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Pair of Lounge Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Pair of Lounge chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Germany, Vitra, 1986.
Beautiful original lounge chairs with a black shell and subtle and used yellow leather upholstery. ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Leather Bentwood Midcentury 'Skyline" Chair by Einar Hove for Hove Mobler, 1970s
By Hove Möbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1970's "Skyline" leather chair designed by Einar Hove for Hove Mobler in Norway. Features a cantilevered frame, soft, comfortable cushions and supple brown leather. The striking cant...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 29.5 in W 19.75 in D 17.5 in
Vintage Model 401 Armchair by Alvar Aalto
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
An iconic and rare vintage model 401 armchair by Alvar Aalto. This was made in Finland by Artek, it dates from around the 1970’s.
It is of exceptional quality and is extremely comfo...
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Bentwood
Sculptural Danish Design Thygesen & Olesen - 5331 Armchair, Set of Six, 1980s
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Renens, CH
Armchair model 5331 designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark.
This set of six was purchased during the early 1980s.
Condition: Fair vint...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
1970s, Danish lounge chair, original very good condition, corduroy.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light brown furniture fabric, beech bent wood. Removable seat cushion. Manufactured by Danish fur...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann For Thonet
By Thonet, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Set of 4 Fledermaus chairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet in very nice original condition with signs of use. Later limited edition by Thonet Vienna from 1985, signed.
Category
Vintage 1980s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Bentwood
Armchair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Armchair designed by Mr. Uršič and produced by factory called STOL Kamnik in 1970s Slovenia/Europe.
The chair could be said to be an iconic piece as it embodies style and comfort.
...
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
Thonet Bentwood Armchair Attrbuted to Wiener Stuhl
By Thonet
Located in Fulton, CA
Bentwood armchair with cane seat and painted white finish. Attributed to Wiener Stuhl for Thonet. Graceful, sculptural design. Structurally solid. Light wear to finish from age and use.
Category
Late 20th Century Austrian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Vintage Attributed to Thonet No 17 Chair 1970s
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Čelinac, BA
Vintage Stol Kamnik no 17 chair attributed to Thonet
Category
Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Walter Knoll Pair of two Arm chairs in Bentwood and Cognac Leather, Germany 1970
By Walter Knoll
Located in Almelo, NL
Walter Knoll Pair of two Arm chairs in Bentwood and Cognac Leather, Germany 1970s
This set of two modern armchairs or side chairs was manufactured by Walter Knoll in Germany during ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 35.44 in W 22.84 in D 25.2 in
Focus Leather Armchair By Bramin c.1970’s
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Accrington, GB
The ‘Focus’ Armchair by Bramin of Denmark, leather and bent wood rosewood frame and dates to the 1970’s. The chair has a quality channelled and stitched leather seat and is in overal...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
1970s, Vintage Danish leather armchair by H.W.Klein, original condition.
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish design by Henry Walter Klein, armchair model Silhouette. Original good condition: no smells and no stains. The chair doesn't rotate, permanently installed. Manufactured...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 35.44 in W 35.04 in D 35.83 in
1970s, Norwegian design, Lounge chair model "Kengu" by Else and Nordahl Solheim.
By Rybo Rykken, Elsa and Nordahl Solheim
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Norwegian design. Lounge chair model "Kengu" by Else and Nordahl Solheim for Rybo Rykken. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Brown leather and bent wood.
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
H 37.8 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
Black Dining Chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970
By Marcel Breuer, Fasem International
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Black dining chair "Cesca" B32 by Marcel Breuer for Fasem, Italy, 1970s
Introducing the iconic "Cesca" B32 dining chair by Marcel Breuer, expertly crafted by Italian brand Fasem i...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 20.48 in
1970-80s, Danish design by Jeki Møbler, armchair in leather, beech bent wood.
By Jeki Møbler
Located in Tarm, 82
1970-80s, Danish design by Jeki Møbler. Armchair in camel-brun leather, beech bent wood. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Loose cushions.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Canvas, Bentwood
H 39.38 in W 32.29 in D 35.44 in
Ton Armchairs or Club Chairs in Bentwood and Camel Upholstery 1970s
By Thonet
Located in Almelo, NL
Ton Armchairs or Club chairs in Bentwood and Camel Upholstery Czech Republic 1970s
Ton in the Czech Republic manufactured this set of elegant armchairs or club chairs from the 197...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
1970s Bentwood Armchair, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use
- height of seat 44 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Midcentury German Reclining Chair, 1970s
Located in Prague 8, CZ
The armchair was made in Germany in the 1970s. Scandinavian design inspiration is evident here.
The chair is upholstered in fabric and the armrests are made of beech wood. The cha...
Category
Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood, Fabric, Upholstery
Midcentury Bohemian Bamboo & Rattan Bentwood Lounge Armchair Boho Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Bohemian bentwood armchair made from bamboo with rattan accents, circa 1970s. Its modern form with bring a pleasant feel to any space.
