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19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs - a Pair
19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs - a Pair

19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique 19th C. French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XIV Style Needlepoint Arm Chair
French Louis XIV Style Needlepoint Arm Chair

French Louis XIV Style Needlepoint Arm Chair

$800

H 35.25 in W 24 in D 24.25 in

French Louis XIV Style Needlepoint Arm Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique side chair with beautiful needlepoint design on seat, back and arms. Hand carved frame with

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

2 Antique American Victorian Quartersawn Oak Needlepoint Dining Side Arm Chairs
2 Antique American Victorian Quartersawn Oak Needlepoint Dining Side Arm Chairs

2 Antique American Victorian Quartersawn Oak Needlepoint Dining Side Arm Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

2 ornate late Victorian chairs. Made from quartersawn oak with a countoured back featuring applied

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Oak

Antique Damascus Inlay Arm Chair w/ Old Needlepoint
Antique Damascus Inlay Arm Chair w/ Old Needlepoint

Antique Damascus Inlay Arm Chair w/ Old Needlepoint

$5,050

H 36.25 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in

Antique Damascus Inlay Arm Chair w/ Old Needlepoint

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Damascus chair with beautiful inlay and old needlepoint cushion.

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Empire Black Ebonized Walnut Needlepoint Parlor Arm Chair
Antique French Empire Black Ebonized Walnut Needlepoint Parlor Arm Chair

Antique French Empire Black Ebonized Walnut Needlepoint Parlor Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Antique French Empire Black Ebonized Walnut Needlepoint Parlor Arm Chair. Circa Late 19th Century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Empire Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Maitland Smith Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Needlepoint Seat Arm Chairs a Pair
Maitland Smith Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Needlepoint Seat Arm Chairs a Pair

Maitland Smith Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Needlepoint Seat Arm Chairs a Pair

By Maitland Smith

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Maitland Smith Georgian Style Carved Mahogany Needlepoint Seat Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features

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Late 20th Century Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Floral Needlepoint Carved Mahogany Fireside Lounge Arm Chair
Antique Georgian Floral Needlepoint Carved Mahogany Fireside Lounge Arm Chair

Antique Georgian Floral Needlepoint Carved Mahogany Fireside Lounge Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Georgian Floral Needlepoint Carved Mahogany Fireside Lounge Arm Chair. Item features red

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Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th C Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Needlepoint Throne Arm Chair
19th C Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Needlepoint Throne Arm Chair

19th C Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Needlepoint Throne Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th C Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Figural Needlepoint Throne Arm Chair. Item features

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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Scroll Arm Chair, English, Armchair, Desk, Needlepoint, Regency, C.1830
Antique Scroll Arm Chair, English, Armchair, Desk, Needlepoint, Regency, C.1830

Antique Scroll Arm Chair, English, Armchair, Desk, Needlepoint, Regency, C.1830

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique scroll arm chair. An English, mahogany armchair with needlepoint upholstery

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Jacobean Style Needlepoint Tapestry Open Arm Chair with Carved Wood
Antique Jacobean Style Needlepoint Tapestry Open Arm Chair with Carved Wood

Antique Jacobean Style Needlepoint Tapestry Open Arm Chair with Carved Wood

Located in Greer, SC

A beautifully carved antique throne or hall chair in the Jacobean style with medieval scenery

Category

Early 20th Century European Jacobean Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Louis XV Style Needlepoint Upholstered Armchair
Louis XV Style Needlepoint Upholstered Armchair

Louis XV Style Needlepoint Upholstered Armchair

Located in Astoria, NY

Louis XV Style Needlepoint Upholstered Walnut Arm Chair, the arms carved with floral motif and the

Category

20th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Of Renaissance Revival Petit Point Arm Chairs
Pair Of Renaissance Revival Petit Point Arm Chairs

Pair Of Renaissance Revival Petit Point Arm Chairs

$3,875 / set

H 43 in W 27 in D 24 in

Pair Of Renaissance Revival Petit Point Arm Chairs

Located in Norwood, NJ

Pair of 19th century carved walnut Renaissance Revival petit-point tapestry upholstered carved arm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Chinoiserie Decorated Queen Anne Arm Chair ca 1930
Antique Chinoiserie Decorated Queen Anne Arm Chair ca 1930

Antique Chinoiserie Decorated Queen Anne Arm Chair ca 1930

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on "Read More About This Item" below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

English Victorian Balloon Back Satinwood and Needlepoint Armchair
English Victorian Balloon Back Satinwood and Needlepoint Armchair

English Victorian Balloon Back Satinwood and Needlepoint Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian carved satinwood high balloon shaped back arm chair with needlepoint upholstery.

