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Cardboard King Armchair in Recycled Cardboard
Cardboard King Armchair in Recycled Cardboard

Cardboard King Armchair in Recycled Cardboard

$3,361Sale Price / item|20% Off

Cardboard King Armchair in Recycled Cardboard

Located in Paris, FR

Armchair cardboard king made with structure in treated recycled cardboard. Strong treatment

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Paper

" Nobody's King" Gaetano Pesce, Nobody's perfect serie, Zerodisegno
" Nobody's King" Gaetano Pesce, Nobody's perfect serie, Zerodisegno

" Nobody's King" Gaetano Pesce, Nobody's perfect serie, Zerodisegno

By Gaetano Pesce

Located in PARIS, FR

The King armchair by Gaetano Pesce, 2003, made by Zerodisegno, is part of the "Nobody's Perfect

Category

Early 2000s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Resin

King Zebra Dome Armchair
King Zebra Dome Armchair

King Zebra Dome Armchair

Located in Paris, FR

Armchair King Zebra Dome with structure in solid beech wood. Upholstered and covered with real

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Ib Kofod-Larsen  King Solomon Armchair
Ib Kofod-Larsen  King Solomon Armchair

Ib Kofod-Larsen King Solomon Armchair

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Mid-century modern King Solomon armchair by Ib Kofod-Larsen in rosewood with decorative brass

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Taylor King English Club Armchair Kings Road Collection
Taylor King English Club Armchair Kings Road Collection

Taylor King English Club Armchair Kings Road Collection

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Taylor King English Style Club Armchair from the Kings Road

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton

"King Costes" Armchair by P. Stark for Driade
"King Costes" Armchair by P. Stark for Driade

"King Costes" Armchair by P. Stark for Driade

$1,850Sale Price / item|20% Off

"King Costes" Armchair by P. Stark for Driade

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"King Costes" is an iconic armchair, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

James Mont King Cole Mid-century Beech Bentwood Armchair
James Mont King Cole Mid-century Beech Bentwood Armchair

James Mont King Cole Mid-century Beech Bentwood Armchair

By James Mont

Located in San Francisco, CA

of sleek mid-century design with an elegant profile, James Mont's King Cole chair was deigned for

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen King Series Mahogany Armchair
1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen King Series Mahogany Armchair

1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen King Series Mahogany Armchair

By Botium, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen

Located in Knebel, DK

1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen King Series mahogany armchair The chair is well designed

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

HUGE ORNATELY CARVED ANTiQUE FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD KING / QUEENS ARMCHAIR
HUGE ORNATELY CARVED ANTiQUE FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD KING / QUEENS ARMCHAIR

HUGE ORNATELY CARVED ANTiQUE FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFIELD KING / QUEENS ARMCHAIR

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, custom made to order, fully restored circa 1900-1920 hand dyed Chesterfield cigar brown leather King or

Category

Antique Early 1900s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

"King Costes" Curved Mahogany Plywood Armchair by Philippe Stark for Driade
"King Costes" Curved Mahogany Plywood Armchair by Philippe Stark for Driade

"King Costes" Curved Mahogany Plywood Armchair by Philippe Stark for Driade

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"King Costes" is an iconic armchair, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

"King Costes" Curved Grey Oak Plywood Armchair by Philippe Stark for Driade
"King Costes" Curved Grey Oak Plywood Armchair by Philippe Stark for Driade

"King Costes" Curved Grey Oak Plywood Armchair by Philippe Stark for Driade

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"King Costes" is an iconic armchair, designed by Philippe Starck and manufactured by Driade

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

King Edward VII Crown Estate Stamped Captains Armchair O'Haines High Wycombe
King Edward VII Crown Estate Stamped Captains Armchair O'Haines High Wycombe

King Edward VII Crown Estate Stamped Captains Armchair O'Haines High Wycombe

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

fully stamped King Edward VII estate used smokers back directors armchair in Elm made by O’Haines High

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Elm

1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Set of Two King Series Cherry Armchairs
1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Set of Two King Series Cherry Armchairs

1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Set of Two King Series Cherry Armchairs

By Fredericia, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen

Located in Knebel, DK

1980s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Set of Two King Series Cherry Armchairs The chairs, were

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

W1V Mahogany & carved  leather Library Chair
W1V Mahogany & carved  leather Library Chair

W1V Mahogany & carved leather Library Chair

By King & Sons

Located in Dereham, GB

W1V Mahogany & carved leather Library Chair William 1V period 1830-1837 Mahogany frame, with open scroll arms carved detail on front. Deep Buttoned back, recently re upholstered & ...

