistro Rattan and Wicker Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Bistro Design rattan and wicker armchair composed of a rattan structure, braided wicker back and seat with a red outline, famous at the beginning of the 20th century in Paris,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Resin
French 1900s Design Bistro Rattan and Braided Resin Rattan Effect Outdoor Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French Bistro Design rattan and resin outdoor chair composed of a rattan structure, braided resin back and seat with a natural rattan effect, famous at the beginning of the 20th cent...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Resin, Wicker, Rattan
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Pop - Little Albert armchair by Ron Arad, hand-painted, Signed Amane
By Ron Arad
Located in Paris, FR
"Pop" - "Little Albert" armchair by Ron Arad in hand-decorated and colored polyethylene, then lacquered, signed Amane. The fresh, colorful and pop décor created by artist Amane is in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 25.2 in
Smoke - Little Albert armchair by Ron Arad, hand-painted, Signed Amane
By Ron Arad
Located in Paris, FR
"Smoke" - "Little Albert" armchair by Ron Arad in polyethylene hand-decorated with black lines and lacquered, signed Amane. One-piece seat and back form a flat base. The "Little Albe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 25.2 in
French Design and Braided Resin Rattan Effect Outdoor Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
French design chair composed of a tubular metal structure dressed with a braided resin rattan effect. Indoor/outdoor, it will be perfect on your terrace, in your veranda, your winter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Handcrafted Braided Resin Rattan Effect and Teak Wooden Outdoor Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant outdoor chair with solid teak wood feet and braided resin rattan effect seat, combining quality, robustness and class. Perfect on your terrace, in your veranda, your winter g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Teak
H 34.65 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
Gervasoni Straw Armchair in Light Grey Aluminium Frame with Woven Resin Fiber
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple and refined, the Straw 23/24 chair family, with and without armrests, is characterised by the structure in tubular aluminium painted light grey. A slender and light product co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin
H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 25.2 in
Gaetano Pesce La Smorfia Chair Meritalia, 2003
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Postmodern chair designed by Gaetano Pesce and manufactured by Meritalia, Italy 2003. This unique shaped chair is more of a sculpture and fits perfectly in the oeuvre from Pesce, wit...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Poltrona Bouquet Antique Armchair by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Poltrona Bouquet Antique armchair by Yukiko Nagai.
Dimensions: D65 x W61 x H98 cm.
Material: Marble(Biancone etc.), Natural stone, Venetian color glass, Styrofoam,
Glass fiber, Re...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stone, Cement, Marble
Nanna Ditzel Design Lounge And Outdoor Seating Set
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Vintage look and resolutely contemporary, this lounge outdoor seating set "Chill" Model design by Nanna Ditzel is composed of an armchair with its matching foot stool or ottoman (whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Resin
Poltrone Gemelle Armchair by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Poltrone Gemelle armchair by Yukiko Nagai
Dimensions: D57 x W80 x H60 cm
Material: (Chestnut wood), Marble(Biancone etc..), Natural stone, Venetian
color glass, Styrofoam, Glass f...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stone, Cement, Marble
Pau Silver V1 Armchair by Edizione Limitata
By Edizione Limitata
Located in Geneve, CH
Pau silver V1 armchair by Edizione Limitata
Limited Edition of 150 pieces. Signed and numbered.
Dimensions: D 71 x W 81 x H 72 cm.
Materials: Resin-coated polistyrene with metalli...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin, Polystyrene
Pau V1 Armchair by Edizione Limitata
By Edizione Limitata
Located in Geneve, CH
Pau V1 armchair by Edizione Limitata
Limited Edition of 150 pieces. Signed and numbered.
Dimensions: D 71 x W 81 x H 72 cm.
Materials: Resin-coated polistyrene.
Edizione Limita...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin, Polystyrene
Set of 2 Poltrone Gemelle Armchairs by Yukiko Nagai
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Poltrone Gemelle armchairs by Yukiko Nagai
Dimensions: D57 x W80 x H60 cm
Material: (Chestnut wood), Marble(Biancone etc..), Natural stone, Venetian
color glass, Styrofoa...