Category
Vintage 1970s Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Bentwood
Bentwood Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the fusion of style and comfort with our vintage leather bentwood lounge chairs. Boasting a distinctive cantilever design, these chairs offer a remarkable seating option t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Bentwood Thonet Style Armchair, 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bentwood armchair with Cane Seat
Period of production: 1970s
Style: vintage classic design
Materials: bentwood, vienna cane
Colour: white.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Bentwood
Pair of Scandinavian Mid-Century Armchairs in Plaid
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armed dining chairs or office chairs. Scandinavian styling in solid birch frame with bentwood back and custom upholstered seat in black and white plaid. Ve...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
A couple of Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Cognac Leather, Italy 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Lounge Chairs in Bentwood and Cognac Leather, Italy 1970
A couple of big, stylish lounge armchairs that feature round lines and shapes invite you to take a seat and relax—designed ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 28.75 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in
Frank Gehry for Knoll, Pair of Cross Check Chairs in Bent Maple Wood
By Frank Gehry
Located in Paris, FR
Inspired by the apple crates he had played on as a child, Pritzker Prize-winning architect Frank Gehry created the ribbon-like design of the Cross Check chair with interwoven maple s...
Category
1990s American Chairs
Materials
Maple, Bentwood
H 34.26 in W 27.56 in D 28.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchairs Bill Stephens for Knoll International 5 Avail.
By Bill Stephens, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous Bentwood armchairs by Bill Stephens for Knoll International. All chairs labeled and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Fabric is dated and has a few stains bu...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Bentwood
H 31.75 in W 23.5 in D 22.5 in
Two Armchairs Mirjana Maracic, Mundus, Florijan Bobic Furniture Factory, Vara
By Thonet-Mundus
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Two rare mid-century design armchairs made of bentwood beech wood and webbing seat and back.
The manufacturer dates from the end of the 19th century, was initially called Mundus (...
Category
Vintage 1970s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Bentwood
H 32.68 in W 20.87 in D 22.05 in
Bow Wood Chair with Sheepskin
Located in London, England
Handmade bow wood chairs with sheepskin upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Bentwood
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Jaroslav Šmídek, 1970´S
By Jitona, Jaroslav Smidek
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These bentwood armchairs were designed by Jaroslav Šmídek and made in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1970´s.
The chairs are stable. They are in very good Vintage condition witho...
Category
Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech, Bentwood
Barbara Barry for McGuire Double Caned Rattan Dining Desk Arm Chair
By McGuire, Barbara Barry
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Barbara...
Category
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Bentwood
Contemporary Modern Set of 7 Bentwood Slat Back Armchairs by Haworth
By Haworth
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A wonderful set of 7 Haworth chairs. Made with bentwood. In very good condition. Dimensions: 21"W x 19.5"D x 32"H, arm height: 26" seat height: 19" seat depth: 19".
Category
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Thonet Style Mid Century Rattan and Bentwood Arm Chairs, Set of 4
By Thonet
Located in Countryside, IL
Thonet style mid century rattan and bentwood arm chairs - Set of 4
Each chair measures: 21.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 32.25 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches and arm height of 26...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan, Bentwood
Vintage Bentwood Chair
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage bentwood chair.
Dimensions. 23 W ; 36 H ; 18 D.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Model 3117 Office Swivel Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1994
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Series 7 chair is an icon of modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955.
Its unique shape is timeless and incredibly versatile, showing character without overwhelmi...
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
1970s Danish Ingmar Relling Brown Leather Armchair
By Ingmar Relling, Westnofa Furniture
Located in Markington, GB
1970s Ingmar Relling chair, produced in Norway by the renowned 'Westnofa Møbelfabrikk' furniture makers, chair is covered in a brown leather, leather has a lovely patina and is in ve...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Italian 1980's Design Armchair Tubular Chrome Steel Black Leather
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Beautiful 1980s design armchair made of thick chromed tubular frame, black leather seat and curved wooden back.
Most likely made in Italy.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Walter Knoll Set of 16 Dining Room Chairs in Bentwood and Leather, Germany 1970s
By Knoll
Located in Almelo, NL
Walter Knoll Set of 16 Dining Room Chairs in Bentwood and Leather, Germany 1970s
A set of 16 modern armchairs or dining room chairs, manufactured by Walter Knoll in Germany during t...
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 40.16 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
1980 Leather Armchair With Footrest, Ton Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
Produced by Ton, Czechoslovakia in late 1980s.
The frame is made from beech bentwood.
Leather.
Seat hight 42cm
the color is burgundy.
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Set of Eight Handwoven Cane 210 Chairs by Stendig
By Stendig Co.
Located in Dorchester, MA
Made in Czechoslovakia, this set of eight 210 armchairs by Stendig features bentwood frames with a beautiful patina and handwoven cane backrests and seats.
A previous owner has adde...