Category

Antique 1830s William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

The Last King's Chair
The Last King's Chair

The Last King's Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare and important carved mahogany Empire Period armchair attributed to Jacob Desmalter, France

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair C19th Mahogany & Leather Elbow chairs
Pair C19th Mahogany & Leather Elbow chairs

Pair C19th Mahogany & Leather Elbow chairs

$1,507Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair C19th Mahogany & Leather Elbow chairs

By King & Sons

Located in Dereham, GB

Pair C19th Mahogany & Leather Elbow chairs Bar Back, Pair Scroll open elbows Recently deep buttoned upholstered seats, leather coloured to chestnut Pair Splayed back legs Pair Turne...

Category

Antique 1830s British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period
Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period

Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period

By King & Sons

Located in Dereham, GB

William 1V period Mahogany & leather library reading chair Recently covered in leather & coloured to chestnut, brass studded detail Fine pair Mahogany carved Swan Heads elbows Sc...

Category

Antique 1830s William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Midcentury 'King" Chair in Rosewood, Made in Denmark 1950s
Midcentury 'King" Chair in Rosewood, Made in Denmark 1950s

Midcentury 'King" Chair in Rosewood, Made in Denmark 1950s

Located in Lejre, DK

Danish arm chair in with beautiful rosewood details and fabric. This armchair is not only

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Desk Chair for the King, Style: Art Deco, 1930, German
Desk Chair for the King, Style: Art Deco, 1930, German

Desk Chair for the King, Style: Art Deco, 1930, German

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco desk chair Material: leather and wood Year: 1930 Country: Germany If you are looking for a desk chair to match your desk, we have what you need. We have specialized in the ...

Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Large throne lion king Italian style dark armchair royal 20th century
Large throne lion king Italian style dark armchair royal 20th century

Large throne lion king Italian style dark armchair royal 20th century

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Grande trono lion king italiano stile dark poltrone reale del secolo XX - Private collection

Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Danish Black Leather Teak King Chair by Arne Hovmand Olsen
Mid-Century Modern Danish Black Leather Teak King Chair by Arne Hovmand Olsen

Mid-Century Modern Danish Black Leather Teak King Chair by Arne Hovmand Olsen

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Hamburg, DE

Imposanter Armlehnenstuhl der dänischen Onsild Møbelfabrik für Jutex nach einem Entwurf von Arne Hovmand-Olsen aus den 50er Jahren. Ein filigraner Entwurf von hoher Material- und Ve...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Pair of 18th Century English "King and Queen" Chairs with Original Crest
Pair of 18th Century English "King and Queen" Chairs with Original Crest

Pair of 18th Century English "King and Queen" Chairs with Original Crest

Located in Southampton, NY

Pair of 18th century English “King and Queen” chairs, restored with reupholstery in 1997; original

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid Century Modern Cane James Mont King Cole Style Bentwood Arm Chairs - a Pair
Mid Century Modern Cane James Mont King Cole Style Bentwood Arm Chairs - a Pair

Mid Century Modern Cane James Mont King Cole Style Bentwood Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Mid Century Modern Cane "James Mont, King Cole" Style Bentwood Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Stunning Highback King Chair of Solid Oak with Greenish Wool Denmark 1930-40
Stunning Highback King Chair of Solid Oak with Greenish Wool Denmark 1930-40

Stunning Highback King Chair of Solid Oak with Greenish Wool Denmark 1930-40

By Henning Kjærnulf, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Stunning Danish baroque style high-backed ear-flap chair hand made in the 1930s The frame and armrests are made beautifully of turned and carved solid oak. Especially the armrests h...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Vintage Rattan Peacock Armchair with Fringes and Velvet Pillow
Vintage Rattan Peacock Armchair with Fringes and Velvet Pillow

Vintage Rattan Peacock Armchair with Fringes and Velvet Pillow

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Spectacular vintage mid century modern rattan handmade king peacock armchair with velvet round

Category

Vintage 1950s American British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Vintage James Mont Bent Beech Armchair, Dark Green, 1960s
Vintage James Mont Bent Beech Armchair, Dark Green, 1960s

Vintage James Mont Bent Beech Armchair, Dark Green, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

James Mont (1904-1978) "King Cole" armchair, circa 1955. They are super-comfortable armchairs made

