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Magnificent Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Club Chairs in Luxe Gray Velvet
By Paul Follot
Located in Kingston, NY
Magnificent pair of ebonized solid mahogany club chairs in the style of Paul Follot in luxe gray velvet. They have been newly refinish and reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Armchair in Velvet Molteni&C by Gio Ponti D.154.2 - made in Italy
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
D.154.2 Lovechair in Velvet by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
The mid-century D.154.2 lovechair features a shell-like structure inspired by renowned It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Italian Midcentury Armchairs reupholstered in Luxury Blue Grey Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent pair of original Italian armchairs with brass tips from the mid-century, 1950s.
The armchairs are equipped with springs inside for a soft and springy comfortable sitting ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
Pair of 20th Century Armchairs In the Style of Gio Ponti, 1940s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two Italian design classic armchairs or lounge chairs by iconic designer Gio Ponti from the 1940s. In fully restored condition, with new padding, beige/ light brown velvet uph...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Elegant SOHO Lounge Chair in Velvet and Gold, 21st Century
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant lounge chair model SOHO in slate grey velvet. Gold brass metal base.
Available in two colors; turtle green and slate grey velvet.
The velvet fabric is suitable for profession...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of George Smith “Signature” Armchairs, in Pale Grey Ralph Lauren Velvet
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello Friends, and welcome to another unmissable offering from Lord Browns Furniture, the UK’s premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs.
On offer on this occasion is a superb, p...
Category
2010s Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 33.08 in W 36.23 in D 42.92 in
Ico Parisi Italian Midcentury Armchairs for Mim
By MIM Roma, Ico Parisi
Located in bari, IT
Set of four armchairs in white fiberglass Kubilia series of Ico Parisi for M.I.M. Rome, Italy.
Ico Parisi was born in Palermo in 1916. He gained a diploma in construction and served ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
Bloom Armchair (In Stock)
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Wrap yourself in a soft flower petal and revel in the fluidity of graceful lines gently curving around your body. A fresh new take on femininity, the Bloom chair was inspired by the ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Antique Buttoned Back Open Armchair in Green Velvet C1900
By Howard and Sons
Located in Batley, GB
A good quality elegant mahogany open armchair raised square tapered legs and retaining its original brass casters. Upholstered in green velvet which is in good order.
Structurall...
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Antique Pair French Louis XVI Revival Painted Armchairs, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique pair of English Sheraton Revival grey/green painted armchairs, circa 1920 in date.
Each chair features an oval padded back, with padded seat and padde...
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 37.41 in W 24.02 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs in Ico Parisi Style Gray Velvet
By Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
The style is very reminiscent of Ico Parisi, an Italian designer of the mid-twentieth century.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Embrace Armchair by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace armchair by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 96 x D 85 x H 68 cm.
Different upholstery colors and finishes are available.
Materials: Velvet.
Featuring an enfolding composit...
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Italian Mid-Century Armchair upholstered in velvet and boucle fabric
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Italian armchair reupholstered in Nobilis plum cotton velvet and Dedar Lucilo boucle fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Modern Pink Velvet Armchair Cactus Shape with Gold Swivel Base Polished Brass
Located in Porto, PT
Modern pink velvet armchair cactus shape with gold swivel base polished brass
Ajui Armchair is a luxury armchair that features an artsy interpretation of a cactus and a swivel bas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 36.23 in D 29.53 in
Armchair in Dotty Velvet, Steel Molteni&C by Gio Ponti - D.153.1 - made in Italy
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
D.153.1 Armchair in Dotty Velvet and Steel by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C
The iconic D.153.1 armchair is a mid-century design by acclaimed Italian de...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.12 in W 30.38 in D 40.12 in
Pair of Green Velvet Louis XV Style Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Pair of light green velvet Louis XV style fauteuils arm chairs.
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair New Spanish Armchair Gray Velvet Upholstery
By Spanish Manufactory
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of New Spanish armchair, metal, grey velvet upholstery.
-Seat and back in wood and foam rubber, upholstered in gray velvet 8 fabric
-Conical metal legs finished in black e...
