Louis Armchair Armchair
Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Modern Armchairs
Polyurethane
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Armchairs
Wood
Antique 17th Century European Louis XIII Armchairs
Beech
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Lacquer, Plastic
20th Century European Louis XV Armchairs
Wood
Antique 1760s European Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Softwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Rosewood, Upholstery
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Louis XIV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Giltwood
Early 2000s American Louis XVI Armchairs
Velvet
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Louis XIV Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Louis XIV Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Chenille, Oak
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Beech
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Textile, Sycamore
Antique 18th Century European Louis XV Armchairs
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Beech
Antique 1760s French Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1770s Italian Louis XV Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Giltwood
Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Rosewood
Antique Late 18th Century French Armchairs
Beech
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Armchairs
Tapestry, Oak
Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Teak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs
Burlap, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIII Armchairs
Tapestry, Oak
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Armchairs
20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs
Walnut
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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.
- What is an accent armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021An accent armchair is an armchair that has a role to serve beyond its inherent functionality. An accent chair of any kind adds visual interest to your space — your accent armchair might be part of a living room set that matches the sofa or it could contrast with the other seating, perhaps having been added to complement or accent the rest of the room. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary accent armchairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a sofa armchair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024A sofa armchair is a type of armchair. Specifically, the term describes an armchair with thick cushions on its backrest and seat and a deep frame that provides plenty of space for the user to settle in and relax. As a result, it offers the comfort typically associated with a sofa in a single-seat design, which is how this type of accent chair gets its name. Find a large selection of armchairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The most comfortable armchair is really a matter of preference. Opt for an armchair that offers firm support. Shop different armchair styles on 1stDibs.com.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether an armchair is an accent chair varies from piece to piece. Any chair with arms is an armchair, while an accent chair is a decorative chair typically used in a seating area. Armchairs include dining chairs with arms as well as accent chairs, and some accent chairs don't have arms at all. Only a decorative seating area chair with arms can be called both an armchair and an accent chair. Shop a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an armchair and an accent chair comes down to the specificity of the terms. An accent chair is any decorative chair designed to provide comfortable seating in living rooms and other spaces (armchairs can be accent chairs). An armchair is merely any chair that has armrests. Many different styles of armchairs have been made over the years. Find a wide range of armchairs and accent chairs on 1stDibs.
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