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Midcentury Italian Velvet Armchair
Midcentury Italian Velvet Armchair

Midcentury Italian Velvet Armchair

Located in Cirencester, GB

This stunning rose-pink-blush midcentury armchair was sourced in Italy, circa 1950s. This has

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Giorgetti Italian Velvet Armchairs "Progetti", 1980s
Pair of Giorgetti Italian Velvet Armchairs "Progetti", 1980s

Pair of Giorgetti Italian Velvet Armchairs "Progetti", 1980s

By Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Puglia, Puglia

velvet. Founded by Luigi Giorgetti in Brianza in 1898, the Italian design and furniture company

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1960s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This pair of armchairs, typical Italian design of the 1960s, has been restored and reupholstered in

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of 1950s armchairs, velvet upholstery, kept in good condition. The price is for the couple.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Radice & Minotti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair, 1950s
Radice & Minotti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair, 1950s

Radice & Minotti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Radice & Minotti armchair, completely refitted and restored In the new Italian velvet upholstery

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Italian velvet armchair by ISA, Bergamo, 1950s
Mid-century Italian velvet armchair by ISA, Bergamo, 1950s

Mid-century Italian velvet armchair by ISA, Bergamo, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Argelato, BO

The "ISA" armchair is an elegant example of mid-century modern design, with an aesthetic inspired

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-century Italian velvet armchair by ISA, Bergamo, 1950s
Mid-century Italian velvet armchair by ISA, Bergamo, 1950s

Mid-century Italian velvet armchair by ISA, Bergamo, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Argelato, BO

The "ISA" armchair is an elegant example of mid-century modern design, with an aesthetic inspired

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1940s, Pair
Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1940s, Pair

Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1940s, Pair

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of Italian sculptural armchairs designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair with Chrome Structure, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair with Chrome Structure, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair with Chrome Structure, 1970s

Located in Prato, IT

Mid-Century Modern Italian armchair with chrome structure and original "mille righe" velvet fabric

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-century Italian velvet armchair, Gio Ponti Style 1950s (Customizable)
Mid-century Italian velvet armchair, Gio Ponti Style 1950s (Customizable)

Mid-century Italian velvet armchair, Gio Ponti Style 1950s (Customizable)

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Argelato, BO

This mid-century Italian armchair, in the style of Gio Ponti, boasts a soft, enveloping organic

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Attributed of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s
Attributed of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s

Attributed of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

have been restored and upholstered with ivory velvet. Paolo Buffa was an Italian designer and

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Federico Munari Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s

By Federico Munari

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Beautiful pair of armchairs designed by Federico Munari in the early 1950s. The upholstery has been

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair for Isa, 1950s
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair for Isa, 1950s

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchair for Isa, 1950s

By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

, Bergamo. The armchair has been restored and has a new light ivory velvet upholstery.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs for ISA, Pair
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs for ISA, Pair

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs for ISA, Pair

By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for ISA

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Italian Armchairs in Green Velvet and Wood
Italian Armchairs in Green Velvet and Wood

Italian Armchairs in Green Velvet and Wood

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Milano, IT

Elegant pair of 1950's Italian armchairs. The armchairs have beautiful geometric shapes that are

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Italian Vintage Armchairs Pair in Black Velvet, Wood and Brass
Italian Vintage Armchairs Pair in Black Velvet, Wood and Brass

Italian Vintage Armchairs Pair in Black Velvet, Wood and Brass

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Milano, IT

Stunning Pair of 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs in Black Velvet with Purple Piping – Sculptural Design

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Velvet Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Pair of Velvet Armchairs, Italy, 1950s

Pair of Velvet Armchairs, Italy, 1950s

Located in Madrid, ES

This pair of Italian armchairs dates from the 1950s and reflects the refined material contrasts and

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Midcentury Geometric Velvet Italian Armchair, 1950
Midcentury Geometric Velvet Italian Armchair, 1950

Midcentury Geometric Velvet Italian Armchair, 1950

Located in Roma, Lazio

Armchair in the classic Italian style, in wood and elegant velvet upholstery with geometric designs

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Italian Grey Velvet Wing Armchairs
Pair of Italian Grey Velvet Wing Armchairs

Pair of Italian Grey Velvet Wing Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Italian 1960s grey velvet upholstered stylized wing back armchairs standing on ebonized and

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Midcentury Light Blue Velvet Armchairs 1970s
Italian Midcentury Light Blue Velvet Armchairs 1970s

Italian Midcentury Light Blue Velvet Armchairs 1970s

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian set of three modular armchairs with rigid plastic frame and blue velvet upholstery

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Plastic

Midcentury Purple Color Velvet Italian Armchair, 1950
Midcentury Purple Color Velvet Italian Armchair, 1950

Midcentury Purple Color Velvet Italian Armchair, 1950

Located in Roma, Lazio

Midcentury Italian armchair. Beautiful armchairs in characteristic Italian style of Paolo Buffa

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Maurizio Tempestini, Armchair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Maurizio Tempestini, Armchair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