Category
2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Modern Pink Velvet Armchair Cactus Shape with Gold Swivel Base Polished Brass
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Modern pink velvet armchair cactus shape with gold swivel base polished brass
Ajui Armchair is a luxury armchair that features an artsy interpretation of a cactus and a swivel bas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 30.32 in
1970s Mid-Century Lounge Chair: Chrome Steel Frame & Purple Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Journey back to the mesmerizing 1970s with our exquisitely handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair. Standing as a testament to meticulous craftsmanship, this vintage gem, fashion...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 26 in W 28 in D 29 in
Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Velvet, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Italian Mid-Century Pair of Armchairs from the Sixties
Located in bari, IT
Set of two elegant Italian armchairs from the 60s, metal and wood structure completely restored and upholstered in grey velvet.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
DOOQ Organic Modern Soft and Comfortable Upholstery Armchair Malibu in COM
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
COM Upholstery, fabrics not included!!!
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Round Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
Green Velvet Mastercraft Imperial Dining Chairs
By Weiman/Warren Lloyd, Mastercraft
Located in Miami, FL
Truly incredible craftsmanship in these rare Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo Mastercraft armchairs by Weiman/Warren Lloyd, made in Italy, circa 1975. From a rare series known as the I...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Nickel, Brass
20th Century Vintage Italian Pair of Blue Upholstered Armchairs by Aldo Morbelli
By Aldo Morbelli
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of light blue vintage Italian armchairs by Aldo Morbelli upholstered in velvet.
Very good condition with no restorations.
Italy, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 39.77 in W 28.35 in D 28.75 in
"Chubby Chic" Armchair with Belt in Dark Brown Leather by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Chubby Chic" is an armchair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring injected flame-retardant foam over internal steel frame, base in varnished steel,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 31.9 in
Temi Armchair by Sun at Six, Minimalist Lavender Velvet Armchair
By Sun at Six
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery.
Great furniture begins w...
Category
2010s Chinese Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Art Decò Cockpit Armchairs in Maple Birch Burl 1930 Gray Velvet Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Art Decò cockpit armchairs in Maple Birch Burl 1930 gray velvet Italian Design.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Birch, Maple
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Chiado Lounge Chair with Aluminum and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Dark Blue and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Ro" Modernist Armchair with Ottoman in Upholstery and Painted Steel
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado is passionate about Sergio Rodrigues work. The use of Fine soft style and woven design of the armchair adds to its sophistication. The upholstery can be customized...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Velvet, Synthetic, Polyester
H 33.47 in W 35.04 in D 46.46 in
Chiado Lounge Chair with Barcelona Lotus and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Lavanda and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Green and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chiado Lounge Chair with Smooth 60 and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Dark Blue and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Dark Blue and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Safira and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Mouse and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Updated Wingchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Updated Wingchair, a contemporary take on the classic wing chair. Beckoning in a lush pewter velvet with channeled seams along the back, it features a shapely, slender wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Memphis Design Style Plumy Armchair with a Large Seat and a Small Backrest
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Vonkli Armchair I is a Memphis Design style plumy armchair with a large seat, a small backrest, and a metal base finished in gold. Upholstered in corduroy, this chunky armchair has a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer, Velvet
H 29.53 in W 45.67 in D 45.28 in
Solo Armchairs by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, Italy, 2002
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Antwerp, BE
Solo armchairs by Antonio Citterio in luxurious ivory white velvet for B&B Italia. Made under the esteemed B&B Italia brand, these solo armchairs redefine the concept of contemporary...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chair Armchair Velvet Grey Dovain Studio Design Sergio Prieto Deco Upholstered
By Sergio Prieto
Located in Lisbon, PT
Meco chair is one of the newest pieces of Dovain Studio. Its geometric and rounded shapes remind us in some way of Japanese purity and elegance, but with a picaresque and fun touch t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 33.08 in W 21.26 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Hollywood Asymmetrical Tufted Hollywood Chairs in Smoked Topaz Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of 1940s Hollywood asymmetrical lounge chairs were realized in the United States, circa 1940. They feature conical front feet and splayed back feet in ebonized waln...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
H 34.5 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
Memphis Design Style Plumy Armchair with a Small Backrest and Golden Metal Base
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Vonkli Armchair II is a Memphis Design style plumy armchair with a large seat, a small backrest, and a metal base finished in gold.
