Digamma Armchair by Iganzio Gardella, 1960s - Orignal edition
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Brussels, BE
Digamma Armchair by Iganzio Gardella, 1960s - Orignal edition
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Digamma Armchair by Iganzio Gardella, 1960s - Orignal edition
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Brussels, BE
Digamma Armchair by Iganzio Gardella, 1960s - Orignal edition
Fabric, Wood
Digamma Armchair by Ignazio Gardella Gavina Blue Velvet, Italian Modernism
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma armchair is a comfortable chair rooted in the tradition of late Italian modernism.
Brass
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchair, Upholstery in Yellow Linen Velvet, 1957
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Ozzano Dell'emilia, IT
Digamma armchair designed by Ignazio Gardella dating back to Gavina’s production.
Metal
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Emerald Green Lelièvre Fabric and Brass
By Lelièvre Paris, Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole
Located in The Hague, NL
In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair which was produced by Gavina. In 2005 the Barcelona based Santa & Cole has been assigned by Gavina to produce this official re-edition.
Metal, Brass
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Purple Dedar Fabric and Brass, 2022
By Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole, Dedar
Located in The Hague, NL
In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair which was produced by Gavina. In 2005 the Barcelona based Santa & Cole has been assigned by Gavina to produce this official re-edition.
Metal, Brass
Pair of Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchairs in Beige Métaphores Tweed, 2025
By Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole
Located in The Hague, NL
In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair which was produced by Gavina. In 2005 the Barcelona based Santa & Cole has been assigned by Gavina to produce this official re-edition.
Brass, Steel
Adjustable "Digamma" Armchairs by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, Italy 1960s
By Ignazio Gardella, Gavina
Located in Utrecht, NL
Design in the 60s paved a way to a more aesthetical approach to products as opposed to its utilitarian predecessors, resulting in exceptional pieces like these armchairs. In the 196...
Metal
Grey Digamma Contemporary Art Armchair by Ignazio Gardella
By Santa & Cole
Located in Geneve, CH
Digamma armchair by Ignazio Gardella Dimensions: D 80 x W 70 x H 95 cm Materials: metal, brass, fabric.
Metal, Brass
Digamma Chair by Ignazio Gardella, 1960s Italy
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in MADRID, ES
A rare original Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma chair, designed in the late 1950s and produced by Gavina, Italy in the 1960s.
Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 33.47 in D 22.05 in
Ignazio Gardella "Digamma" Green Velvet Italian Armchair for Gavina, 1957
By Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milan, IT
Digamma Reclining armchair: black lacquered metal and brass structure.
Brass, Metal
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Chairs and Ottomans
Located in New York, NY
Ignazio Gardella, Italy. Digamma chairs. Pair of armchairs and ottomans.
Brass
Unavailable
H 33.86 in W 27.96 in D 31.89 in
Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma armchairs for Gavina Italia, 1960s
By Ignazio Gardella, Gavina
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
An extremely rare first edition pair of original 1950's Digamma reclining chairs designed by Ignazio Gardella designed in 1957 and manufactured by Gavina, Bologna, Italy. The chair...
Brass, Steel
Ignazio Gardella Pair of "Digamma" Armchairs for Gavina
By Ignazio Gardella, Dino Gavina
Located in Milan, IT
Ignazio Gardella pair of "Digamma" armchairs for Gavina.
Brass, Steel
"Digamma" Armchair by Ignazio Gardella
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Utrecht, NL
Three position reclining "Digamma" armchair by Ignazio Gardella, designed in 1957.
Brass, Steel
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchair in Original Yellow Fabric
By Ignazio Gardella, Gavina
Located in Naples, IT
Digamma armchair dating back to Gavina production covered with original fabric.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Beige Raf Simons Kvadrat Bouclé Fabric
By Kvadrat, Santa & Cole, Raf Simons, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair which was produced by Gavina. In 2005 the Barcelona based Santa & Cole has been assigned by Gavina to produce this official re-edition.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair and Ottoman in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023
By Santa & Cole, Loro Piana, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair which was produced by Gavina. In 2005 the Barcelona based Santa & Cole has been assigned by Gavina to produce this official re-edition.
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchairs in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023
By Santa & Cole, Loro Piana Interiors, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair which was produced by Gavina. In 2005 the Barcelona based Santa & Cole has been assigned by Gavina to produce this official re-edition.
