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2016 Herman Miller Eames DAR Fiberglass Dining Arm Chair in Blue 3x Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a ‘DAR’ Armchair, originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1950. This particular chair was produced by Herman Miller in 2016. The listed price includes one DAR cha...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 24.88 in D 24 in
1960's Walnut Armchairs With Blue Leather Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
1960's mid-century modern walnut and brass armchairs with new blue leather upholstery, newly restored and re-upholstered in blue leather, with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Warren Platner style Steel Barrel Back Chairs, C. 1980s
By Warren Platner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Warren Platner Style Steel Barrel Back Chairs, Circa 1980s—Vintage Modern Seating Ready for Reupholstery
A pair of iconic Warren Platner-style steel barrel back chairs, craf...
Category
20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Paul McCobb 312 Armchair for Directional
By Paul McCobb, Directional
Located in San Diego, CA
Perfect slipper chair by Paul McCobb 312 Armchair for Directional in Maharam Mode: Saltwater. Reupholster in new fabric and foam. Great chair with clean understated lines.
These c...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Armchair "Conference" by Eero Saarinen produced by Knoll for IBM, USA 1957.
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Armchair model " Conference " No. 71 in Bleu Fabric on metal black frame.
This particular chair comes directly from the IBM offices with a plaque and the Knoll International LTD New...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 31.5 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Iron Chairs Designed by Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare pair of ribbon armchairs designed by Maurizo Tempestini for Salterini. In very nice condition (used indoor, can be used outdoor). freshly sandblasted and powder coated with ne...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Tulip Armchairs for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 Silver Tulip Armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Chairs are about 20 years old. A special edition of a classic chair design! Blue leather seat cushions. Finis...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Fiberglass
2017 Venus Arm Chair by Simon Pengelly for Allermuir in Blue Fabric
By Allermuir, Simon Pengelly
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Venus Armchair, designed by Simon Pengelly for Allermuir in 2012. This particular example dates to 2017. It features royal blue fabric upholstery that Allermuir refers to a...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1993 Ettore Sottsass Mandarin Dining Chairs in Blue w/ Blue Fabric Upholstery
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Mandarin Chairs, designed by Ettore Sottsass and produced by Knoll in 1986. The listed price includes one chair, and we have three available for purchase in this colorway. ...
Category
1990s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 26 in D 21 in
Pop Art Style Blue Velour Upholstered Hand Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century Pop Art-style 'hand' chair with royal blue velour upholstery and a backrest comprised of five 'fingers' resting on a circular pedestal base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Art Deco Chrome Armchair in Original Naugahyde Very Rare
By Kem Weber
Located in San Diego, CA
Step into the golden age of design with this Art Deco Chrome Piping Arm Chair, evoking the iconic style of a classic barber shop, attributed to the esteemed designer Kem Weber and cr...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chair for Knoll 1966 (Old Edition)
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Argelato, BO
Vintage Warren Platner Easy Chair (Model 1705; aka Easy Lounge Chair)
It is one of the most iconic and representative models of the famous American architect and designer Warren Pl...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Chippendale Style Chrome Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Classic Chinese Chippendale style chrome armchair with newly upholstered seat cushion. A traditional, yet modern design.
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Walnut and Blue Upholstery Bergere Armchairs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century Modern bergere armchairs with walnut frames, upholstered in a blue / teal textured fabric, resting on four tapered walnut legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS)(PRICED AS...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
H 30.5 in W 29.5 in D 36 in
Mid-Century Modern Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Tubular Brno Chairs x 2
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-Century Modern Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll chrome tubular Brno 245 chairs. Various colors, 1-green and 1-purple. Have acceptable fabric, Chrome is nice condition, some retain lab...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 22 in D 24.5 in
Antique Blue Leather Wingback Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Generously proportioned antique wingchair with Mahogany frame and original blue leather upholstery. Serpentine top above a deep back, upholstered scroll arms with nail head detail th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal
Blue Leather Lounge Chairs by Metropolitan Furniture Corporation
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 1970s art scene describes these vintage club/lounge chairs by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture Corporation (Metro) based in San Francisco. Heumann was an incredible Amer...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames For Herman Miller Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Blue Chair
The chair measures: 24.75 wide x 22 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches and arm height of 26 inches ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut and Blue Vinyl Dining Armchair
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century dining armchair with a shaped walnut frame and bright blue vinyl upholstered seat and back cushions, resting on four angled dowel legs. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS F...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
H 34.5 in W 20.5 in D 24 in
Early Saarinen Knoll Executive Task or Desk Chair Tilt Swivel Castors Orig Vinyl
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please note, I have a matching pair of armchairs, see last picture.