Maurizio Tempestini, Armchair, Wood, Velvet, Italy, 1940s

By Maurizio Tempestini

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and green velvet armchair designed and produced by Maurizio Tempestini, Italy, 1940s. Seat

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Tufted Golden Velvet Armchair, Italy, c. 1950
Tufted Golden Velvet Armchair, Italy, c. 1950

Tufted Golden Velvet Armchair, Italy, c. 1950

Located in New York City, NY

Medium, overstuffed tufted armchairs. Very comfortable with lots of character. Excellent vintage

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Elm

Velvet Bordeaux Armchair
Velvet Bordeaux Armchair

Velvet Bordeaux Armchair

By Ros Italia

Located in Milan, IT

Discover this armchair in bench wood and upholstered in luxurious velvet by Ros Italia Interiors

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

20th Century Blue Velvet Italian High Back Armchairs
20th Century Blue Velvet Italian High Back Armchairs

20th Century Blue Velvet Italian High Back Armchairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Pair of 20th Century Italian blue velvet high-back armchairs. Mid-Century in style with wooden

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Modern Italian dark blue velvet tub armchairs, 1970s
Modern Italian dark blue velvet tub armchairs, 1970s

Modern Italian dark blue velvet tub armchairs, 1970s

Located in MIlano, IT

Pair of blue velvet tub armchairs. 1970 approx. Reupholstered, excellent condition. Measurements in

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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Elegant Pair of Italian Armchairs. New Velvet Upholstery.
Elegant Pair of Italian Armchairs. New Velvet Upholstery.

Elegant Pair of Italian Armchairs. New Velvet Upholstery.

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant Pair of Italian Armchairs. Circa 1950/60. Soft and comfortable seat. Light oak waxed feet

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak

80s Velvet Armchair
80s Velvet Armchair

80s Velvet Armchair

Located in Ljubljana, SI

beautifully designed vintage-style armchair. Featuring a sleek black tubular frame and plush deep red velvet

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Hardwood, Bentwood

Pointed Back Italian Armchairs, New Grey Velvet Upholstery
Pointed Back Italian Armchairs, New Grey Velvet Upholstery

Pointed Back Italian Armchairs, New Grey Velvet Upholstery

Located in Brussels, BE

Pointed Back Italian armchairs - New grey velvet upholstery.  

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Contemporary Italian Armchairs in Yellow Velvet
Pair of Contemporary Italian Armchairs in Yellow Velvet

Pair of Contemporary Italian Armchairs in Yellow Velvet

Located in London, London

Pair of armchairs Beech frame Standard yellow or white velvet upholstery but can be upholstered

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Italian Armchairs Reupholstered in Luxurious Velvet
Pair of Italian Armchairs Reupholstered in Luxurious Velvet

Pair of Italian Armchairs Reupholstered in Luxurious Velvet

Located in Bochum, NRW

Pair of Italian armchairs, circa 1950. Wood structure, feet in lacquered wood, covered with silver

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Zanuso Marco Style Italian Armchair with Red Velvet
Zanuso Marco Style Italian Armchair with Red Velvet

Zanuso Marco Style Italian Armchair with Red Velvet

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Prato, Tuscany

elegant upholstered armchair; the frame is very solid with sturdy legs made of polished and brushed brass

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Baroque Throne Armchair in Nutwood Reupholstered in Velvet
Italian Baroque Throne Armchair in Nutwood Reupholstered in Velvet

Italian Baroque Throne Armchair in Nutwood Reupholstered in Velvet

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Baroque Throne Armchair in Nutwood Reupholstered in Velvet Gorgeous Baroque throne

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Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Armchairs

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Velvet, Nutwood

Italian Rush, Rattan and Mid Blue Velvet, 1960s Armchair
Italian Rush, Rattan and Mid Blue Velvet, 1960s Armchair

Italian Rush, Rattan and Mid Blue Velvet, 1960s Armchair

Located in Varese, Lombardia

This beautiful armchair was produced in Italy between the 1960s and the 1970s. It is handmade from

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs

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Velvet, Rattan, Rush

Mid Century Modern Armchairs, Spruce & Red Velvet, Italy, 1970
Mid Century Modern Armchairs, Spruce & Red Velvet, Italy, 1970

Mid Century Modern Armchairs, Spruce & Red Velvet, Italy, 1970

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Mid Century Modern Armchairs, Solid Spruce Wood & Red Velvet, Italy, 1970 Pair of vintage

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Spruce

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, Velvet, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, Velvet, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, Velvet, 1950s

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, Velvet, 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Italian Chrome and Blue Velvet Armchairs, 1970s
Pair of Italian Chrome and Blue Velvet Armchairs, 1970s

Pair of Italian Chrome and Blue Velvet Armchairs, 1970s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Pair of Italian designed armchairs from the 1970s that capture the elegance and essence of the

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Minimalist Black Velvet Armchair, Italy, Tubular Design, 1960s
Vintage Minimalist Black Velvet Armchair, Italy, Tubular Design, 1960s

Vintage Minimalist Black Velvet Armchair, Italy, Tubular Design, 1960s

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Vintage Minimalist Black Velvet Armchair, Italy, Tubular Design, 1960s This minimalist style

