Dean Armchair
DEAN armchair in Boucle fabric
Located in Frazão, Porto
The curved DEAN sofa was designed to provide a superior comfort feeling. The enveloping structure
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Arteriors Torcello Armchair in Muslin
Located in New York, NY
Iron framed "Torcello" armchair in muslin by Arteriors. The iron frame is seemlessly made and the
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Materials
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Armchair Design By Juan Montoya
By Juan Montoya
Located in New York, NY
Wooden armchair design by Juan Montoya design. Sleek and comfortable chair with brass details on
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Materials
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Italian Baroque Style Upholstered Walnut Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 18th century Italian barroque armchair. Rectangular back above arms with scrolling hands
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White Leather Armchair with Curved Armrest
Located in New York, NY
Collector (France) top 100, AD 30 Deans of Design and a Grand Master on Elle Decor's A-list
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19th Century Antique Pair of Chinese Handcarved Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
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American Federal Mahogany “Martha Washington” Lolling Armchair ca. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AMERICAN FEDERAL INLAID-MAHOGANY LOLLING "MARTHA WASHINGTON" ARMCHAIR
Massachusetts, ca. 1780-1800
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H 42.88 in W 25.5 in D 26.25 in
Light Maple Armchair Upholstered in a Juan Montoya Design Fabric
Located in New York, NY
pattern fabric. This armchair has a unique shape with a hollow back rest. Perfect piece for a vanity or as
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Wooden Armchair with Geometrical Backrest and Pattern Upholstery by Juan Montoya
By Juan Montoya
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary wooden armchair design by Juan Montoya. This unique piece has brass details and a
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Materials
Brass
H 37.75 in W 21.38 in D 22 in
Pair Hepplewhite style arm chairs.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
, terminated in scrolling feet.
Batch 76. Dean G100030/23 TNKZ
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Charles Hollis Jones Lucite Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
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Pair of Christian Badin Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
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Materials
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Pair of Swivel Armchairs in Sheep Skin by Michael Wolk "Miami Chair" c.1997
By Michael Wolk
Located in New York, NY
1997, these extremely comforatble and smooth swivel armchairs are the perfect addition to a sitting
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Materials
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H 33.5 in W 35 in D 32.75 in
“Easy on the Eyes: Harriet” Photograph of a Beautiful Man on the Lawn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
.” She moved to the window.
“Don’t be ridiculous,” said the Dean. “I know Flaxman’s Byron by heart. This
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
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Set of Seven Juan Montoya Stained Wood "Antelope" Dining Chairs
By Juan Montoya
Located in New York, NY
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Art Deco Mahogany Desk and Chair by Rene Herbst
By René Herbst
Located in New York, NY
. Two drawers with chrome pulls.
Chair mahogany armchair with rectangular padded back, shield seat, and
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Materials
Mahogany
Carlo di Carli: Desk in Fruitwood, Brass, and Glass, Italy 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
body.
As dean of Milan's Faculty of Architecture in the 1960's, and a highly influential academic
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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20th Century Italian "Model 180" Table By Carlo De Carli For Sormani c.1971
By Sormani, Carlo De Carli
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
illustrious career. Serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture from 1965 to 1968 and teaching until
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Carlo Scarpa Cognac Leather “Kentucky” Dining Chair for Bernini, 1977, Set of 5
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Vicenza, IT
for the Dean’s offices and a new hall for academic ceremonies; Mario Sironi and Mario De Luigi were
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Carlo Scarpa Iroko and Velvet Cornaro Sofa for Studio Simon, 1974, Set of 2
By Carlo Scarpa, Studio Simon
Located in Vicenza, IT
banks of the Grand Canal, creating rooms for the Dean’s offices and a new hall for academic ceremonies
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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H 25.6 in W 86.62 in D 34.26 in
Carlo Scarpa Walnut and Leather "Scuderia" Dining Room Set for Bernini, 1977
By Carlo Scarpa, Bernini
Located in Vicenza, IT
the Grand Canal banks, creating rooms for the Dean’s offices and a new hall for academic ceremonies
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Leather, Plastic, Walnut
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 16.54 in
Carlo Scarpa Green Poliedri Chandelier in Murano Opaline Glass for Venini, 1958
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Vicenza, IT
for the Dean’s offices and a new hall for academic ceremonies; Mario Sironi and Mario De Luigi were
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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H 7.88 in Dm 15.75 in
Carlo Scarpa Iroko Wood and Green Velvet Cornaro Sofa for Studio Simon, 1974
By Studio Simon, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Canal, creating rooms for the Dean’s offices and a new hall for academic ceremonies; Mario Sironi and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
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Velvet, Foam, Chenille, Wood
H 25.6 in W 86.62 in D 34.26 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
became interested in minimalist dance and performed in the dance companies of Laura Dean and Trisha Brown
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Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables
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Stainless Steel
H 30 in W 96 in D 42 in
Studio Simon Granite Brutalist Samo Table in the Style of Carlo Scarpa, 1970
By Studio Simon, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
stands on the banks of the Grand Canal, creating rooms for the Dean’s offices and a new hall for academic
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 70.08 in
Carlo Scarpa Big “Poliedri” Chandelier in Murano Opaline Glass for Venini, 1958
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in Vicenza, IT
for the Dean’s offices and a new hall for academic ceremonies; Mario Sironi and Mario De Luigi were
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H 17.72 in Dm 29.53 in
Carlo Scarpa & Marcel Breuer Naxos Marble “Delfi” Table for Studio Simon, 1969
By Carlo Scarpa, Studio Simon, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vicenza, IT
stands on the banks of the Grand Canal, creating rooms for the Dean’s offices and a new hall for academic
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H 29.14 in W 86.62 in D 35.04 in
Carlo Scarpa Mid-Century Brown Walnut “Scuderia” Dining Table for Bernini, 1977
By Bernini, Carlo Scarpa
Located in Vicenza, IT
Canal, creating rooms for the Dean’s offices and a new hall for academic ceremonies; Mario Sironi and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 51.97 in W 51.97 in D 28.35 in
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Dean Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic dean armchair available at 1stDibs. Each dean armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and upholstery. If you’re shopping for a dean armchair, we have 17 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect dean armchair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A dean armchair, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made dean armchair over the years, but those crafted by Carlo Scarpa, Bernini and Studio Simon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Dean Armchair?
Prices for a dean armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $975 and can go as high as $32,616, while the average can fetch as much as $7,000.
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