Upholstered in corduroy/velvet/wtv, this chunky a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer
H 29.53 in W 45.67 in D 45.28 in
Italian Midcentury Armchairs in Off-White Velvet in Gigi Radice Style, 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent pair of original Italian armchairs reupholstered in off-white velvet with metal feet and Bakelite tips.
Made in Italy in the 1950s in the style of Gigi Radice, 1950s.
C...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.86 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in
Pair of New Mulberry Silk Velvet Sporting Life George Smith Scroll Arm Armchairs
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this one of a kind pair of super luxurious George Smith, Full Scroll Arm, Armchairs, upholstered in brand new Mulberry Sporting Life silk velvet upholstery ...
Category
20th Century English Country Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 32.68 in W 36.03 in D 39.38 in
Sleek Modern Harvey Probber Six Flat Bar Dining Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Absolutely stunning, sleek design by Harvey Probber model no. 1427A, circa 1960's. These chairs combine mid-century details with a modern silhouette to create an eye-catching accent ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Italian Armchair New Velvet Paolo Buffa Design 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
The inimitable Italian style, in personalized velvet, maple feet, high back, unique design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
DOOQ Organic Modern Off-white Bouclé Armchair with Brown Velvet details Malibu
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Lounge Armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates thr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet
H 30 in W 41 in D 35 in
Pair of "Löven" by Arne Norell, 1960s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chairs model Löven designed by Arne Norell. Produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1960s. Reupholstered in velvet fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Italian Armchairs Model "Blasonado" by Tecnosalotto, 1970s
By Tecnosalotto
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of italian armchairs model "blasonado" by Tecnosalotto, 1970s.
Dimensioni: H= 64 cm; W= 95 cm; D= 82 cm; Height seat= 44 cm.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
Modern Velvet Lotus Armchair by Circu Magical Furniture
By Circu
Located in New York, NY
The perennially precious and divine Lotus Flower has a long and illustrious history in the myths of various nations and civilizations. Such inspirational history and such a recogniza...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Olive Velvet Modern Bhutan Armchair
Located in New York, NY
The Bhutan collection I was inspired to create this collection after traveling to the Himalayas to the kingdoms of Bhutan, with sophisticated lines this collections it’s inspired by ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Modern Gray Velvet Armchair Cactus Shape with Gold Swivel Base
Located in Porto, PT
Ajui Armchair II is a conceptual piece. It’s an accent chair that combines an artsy interpretation of a cactus with the comfort expected from a luxury armchair. This modern armchair ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pierre Paulin 446 Pair of Rare Club Chairs for Artifort
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Artifort 446 lounge chairs designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured in Holland, 1962. The chairs have been newly upholstered in off-white / light grey velvet. The chairs have solid...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Original Light Purple Velvet Italian Midcentury Armchairs Marco Zanuso St ETRA
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Miami, FL
Italian midcentury pair of Armchairs in the Marco Zanuso style ETRA maker
Elegant design petal flower shaped , the upholstery work is a sophisticated creation,
The condition ‘’As is...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 40 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Polished Chrome Rail Back Lounge/ Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sculptural lounge/arm chair designed in the manner of the esteemed American designer Milo Baughman in the United States circa 1970. It features a rail back design c...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
21st Century Modern Blue Velvet Armchair Back in Fur, Polished Brass Legs
Located in Porto, PT
Max Armchair is a modern mid-century style armchair. This modern armchair brings details from the old days to contemporary design. The armchair design shape and exquisite materials l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 28.35 in
Metis Pad 181 Armchair Metal, Colors, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design, Fabric
By Gabbertas Studio
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Metis Pad, the textures and variety of colour in the fabrics, the quality and tactile experience of leather, and the elegance and softness of velvet combine with metal frames in diff...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 23.23 in
Modern Liberty Armchair High Back in Polished Brass and Green Velvet Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The sculptural forms of the 30s inspired the Liberty Collection. The tubular and steel structures that have marked those years are combined with a new inspiration that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
H 57.09 in W 44.1 in D 38.59 in
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Gray Velvet Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of gray velvet armchairs available for sale. We have 204 antique and vintage gray velvet armchairs in-stock, while there are 46 modern editions to choose from as well. Gray velvet armchairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Gray velvet armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Gray velvet armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.
How Much are Gray Velvet Armchairs?
Prices for gray velvet armchairs start at $546 and top out at $49,000 with the average selling for $4,958.
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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