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Mustard Yellow Armchair

Set of Two Vintage Velvet Mustard Yellow Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period. The famous armchair was
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Two Vintage Velvet Mustard Yellow Armchairs, 1960s
Set of Two Vintage Velvet Mustard Yellow Armchairs, 1960s
$3,574 / set
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Mustard Yellow Armchair, Designed by J. Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period. The famous armchair was
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Yellow Mustard Armchair, 1960s, DDR, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
color of a nut. The upholstery is made of high quality fabric in a mustard color. The armchair has a
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Yellow Mustard Armchair, 1960s, DDR, Germany
Yellow Mustard Armchair, 1960s, DDR, Germany
$1,787 / item
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Unique Yellow Mustard Armchair, 1930s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
color of a nut. The upholstery is made of high quality fabric in a mustard color. The armchair have a
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Unique Yellow Mustard Armchair, 1930s, Germany
Unique Yellow Mustard Armchair, 1930s, Germany
$2,621 / item
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Mustard Yellow Dante Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

20th Century Mustard Yellow Dante Armchair, 1960s
20th Century Mustard Yellow Dante Armchair, 1960s
$1,072 / item
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Vintage Velvet Mustard Yellow Pantone Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the polish design of the PRL period. The famous armchair was
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Vintage Velvet Mustard Yellow Pantone Armchair, 1960s
Vintage Velvet Mustard Yellow Pantone Armchair, 1960s
$1,429 / item
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Yellow Mustard Armchair, 1960s, DDR, Germany.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
color of a nut. The upholstery is made of high quality fabric in a mustard color. The armchair has a
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Yellow Mustard Armchair, 1960s, DDR, Germany.
Mid Century Yellow Mustard Armchair, 1960s, DDR, Germany.
$1,787 / item
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Unique Yellow Mustard Armchairs, 1930s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
color of a nut. The upholstery is made of high quality fabric in a mustard color. The armchairs has a
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Unique Yellow Mustard Armchairs, 1930s, Germany
Pair of Unique Yellow Mustard Armchairs, 1930s, Germany
$4,766 / set
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 19.69 in
Yellow mustard velvet Marco Zanuso Senior Armchair for Arflex, 1951
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, Lombardia
"Senior" model armchair designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in 1951, with new mustard-colored
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Uni Armchair by Merve Kahraman, Mustard Yellow & Cream Kvadrat Mohair Upholstery
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Uni Armchair by Merve Kahraman Mustard Yellow & Cream Kvadrat 100% Mohair Upholstery. 28" W x
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2010s Turkish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Pair of Midcentury Yellow Mustard Club Armchairs, 1960s, DDR, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
color of a nut. The upholstery is made of high quality fabric in a mustard color. The armchairs has a
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

1950’s Jaroslav Šmídek Mustard Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s Jaroslav Šmídek Mustard Upholstered Armchairs. Sourced direct in the Czech republic this is
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Vintage 1950s Czech Armchairs

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Textile

1950’s Jaroslav Šmídek Mustard Upholstered Armchairs
1950’s Jaroslav Šmídek Mustard Upholstered Armchairs
$1,088 / item
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 30.32 in
Uni Armchair by Merve Kahraman, Mustard Yellow & Pink Kvadrat Mohair Upholstery
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
Uni Armchair by Merve Kahraman Mustard Yellow & Pink Kvadrat 100% Mohair Upholstery, Medium
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2010s Turkish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Wood, Beech

Modern Mustard Yellow Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Contemporary mustard yellow velvet upholstered lounge chairs with black steel and brass
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20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Mustard Yellow Velvet Lounge Chairs
Modern Mustard Yellow Velvet Lounge Chairs
$6,500 / set
H 34 in W 29.5 in D 31.5 in
"Toy" Mustard Yellow or Carnation Stackable Armchair by P. Starck for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Driade, in polypropylene monobloc available in mustard yellow or carnation colors. Smocking cotton or 100
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Acrylic

Modern Sunset Armchair in Mustard Fabric and Black Stained Ash
Located in New York, NY
The Sunset armchair reimagines classic design with an organic, sculptural twist. Its unconventional
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2010s Portuguese Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

Modern Sunset Armchair in Mustard Fabric and Black Stained Ash
Modern Sunset Armchair in Mustard Fabric and Black Stained Ash
$3,031 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 29.53 in
Salon Set Louis XVI Style Yellow Mustard, 1930s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchairs and sofa produced in the 1930s in Berlin. The set is after a thorough renovation
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

Salon Set Louis XVI Style Yellow Mustard, 1930s, Germany
Salon Set Louis XVI Style Yellow Mustard, 1930s, Germany
$9,532 / set
H 35.44 in W 29.14 in D 19.69 in
Sofa in Louis XVI Style Yellow Mustard, 1930s, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
color of a nut. The upholstery is made of high quality fabric in a mustard color. The sofa has a very
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Sofa in Louis XVI Style Yellow Mustard, 1930s, Germany
Sofa in Louis XVI Style Yellow Mustard, 1930s, Germany
$5,957
H 35.44 in W 61.03 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Restored 1940s Beech Wood Armchairs in Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Manzano, IT
style. With their smooth, curved armrests and vibrant mustard-yellow upholstery, these armchairs add a
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Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Toy Armchair Mustard Yellow by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Toy Armchair by Driade is a sophisticated yet subtly playful armchair designed by the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

