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Flap Armchair

Set of two Flap armchair, De Pas, D'urbino, Lomazzo
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Flap armchairs exemplify the revolutionary culture of post-68 design. These ultra-modern armchairs
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Vintage 1970s European Modern Armchairs

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Leather

50s, Danish Design, Completely Refurbished Chair, Furniture Wool
Located in Tarm, 82
50s, Danish design. Completely refurbished ear flap armchair. Quality dark red/black furniture wool
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Carapuça Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
personality. In the hat, made up of flaps folded, were used "magic" symbols, which fulfilled not only an
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Carapuça Armchair
Carapuça Armchair
H 38.59 in W 43.31 in D 29.53 in
1960s, Danish Design, Renovated-Reupholstered Ear Flap Chair, Sheepskin
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design. Completely renovated-reupholstered high-back ear flap chair. "Most talked
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Contemporary Design, Iconic Armchair in Fabric with Metal Accents V221
By Formitalia
Located in Pistoia, IT
ASTON MARTIN - Home Interiors Iconic armchair V221 with upholstery in fabric art. Spiga col
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2010s Italian Other Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Carl Malmsten "Samspel" Armchairs for O. H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
define these armchairs. They welcome the sitter in every sense, with an open design that includes outward
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Mid-Century White Fabric and Wooden Armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century White fabric and wooden armchair by Paolo Buffa, 1950s Armchair with wooden
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Stunning Highback King Chair of Solid Oak with Greenish Wool Denmark 1930-40
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Stunning danish baroque style high-backed ear-flap chair hand made in the 1930s The frame and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Baroque Armchairs

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Oak, Wool

Twice 3-Seater Bench
Located in New York, NY
pieces. The sliced back offers extra comfort while the ear flaps seamlessly blends the arms in. With its
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21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Twice 3-Seater Bench
Twice 3-Seater Bench
H 28.74 in W 65.75 in D 29.13 in
Minimalist Modern Outdoor Armchair, Metal with Nautical Rope Pattern
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This outdoor armchair or lounge chair is part of the Flap 2.0 Outdoor collection, design is based
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Patio and Garden Furniture

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Metal

English vintage rattan beach chair
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
the original leather straps. The armchair was designed so that it could be easily transported to the
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Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rattan

English vintage rattan beach chair
English vintage rattan beach chair
H 29.53 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Napoleón III , French wood bronze Dresser with mirror
By Napoléon III
Located in Valladolid, ES
(rosewood, violetwood and palisander). It is this floral envelope that rises, in two lateral flaps and a
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Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Dressers

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Bronze

19th Century, French Wood and Gilt Bronze Centre Table
Located in IT
a flap opening and inside it has a mirror and small drawers, compartments and secrets to store
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables

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Bronze

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Rare and Massive Venini Murano Glass Sconces, Italy, 1960s
By Venini
Located in L'Escala, ES
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Modern Exotic Wood Booth Seating from Costantini, Bruno
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
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Asian Modernist Flip-Top Dry Bar / Server, by George Zee & Co, After James Mont
By James Mont, George Zee and Co
Located in Buffalo, NY
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Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in fabric designed and made by Fritz Hansen in 1940s. Original condition.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s
Armchair by Fritz Hansen, Danish Design, 1940s
H 30.32 in W 21.26 in D 21.66 in
Modern Liberty Armchair Low Back in Polished Brass and White Sheep Fur Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
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1970s, Danish design, wingback armchair, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design. Wingback armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light green furniture velour. Beech wood legs. Springs in the seat. Manufactured by ...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

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By Bobo Piccoli, Fontana Arte
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Rattan Dutch Design Belse 8 armchair, 1950, in very good condition
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this unique and very beautifully designed Dutch Design armchair made in the 1950s in the Netherlands. This rattan Belse 8 armchair, which is in very good condition, has a...
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Danish Armchair in Teak, Unknown Designer, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Balen, BE
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Danish Armchair in Teak, Unknown Designer, 1960s
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H 26.78 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
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By Carl Malmsten
Located in Waalwijk, NL
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Meridian Modular Credenza, Trio, Modern Steel Corner Cabinet, by Force/Collide
By Force Collide
Located in Seattle, WA
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By Venini
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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By Josef Frank
Located in Salzburg, Austria
and kidney-shaped tabletop with retractable flaps. Works well as side table to armchairs and sofas
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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1960s, Danish Design, Ear Flap Armchair, Bottle Green Fabric
Located in Tarm, 82
60s, Danish designed high-backed completely refurbished-reupholstered armchair. Brand new
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

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Mid-20th Century Danish Club Chairs

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Reading Pair Of Armchair By Guillerme Et Chambron
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

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60s, reupholstered Danish high-backed ear flap chair, solid oak, furniture wool
Located in Tarm, 82
furniture manufacturer Regan Århus in 1960. Renovated-reupholstered high-backed ear flap chair, solid oak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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70s, Danish Design, Completely Restored High-Back Ear Flap Chair, Furniture Wool
Located in Tarm, 82
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1970s French Armchairs

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Located in Round Top, TX
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Pair of Danish Øreklapstolen Chairs, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Located in Utrecht, NL
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Located in Essex, MA
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By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Utrecht, NL
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Located in London, GB
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By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, BBB Bonacchina
Located in Milano, IT
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By Arne Norell
Located in Utrecht, NL
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By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Utrecht, NL
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Flap Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic flap armchair available at 1stDibs. Each flap armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 7 options for an antique or vintage flap armchair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a flap armchair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A flap armchair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Louis XVI and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one flap armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paolo Buffa, Carl Malmsten and O.H. Sjögren produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Flap Armchair?

The average selling price for a flap armchair at 1stDibs is $4,056, while they’re typically $1,893 on the low end and $17,181 for the highest priced.