Gustavian A Armchair
Antique 1780s Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Upholstery, Wood
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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Linen, Wood, Paint
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Linen, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The most comfortable armchair is really a matter of preference. Opt for an armchair that offers firm support. Shop different armchair styles on 1stDibs.com.
- What is an accent armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021An accent armchair is an armchair that has a role to serve beyond its inherent functionality. An accent chair of any kind adds visual interest to your space — your accent armchair might be part of a living room set that matches the sofa or it could contrast with the other seating, perhaps having been added to complement or accent the rest of the room. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary accent armchairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a sofa armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether an armchair is an accent chair varies from piece to piece. Any chair with arms is an armchair, while an accent chair is a decorative chair typically used in a seating area. Armchairs include dining chairs with arms as well as accent chairs, and some accent chairs don't have arms at all. Only a decorative seating area chair with arms can be called both an armchair and an accent chair. Shop a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an armchair and an accent chair comes down to the specificity of the terms. An accent chair is any decorative chair designed to provide comfortable seating in living rooms and other spaces (armchairs can be accent chairs). An armchair is merely any chair that has armrests. Many different styles of armchairs have been made over the years. Find a wide range of armchairs and accent chairs on 1stDibs.