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Maroon Armchair

English Chippendale Maroon Armchairs
English Chippendale Maroon Armchairs

English Chippendale Maroon Armchairs

$9,000 / set

H 43.8 in W 28.5 in D 26 in

English Chippendale Maroon Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Chippendale style (20th century) carved mahogany open arm chairs with maroon

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20th Century English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Italian Neoclassic Maroon Lacquer and Gold Damask Upholstery Armchair
Italian Neoclassic Maroon Lacquer and Gold Damask Upholstery Armchair

Italian Neoclassic Maroon Lacquer and Gold Damask Upholstery Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) X design maroon lacquered armchair with gilt floral trim

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late 19th Century Maroon Red Leather Armchairs English Country House
Pair of Late 19th Century Maroon Red Leather Armchairs English Country House

Pair of Late 19th Century Maroon Red Leather Armchairs English Country House

By Howard and Sons

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A beautiful pair of English country house armchairs, upholstered in their original red leather

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Madras Armchair in Bordeaux by Laura Gonzalez
Madras Armchair in Bordeaux by Laura Gonzalez

Madras Armchair in Bordeaux by Laura Gonzalez

$7,241 / item

H 34.26 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

Madras Armchair in Bordeaux by Laura Gonzalez

By laura gonzalez

Located in Paris, FR

The Madras armchair is made with a hand-carved wooden base and hand-painted in a high-gloss maroon

Category

2010s French Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Lacquer

Mid Century Burgundy Velvet Vintage Armchair, Europe, 1960s.
Mid Century Burgundy Velvet Vintage Armchair, Europe, 1960s.

Mid Century Burgundy Velvet Vintage Armchair, Europe, 1960s.

$1,052 / item

H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Mid Century Burgundy Velvet Vintage Armchair, Europe, 1960s.

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

maroon color. The armchair will work as an accent in a minimalist interior. We can prepare this armchair

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Organic 2000s Purple Wool Bouclé In Grape Maroon Vintage Upholstery Armchair
Organic 2000s Purple Wool Bouclé In Grape Maroon Vintage Upholstery Armchair

Organic 2000s Purple Wool Bouclé In Grape Maroon Vintage Upholstery Armchair

$205Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 39.38 in W 55.12 in D 0.4 in

Organic 2000s Purple Wool Bouclé In Grape Maroon Vintage Upholstery Armchair

Located in London, GB

The faded grape maroon colour of this high-quality fabric is a beautiful deep shade of faded purple

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Early 2000s Scottish Folk Art Curtains and Valances

Materials

Wool

Restored Victorian Maroon Dyed Leather Suite of Two Armchairs and Sofa
Restored Victorian Maroon Dyed Leather Suite of Two Armchairs and Sofa

Restored Victorian Maroon Dyed Leather Suite of Two Armchairs and Sofa

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian suite of two armchairs and sofa. All

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon & Black by Bill Stephens
5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon & Black by Bill Stephens

5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon & Black by Bill Stephens

$3,746Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 31.5 in W 23.25 in D 23 in

5 Knoll MCM Bentwood 1300 Series Dining Chairs Maroon & Black by Bill Stephens

By Knoll, Bill Stephens

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful vintage MCM or Mid-Century Modern bentwood 1300 Series dining armchairs with original

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

19Th C. Pair Chinese Bamboo Armchairs
19Th C. Pair Chinese Bamboo Armchairs

19Th C. Pair Chinese Bamboo Armchairs

$2,750 / set

H 36.5 in W 20 in D 16 in

19Th C. Pair Chinese Bamboo Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just arrived this exceptional Pair of 19Th C. Chinese Bamboo Armchairs a rich Maroon and Black

Category

Antique 1890s Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Rare Victorian Antique Bergere Library Swivel Armchair with Leather Seat
Rare Victorian Antique Bergere Library Swivel Armchair with Leather Seat

Rare Victorian Antique Bergere Library Swivel Armchair with Leather Seat

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An elegant and rare, Early Victorian antique Bergere library, office, desk, swivel armchair with

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Libro Armchair in White and Maroon Ecoleather by Busnelli
Libro Armchair in White and Maroon Ecoleather by Busnelli

Libro Armchair in White and Maroon Ecoleather by Busnelli

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H 35.44 in W 32.29 in D 50.4 in

Libro Armchair in White and Maroon Ecoleather by Busnelli

By Busnelli

Located in New York, NY

armchair”, every page corresponds to a different seat position. The padding is in C.F.C.- free, non

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Mid-Century Modern Style Velvet Armchair in Maroon with Brass Accents
Mid-Century Modern Style Velvet Armchair in Maroon with Brass Accents

Mid-Century Modern Style Velvet Armchair in Maroon with Brass Accents

Located in Milan, IT

This completely handmade armchair features the Mid-Century Modern style, soft cushioning, brass

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2010s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Maroon Leather Tub Chair Armchair Country House
19th Century Maroon Leather Tub Chair Armchair Country House

19th Century Maroon Leather Tub Chair Armchair Country House

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A mid victorian maroon leather tub chair, it's been well loved and has a wonderful look. Wear and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Leather

19th Century Country House Pair of Victorian Oak & Maroon Leather Armchairs
19th Century Country House Pair of Victorian Oak & Maroon Leather Armchairs

19th Century Country House Pair of Victorian Oak & Maroon Leather Armchairs

By Howard and Sons

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A pair of Victorian oak and deep maroon buttoned leather upholstered armchairs, late 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Art Deco Style Pair of Maroon Micro-Suede and Black Ebonized Armchairs
Art Deco Style Pair of Maroon Micro-Suede and Black Ebonized Armchairs