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Mid-Century Velvet Armchair Zanuso Style Italian Design, 1950s
Mid-Century Velvet Armchair Zanuso Style Italian Design, 1950s

Mid-Century Velvet Armchair Zanuso Style Italian Design, 1950s

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Mid-century velvet armchair Zanuso style Italian design 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Midcentury Beechwood and Velvet Italian Club Chair Armchairs, 1950
Midcentury Beechwood and Velvet Italian Club Chair Armchairs, 1950

Midcentury Beechwood and Velvet Italian Club Chair Armchairs, 1950

Located in Roma, Lazio

Very elegant appearance due the use of not common fabric, coming from particular Italian silk

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Italian Midcentury Armchairs Re-Upholstered in Green Velvet, 1960s
Italian Midcentury Armchairs Re-Upholstered in Green Velvet, 1960s

Italian Midcentury Armchairs Re-Upholstered in Green Velvet, 1960s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Midcentury Armchairs Re-Upholstered in Green Velvet, 1960s A set of two beautiful and very

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of 20th Century Red Velvet Italian Modern Armchairs, 1960
Pair of 20th Century Red Velvet Italian Modern Armchairs, 1960

Pair of 20th Century Red Velvet Italian Modern Armchairs, 1960

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Pair of Italian armchairs from the 1960s. Beautiful line of Italian design furniture, finished for

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Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

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Velvet

Velvet Armchair
Velvet Armchair

Velvet Armchair

$11,300 / item

Velvet Armchair

By Arcahorn Srl.

Located in Milan, IT

Clean lines and luxurious details are the hallmarks of this superb armchair designed to take center

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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Other, Brass

Rare Pair of 1970s Italian Armchairs in Chrome and Velvet
Rare Pair of 1970s Italian Armchairs in Chrome and Velvet

Rare Pair of 1970s Italian Armchairs in Chrome and Velvet

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Rare and unique pair of chrome-wrapped Italian armchairs. Soft, geometric shapes with a commanding

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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Pair of 1960s Italian Armchairs in Orange Velvet Metal Base
Pair of 1960s Italian Armchairs in Orange Velvet Metal Base

Pair of 1960s Italian Armchairs in Orange Velvet Metal Base

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of original 1960s Italian armchairs in orange velvet, metal structure new fabric and padding.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of brutalist Italian armchairs walnut and chenille velvet 1960s
Pair of brutalist Italian armchairs walnut and chenille velvet 1960s

Pair of brutalist Italian armchairs walnut and chenille velvet 1960s

Located in Paris, IDF

Beautiful pair of brutalist armchairs from an anonymous Italian designer created in the 1960s. The

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Giovanni Michelucci Armchairs in Blue Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Pair of Giovanni Michelucci Armchairs in Blue Velvet, Italy, 1940s

Pair of Giovanni Michelucci Armchairs in Blue Velvet, Italy, 1940s

By Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair of Giovanni Michelucci Armchairs in Blue Velvet, Italy, 1940s A striking pair of

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Italian Contemporary Light Creamy Velvet and Black Wood Bucket Armchair
Italian Contemporary Light Creamy Velvet and Black Wood Bucket Armchair

Italian Contemporary Light Creamy Velvet and Black Wood Bucket Armchair

Located in Scandicci, Florence

This is a contemporary Art Decò-Style bucket seat armchair, featuring beige or cream fabric

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Wood, Velvet

Art Deco Italian Walnut and Velvet Armchair and Ottoman, 1920s
Art Deco Italian Walnut and Velvet Armchair and Ottoman, 1920s

Art Deco Italian Walnut and Velvet Armchair and Ottoman, 1920s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Armchair and ottoman. From the early Art Deco period of Northern Italy, in walnut and ivory velvet

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Kalaha Armchair in Blue Velvet or Turquoise Velvet
Kalaha Armchair in Blue Velvet or Turquoise Velvet

Kalaha Armchair in Blue Velvet or Turquoise Velvet

Located in Paris, FR

Armchair Kalaha upholstered and covered with blue velvet fabric with structure handcrafted in

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Italian Green Velvet Armchair Ico Parisi Style, 1950s
Mid-Century Italian Green Velvet Armchair Ico Parisi Style, 1950s

Mid-Century Italian Green Velvet Armchair Ico Parisi Style, 1950s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Mid-century Italian green velvet armchair Ico Parisi style, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Italian Art Deco armchair in red wood and beige velvet, 1930s
Italian Art Deco armchair in red wood and beige velvet, 1930s

Italian Art Deco armchair in red wood and beige velvet, 1930s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Art Deco armchair in red wood and beige velvet, 1930s Armchair with seat and backrest

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

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Italian Velvet Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Italian velvet armchairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Italian velvet armchairs — often made from fabric, velvet and wood — can elevate any home. We have 2721 antique and vintage Italian velvet armchairs in-stock, while there are 291 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Italian velvet armchairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of Italian velvet armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco Italian velvet armchairs are of considerable interest. Many Italian velvet armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo and Cassina produced popular Italian velvet armchairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Italian Velvet Armchairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,747, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $92,900 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.