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Satinwood, Tapestry

French Provincial Walnut Armchair
French Provincial Walnut Armchair

French Provincial Walnut Armchair

$16,750

H 40 in W 25.5 in D 28 in

French Provincial Walnut Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

French Provincial (18th Century) walnut open arm chair with needlepoint upholstery and turned legs

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

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Antique Needlepoint Arm Chair in Blue and Gold
Antique Needlepoint Arm Chair in Blue and Gold

Antique Needlepoint Arm Chair in Blue and Gold

Unavailable

H 43.5 in W 24.5 in D 23 in

Antique Needlepoint Arm Chair in Blue and Gold

Located in Livingston, NJ

Antique arm chair with velvet and needlepoint. This Throne is a beautiful combination of gold

Category

Early 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Velvet, Wood

Pair of Carved Walnut Needlepoint Armchairs
Pair of Carved Walnut Needlepoint Armchairs

Pair of Carved Walnut Needlepoint Armchairs

Unavailable

H 45.5 in W 25 in D 25 in

Pair of Carved Walnut Needlepoint Armchairs

Located in Pawleys Island, SC

Pair of carved walnut needlepoint arm chairs with Chippendale style feet.

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Needlepoint Arm Chair
Needlepoint Arm Chair

Needlepoint Arm Chair

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H 44 in W 26 in D 24 in

Needlepoint Arm Chair

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Beautiful 19th C needlepoint arm chair, extremely comfortable and in great condition. Color does

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Pair of Louis XVI Fauteuil
Pair of Louis XVI Fauteuil

Pair of Louis XVI Fauteuil

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H 34.5 in W 22 in D 20 in

Pair of Louis XVI Fauteuil

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of carved painted & gilt wood Louis XVI needlepoint arm chairs.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Needlepoint Upholstery Wing Arm Chairs
Pair of Needlepoint Upholstery Wing Arm Chairs

Pair of Needlepoint Upholstery Wing Arm Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of Large Early Georgian-Style Wing Chairs, upholstered in brown needlepoint upholstery

Category

20th Century English Wingback Chairs

Antique English PAIR Arm Chairs Fireside Throne Chairs LARGE Needlepoint 19thC
Antique English PAIR Arm Chairs Fireside Throne Chairs LARGE Needlepoint 19thC

Antique English PAIR Arm Chairs Fireside Throne Chairs LARGE Needlepoint 19thC

Located in Tyler, TX

STUNNING Antique English PAIR Louis XIII Style Walnut Needlepoint- Petit Point Arm Chairs Throne

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIII Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Antique American Empire Victorian Mahogany Needlepoint Rocker Rocking Arm Chair
Antique American Empire Victorian Mahogany Needlepoint Rocker Rocking Arm Chair

Antique American Empire Victorian Mahogany Needlepoint Rocker Rocking Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique American Empire / Victorian rocking chair. Made of mahogany with green needlepoint fabric

Category

Antique 19th Century American Empire Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique French Chair Tapestry Needlepoint Walnut Fireside Throne Barley Twist
Antique French Chair Tapestry Needlepoint Walnut Fireside Throne Barley Twist

Antique French Chair Tapestry Needlepoint Walnut Fireside Throne Barley Twist

Located in Tyler, TX

STUNNING Antique French Walnut Upholstered Needlepoint Tapestry "Throne" or Fireside Arm Chair

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Antique French Empire Giltwood Winged Griffin Needlepoint Inlay Parlor Arm Chair
Antique French Empire Giltwood Winged Griffin Needlepoint Inlay Parlor Arm Chair

Antique French Empire Giltwood Winged Griffin Needlepoint Inlay Parlor Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire giltwood winged Griffin needlepoint and inlay parlor arm chair. Item features