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in L 37.41 in
Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs in Navy Raf Simons for Kvadrat Fabric
By Kvadrat, Santa & Cole, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair which was produced by Gavina. In 2005 the Barcelona based Santa & Cole has been assigned by Gavina to produce this official re-edition.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs in Blue Raf Simons for Kvadrat Fabric
By Santa & Cole, Raf Simons, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair which was produced by Gavina. In 2005 the Barcelona based Santa & Cole has been assigned by Gavina to produce the official reedition.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Pair 1st Edition Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs for Gavina Italy, 1960s
By Simon Gavina Editions, Gavina, Ignazio Gardella
Located in Catania, IT
An extremely rare first edition pair of original 1950's Digamma reclining chairs designed by Ignazio Gardella designed in 1957 and manufactured by Gavina, Bologna, Italy. Original ...
Brass, Steel
Digamma by Ignazio Gardella, Set of 2 with 2 Pouf
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma armchair is a comfortable chair rooted in the tradition of late Italian modernism.
Brass
Sold
H 34.26 in W 28.35 in D 34.26 in
Ignazio Gardella Mid-Century Modern Model "Digamma" Italian Pair of Armchairs
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs model "Digamma" designed by Ignazio Gardella.
Metal, Bronze
Sold
H 32 in W 27 in D 30 in
Blue Silk Velvet Modern Lounge Chair "Digamma" by Ignazio Gardella, Italy
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in New York City, NY
This modernist armchair was designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957. It features a clever design with a three-position reclining back, minimalist lines, and Gardella's signature "duck" ...
Metal, Brass, Steel
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Blue Loro Piana Mélange Fabric
By Loro Piana Interiors, Santa & Cole, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair which was produced by Gavina. In 2005 the Barcelona based Santa & Cole has been assigned by Gavina to produce this official re-edition.
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Beige Loro Piana Mélange Fabric
By Loro Piana Interiors, Santa & Cole, Loro Piana, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair which was produced by Gavina. In 2005 the Barcelona based Santa & Cole has been assigned by Gavina to produce this official re-edition.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Ivory Lelièvre Bouclé Fabric and Brass
By Lelièvre Paris, Santa & Cole, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair which was produced by Gavina. In 2005 the Barcelona based Santa & Cole has been assigned by Gavina to produce this official re-edition.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Beige Raf Simons Kvadrat Bouclé Fabric
By Kvadrat, Santa & Cole, Raf Simons, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair which was produced by Gavina. In 2005 the Barcelona based Santa & Cole has been assigned by Gavina to produce this official re-edition.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Beige Raf Simons Kvadrat Bouclé Fabric
By Kvadrat, Santa & Cole, Raf Simons, Ignazio Gardella
Located in The Hague, NL
In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair which was produced by Gavina. In 2005 the Barcelona based Santa & Cole has been assigned by Gavina to produce this official re-edition.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchair in Navy Raf Simons Kvadrat Fabric and Brass
By Kvadrat, Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole
Located in The Hague, NL
In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair which was produced by Gavina. In 2005 the Barcelona based Santa & Cole has been assigned by Gavina to produce this official re-edition.
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Ignazio Gardella Digamma Armchairs in Blue Raf Simons Fabric
By Raf Simons, Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole
Located in The Hague, NL
In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair which was produced by Gavina. In 2005 the Barcelona based Santa & Cole has been assigned by Gavina to produce the official reedition.
Metal, Brass
Ignazio Gardella, Digamma reclining armchair for Gavina 1950s
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in bari, IT
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition.
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ignazio Gardella Digamma Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Turquoise Donghia Velvet
By Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole
Located in The Hague, NL
In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair which was produced by Gavina. In 2005 the Barcelona based Santa & Cole has been assigned by Gavina to produce the official re-edition.
Metal, Brass
Digamma Recliner Chair by Ignazio Gardella
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Utrecht, NL
Three positions recliner armchair by Italian designer Ignazio Gardella, model Digamma, with Iconic brass 'duck' feet executed in bespoke nubuck leather.
Brass, Steel
Superb Tulipwood writing table/desk by Ignazio Gardella , 1950
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
The Digamma armchair achieved to overcome Gardella's links with Rationalism: its body is Rationalist (the seat and the back) but its joints (arms and legs) are Ultrarationalist – it ...
Bronze, Metal
Pair of Vintage Italian "Digamma" Armchairs by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina
By Ignazio Gardella, Gavina
Located in Milan, IT
For sale here is a wonderful, rare and extremely well preserved set of two armchairs designed by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina.
Velvet
Spectacular Table Desk, attributed Design Ignazio Gardella, 1950
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
From a study of an advocated of Rome, painted iron structure and details of cast brass, piano in various species of walnut, no documentation about it, but we believe it is of Ignazio...