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stone, Cement, Marble
Black Sculptural Three-Legged Armchair in Resin-Covered Foam by Michal Cihlar
By Michal Cihlar
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The three legged armchair is an experiment in construction and finish, its form inspired by a 13th-century Mycenaean terracotta sculpture — “Female Figure In Three Legged Chair” — as...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin, Foam
H 32 in W 27 in D 28 in
Florida Outdoor Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Florida Outdoor all handmade
in resin fiber rattan style. With aluminium
frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Cold Cast Bronze, Shou Sugi Ban African Mahogany & Boucle Sherpa Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The armless modern Sherpa lounge chair is part of the Sherpa collection. It is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
This high end, contemporary, handcrafted lou...
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Resin, Hardwood
H 30.32 in W 35.44 in D 37.41 in
Lost Space 2 Armchair by the Shaw
Located in Geneve, CH
Lost space 2 armchair by The Shaw
Dimensions: D120 x W 90 x H82 cm
Materials: Resin
Weight: 20 kg.
Lost space
The sun rose and instantly illuminated the blue sea. The shadow g...
Category
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin
Red Fabric, Blue Resin Base Sima Armchair by Andrea Steidl for Delvis Unlimited
Located in Milan, Milan
Andrea Steidl’s recent research explores composite materials derived from industrial waste. Using a resin binder, these inert but natural materials — base, hemp, cork, fragments of s...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Hemp, Resin, Hardwood
H 27.17 in W 40.16 in D 41.34 in
Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce, Meritalia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Extremely rare and difficult to find Shadow armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, 2007. Formed from pouring polyurethane resin into the bag-like upholstery it then sets and harden...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Resin
Armchair 01 by Quentin Vuong
Located in Geneve, CH
Armchair 01 by Quentin Vuong, 2022
After the rain Collection
Unique piece : 1 / 1
Dimensions: L 82 x W 82 x H 70 cm
Materials: Massive oak stained and varnished, Resin epoxy, 10...
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Lost in Space Resin Futuristic Armchair
Located in London, GB
The Lost Space Armchair takes place in the third act of THESHAW's Future Vestige series. It is the climax of the movie, a moment for which you are so engaged you cannot bear to look ...
Category
2010s Asian Futurist Armchairs
Materials
Resin
Shadow Armchair, Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptionally rare Gaetano Pesce Shadow chair for Meritalia. Formed by pouring polyurethane resin into the specially designed fabric “bag” the resin hardens around the negative space...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Resin
Mother of Pearl Chair by Marten and Joost
By Joost Dingemans, Marten van Middelkoop
Located in Geneve, CH
Mother of pearl chair
Sustainable design: Plastic waste into timeless design...?
- Measures: L 48 x W 54.5 x H 74.5 cm (Seat: H43.5cm)
- Recycled polycarbonate
- Limited edition ...
Category
2010s Dutch Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Resin
Orgus Chair N.03 by Brazilian Designer Humberto Da Mata
By Humberto da Mata
Located in Bordeaux, FR
ORGUS CHAIR N.03, 2022
Measures: L 85 x W. 74 cm x H. 75 cm
Unique work signed by the artist
Materials: Steel, plywood, paper pulp, kaolin mortar, wool and resin.
The ORGUS VI ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Original Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Postmodern Icon
By Meritalia, Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Shadow armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia is a highly collectible iconic masterpiece of Post Modern Design. The chair "deconstructed".
