Antique Georgian Elm Child’s Windsor Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
A charming and authentic antique Georgian child’s Windsor chair in solid elm, beautifully made with classic country craftsmanship. The hoop back is formed with turned spindles and a ...
Elm
18th Century George III Period Elm Country House Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
An Exceptional Late 18th-century Georgian Elm Country Carver Armchair, circa 1790 This handsome country chair is crafted from solid elm and features a shaped top rail, three splat a...
Elm
Windsor Armchair with Shaped Arms. Early 19th Ctr. Yew and Elm
Located in Kastrup, DK
Early Windsor armchair featuring a gracefully curved backrest with decorative spindles, a pierced central splat, and elegantly shaped armrests – all crafted in yew, a richly grained ...
Elm, Yew
Primitive circa 1800 Hoop Back Windsor Armchair in Elm Heavy Patina Decorative
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1800 elm hoop back west country Windsor armchair with traces of original paint A highly coveted, well made and decorative ar...
Elm
"Price of Wales" Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine early 19th century English yew wood windsor hoop back armchair, the pierced splat with "Prince of Wales" ostrich feather decoration, surrounded by shaped spindles, the cont...
Elm, Yew
Early Original Worn Paint 19th Century Hoop Back West Country Windsor Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning early 19th century elm hoop back west country Windsor armchair with traces of original paint I have two other pairs of these chairs listed under ...
Elm
English late 18th century George III “Gothick” Yew wood Windsor Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Decorative, rare Yew Wood and Elm Windsor chair, probably made in the Thames Valley, at the end of the 18th century, George III style, with exceptional color and very good condition,...
Yew, Elm
English Provincial Georgian Walnut and Elm Ladder Back Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Provincial Early Georgian (18th Century) walnut and elm ladder back armchair with turned legs joined by a box stretcher and a green upholstered seat. Antique condition, rail...
Elm, Walnut
Handsome Pair of Georgian Stick Back Windsor Chairs c. 1810
Located in Heathfield, GB
With a beautiful natural colour, a true pair of stick back Windsor chairs with fret carved splats and original fine and slender spindles. With well shaped solid elm saddle seats and...
Elm
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H 39 in W 20.5 in D 16.63 in
English Georgian Period Elm Ladderback Fireside Armchair with Rush Seat, c. 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
An uncommon circa 1800 English Georgian period country ladderback fireside armchair in elm with woven rush seat. Delightfully proportioned, with the tall six-slat back “towering” ov...
Metal
Antique English Georgian High Windsor Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Antique English Georgian High Windsor Armchair, the contoured saddle seat with a rich grained elm, the rest crafted from yew, turned baluster legs joined by a crinoline stretcher, a ...
Elm, Yew
Mid 19th Century elm captains armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century elm captains armchair circa 1860. Good quality character armchair made from solid elm. Shaped back and arm linked with turned spindles to the seat. Turned legs un...
Elm
Cabriole Leg Yew Wood Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An 18th century yew wood windsor armchair having hooped spindle back with fretted central splat over saddled elm seat standing on front cabriole legs and turned back legs joined by a...
Elm, Yew
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H 41 in W 29 in D 23 in
Large 18th Century English George III Armchair in Elm with Crewel Work Slip Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large 18th Century English George III Armchair in Elm with Crewel Work Slip Seat
Elm
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H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
Chairs Arm Set 6 Yew Elm Ash Windsor Hoop Back Crinoline Stretchers Vase Splat
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Striking and characterful set of six elm and ash vernacular or folk Windsor armchairs The yew, elm and ash used have been selected for their exceptional figuring, colour and patina ...
Ash, Elm, Yew
Antique George III Child’s Windsor Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III child’s Windsor ash and elm armchair having a stick hooped back and arms with a decorative centre fret, cut splat elm seat, turned legs united by a H shaped turned...
Ash, Elm
Georgian 18th Century Elm Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very attractive George II Period, 18th century Elm carver armchair, Retaining Exceptional Colour & Patina Throughout, Having Elegant Ribbon Carved Pierced Splat Back And Scrolling ...