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 34.65 in W 27.96 in D 28.75 in
Ignazio Gardella Mid-Century Modern Model "Digamma" Italian Pair of Armchairs
By Ignazio Gardella, Gavina
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Pair of armchairs model "Digamma" designed by Ignazio Gardella.
Steel
$2,600 / item
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
Giancarlo Piretti Alky Lounge Chair in Sky Blue Velvet for Anonima Castelli
By Giancarlo Piretti, Anonima Castelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Alky lounge chair designed by Giancarlo Piretti in the sixties for Anonima Castelli, Italy. The shape of the chair is construct with foam printed direct on a metal frame with ...
Aluminum, Steel
20th Century Mustard Yellow Dante Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Velvet, Beech
$23,871
H 42.92 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Important Ottorino Aloisio Wingback Chair in Green Mohair, Colli, Italy, 1957
By Colli Torino
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional wingback chair was designed by Ottorino Aloisio in 1957. The chair was manufactured by the Turin workshop of Pier Luigi Colli. The organically curved lines of the ...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Mohair, Silk, Velvet
$2,841 / item
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
German Midcentury Yellow Velvet Club Armchair, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile polish club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour. The armc...
Velvet, Beech
$13,641 / set
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Marco Zanuso Pair of Lady Armchairs Hermès Blue Velvet Italy 1950s
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Extraordinary pair of armchairs designed in the 1950s by Marco Zanuso, one of the most renowned names in modern Italian design. Zanuso created the "Lady" model, culminating in a hist...
Iron
Pair of Paolo Buffa Blue Velvet Armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Paolo Buffa armchairs, circa 1950, upholstered in a cobalt-blue velvet. The chairs feature Buffa’s signature balance of refined Italian craftsmanship and sculptural modernism...
Velvet, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The 1950s saw brilliant Italian designers working to create furniture of the highest quality that explored truly modern shapes and innovative techniques. Designers experimented with ...
Fabric, Wood
$3,296 / set
H 34.65 in W 29.53 in D 31.89 in
Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet, 1950s
By Carlo di Carli
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Designer Pair of Armchairs in Green Moss Velvet with Brass Feet and Purple Piping, 1950s A superb pair of Italian armchairs manufactured in the style of Carlo de Carli. The ...
Brass
$11,935
H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Armchair "Fiorenza" designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy.
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Armchair "Fiorenza," designed by Franco Albini in 1952 for Arflex, Italy. A highly collectible model produced for only one year by Arflex. This stunning pair of armchairs features sc...
Fabric, Wood
Chair by Gianfranco Frattini, 1960
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Berlin, DE
This extraordinary chair was designed by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina 1960. The construction of the 'Model 904' is made of solid walnut wood. The seat and back are upholstered. Th...
Wool, Walnut
Yellow Mustard Armchair, 1960s, DDR, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchair produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchair is after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a se...
Velvet, Beech
Midcentury Armchair in Original Green Fauxleather, 1950s
By Aldo Morbelli, ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This armchair in the style of Aldo Morbelli was made in Italy in the 1950s. The armchair with armrests has a green faux leather upholstery and iron legs with brass finials. The piece...
Metal, Brass
Rare armchair, Gastone Rinaldi, 1960
By Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA
Located in Berlin, DE
This very rare armchair by Gastone Rinaldi, model Roma, was manufactured by RIMA in 1960. The construction is lacquered steel, the upholstery is made of velvet.
Steel
$1,136 / item
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Mid Century Club Armchair in Yellow Velvet, Europe 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchairs produced in the 1960s by Radom Furniture Factories. Very comfortable seat covered with high quality fabric. The armchairs are fully carpentry and upholstery. We can prepare...
Velvet, Beech
20th Century Yellow Fold-Out Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable fold-out armchair, unusual model but captivating with its minimalism. Construction with armrests, turned legs made of beech wood. Original mechanism of fold-out opt...
Textile, Beech
$36,400
H 27.75 in W 29.52 in D 29.13 in
Mid-Century Modern Rare Forma Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
DDesigned by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte, in 1955. Featured in Forma's advertisements of the period, it showcases a solid wooden structur...
Fabric, Upholstery
Hand-Forged Custom Iron "Mercer" Chandelier with Nine Lights
By Far-Fetched, LLC.
Located in Houston, TX
This hand-forged Iron chandelier is a classic reproduction light of our design. The three arms have three lights each for a total of nine candelabra sockets. Height is to the top of ...