Designed and made in limited numbers in 2...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Latex, Resin
H 48.04 in W 40.95 in D 35.44 in
Sorted Pixel Seat
Located in Beirute, LB
Unexpected materials, bright colours and a sense of humour hide the inherent complexity of it’s designs. Our pieces juxtapose Middle Eastern heritage and the craftsmanship of Damasce...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Syrian Armchairs
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Epoxy Resin, Wood
Marcel Wanders Dalia Armchair with Fabric or Leather Upholstery for Cappellini
By MARCEL WANDERS, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Charming at first glance: the Dalia armchair by Marcel Wanders is a floral embrace whose sensual curves capture the soul in poetic suspense. An iconic element of design, with a conte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Resin
Shadow Armchair, Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptionally rare Gaetano Pesce Shadow chair for Meritalia. Due to the manufacturing process created by Pesce every Shadow chair is unique in its particular shape. Good condition wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Resin
Shadow Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, Italy, 2007
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Extremely rare and difficult to find Shadow armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Meritalia, 2007. Formed from pouring polyurethane resin into the bag-like vinyl upholstery it then sets and ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin, Plastic
Capri Red Armchair
By Medaarch
Located in Milan, IT
The rounded silhouette of Capri digs its seat into pure volume. Designed by Medaarch in 2021 it stands out by becoming a contemporary decorative quirk for domestic environments and b...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin
Quantum Armchair, Customizable Resin by Sandro Giulianelli and Adrian Cruz
By Sandro Giulianelli & Adrian Cruz Elements
Located in Brussel, BE
The Quantum armchair is inspired by the ephemerality of universe matter.
Light and colour merge in the translucent material, where a dense hue dissolves until it disappears.
The ri...
Category
2010s Italian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Resin
H 27.56 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Marcel Wanders Knotted Armchair in Carbon with Aramid Fiber Cord for Cappellini
By MARCEL WANDERS, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The iconic knotted chair is a brilliant adult interpretation of the tiny chairs used to decorate a doll’s house, a visionary creation by designer Marcel Wanders. This project has bee...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Epoxy Resin
H 27.17 in W 20.87 in D 25.2 in
Marcel Wanders Wanders' Tulip Armchair in Fiberglass and Resin Shell, Cappellini
By MARCEL WANDERS, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural presence makes the Wanders' Tulip armchair, by Marcel Wanders, an exceptional protagonist in any setting: ideal in spacious areas, both contract and private, thanks to t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Foam
Marcel Wanders Wanders' Tulip Armchair in Red Hero Fiberglass Shell, Cappellini
By MARCEL WANDERS, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural presence makes the Wanders' Tulip armchair, by Marcel Wanders, an exceptional protagonist in any setting: ideal in spacious areas, both contract and private, thanks to t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass, Foam
H 64.18 in Dm 34.26 in
Marcel Wanders Dalia Armchair in Red Hero with Fabric for Cappellini
By MARCEL WANDERS, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Charming at first glance: the Dalia armchair by Marcel Wanders is a floral embrace whose sensual curves capture the soul in poetic suspense. An iconic element of design, with a conte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin, Foam
Gervasoni Panda 05 Armchair in Capri 04 Upholstery & White/Gray Resin Fiber
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft and welcoming shapes and consistent volumes characterise the Panda 05 armchair; it has a structure and feet in aluminium and weave in white or grey Panda Resin synthetic polyeth...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin
H 24.41 in W 42.92 in D 36.62 in
Marcel Wanders Dalia Armchair in Black Leather Upholstery for Cappellini
By MARCEL WANDERS, Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Charming at first glance, the Dalia armchair by Marcel Wanders is a floral embrace whose sensual curves capture the soul in poetic suspense. An iconic element of design, with a conte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin, Foam
H 29.14 in W 33.86 in D 9.06 in
Emmanuelle Kaki Armchair in Green Cord Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Emmanuelle Kaki, green cord,
resin fiber finish. Kaki green cushion seat.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Armchairs
Materials
Cord, Resin
Emmanuelle Grey Armchair Black and Grey Finish
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Emmanuelle Grey, black and grey,
resin fiber finish. Grey cushion seat.
With stainless steel structure frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
White Lounge Chair with Red Cushions
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
This lounge chair will complement any outdoor setting with its versatile and comfortable silhouette. The textured white resin frame (also available in black, ivory, or red) is handwo...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Other
White Armchair with Red Cushions
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
With its spacious and comfortable seating, this armchair creates the perfect lounge spot to relax outdoors by the poolside, on a terrace, patio, or garden. Finished with an elegant w...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Other
21st Century Contemporary Dark Blue Armchair with Golden Snakes Sculptures
By Giampiero Romanò
Located in Milan, IT
This armchair with footrest is a one-of-a-kind piece designed and realized by Giampiero Romanò, who melted the vintage style of the 60s with his creativity.