Art Deco Style Pair of Maroon Micro-Suede and Black Ebonized Armchairs

Located in Shippensburg, PA

These very attractive contemporary armchairs are beautifully ebonized over what appears to be a

Category

Late 20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Early 20th C English Country House Style Red Maroon Leather Buttoned Armchair
Early 20th C English Country House Style Red Maroon Leather Buttoned Armchair

Early 20th C English Country House Style Red Maroon Leather Buttoned Armchair

By Howard and Sons

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A beautifully worn red button leather deep seated easy armchair, on oak splayed front legs with

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1970s German Metal Armchairs in Maroon Leather by Kusch & Co, Set of Four
1970s German Metal Armchairs in Maroon Leather by Kusch & Co, Set of Four

1970s German Metal Armchairs in Maroon Leather by Kusch & Co, Set of Four

Located in High Point, NC

A set of four metal armchairs with leather seats from Germany, circa 1970. Designed by furniture

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Maroon Leather, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Maroon Leather, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Lounge Chair Reupholstered in Maroon Leather, 1950s

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Magnificent in form and color and very comfortable armchair from the 1950s, Made in Italy

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Maroon Italian Mid-Century Armchairs
Pair of Maroon Italian Mid-Century Armchairs

Pair of Maroon Italian Mid-Century Armchairs

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H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 30 in

Pair of Maroon Italian Mid-Century Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

trains and planes of the time. Dark wood legs. Recovered in a maroon velvet. Condition: Minor wear

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Red Maroon English Country House Leather Armchair
19th Century Red Maroon English Country House Leather Armchair

19th Century Red Maroon English Country House Leather Armchair

By Howard and Sons

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A fine and original late 19th century maroon buttoned leather armchair. On turned front legs and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Leather Suite Sofa and 2 Swivel Armchairs
Leather Suite Sofa and 2 Swivel Armchairs

Leather Suite Sofa and 2 Swivel Armchairs

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Amazing Vintage Mid Century leather sofa with 2 club armchairs. Dark Maroon leather color with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Leather

End of 19th Century English Club Chair
End of 19th Century English Club Chair

End of 19th Century English Club Chair

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H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in

End of 19th Century English Club Chair

Located in Paris, FR

End of 19th century club armchair in maroon leather with pleasing used patina. Legs set on castors.

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Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 8 Burled Walnut Dining Room Chairs
Set of 8 Burled Walnut Dining Room Chairs

Set of 8 Burled Walnut Dining Room Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Armchairs - with Maroon Leather Seat Covers.

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Antique 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Ward Bennet Style Sculptural Bentwood Maroon Armchairs, Pair
Ward Bennet Style Sculptural Bentwood Maroon Armchairs, Pair

Ward Bennet Style Sculptural Bentwood Maroon Armchairs, Pair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These sculptural lounge chairs in the style of Ward Bennet feature his classic curvature from the back rests into the arms. The burgundy upholstery is an elegant contrast to the rich...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair or Maroon Full Grain Leather and Fiberglass Armchairs, Hans Von Klier, '70s
Pair or Maroon Full Grain Leather and Fiberglass Armchairs, Hans Von Klier, '70s

Pair or Maroon Full Grain Leather and Fiberglass Armchairs, Hans Von Klier, '70s

By Hans Von Klier

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular pair of armchairs in a marvelous maroon leather and black fiberglass. This incredibly

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Modern Sirroco Safari Chair in Rosewood & Maroon Leather by Arne Norell
Danish Modern Sirroco Safari Chair in Rosewood & Maroon Leather by Arne Norell

Danish Modern Sirroco Safari Chair in Rosewood & Maroon Leather by Arne Norell

By Arne Norell

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Inspired by Kaare Klint's iconic Safari chair, Arne Norell created the Sirroco Safari chair in 1964. This chair is lightweight and collapsible. It is held together by leather support...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Linea Veam Vintage Italy Maroon Leather Dining Chair Armchair Cantilever
Linea Veam Vintage Italy Maroon Leather Dining Chair Armchair Cantilever

Linea Veam Vintage Italy Maroon Leather Dining Chair Armchair Cantilever

By Linea Veam

Located in Munich, Bavaria

well as dining chair. Thick saddle aniline leather. Beautiful maroon brown colour. The armrests will

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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Four Maroon Vinyl and Chrome Barber Shop Chairs C1945
Set of Four Maroon Vinyl and Chrome Barber Shop Chairs C1945

Set of Four Maroon Vinyl and Chrome Barber Shop Chairs C1945

Located in Portland, OR

maroon vinyl is in fantastic shape (see all photos for details), the tubular chrome arms and legs have

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

English Victorian Oak Desk Chair
English Victorian Oak Desk Chair

English Victorian Oak Desk Chair

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H 36 in W 23.5 in D 22 in

English Victorian Oak Desk Chair

By Marsh, Jones & Cribb

Located in Sheffield, MA

Victorian oak and ebony library/desk armchair, maroon leather shaped upholstered seat and buttoned

Category

Antique 19th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Sofa 1960-1970 Scandinavian Design
Vintage Sofa 1960-1970 Scandinavian Design

Vintage Sofa 1960-1970 Scandinavian Design

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H 29.53 in W 72.84 in D 34.65 in

Vintage Sofa 1960-1970 Scandinavian Design

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

maroon velour. Armchair matching the set is available in a separate auction. Preserved in good condition

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

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Located in Paris, FR

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H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 9.85 in

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Maroon Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal maroon armchair for your home. Each maroon armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for a maroon armchair, we have 12 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect maroon armchair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each maroon armchair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made maroon armchair over the years, but those crafted by Busnelli, Linea Veam and Arne Norell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Maroon Armchair?

Prices for a maroon armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $15,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,197.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.