Iron
$5,950 / set
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Smoked Silver Finish
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano sconces in smoked and silver glass. We loved the organic shape of the sconces and their dynamic design. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards and is in ve...
Murano Glass
$12,000 / set
H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 43.31 in
Gio Ponti "807 Distex" Lounge Chair for Cassina, Camel and Brown Velvet, 1953
By Gio Ponti, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Gio Ponti " 807 Distex" lounge chair for Cassina, camel and brown velvet, Italy, 1953 Designed in 1953 and presented at the X Triennale di Milano in 1954, the 807 “Distex” by Gio Po...
Velvet
$7,500
H 28.5 in W 143 in D 87 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Harvey Probber Two-Piece Sectional Sofa, Labeled
By Harvey Probber
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large Mid-Century Modern 1950s Harvey Probber two-piece sectional sofa with mahogany tapered legs. Sofa has original fabric, it needs to be reupholstered and foam replaced. There is ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Modern Italian Murano Glass Sconces
By Maestri Muranesi
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, each composed of 35 gold, brown and transparent Murano blown glass rhombuses. The lamps have six E14 lamp holders for Europe, on request we can mount adapters for...
Brass
$20,000 / item
H 30.5 in Dm 72 in
Large Carved Belgian Bluestone Round Dining/Center Table w/ Baluster-Form Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Made from Belgian bluestone with a honed finish and embedded with fossils, the table is comprised of a thick round top with dupont edge and baluster-form support on an octagonal plin...
Stone
"Perf" Sideboard in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Perf" is a credenza, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, blac...
Steel
LUread FS Sconces 'Black' by Lumfardo Luminaires
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Inglewood, CA
A foldable and swing version of our original Lumfardo Luminaires LUread Sconces with a foldable and swingable articulated arm to allow for more variance in light direction. Made from...
Aluminum, Brass
"Rettangolare" Leather Tray Designed by Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Rettangolare" is a leather tray, designed and manufactured by Oscar Maschera. Genuine Italian leather vegetable tanned. This tray has two different colors: one for the inside and th...
Leather
$2,671
H 26.38 in W 30.32 in D 15.75 in
1950s Art Deco Mid-Century Italian Walnut Burl and Mirror Mosaic Dry Bar Cabinet
By Ico & Luisa Parisi, Gio Ponti, Paolo Buffa, Guglielmo Ulrich, Vittorio Dassi
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant Italian Art Deco Mid-Century Modern dry bar cabinet, in beautiful wood, two doors and brass handles. When opened, on the right side an amazing interior part in mirrors m...
Brass
Scandinavian Teak Counter Balance Floor Lamp with Silk Shade
By Domus
Located in London, GB
Sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern floor lamp, early 1970's. The teak frame has an adjustable arm (with a length of 100 cm) and counterbalance weight for positioning of the light s...
Teak, Silk
$4,490
H 19.69 in Dm 18.12 in
Mid-Century Modern Chandelier Pendant Light Kalmar 'Tulipan', Glass Brass, 1970
By Orrefors, Mazzega, Venini, Kalmar Lighting, J.T. Kalmar
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A fantastic light fixture model Tulipan by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria, manufactured in midcentury, circa 1970 (late 1960s or early 1970s). The name Tulipan derives from the tulip s...
Metal, Brass
Decorative Hammered Bronze Wall Sculpture 1970s
Located in Florence, IT
Decorative Bronze Wall Sculpture created by layering hammered bronze circles, some of which have been oxidized by time and enhance the patina of the artwork
Bronze
$28,500 / set
H 28.5 in W 32.5 in D 30 in
Magnificent Pair of Restored Vintage Rattan and Cane Loungers by McGuire
By McGuire
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely stunning pair of organic lounge chairs by McGuire, circa 1980. Beautiful examples from an extremely limited production series. Expertly crafted hardwood frame construct...
Rattan, Hardwood, Cane
$3,000Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 25 in W 61.5 in D 32.75 in
Pair of Chrome Framed Love Seats in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Flair, Milo Baughman
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of original vintage two seat sofas floating within chromed steel bands. In the style of Milo Baughman but actually from the Flair division of Bernhardt. Original upholstery is ...
Chrome
$23,000 / set
H 34 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
Ignazio Gardella, Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brass, Fabric, Gavina, Italy, 1957
By Ignazio Gardella, Gavina
Located in High Point, NC
An early and adjustable "Digamma" lounge chair with ottoman, features black fabric, metal, and brass feet, designed by Ignazio Gardella for Gavina, Italy 1957. Overall Dimensions (i...
Metal, Brass
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.