Elm
18th Century Vernacular Welsh Armchair
Located in Batley, GB
A very attractively worn vernacular 18th century welsh boarders armchair in much of its original finish. Inevitably its lost a little height but it sits firm and survives. Measure...
Elm
18th Century Windsor Stick Back Chair in Elm and Ash, circa 1760
Located in Faversham, GB
Primitive 18th century West Country Windsor stick back chair in elm and ash. With hoop backrest over the wide saddled seat in elm. In its original worn paint, this fine example came ...
Elm, Ash
Georgian Elm East Anglian Reclining Armchair, c1790
Located in Batley, GB
An 18th/early 19th century Elm East Anglian Ball back reclining armchair. This chair has had a good well used life evident in the old iron repair to the left back support and the wea...
Elm
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H 39 in W 26 in D 18 in
18th Century George III Yew and Elm Thames Valley Comb-Back Windsor Chair
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The exceptional and rare yew and elm comb-back Regional Windsor chair of large scale from the Thames Valley region, circa 1760. England Attributed to John Pitt and Richard Hewitt. ...
Elm, Yew
Pair of Antique Elm & Oak Windsor Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of original period solid elm & oak Windsor armchairs. They were made in England, and I would date them from around the 1850’s period. However – I’m no expert on country...
Elm, Oak
George III Mahogany Cockpen Armchair
Located in Darlington, GB
George III mahogany 'Cockpen' Chinese lattice back armchair of broad proportions. Scottish, c. 1770-1840. Generously proportioned open armchair, having the square lattice back ...
Elm, Mahogany
English Elm and Yew Wood Windsor Armchair
Located in Montreal, QC
18th century high hoop back Windsor arm chair, pattern over shaped elm seat and joined by crinoline stretcher, the whole possessing good rich nutty color.
Elm
Set of 4 Fan Back Windsor Armchairs
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare set of 4 almost identical "Fan Back" Windsor armchairs made of yew and elm wood. Untouched original condition with a beautiful natural patina. England mid-18th century.
Elm, Yew
Pair of Georgian Style Chinese Chippendale Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Georgian style Chinese chippendale arm chairs, Each one of generous proportions, with pagoda back rests, pierced diamond armrests, cane seat. Complete with a custom ebonized ...
Cane, Elm
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H 39.57 in W 22.45 in D 21.66 in
STUNNING 18TH CENTURY ASH ELM 1788 DATED GEORGE III WINDSOR STiCK BACK ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare original dated 1788 Ash & Elm Windsor stick back armchair Please note the deliv...
Ash, Elm
18th Century Danish Country Elm Armchair
Located in San Marino, CA
A late 18th century Danish armchair in elmwood, with graceful curves and carved details. Flower and leaf motifs decorate the cartouche-shaped back on the crest rail and the pierced s...
Elm
Handmade Antique Style Lambing Chair Oak and Elm Armchair
Located in Culverthorpe, Lincs
Superb example of an antique lambing chair, made by our skilled craftsman, who has over 40 years’ experience restoring antiques, using original and reclaimed oak and elm parts. Pain...
Elm, Oak
English Georgian Elm Wainscot Chair, circa 1760
Located in Kinderhook, NY
English Georgian wainscot armchair having carved elm frame, the 'Gothick' cusped-arch raised-panel rectangular back with molded crest-rail connecting bowed arms on turned balusters a...
Elm
18th Century English Ash, Elm and Walnut Comb-Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Middleburg, VA
This 18th century English “Comb-Back” Windsor armchair made of ash, elm and walnut is not only beautiful is very comfortable too. Deep, lustrous color with warm patination and delica...
Ash, Elm, Walnut
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H 34.85 in W 24.02 in D 24.22 in
Rare Pair of 19th Century Gillows Walnut and Burr Elm Shepherds Crook Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Benington, Herts
An important and rare pair of 19th century Gillows of Lancaster walnut and burr elm shepherds crook armchairs. English, circa 1875. The cartouche-shaped incurved burr elm, boo...