PVC

Toy Armchair Mustard Yellow by Driade
$380 / item
H 30.71 in W 22.64 in D 24.22 in
Italian Wingback Chair in original condition, Produced by I.S.A. Bergamo, 1950s
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Mustard-yellow ISA Bergamo armchair, presumably designed by Gio Ponti, in original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Set of 4 Mustard Yellow George Mulhauser for Plycraft “Sultana” Armchairs
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Palm Springs, CA
condition. It’s rare to find of set of 4 of these in their original yellow mustard paint and upholstery
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Vintage German Armchair – 1950s Mustard Yellow & Green – Mid-Century Style
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Armchair – Germany, 1950s – Mustard Yellow Frame & Green Seat Manufacturer: Unknown A
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Padded Armchairs With Yellow-Mustard Fabric - Italy
Located in Girona, Girona
. Continuous arms around the back, new padded upholstery in yellow mustard bouclé fabric. Italy, circa 1960.  
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

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British Mustard Gold Yellow Velvet Club Armchair Midcentury, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful British gold velvet armchair, this would make a stylish addition to any living or work
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

Norwegian Gold Mustard Yellow Wool & Oak Armchair Midcentury Chair, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Norwegian gold wool and oak armchair, this would make a stylish addition to any living
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Oak

Memphis Design Style Plumy Armchair in Mustard Yellow Velvet & Light Pink
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Memphis Design Style Plumy Armchair in Mustard Yellow Velvet & Light Pink Vonkli Armchair II Yellow
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Lacquer

Norwegian Yellow Gold Mustard Wool and Teak Armchair Midcentury Chair, 1960s
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Norwegian yellow gold wool and teak armchair, this would make a stylish addition to any
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Vintage Mustard Yellow Leather and Wood Tub Chair
Located in Chesham, GB
This early 20th century tub chair is made from leather and wood.
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Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Italian Midcentury Sofa and Armchairs by Isa Bergamo, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Catania, IT
mustard yellow velvet upholstery. Made in Italy, 1950s. Dimensions: Sofa - height 91 cm, seat height 35
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Brass

Modernist Danish Teak Armchair Newly Upholstered in Mustard Yellow
Located in The Hague, NL
Sharp lines and well designed vintage Danish lounge chair. The mustard yellow fabric gives a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Italian space age white abs and mustard yellow fabric pair of armchairs, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age white curved abs and mustard yellow fabric pair of armchairs, 1970s Pair of space
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs

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Fabric, Plastic

Herman Miller Mustard Yellow Fiberglass Shell H-Base Arm Chair Mid Century MCM
By Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Herman Miller mustard yellow fiberglass shell H-Base arm chair. Item features "H" frame base
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

19th Century Regency Faux Bamboo Painted Open Armchair
Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire
A Regency faux bamboo open armchair. Featuring mustard yellow and brown banding to the bamboo
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Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Elm

Fredericia by Space Copenhagen Mustard Yellow Swoon Lounge Armchairs, Set of 2
By Space Copenhagen, Fredericia
Located in Basildon, London
are fully upholstered in a deep mustard yellow fabric with removable back and seat cushions. The
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Italian Modern Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
a mustard yellow. The set features two armchairs and six side chairs.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Wood

Italian Modern Teak Dining Chairs
Italian Modern Teak Dining Chairs
H 29.75 in W 22.5 in D 17 in
Fredericia by Space Copenhagen Mustard Yellow Fabric Swoon Lounge Armchair, 2021
By Space Copenhagen, Fredericia
Located in Basildon, London
upholstered in an light mustard yellow fabric with a removable back and seat cushion. The integrated armrests
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Designer Leather Armchair Mustard Yellow, One Seat Couch Modern
Located in Cologne, DE
Mustard yellow colored designer leather armchair in a modern and minimalistic design.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs in Mustard Yellow Velvet, Wood Details
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of armchairs upholstered in mustard yellow velvet and wood details, perfect condition and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Easy Chair in Wood with Button Velvet, Yellow, Green, Mustard, 1950s
Located in Retie, BE
Easy chair in wood and velvet in the color yellow, green , mustard. This Mid-Century Armchair
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Upholstered Milo Baughman Armchairs
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A Pair of all Original Mustard Yellow Wide Corduroy Fabric Armchairs designed by Milo Baughman for
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs

Italian Pair Mid Century Modern Architectural Armchairs Manner of Ico Parisi
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of mustard yellow-green Italian 1950 th armchairs in the manner of Ico Parisi.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Upholstery

Vintage Chrome Armchair with Corduroy Seats
Located in Singapore, SG
Swedish 1970s lounge armchair in mustard yellow corduroys. Exceptionally comfortable, chrome frame
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Chrome Armchair with Corduroy Seats
Vintage Chrome Armchair with Corduroy Seats
H 28.75 in W 28.75 in D 22.05 in
Set of Two 1950s Armchairs by Gio Ponti with Stool
By Gio Ponti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very nice set of mustard yellow velvet Italian armchairs by Gio Ponti and one matching stool from
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Brass, Steel

Vintage Living Room Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful mustard yellow loveseat, and two armchairs. Interesting fringe work adds to the look
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Vintage 1940s French Living Room Sets

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Living Room Set
Vintage Living Room Set
H 28.5 in W 52 in D 26 in

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Mustard Yellow Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mustard yellow armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every mustard yellow armchair was constructed with great care. There are 14 variations of the antique or vintage mustard yellow armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a mustard yellow armchair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right mustard yellow armchair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made mustard yellow armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Driade and Philippe Starck are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mustard Yellow Armchair?

Prices for a mustard yellow armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $164 and can go as high as $9,826, while the average can fetch as much as $2,269.

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.