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Mahogany and woven palm fiber armchairs, 1960s
By Mini Boga
Located in La Tour-de-Peilz, CH
manufacturer, Taaru, which in the 60s offered beautiful armchairs in the same spirit, designed by Mini Boga.
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Natural Fiber, Mahogany
B&B Italia “Mini Papilio” Armchair, in Oxblood “Kasia” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
premier resource for fine Sofas and Chairs.
On offer on this occasion is a rare, superb “Mini Papilio
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2010s Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Neutral Upholstered Swivel Mini Papilio Armchair by B&B Italia - Available Now
By B&B Italia
Located in Tulsa, OK
The Mini Papilio Armchair by B&B Italia is covered in a neutral warm beige wool blend with zipper
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 29.185 in W 21.5 in D 21.625 in
Marcel Ramond, African Style Armchair in Elm, 1980s
By Marcel Ramond
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Marcel Ramond, signed.
African style armchair composed by two interlinked boards. Back composed by
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Vintage 1980s European Primitive Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Pair of Black Giroflex Armchairs, Club Chairs by Albert Stohl, AG 1980s
By Giroflex Stoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 2 vintage design armchairs by Albert Stohl for GIROFLEX AG.
These club chairs date circa
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.71 in W 29.22 in D 25.6 in
20th Century Vintage Blue Mini Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Swivel armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin, totally
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Vintage Blue Mini Swivel Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Swivel armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - totally
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Svend Skipper Mini Bear Teak Lounge Chair with New Red Fabric
By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming Scandinavian Modern armchair echoes the design of Hans Wegners famous Papa Bear chair
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 31.89 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Antique Bleached Gothic Dining Chairs with Mini Check Seat (Set of 6)
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
table.
The set includes two (2) armchairs and four (4) side chairs. Good restored antique condition
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Early 20th Century Unknown Gothic Revival Dining Room Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
No Reserve
H 35.5 in W 18.75 in D 20 in
Lovely Vintage Mini Window Seat Bench Sofa with Birds of Paradise Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage mini sofa window seat which has been
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20th Century English Country Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 24.22 in W 44.89 in D 18.9 in
1960s Italian Bamboo and Rattan Bohemian French Riviera Children Mini Hoop Chair
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Mini Hoop Children armchair in bamboo. This charming
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Mid-20th Century Italian French Provincial Children's Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
Limited 100 Museum Edition "Sternensessel" Stars F3 Armchairs, Draenert
By Peter Draenert
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Museum, Stuttgart, Germany
The Sternensessel F3 (“Star armchair”) is purely a mini architectural piece
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Chairs
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Marble, Gold, Brass
H 32.38 in W 24.5 in D 21.25 in
McGuire San Francisco Set of 4 Upholstered Rattan Armchairs with Rawhide
By McGuire
Located in Miami, FL
McGuire San Francisco Set of 4 Upholstered Rattan Armchairs with Rawhide
Offered for sale is a set
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Late 20th Century American Chairs
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Leather, Rattan
21st Century Hybrid No 2 Children's Armchair with Bunny Ears and White Leather
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
the aesthetics of the piece, but gives the user soothing comfort and grace. Finally the "Mini" version
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 43 in W 19 in D 24 in
Pair of Brazilian Wood & Beige Wool Bouclè MP-163 Earth Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
business. Lafer launched the renowned “MP-1” Armchair in 1961 and it was an instant success, featuring a T
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Bouclé, Wood
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
21st Century Red High Backrest Wooden Sled Base Arca Made in Italy
By Orlandini Design
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
Coming from Studio Orlandini’s inspiration, Arca defines a new concept of armchairs and chairs for
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2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Wood
21st Century Modern High Backrest Wooden Rocking Base Arca Made in Italy
By Orlandini Design
Located in Sant'Elena, IT
Coming from Studio Orlandini’s inspiration, Arca defines a new concept of armchairs and chairs for
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs
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Steel
H 46.07 in W 29.93 in D 37.41 in
Gabetti & Isola Console Table in Black Lacquered Metal and Granite by Arbo 1970s
By Arbo, Roberto Gabetti and Aimaro Isola
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
to be used as mini-apartments for recent graduates and new hires. The furnishings of the lodgings
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Console Tables
Materials
Granite, Metal
H 30.32 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
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Mini Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mini armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every mini armchair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mini armchair, we have 11 options in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mini armchair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right mini armchair, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one mini armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Orlandini Design, B&B Italia and Cisco Brothers produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mini Armchair?
Prices for a mini armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $813 and can go as high as $11,920, while the average can fetch as much as $2,823.
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.
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