Executive armchair designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. This example is from the early '50's,...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 19 in
MCM Grand Haven Chair by Jack Van der Molen for Jamestown Lounge in Blue Fabric
By Jamestown Lounge Company, Jack Van der Molen
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Grand Haven dining or accent chair designed by Jack Van Der Molen for Jamestown Lounge Company. Beautiful vintage condition. We had the foam replaced in t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
H 34.75 in W 23.25 in D 28 in
Harvey Probber Cube Form Blue Textured Fabric Upholstered Lounge / Armchair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century cube form lounge / armchair with textured royal blue fabric upholstery and a matching removable back cushion. (HARVEY PROBBER)(Available in black: DUF0509B)
Wea...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
H 24.75 in W 33.5 in D 34.25 in
Wood Frame Armchair in Solid Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The BassamFellows Wood Frame Collection has become one of the brand’s classic signatures.
Adding to the collection are upholstered dining chairs and upholstered stools.
The Woo...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Bernhardt Contemporary 'Mitt' Light Blue Felt Upholstered Slipper Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of American Contemporary slipper / side chairs with light blue felt upholstery with dark blue contrast blanket stitching around the seams, wide seats, and tapered backs, with a ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 34 in W 32 in D 34 in
Georgis & Mirgorodsky, Whalebone, Contemporary Armchair, United States, 2014
By Georgis & Mirgorodsky
Located in New York, NY
A companion to his well-known sofa, this fabulous armchair by architect William T. Georgis features an extra wide seat and rests on a pair of well-spaced, polished bronze legs.
May ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 30.5 in W 26 in D 35 in
Post Modern "Mandarin" Chair by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Knoll, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic Postmodern Mandarin chair designed by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll in 1986, with black enameled steel legs, gray enameled steel arms, and painted blue leather seat and back.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage MCM Chrome & Royal Blue Fabric Armchairs by Hibriten Chair Company
By Hibriten
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern royal blue and chrome armchairs by Hibriten Chair Company. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 21.75 in D 24.5 in
Milo Armchair, Ming/Creme Brulee Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo armchair features twin bentwood bases and legs in luxurious lacquer and varnished finishes, while The Milo Bean has leather accent handles for easy carrying?. The colorful, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Milo Armchair, Ming/Chesterfield Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo armchair features twin bentwood bases and legs in luxurious lacquer and varnished finishes, while The Milo Bean has leather accent handles for easy carrying?. The colorful, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Milo Armchair, Ming/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo armchair features twin bentwood bases and legs in luxurious lacquer and varnished finishes, while The Milo Bean has leather accent handles for easy carrying?. The colorful, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Warren McArthur Four Lounge Chairs, Circa 1939
By Warren McArthur, Warren McArthur Corporation
Located in Camden, ME
Warren McArthur suite of four lounge chairs circa late 1930s. These seldom seen examples retain their original finish to their tubular aluminum frames. They have been newly upholster...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Machine Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Wood Frame Armchair in Walnut, Black Oil and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The BassamFellows Wood Frame collection has become one of the brand’s classic signatures.
Adding to the collection are upholstered dining chairs and upholstered stools.
The Woo...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Blue Joseph Cicchelli Chair for Reilly Wolf, USA, 1950s
Located in Maastricht, NL
A 1950s lounge chair with an iron frame and wooden arm rests, designed by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff.
Beautiful minimal design with elegant lines.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff Iron Armchair
By Arbuck
Located in Garnerville, NY
Designed by Joseph Cicchelli for Reilly-Wolff, circa 1950-1960. Original blue vinyl upholstery, wood paddle arms with an iron rod frame. Fantastic and durable Minimalist design. Very...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hollywood Regency, white lacquer faux bamboo chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer
1960s Pair of Milo Baughman Style Upholstered Chrome Armchairs by, Patrician
By Patrician
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s Modern Milo Baughman style pair of newly upholstered chrome armchairs by, Patrician Furniture Company. Newly upholstered in "Chanel" bouclé style silk and wool blend fully line...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.5 in W 22 in D 24 in
'Universal' Chair 'Blue & Black' by Peter Shire, 1994
By Peter Shire
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Vintage chair by Peter Shire, 1994
Steel and poly-chrome paint.
Black seat, blue back, green and orange arms, black and yellow stretcher bars.
Peter Shire:
Peter Shire is an LA...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mixed Fabric Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Livingston, NJ
Three different high-end fabrics adorn these unique arm chairs. They were custom made. The black fabric is silk with an embroidered design that has florals and birds in a bright mult...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
1960s Pair of Milo Baughman Style Upholstered Chrome Armchairs by, Patrician
By Patrician
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1960s modern Milo Baughman style pair of newly upholstered chrome armchairs by, Patrician Furniture Company. Newly upholstered in "Chanel" bouclé style silk and wool blend fully line...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.5 in W 22 in D 24 in
1980s Set of Six Contemporary Modern Milo Baughman Safari Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, CA
1980s set of six contemporary Milo Baughman safari dining chairs.
