Iron Strap Armchairs
Luther Conover Leather Chair w/Leather Strap Arms on Iron Frame, 1960
By Luther Conover
Located in Chicago, IL
Luther Conover Leather Chair w/Leather Strap Arms on Iron Frame, 1960. Chair is original.
Measures
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Deconstructed Antique Exposed Iron and Wood Frame Armchair with Tall Curved Back
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A charming exposed frame antique fireside Armchair with tall Cast Iron back dating to mid 1800’s
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 31 in W 26 in D 34 in
Art Deco Style Her Ll Armchair Made with Black Iron, Leather and Textile
Located in Seroa, PT
style that has developed around the world.
The Her armchair with black iron structure and Montana BR
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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 35.83 in W 33.86 in D 34.65 in
Italian Belt Strap Leather Arm Chairs by Alberto Marconetti
By Alberto Marconetti
Located in Denton, TX
Iron, oak, leather. Sculpted oak and iron with iron hooks and rings as accents.
Basket weave design
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Minima Armchair by Mingardo
Located in Geneve, CH
Minima Armchair by Mingardo
Dimensions: D75 x W94 x H79.5 cm
Materials: Burnished iron structure
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Other, Iron
Renaissance Revival Wrought Iron And Bronze Dante Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Possibly by Oscar Bach or a better maker. Great patina to the metal and brown leather strap seat
Category
Antique 1650s American Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Minima Armchair in Red by Denis Guidone for Mingardo
By Denis Guidone, Mingardo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Minima armchair in red by Denis Guidone for Mingardo is the first armchair in the Mingardo catalog
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Italian Midcentury Armchairs Re-Upholstered in Green Velvet, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
A set of two beautiful and very comfortable Italian Midcentury armchairs or lounge chairs from the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler Concha Armchairs, Brazilian MidCentury Modern, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Concha armchairs was designed in the 1950s by Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) and Martin
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.73 in W 27.76 in D 29.34 in
Arreio Armchair, with Handcrafted Natural Leather Belts from Interior of Brazil
Located in Maceió, BR
produced with leather whips, the Arreio Armchair made in Cumaru wood, steel rods and natural leather straps
Category
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Hermés/Adnet style Trompe L’oeil Yellow Strapwork Iron Faux Leather Chair
By Hermès
Located in Hastings, GB
Incredible wrought iron chair, the frame designed to replicate leather equestrian harness straps
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 30.32 in W 30.71 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Concha Wicker Armchairs Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler circa 1953 Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is a gorgeous version of Concha, one of the most iconic pieces designed by Martin
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 28.94 in W 26.97 in D 27.96 in
Pair French Mid-Century Ebonized Metal Armchairs manner of Jacques Adnet- Hermès
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare pair of French Mid-Century designer ebonized metal painted armchairs with forged decorative
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
H 35.75 in W 23.5 in D 29 in
Zanotta Dan Armchair in Anthracite Elastic with Black Stainless Steel Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Dan Armchair in Anthracite Elastic Seat & Back with Black Stainless Steel Frame by Patrick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 32.49 in W 20.67 in D 23.43 in
Zanotta Dan Armchair in Anthracite Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel
By Patrick Norguet, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Dan Armchair in Anthracite Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel Frame by Patrick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.49 in W 19.49 in D 23.43 in
Pair of MP-51 Armchairs by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Percival Lafer
Located in Whitstable, GB
A rare model of armchair by Percival Lafer, our stunning pair of MP-51 have their structure
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Zanotta Dan Armchair in Blue Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Dan Armchair in Blue Elastic Seat & Back with Matt Black Steel Frame by Patrick Norguet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.49 in W 19.49 in D 23.43 in
Concha by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is a rare version of Concha, one of the most iconic pieces designed by Martin Eisler
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 25.79 in W 24.41 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Conchas by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
: upholstered, made of strings, or leather straps.
This piece received new upholstery, but the iron structure
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.93 in W 24.02 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Concha Chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1953, Brazilian Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Concha armchair is one of the most iconic pieces designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977). The
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 30.32 in W 26.38 in D 29.14 in
Alberto Marconetti Original Oak, Iron & Leather Straps Armchairs, Pair
By Alberto Marconetti
Located in East Hampton, NY
These amazingly designed armchairs by Alberto Marconetti are comprised of oak, painted iron and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Rustic Chairs
Materials
Iron
Alberto Marconetti Original Oak, Iron & Leather Straps Dining Chairs, Set of 12
By Alberto Marconetti
Located in East Hampton, NY
Marconetti are comprised of oak, painted iron and leather strapwork. Basket weave style leatherwork to the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Rustic Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 43 in W 12.5 in D 16.75 in
Set of 4 1960's Alberto Marconetti Leather, Iron and Wood Arm Chairs
By Alberto Marconetti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of 4 Italian armchairs by Alberto Marconetti. These detailed chairs are made of iron, leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Woodard Sunburst Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Dining Set
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
strap iron armchairs by Woodard Furniture is also reminiscent of French garden furniture in the manner
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
MDF Italia Customizable ARPA Outdoor or Indoor Sofa by Ramón Esteve
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
OUTDOOR FIXED OR MODULAR SOFA, ARMCHAIR, POUF AND SIDE TABLE
As its name implies, ARPA Collection
Category
2010s Italian Sofas
Materials
Textile
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H 33.86 in W 27.96 in D 28.35 in
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Olivier Mourgue Joker Leather Armchair
By Olivier Mourgue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Olivier Mourgue leather chair edited by Airborne in the 1960's, model " Joker "
Chrome steel base with straps and original leather cushion
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Chrome
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
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Located in Montreal, Quebec
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Treble Side Chair by DeMuro Das with Hand-Cast, Solid Bronze Legs
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Located in Grand Rapids, MI
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Lacquered wood and textile upholstery.
H: 86 cm
W: 60 cm
D: 108 cm
SH: 40 cm
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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H 33.86 in W 23.63 in D 42.52 in
Howard Keith ‘Diplomat’ Sofa in Dark Brown Leather
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Located in Waalwijk, NL
Howard Keith for HK furniture, 'Diplomat' sofa, brown leather, chrome-plated steel, United Kingdom, 1970s.
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Located in Bedford, NY
Handmade and hammered set of 5 armchairs, applied overlay on top of back. Straps of iron for seats
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
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Pair of Early 19th Century Painted Iron Garden Armchairs of Grand Scale
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A fine and rare pair of English Regency period wrought iron garden armchairs, each with three strap
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
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Antique Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Chairs
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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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20th Century Italian Armchairs
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Cleo Baldon Wrought Iron and Oak Dining Table and Four Armchairs, 1960s
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Iron Strap Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of iron strap armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and fabric, all iron strap armchairs available were constructed with great care. We have 5 antique and vintage iron strap armchairs in-stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Iron strap armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Iron strap armchairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Iron strap armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Patrick Norguet, Zanotta and Mingardo are consistently popular.
How Much are Iron Strap Armchairs?
Iron strap armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,865, while the lowest priced sells for $890 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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