Elm, Walnut
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H 37.25 in W 24.25 in D 21 in
George 11nd Country Armchair Elm with Ribbon Back and Crook Arm, English Ca 1750
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very well-proportioned example of a mid-18th century, English George II period Country armchair with a ribbon back splat and crook shaped arms, made from elm, circa 1750. ...
Fabric, Elm
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H 32.09 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Rare Children's Small Antique Rope Seat Georgian Rocking Chair Solid Elm Display
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Georgian Children’s woven rope seat solid Elm rocking chair A very good looking and well-made piece, this chair is in lig...
Elm
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H 40 in W 26 in D 23 in
English Host Chair / Ladderback Armchair with British Tan Saddle Leather Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
an English host / armchair with pierced rung ladderback and straight Marlborough legs (H-stretcher), British tan saddle leather seat upholstered over the rail with nailhead trim, pro...
Leather, Elm
Set of Eight Windsor Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good assembled set of eight English ash and elm windsor hoop back armchairs having tulip pierced fruitwood backsplats, bent hoop backs and continuous arms, each saddled seat fashione...
Ash, Elm
English Hoop Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century, English hoop back Windsor armchair in ash, elm and fruitwood, the bent bow back with eight spindles supporting top hoop, the braced arm with stepped construction a...
Ash, Elm, Fruitwood
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H 41.34 in W 27.56 in D 20.87 in
Antique Oak, Ash & Elm Study Desk Elbow Chair Large Wide Armchair, circa 1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A superior antique chair presented in very good condition In oak, ash and elm with fine color Desirable design offering comfortable wide seating Complete with matching bolster cus...
Ash, Elm, Oak
18th Century George III Period Antique Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
George III period 18th century antique elm armchair with drop in seat in old flat-weave fabric. This is a charming armchair made of sought after indigenous elmwood which has faded to...
Elm
Georgian Elm Armchair
Located in London, GB
An elegant Georgian elm armchair in the country tradition; the unusually high bar back with a tablet top rail above outswept arms and an upholstered seat raised on square legs united...
Elm
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H 40.25 in W 22 in D 21 in
Antique English 18th Century George III Rustic High-Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Richmond, London
An attractive mid-18th century George III period Elm, Ash and Walnut Windsor high-back armchair. English, Thames Valley, c. 1760 The double bow back with pierced Chippendale in...
Ash, Elm, Fruitwood, Walnut
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H 37 in W 24 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Antique English Hand-Carved Chestnut and Elm Geo. I Style Armchairs
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Fabulous quality antique English hand-carved chestnut and elm Geo. I style pair of "Country" armchairs with delightful pierced back splat, tassel carved crestrail and handsome cabrio...
Chestnut, Elm
George III Elmwood Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid elmwood armchair with beautiful patina!
Elm
18th Century Thames Valley Comb Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine 18th Century English fruitwood and elm comb back windsor armchair, having shaped cresting over pierced back splat, the deeply saddled seat over cabriole front and turned re...
Fruitwood, Elm
Good George III Welsh Primitive Comb-Back Chair
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful primitive Welsh armchair retaining all the great patina of over two centuries of use. The top rail to the comb-back design morticed through with six ash spindles: the out...
Ash, Elm
18th Century English Country Comb Back Windsor
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good English country comb back Windsor armchair having a generous and deeply saddled seat, the shaped comb back over six spindles joined by continuous curved back rail, over bal...
Elm, Oak, Ash
Georgian Antique Elm Country Elbow Armchair
Located in Lancashire, GB
This is such a beautiful 18th century country antique armchair, made in solid elm, which is a fabulous colour. In very good, solid condition, traditionally made using the pegged con...
Elm
George I Figured Elm and Oak Corner Desk Chair, English, circa 1725
Located in New York, NY
Finely figured George I carved elmwood and oak corner chair with a shaped scrolling crest rail terminating in circular drink rests, above two outcurvate back panels, a shaped slip se...
Elm, Oak
Late 18th Century English Ash and Elm Windsor Armchair
Located in Middleburg, VA
An exceptional 18th-century English Windsor armchair crafted in the Midlands, circa 1790. This classic example features a hooped back with finely turned spindles, shaped arms support...
Ash, Elm, Wood
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.