Category
20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Barnard & Simonds Blue Leather and Mahogany Armchairs
By Barnard & Simonds
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Chippendale influenced armchairs from Barnard & Simonds, Rochester, NY. Cadet blue leather wrapped arms, back as well as seat with brass nailhead details. Mahogany frames hav...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
American Mahogany and Leather Dental Arm Chair, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany and leather dental arm chair with adjustable back and head support, terminating on turned bulbous legs. Mid 19th Century
Category
Antique 1840s American American Empire Armchairs
Milo Baughman Floating Cube Lounge Chair in Patterned Teal Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Oberstown, Lusk, IE
Offered here is the larger size of the now famous Milo Baughman floating cube lounge chair. This chair was designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin sometime in the ear...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Eight Peter Protzman for Herman Miller Armchairs/Dining Chairs
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of eight dining chairs designed by Peter Protzman and Alexander Girard for Herman Miller, circa 1960s. The chairs feature a curved backrest, their original upholstery, tubular ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Waka Waka Contemporary Indigo Blue Lacquer Cylinder Back Accent High Armchair
By WAKA WAKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable and lightweight, the Waka Waka seating series is an exploration of familiar chair models, reworked to show the possibilities of exaggerated lines, volume and functional n...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
H 35 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Waka Waka Contemporary Indigo Blue Lacquered Cylinder Back Accent Armchair
By WAKA WAKA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable and lightweight, the Waka Waka seating series is an exploration of familiar chair models, reworked to show the possibilities of exaggerated lines, volume and functional n...
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in East Hampton, NY
Pair of Adrian Pearsall chairs, solid.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Schell Armchairs by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Schell armchairs by Charles Eames
for Herman Miller,
circa 1950.
Classic X-base.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs
High Back Armchair by Edward Wormely
By Edward Wormley
Located in Canaan, CT
this is a statement chair!
its tall and elegant. its also very comfortable.
original fabric should be updated.
we can refinish the wood frame to your liking as well, beautiful as ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Victorian Serpentine Rolled Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair Victorian wicker armchairs in green painted finish. Classic rounded back form with serpentine roll from crest to arms continuing in taper to feet. Gently arched skirts.
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Reed
Set of Six Blue Dining Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Set of six beautiful blue dining chairs, two armchairs and four side chairs, with gorgeous silver fabric.
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Set of Four Indigo Blue Charles and Ray Eames "DAR" Armchairs by Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful set of 4 arm chairs designed by Charles & Ray Eames in indigo blue fiberglass with zinc plated
wire "Eifel Tower" base.
The fiberglass chairs came with a range of bases t...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Zinc
H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
Set of (4) Charles Pollock for Knoll Blue Tweed & Velvet Executive Chairs
By Charles Pollock, George Nelson, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Sold as a st of (4) . Unfortunately, the FMV team doesn't have the time to restore these iconic chairs, so this is a great opportunity to get a set for pennies on the dollar. They...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 32 in W 26.25 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Stainless Steel Flat Bar Brno Chairs with Cadet Blue Leather Upholstery
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Kensington, MD
Designed by Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for his renowned Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic, the Brno Chair reflects the groundbreaking simplicity of its original environment. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 31.25 in W 23.25 in D 21 in
Herman Miller Eames Armchair in Parchment, Zenith 2nd Edition
By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic early model DAX Eames fiberglass armchair in parchment hue on black solid rod X base. Retains early larger sized rubber shock mounts, without rope edge, dating this to the ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Leather Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning pair of vintage chrome lounge chairs designed by iconic designer Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1970s. These classic and elegant chairs featur...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eight Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Blue Sapphire Velvet Armchairs
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Dallas, TX
Looking for something that can complement everything in the house? Offered is a rare find, a set of 8 Ward Bennett armchairs for Brickel Associates, circa 1970s. Simplicity and elega...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Early Saarinen Knoll Executive Task or Desk Chairs Pair Original Vinyl 1950s MCM
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Executive armchairs, pair, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. These are from the early '50's, both are in fine, clean condition, supple, cushy and ready to use. ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Pair Hickory Grand Wingback Reading Chairs with Tiffany Blue Upholstery
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
The Townsend Wing Chair was inspired by the original antique frame attributed to John Townsend of Newport, Rhode Island. Hickory Chair purchased the antique frame in 1981 and its cla...
Category
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Charles Pollock for Knoll Blue Tweed Executive Chairs W/ Height Tension Knob
By Charles Pollock, George Nelson, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Sold as a pair
The blue woven wool tweed looks both original and in excellent condition. Both chairs have been professionally steam-cleaned and the color is now bright and even. T...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 32 in W 26.25 in D 23.63 in
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There is a range of blue american armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and upholstery, all blue american armchairs available were constructed with great care. Find 97 antique and vintage blue american armchairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Blue american armchairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Blue american armchairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many blue american armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Herman Miller and Knoll produced popular blue american armchairs that are worth a look.
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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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