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Hunter Armchair

TORBJÖRN AFDAL a pair of safari 'Hunter' armchairs Norway 1960
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Paris, FR
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

TORBJÖRN AFDAL a pair of safari 'Hunter' armchairs Norway 1960
TORBJÖRN AFDAL a pair of safari 'Hunter' armchairs Norway 1960
$4,563 / set
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 29.93 in
'Hunter' Easy Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great safari chair model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original black
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

'Hunter' Easy Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
'Hunter' Easy Chair by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
$4,323 / item
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in
Torbjörn Afdal "Hunter" Brown Leather Lounge Safari Chair
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Torbjørn Afdal, Safari chair model Hunter. Designed by T by Bruksbo. Original leather cushions and
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
$7,205 / set
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
$6,004 / set
H 37.8 in W 26.38 in D 31.5 in

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Scandinavian Modern Armchair by TORBJÖRN AFDAL Hunter, safari model
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Skå, SE
journey of design excellence with the Scandinavian Modern Armchair - The Hunter Safari Model. Reimagine
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Style Ibiza Dining Chair in Hunter Green Velvet w/ Curved Brass Frame
By Modshop
Located in Compton, CA
First it was the Ibiza armchair, now we have the Ibiza dining chair. Similar to the to bigger
Category

2010s Chinese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Safari Hunter Armchair
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in London, GB
For Bruksbo c.1960s Norway Leather H78 x W67 x D78 cm SH 36 cm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Torbjørn Afdal, Pair of Armchairs "Hunter", Bruksbo Norway, 1960
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Pair of "Hunter" armchairs in tawny leather and rosewood from Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Overstuffed Hunter Swivel Armchair
Located in Manhasset, NY
Overstuffed hunter swivel armchair. A finely upholstered lounge chair fit for a cabin or man cave
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1990s Adirondack Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Overstuffed Hunter Swivel Armchair
Overstuffed Hunter Swivel Armchair
H 33.5 in W 36.5 in D 43 in
Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chair
Located in London, GB
Dark brown Leather and Walnut Hunter chair. Designed by Torbjorn Afdal for Vatne, Norway. 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chair
Torbjorn Afdal Hunter Chair
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Torbjorn Afdal. Hunter Chairs
Located in London, GB
A rare matching pair of Tan Leather with walnut frame Hunter chairs. Designed by Torbjorn Afdal
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Torbjorn Afdal. Hunter Chairs
Torbjorn Afdal. Hunter Chairs
H 38.59 in W 25.2 in D 31.5 in
Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chair, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Safari chair model "Hunter" designed by Torbjorn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway. Original black
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chair, 1970s
Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chair, 1970s
H 33.47 in W 26.78 in L 33.47 in
Pairs of Torbjorn Afdal, Hunter Chairs
Located in London, GB
Pairs of matching Hunter chairs by Torbjorn Afdal. Can be purchased individually. Dark brown
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pairs of Torbjorn Afdal, Hunter Chairs
Pairs of Torbjorn Afdal, Hunter Chairs
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 29.93 in
Torbjorn Afdal, Hunter Chair with Ottoman
Located in London, GB
High back Hunter chair with ottoman by Torbjorn Afdal, Vatne, Norway, 1960. Lovely walnut frame
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Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Torbjorn Afdal, Hunter Chair with Ottoman
Torbjorn Afdal, Hunter Chair with Ottoman
H 37.8 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Thorbjorn Afdal Pair of Hunter Chairs, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Charming pair of Norwegian armchairs designed by Torbjorn afdal for Bruksbo Norway. Called
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Thorbjorn Afdal Pair of Hunter Chairs, 1960s
Thorbjorn Afdal Pair of Hunter Chairs, 1960s
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Black Leather Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Classic George III English Leather Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome pair of George III English mahogany and hunter green leather armchairs finished with
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Antique 19th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Armchairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful matching pair of hunter green armchairs designed by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Balzo Leather Armchair Massimo Iosa Ghini Moroso 1987, Green, Bolidista Memphis
By Massimo Iosa Ghini, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Postmodern Hunter green leather Balzo armchair, Massimo Iosa Ghini, Moroso, 1987. Iosa-Ghini's
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Kurt Ostervig Hunter Chair Style Teak and Leather, circa 1960
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Camden, ME
Kurt Ostervig for K.P.. Jorgensen's Mobelfabrik, Denmark Hunter armchair in teak. The similarity
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chair, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Safari chair model "Hunter" designed by Torbjorn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway. Original
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chair, 1970s
Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Easy Chair, 1970s
H 37.8 in W 24.81 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model "Hunter" designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model "Hunter" designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo, Norway
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1970s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 'Hunter' Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Global front door shipping, delivery within 7 days: €399 Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1960s Torbjørn Afdal Hunter Chair and matching Footstool, Norway
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Hunter safari lounge chair and matching footstool by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo, Norway. Circa
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Hunter Chair by Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Norway, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - very confortable - in nice condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Black Leather Hunter Easy Chairs by Torbjørn Afdal, 1960s
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great pair of safari chairs model Hunter designed by Torbjørn Afdal, produced by Bruksbo. Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Green Leather Armchair Recliner by Hancock and Moore
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Rochester, NY
This is a classic vintage staple! Reclining deep hunter green leather armchair with brass tacks by
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Hannes Wettstein Reversi Leather Armchairs for Molteni & C, a Pair
By Molteni & C, Hannes Wettstein
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of hunter green leather Reversi armchairs designed by Hannes Wettstein for Molteni & C. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

French Fireside Leather Chair in Hunter Green
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Green tufted leather and silk fringe fireside chair from France circa 1900. Leather has heavy wear that is consistent with age and use.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Silk

Mid-Century Hunters chair Thorbjørn Alfdal 1960's
Located in Hudson, NY
Mid-Century Hunters chair Thorbjørn Alfdal 1960's W25 x D30 x 29H Condition: good original
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Swedish Leather and Oak Hunter Style Chair, 1960s
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A rare Swedish solid oak and saddle leather hunter style armchair with a very high standard of
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Torbjørn Afdal Hunter 1960s Leather Easy Chairs
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
A pair of hunter easy chairs designed by Norwegian designer Torbjørn Afdal in cognac leather
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Cast Alloy Armchairs
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Four cast alloy armchairs by Hunter Davis. Elegant whip lash curve open armrests, bow tie back
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Mid-20th Century Australian Armchairs

Cast Alloy Armchairs
Cast Alloy Armchairs
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Modern Cantilevered Chairs
Located in New London, CT
Clean pair of cantilevered armchairs in hunter green mohair with heavy, polished steel arms and
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Torbjorn Afdahl Hunter Chair
By Torbjørn Afdal
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Beautiful safari chair by Norwegian Torbjorn Afdal. Leather cushion and arm rests - on a canvas sling
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Torbjorn Afdahl Hunter Chair
Torbjorn Afdahl Hunter Chair
H 31 in W 25 in D 31 in

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Hunter Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hunter armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every hunter armchair was constructed with great care. There are 20 variations of the antique or vintage hunter armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect hunter armchair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A hunter armchair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made hunter armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo and Modshop are consistently popular.

How Much is a Hunter Armchair?

The average selling price for a hunter armchair at 1stDibs is $3,253, while they’re typically $895 on the low end and $6,159 for the highest priced.

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.