Large Leather Chairs
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather
Antique 1790s English George III Chairs
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Antique 1880s Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century American George III Wingback Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Futurist Lounge Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Spanish Biedermeier Chairs
Walnut, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Teak
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech, Teak
20th Century English Georgian Club Chairs
Leather
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century British Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Chrome
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Steel
2010s Spanish Modern Chairs
Steel
Antique 1840s British Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
2010s German Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Faux Leather
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Fiberglass
1990s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Plywood
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1970s Argentine Space Age Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Rosewood, Faux Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
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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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best leather for chairs is going to depend on your personal preference. While choosing the leather for a chair, try to think of what you want out of your chair. While pigmented leather is the most durable, aniline leather looks more natural and preserves the hide of the animal. Semi-aniline on the other hand is more durable than aniline leather and it maintains the natural look. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of leather chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A good office chair should be comfortable with a high back, armrests and cushioned seating. Many leather office chairs can be called the best by different people depending on what appeals to them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather office chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.
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