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century James Mont Bent Beech Armchair, Yellow Ochra Boucle, 1960s
Mid Century James Mont Bent Beech Armchair, Yellow Ochra Boucle, 1960s

Mid Century James Mont Bent Beech Armchair, Yellow Ochra Boucle, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

James Mont (1904-1978) "King Cole" armchairs, circa 1955. They are super-comfortable armchairs made

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Two James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs, Yellow Ochra Boucle, 1960s
Set of Two James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs, Yellow Ochra Boucle, 1960s

Set of Two James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs, Yellow Ochra Boucle, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

James Mont (1904-1978) "King Cole" armchairs, circa 1955. They are super-comfortable armchairs made

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four Vintage James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs, Dark Green, Europe, 1960s
Set of Four Vintage James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs, Dark Green, Europe, 1960s

Set of Four Vintage James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs, Dark Green, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

James Mont (1904-1978) "King Cole" armchairs, circa 1955. They are super-comfortable armchairs made

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Two Vintage James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs, Dark Green, Europe, 1960s
Set of Two Vintage James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs, Dark Green, Europe, 1960s

Set of Two Vintage James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs, Dark Green, Europe, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

James Mont (1904-1978) "King Cole" armchairs, circa 1955. They are super-comfortable armchairs made

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Two James Mont Style Bent Beech Armchairs, B-3300 Type, 1960s
Set of Two James Mont Style Bent Beech Armchairs, B-3300 Type, 1960s

Set of Two James Mont Style Bent Beech Armchairs, B-3300 Type, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

James Mont (1904-1978) "King Cole" armchairs, circa 1955. They are super-comfortable armchairs made

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Two James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs, Dark Green, B-3300 Type, 1960s
Set of Two James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs, Dark Green, B-3300 Type, 1960s

Set of Two James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs, Dark Green, B-3300 Type, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

James Mont (1904-1978) "King Cole" armchairs, circa 1955. They are super-comfortable armchairs made

Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen
19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen

19th Century Louis XIII Style Carved Oak and Leather Armchair by Karpen

By Karpen & Bros.

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate an office or a study with this large antique king armchair. Hand carved by Karpen

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Louis XIII Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen King Solomon Armchairs w/ Decorative Brass Relief
Rare Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen King Solomon Armchairs w/ Decorative Brass Relief

Rare Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen King Solomon Armchairs w/ Decorative Brass Relief

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in North Miami, FL

These amazingly RARE and well constructed King Solomon chairs feature hammered brass decorative

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Beautiful Wicker Lounge Chairs by Miki Astori for Driade, 1990
Beautiful Wicker Lounge Chairs by Miki Astori for Driade, 1990

Beautiful Wicker Lounge Chairs by Miki Astori for Driade, 1990

By Miki Astori, Driade

Located in Berlin, DE

Two “King Tubby” Armchairs by Miki Astori for Driade, 1990ies Designer: Miki Astori Manufacturer

Category

1990s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Drexel Heritage Dining Chairs Set of 6
Drexel Heritage Dining Chairs Set of 6

Drexel Heritage Dining Chairs Set of 6

$1,871Sale Price / set|25% Off

Drexel Heritage Dining Chairs Set of 6

By Drexel

Located in Lake Worth, FL

includes 1 King and 1 Queen Armchair, and 4 Side chairs Very solid and well-built! Approximate

Category

1990s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

A Set of Eight Regency Polychrome-Painted And Parcel-Gilt Dining Chairs
A Set of Eight Regency Polychrome-Painted And Parcel-Gilt Dining Chairs

A Set of Eight Regency Polychrome-Painted And Parcel-Gilt Dining Chairs

By John Gee

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Street, London from 1799, then in 1803 as "Chairmaker & Turner" to His Majesty the King. The armchairs

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Hand-Carved Moderne King Armchairs
Pair of Large Hand-Carved Moderne King Armchairs

Pair of Large Hand-Carved Moderne King Armchairs

Located in Bronx, NY

A gorgeous pair of large Moderne Mid Century hand-carved king chairs, in Hollywood Regency black

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Armchair "Mad King" by Manufacturer Poliform in Leather and Massive Wood
Armchair "Mad King" by Manufacturer Poliform in Leather and Massive Wood

Armchair "Mad King" by Manufacturer Poliform in Leather and Massive Wood

By Poliform

Located in Cologne, DE

We are delighted to present to you the magnificent armchair "Mad King" designed and manufactured i