Category

Early 20th Century Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Fine George II Mahogany Needlepoint Gainsboro Arm Chair
Fine George II Mahogany Needlepoint Gainsboro Arm Chair

Fine George II Mahogany Needlepoint Gainsboro Arm Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Fine George II Mahogany acanthus carved ball and claw foot Gainsboro arm chair with needlepoint

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Continental 19th c Arm Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery
Continental 19th c Arm Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery

Continental 19th c Arm Chair with Needlepoint Upholstery

Located in Milford, NH

19th century ornately carved mahogany arm chair with foliate carved phoenix bird front legs with

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antiqu 19th Century Solid Mahogany Needlepoint Throne Arm Chair
Antiqu 19th Century Solid Mahogany Needlepoint Throne Arm Chair

Antiqu 19th Century Solid Mahogany Needlepoint Throne Arm Chair

Located in North York, ON

Here we have a late 19th century solid mahogany throne chair with detailed hand-carvings and finely

Category

Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs in Needlepoint Upholstery
Pair of Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs in Needlepoint Upholstery

Pair of Louis XVI Style Arm Chairs in Needlepoint Upholstery

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of fine custom quality needlepoint upholstered Louis XVI Style arm chairs. Seat Height 17"

Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Antique Scroll Arm Desk Chair, English, Armchair, Needlepoint, Regency, C.1820
Antique Scroll Arm Desk Chair, English, Armchair, Needlepoint, Regency, C.1820

Antique Scroll Arm Desk Chair, English, Armchair, Needlepoint, Regency, C.1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique scroll arm desk chair. An English, mahogany armchair with needlepoint upholstery

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Red Fauteuil Arm Chair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Red Fauteuil Arm Chair

Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Red Fauteuil Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XVI Style Carved Walnut Needlepoint Red Fauteuil Arm Chair. Circa Late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of French Louis XV Victorian Style Needlepoint Tapestry Fireside Arm Chairs
Pair of French Louis XV Victorian Style Needlepoint Tapestry Fireside Arm Chairs

Pair of French Louis XV Victorian Style Needlepoint Tapestry Fireside Arm Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of French Louis XV Victorian Style Needlepoint Tapestry Fireside Arm Chairs. Item features

Category

20th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

A fine pair of george II style mahogany tapestry arm chairs
A fine pair of george II style mahogany tapestry arm chairs

A fine pair of george II style mahogany tapestry arm chairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

A fine pair of george II style mahogany tapestry arm chairs. The shell carved cabriole legs on

Category

Early 20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut & Tapestry Arm Chair, Circa 1900
Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut & Tapestry Arm Chair, Circa 1900

Antique French Louis XV Style Carved Walnut & Tapestry Arm Chair, Circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Louis XV stye armchair offers walnut frame with carved foliate crest over tapestry back and seat, raised on cabriole legs, c1900 Measures - 37.5''H X 25.5''W X 2...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Italian Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs, 18th century
Pair of Italian Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs, 18th century

Pair of Italian Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs, 18th century

Located in Charleston, SC

needlepoint, and terminating on bulbous turned legs with stretchers. 18th Century

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut & Needlepoint Ladies Parlor Arm Chair, c1890
Antique Victorian Walnut & Needlepoint Ladies Parlor Arm Chair, c1890

Antique Victorian Walnut & Needlepoint Ladies Parlor Arm Chair, c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian ladies parlor chair offers carved walnut frame with shaped back having floral

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Victorian Walnut Eastlake Childs Caned Needlepoint Rocking Arm Chair
Antique Victorian Walnut Eastlake Childs Caned Needlepoint Rocking Arm Chair

Antique Victorian Walnut Eastlake Childs Caned Needlepoint Rocking Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian Eastlake childs rocker featuring caned and needlepoint design with turned and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Children's Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Walnut

French Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs
French Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs

French Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs

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H 43 in W 24.5 in D 21 in

French Walnut Needlepoint Arm Chairs

Located in Fairhope, AL

This is a very nice pair of French walnut early 19th century arm chairs with needlepoint. The

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Louis XVI Yellow Needlepoint Arm Chair
Antique French Louis XVI Yellow Needlepoint Arm Chair

Antique French Louis XVI Yellow Needlepoint Arm Chair

Located in Newberry, SC

A French Country Louis XVI Style Armchair in white painted finish with yellow embroidered upholstery

Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Needlepoint  Upholstery Arm Chair
Needlepoint  Upholstery Arm Chair

Needlepoint Upholstery Arm Chair

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H 36 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in

Needlepoint Upholstery Arm Chair

Located in Birmingham, AL

Beautiful Needlepoint Arm Chair

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Pair 19th Century French Arm Chairs with Needlepoint  Upholstery
Pair 19th Century French Arm Chairs with Needlepoint  Upholstery

Pair 19th Century French Arm Chairs with Needlepoint Upholstery

Located in New Jersey City, NJ

Pastoral scenes in needlepoint reside on a pair of hand-turned solid walnut arm chairs. The pair

Category

Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Louis XVI Needlepoint Upholstered Walnut Arm Chairs
Pair of Louis XVI Needlepoint Upholstered Walnut Arm Chairs

Pair of Louis XVI Needlepoint Upholstered Walnut Arm Chairs

Located in Louisville, KY

appears to be original. This is part of a larger suite of furniture, consisting of six arm chairs and one

Category

Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Chippendale Arm Chair
Chippendale Arm Chair

Chippendale Arm Chair

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H 15.06 in W 9.85 in D 8.08 in

Chippendale Arm Chair

Located in New York, NY

Scrolled arms, elegent pierced splat, antique needlepoint seat.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Single needlepoint French arm chair
Single needlepoint French arm chair

Single needlepoint French arm chair

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H 42.75 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in

Single needlepoint French arm chair

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Single French arm chair having upholstered in needlepoint having carved arms and legs

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Set Of Six Louis XV Style Chairs
Set Of Six Louis XV Style Chairs

Set Of Six Louis XV Style Chairs

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H 37.75 in W 23 in D 21 in

Set Of Six Louis XV Style Chairs

Located in Geneva, IL

CHAIRS ARE COVERED IN NEEDLEPOINT FABRIC. Arm chairs measure: 37-3/4"H x 23"W x 21"D. Side chairs

Category

Vintage 1930s French Dining Room Chairs

Georgian Style Walnut Set 8 Dining Chairs
Georgian Style Walnut Set 8 Dining Chairs

Georgian Style Walnut Set 8 Dining Chairs

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H 41.5 in W 24 in D 22 in

Georgian Style Walnut Set 8 Dining Chairs

Located in Vancouver, BC

Stunning set of 8 solid Walnut Georgian style dining chairs consisting of 6 side chairs and two arm

Category

Vintage 1930s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

A pair of Henri IV walnut arm chairs

A pair of Henri IV walnut arm chairs

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Henri IV walnut arm chairs with twist arms, legs and stretchers, terminating in bun feet

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Barley Twist Carved & Tapestry Arm Chair (GMD#2624)
Barley Twist Carved & Tapestry Arm Chair (GMD#2624)

Barley Twist Carved & Tapestry Arm Chair (GMD#2624)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

(Now on sale for 900.00, reduced from 1,800.00) French Barley Twist Carved Walnut Arm Chair with

Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of  Italian Baroque  Style Arm Chairs in Walnut
Pair of  Italian Baroque  Style Arm Chairs in Walnut

Pair of Italian Baroque Style Arm Chairs in Walnut

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great looking pair of arm chairs with needlepoint tapestry in great condition with new leather

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Louis XIV Carved Oak Open Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Louis XIV Carved Oak Open Arm Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Louis XIV Carved Oak Open Arm Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Louis XIV carved oak needlepoint upholstered open arm chairs.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Walnut LXV style Armchair
Walnut LXV style Armchair

Walnut LXV style Armchair

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H 42 in W 26.5 in D 21 in

Walnut LXV style Armchair

Located in Atlanta, GA

French Walnut LXV style Arm Chair with needlepoint in excellent condition.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

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Located in Big Flats, NY

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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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Needlepoint Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the needlepoint arm chair you’re looking for. Each needlepoint arm chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and mahogany. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect needlepoint arm chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A needlepoint arm chair, designed in the Georgian, Neoclassical or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Needlepoint Arm Chair?

Prices for a needlepoint arm chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $700 and can go as high as $24,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,848.

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.