Upholstered with an elec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf, Brass
H 36.23 in W 25.99 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Laced Rawhide Lounge Chairs form the Antalya Collection by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice pair of laced rawhide lounge chairs form the "Antalya Collection" by McGuire Furniture of San Francisco, circa 2010s. The Antalya lounge chair is one of the most iconic pieces o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Resin, Upholstery
Red Bergère Armchair
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
A true work of art, whose singularity lies in the balance of its proportions, this superb armchair's architectural silhouette evokes the sail of a boat. A statement piece on a terrac...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Other
Black Armchair with Cushions
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
The Classic silhouette of this refined armchair exudes style and comfort with its low backrest, deep-set seat, and rounded armrests that create an intimate and comfortable embrace on...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Other
1950s Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel Design Hanging Outdoor Egg Chair
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel design hanging outdoor egg chair, high quality, elegant and timeless design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel Design Hanging Outdoor Black Egg Chair
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel design hanging outdoor egg chair, high quality, elegant and timeless design.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Modern Evaluna Armchair by Caffe Latte
By Caffe Latte
Located in New York, NY
This Contemporary Modern Evaluna Velvet and Bronze Brass Armchair by Caffe Latte, with a wide and elegant foot, perfectly complements the design of the upholstery used in the arms, s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Platinum, Brass, Steel, Bronze, Iron, Nickel
Minimalist Colombia White Bouclé Fabric Armchair by Caffe Latte
By Caffe Latte
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist Colombia White Bouclé Fabric Armchair by Caffe Latte
This Minimalist Colombia White Bouclé Fabric Armchair by Caffe Latte, inspired by the Colombia coffee is made from bo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Zinc, Metal, Aluminum, Bronze, Copper, Steel, Stainless Steel, Iron
Outdoor Lounge Armchair Bel Air Collection Design by Sacha Lakic
By Roche Bobois, Sacha Lakic
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Lounge armchair Bel Air model design by Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois composed of a tubular structure in epoxy lacquered metal and recycled fiber resin and hand braided (supplied with...
Category
Early 2000s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Gaetano Pesce Armchair with White Printed Plastic Back and Red Seat
By Meritalia, Gaetano Pesce
Located in Mornico al Serio ( BG), Lombardia
"La Smorfia" armchair was designed by Gaetano Pesce in 2003 for the Italian Meritalia firm and it was produced for very few years, so there are few exemplaries around the world.
The...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Resin, Plastic
H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 27.56 in
Contemporary Circular Chair, "Ruptura" Armchair
By Estúdio Rika
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
This contemporary chair is part of the Ruptura collection, inspired by woodworking techniques, where a series of parametric cuts are made in a single piece of wood, with this process...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Rare armchair sculpture Louis Durot
By Louis Durot
Located in Perpignan, FR
Très rare fauteuil sculpture réalisé par Louis Durot pour l'exposition de la maison de Nikolaos Xasteros .
Il s'agit d'une pièce unique en parfait état.
résine renforcée .
Category
Early 2000s French Beaux Arts Armchairs
Materials
Resin, Epoxy Resin
Lukas Works - "Solstice", Little Albert, Armchair by Ron Arad, 1/1
By Ron Arad
Located in Paris, FR
"Solstice", "Little Albert" armchair by Ron Arad, edited by Moroso, imagined and painted by artist Lukas. This unique design piece features a rich painted and lacquered decor, combin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Iconic Smoke Chairs by Maarten Baas for Moooi, 2000s
By Marteen Baas, Moooi
Located in Renens, CH
Pair of iconic SMOKE chairs in burnt wood covered in a transparent, insulating epoxy resin finish.
Design by Maarten Baas for Moooi.
Origin: Netherlands, 2000s. Labeled on th...
Category
Early 2000s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Epoxy Resin, Wood
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Finding the Right Armchairs for You
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique 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 repurposed 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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