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Vintage Strassle "King" Swivel Armchair, Switzerland, 1960s
Vintage Strassle "King" Swivel Armchair, Switzerland, 1960s

Vintage Strassle "King" Swivel Armchair, Switzerland, 1960s

By Andre Vandenbeuck, Strässle International

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you a vintage Strassle King armchair by Strassle of Switzerland

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage "King" Swivel Armchair by Strassle of Switzerland, 1960s
Vintage "King" Swivel Armchair by Strassle of Switzerland, 1960s

Vintage "King" Swivel Armchair by Strassle of Switzerland, 1960s

By Andre Vandenbeuck, Strässle International

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

A vintage lounge King armchair by Strassle of Switzerland. Designed by Andre Vandenbeuck of Belgium

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage "King" Swivel Armchair by Strassle of Switzerland, 1960s
Vintage "King" Swivel Armchair by Strassle of Switzerland, 1960s

Vintage "King" Swivel Armchair by Strassle of Switzerland, 1960s

By Andre Vandenbeuck, Strässle International

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

A vintage lounge King armchair by Strassle of Switzerland. Designed by Andre Vandenbeuck of Belgium

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

King Louis IV Style Arm Chair

King Louis IV Style Arm Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

#30-Beautiful burnt orange Louis XVI style arm chair with houndstooth upholstery designed by Gardenhouse. Size 37H x 24W x 19D.

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Vintage "King" Lounge Swivel Armchair by Strassle of Switzerland, 1960s
Vintage "King" Lounge Swivel Armchair by Strassle of Switzerland, 1960s

Vintage "King" Lounge Swivel Armchair by Strassle of Switzerland, 1960s

By Andre Vandenbeuck, Strässle International

Located in Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire

We are delighted to bring to you a vintage lounge King armchair by Strassle of Switzerland

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

French King Throne Gold Leaf Chair Ornate, circa 1960
French King Throne Gold Leaf Chair Ornate, circa 1960

French King Throne Gold Leaf Chair Ornate, circa 1960

Located in Grenoble, FR

Luxurious and beautifully hand-carved Lion King Throne Chair. Handmade in the 1970s and gilded

Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Grand Walnut Chair Fit for a Queen or King
Grand Walnut Chair Fit for a Queen or King

Grand Walnut Chair Fit for a Queen or King

Located in Carson City, NV

This is a beautiful English walnut armchair with cane seat and back that was handmade around 1880

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Brand New Driade Bamboo King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck, Italy
Brand New Driade Bamboo King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck, Italy

Brand New Driade Bamboo King Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck, Italy

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

As a reinterpretation of Costes easy chair, King Costes alters its size and increase its firmness

Category

1990s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Brand New Driade King Costes Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck, Italy

Brand New Driade King Costes Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck, Italy

By Driade, Philippe Starck

Located in Brooklyn, NY

As a reinterpretation of Costes easy chair, King Costes alters its size and increase its firmness

Category

1990s Italian Armchairs

Pair of Gustavian Armchairs
Pair of Gustavian Armchairs

Pair of Gustavian Armchairs

Unavailable|$8,500

Pair of Gustavian Armchairs

Located in Stamford, CT

A rare set of high back Gustavian armchairs called King Kolar chairs. Restored with oyster white

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of High Back Gustavian Armchairs
Rare Pair of High Back Gustavian Armchairs

Rare Pair of High Back Gustavian Armchairs

Located in Bedford, NY

A rare pair of Gustavian armchairs called King Kolar Chairs. Restored with oyster milk paint

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Armchairs

Armchair, Napoleon III. Fruitwood and Ormolu, circa 1850-1870
Armchair, Napoleon III. Fruitwood and Ormolu, circa 1850-1870

Armchair, Napoleon III. Fruitwood and Ormolu, circa 1850-1870

Located in Seattle, WA

Napoleon III armchair. Walnut, king wood, fruit wood with button-tufted brown leather upholstery

Category

Antique 1850s European Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

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King Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic king armchair available at 1stDibs. A king armchair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are 40 variations of the antique or vintage king armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect king armchair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each king armchair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made king armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Strässle International and Andre Vandenbeuck are consistently popular.

How Much is a King Armchair?

The average selling price for a king armchair at 1stDibs is $2,767, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $76,765 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.

Questions About King Armchair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A king's chair is called a throne. The king or queen usually sits in a large, bejeweled chair. King's chairs are huge and beautiful chairs meant for vast and decorative living spaces. Find a large collection of antique and vintage king's chairs on 1stDibs today.