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Cane, Bentwood
Armchairs in the Style of Poul Henningsen
By Antonín Šuman, Poul Henningsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Very elegant and minimalistic designed in the style of Poul Henningsen. Beech bentwood armchairs made in the 1970s by TON. (Formerly Thonet factory in Bystrice pod Hostinem in Czech ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Set Of Four Knoll Arm Chairs With Original Upholstery
By Knoll
Located in Buchanan, MI
Set Of Four Knoll Arm Chairs With Original Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Italian Swivel Armchair of the 1970s "Neanderthal" Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian swivel armchair of the 1970s "Neanderthal" style.
Reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Scandinavian Midcentury Armchairs in Plaid, Set of 6
Located in Austin, TX
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern armed dining chairs or office chairs. Scandinavian styling in solid birch frame with bentwood back and custom upholstered seat in black and white plaid. V...
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Pair of White Framed Jan Bočan Armchairs
By Jan Bočan
Located in New York City, NY
Pair of white framed armchairs with orange print fabric. Designed by award-winning architect Jan Bocan.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Lacquered Bentwood Armchair by Thonet, 1980s
Located in Torino, Italy
Chair with curved and lacquered wood frame, seat and back in leather.
Thonet manufacturer
1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Norwegian Folding Uno Chair in Cognac Leather, 1970s
Located in Notteroy, NO
Norwegian Folding Uno chair in cognac leather, 1970s.
Useful as a fold away guest chair or a permanent addition the Norwegian Uno chair is a sturdy chair with a strong nylon hammo...
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Brass Cantilevered Armchairs with Barrel Backs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent design and incredible comfort, these cantilevered armchairs are very much like designs Milo Baughman produced for Thayer Coggin. The brass bar is of good weight and the cen...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Very Rare 1970s Easychairs in the Style of Mario Bellini
By Mario Bellini
Located in Parma, IT
Pair of 1970s rare easychairs in the style of Mario Bellini.
Structure in lacquered wood with chromed tubular and brass.
Upholstered seats with original vintage faux leather cover.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Armchairs by Ingmar Relling
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A pair of bentwood and leather armchairs by Ingmar Relling.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood, Leather, Linen
Triple Bentwood Chair Back 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Triple Chair Back 1970s
Features 3 simple style chair backs. Flowing arms with drop in woven seats and standing on splayed legs.
Settee is redone and in great condition.
Frame is c...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Hardwood, Bentwood
1980s Bouclé Armchair by TON
By TON a.s.
Located in High Point, NC
An upholstered wooden armchair with a unique Mid-Century Modern silhouette. Made in the 1980s by TON, this piece showcases the innovative yet humane design for which the Czech furnit...
Category
Vintage 1980s Czech Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery, Bentwood
Falcon Chair and Ottoman, By Sigurd Ressell
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Looking for a vintage chair that will add style and comfort to your living room? Look no further than the Falcon Chair and Ottoman by Sigurd Ressell, a signature piece of iconic Norw...
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Six Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Josef Hoffmann for Thonet/ Italcomma Pesaro
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare set of six Mid-Century Modern armchairs.
Original designed by Josef Hoffmann and Josef Frank for Thonet in the late 1920s.
This set of six is re-issued in the 1980...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
H 31.7 in W 19.69 in D 18.31 in
Alvar Aalto Paimio Chair 41
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Paimio “Chair 41” was originally designed by Alvar Aalto for the Paimio Sanatorium in Southwest Finland in order to help the Tuberculosis patients breathe more easily while sitti...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood
Vintage Armchairs in Bent Wood, 1970s, Set of 2
Located in Vojens, 83
A pair of armchairs in bent wood with brown leather cushions. Scandinavian design with good seating comfort.
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Pair of Armchairs for Allmilmö, circa 1980
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Pair of bentwood armchairs from the 1980s for Allmilmö.
The seat consists of four curved wooden slats arranged radially. The uprights are slightly tapered at the ends.
Manufacture...
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood
Mid-Centry Modern turnable lounge chair by svend skipper for Skippers Møbler
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Brussels , BE
Danish bentwood black leather turnable lounge chair by svend skipper skipper mobler a/s durup roslev denmark patended edition
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Bentwood and Blue Leather Armchairs, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Elegant pair of armchairs with a beautiful bentwood armrest forming the front two legs and beautifully shaped cushions upholstered in blue leather.
The combination of the blue lea...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Pencil Reed, White Boucle and Travertine Dining Chairs
By Betty Cobonpue
Located in Miami, FL
Newly recovered set of vintage bentwood pencil reed armchairs in the style of Betty Cobonpue, from the 1980s. The four rattan medallion back chairs have been reupholstered in an off-...
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Bentwood
Franco Albini Style Harlequin Bentwood Rattan Armchairs
By Franco Albini
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Franco Albini Style Harlequin Bentwood Rattan Armchairs
Featuring a graceful hand-crafted steam-ben...
Category
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Materials
Bentwood, Leather
Model G23 Hoop chair by Piero Palange and Werther Toffoloni for Germa, 1970s
By Werther Toffoloni and Piero Palange, Germa
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Unique model G23 lounge chair, designed by Piero Palange & Werther Toffoloni in canvas upholstery and wooden frame. This beautiful chairs was produced by Germa in 1972 and became kno...
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Bentwood
H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
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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.
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