Sold|$2,350
Pair, Danish Mid-Century Armchairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Very comfy cozy pair of Mid-century Danish Arm Chairs.New upholstery in a corded silk,cherry wood frames and legs,very generous seat area.
Jens Risom Midcentury Walnut & Cream Occasional Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Jens Risom arm chairs. These examples have newly finished solid walnut frames with subtly tapered arms and have bean recently upholstered in a soft off-white textile.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold|$2,950
19th Century Pair of English Armchairs
Located in High Point, NC
19th-C. Pair of unusual English oak arm chairs with barley twist legs and arm supports.
Oak, Linen
1950's Simple Flower Bud Bentwood Debrecen Dining Chairs - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Beautiful surviving and fascinating chairs, this is an good pair of arm chairs with a beautiful back design.
Beech
Sold|$2,700 / set
Pair of Antique Mahogany Library Armchairs
Located in Round Top, TX
The hand carved scrolled arms and rich warmth of the mahogany give this pair of arm chairs a look of Classic elegance. The chairs are very comfortable to sit in, and can easily be re...
Wood
Sold|$5,400 / set
Pair of Louis XVI Style Fauteuils
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pair of Louis XVI style arm chairs with a washed finish.
Sold|$5,100 / set
Pair of Louis XVI Style Fauteuils
Located in New York, NY
Old meets new in this chic pair of Louis XVI style arm chairs in a gilt finish..
Gold Leaf
Sold|$3,375 / set
Vintage Leather Chesterfield Club Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of arm chairs is part of our “un-restored” collection and is being sold in "as is, used" original condition; how we found it in Europe.
Leather
Sold|$5,613 / set
Set of six quality carved oak antique Victorian dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Set of six quality carved oak antique Victorian dining chairs, consisting of a pair of arm chairs and four sides chairs, having quality carved oak backs with carved lions to the top,...
Oak
Sold|$3,000
Vintage Cantilever Lounge Chairs
Located in Norwalk, CT
And comfortable, too. Circa 1970s pair of arm chairs with heavy chrome bases, covered in original cream vinyl.
Chrome
Sold|$2,000
Midcentury Square Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage arm chairs with front wheels. Box style shape with upholstery throughout, including back.
Sold|$1
Paolo Buffa Club Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Pair of Italian arm chairs designed by Paolo Buffa, Italy circa 1940s.
Brass, Iron
French Art Deco Leather Chairs in the Style of Audoux Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful pair of French open-arm bentwood chairs with woven leather seats and back in the style of Audoux Minet.
Sold|$4,650 / set
Pair of Antique 19th Century Gustavian Armchairs from Sweden
Located in Round Top, TX
There is wonderful appeal to this this lovely pair of arm chairs which comes from a perfect blending of old and new.
Wood
Gary Gutterman Kappa Chairs, Mirror Polished Stainless Steel, circa 1970s
By Gary Gutterman
Located in New York, NY
Gary Gutterman pair of Kappa no arm chairs were made for Axius Designs Inc.
Stainless Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Dining Chairs in the Manner of Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
This pair sophisticated Modernist arm chairs in the manner of Robjohn-Gibbings feature antique brass nailhead detailing, elegantly tapered walnut legs and new ivory leather upholstery.
Antique Pair of French Louis XIV Pressed Walnut and Cane Chairs, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique pair of French Louis XIV arm chairs feature pressed foliate and floral walnut frames with caned backs and seats raised on cabriole legs with x-form stretchers, circa 1920....
Cane, Walnut
Sold|$7,200
Asian style brass Italian Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of Asian style arm chairs.
Brass
Sold|$2,800
Pair Biedermeier Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of handsome and nicely proportioned Biedermeier arm chairs.
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold|$1,750
Pair Lucite Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair Lucite Arm Chairs, Super quality.
Lucite, Wood
Sold|$4,800
Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of arm chairs with snake shaped arm and front leg.
Leather, Wood, Upholstery
Sold|$1,150
Pair Lucite Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair Lucite Arm Chairs covered in muslin
Lucite, Muslin
Sold|$8,500
Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of Arm Chairs, c. 1850's
Mahogany
Sold|$2,600
Pair Chrome Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair Chrome Arm Chairs, newly covered. Polished frames.
Chrome, Steel
Sold|$1,895
Pair aluminum arm chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Great pair of laquered aluminum arm chairs. beautifully designed
Aluminum
Sold|$3,200
Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of pickled wood arm chairs with fretwork backs attributed to Interior Crafts.
Sold|$6,500
Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Italian walnut arm chairs with outstanding patina upholstered in linen.
Walnut, Linen
Sold|$1,700
Pair Wagner Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair Wagner Arm Chairs, great design, great quality, finger joined.
Teak, Upholstery
Sold|$5,875
Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of arm chairs in walnut with studded and decorated leather seats and backs.
Walnut
Sold|$750
Pair Chinese Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair Chinese Arm Chairs with woven seats. Pegged construction.
Rattan, Wood
Sold|$1,800
Pair Risom Arm Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Pair Rison open arm lounge chairs. Some cosmetic wear to finish ( original ) Walnut frames, fabric seat and back.
Sold|$7,600
Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
This pair of Hungarian Art Deco arm chairs have a streamlined shape.
Walnut
Sold|$4,300
Pair Regency Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous pair of Regency arm chairs with wood frame. Has gold upholstery. 26"D x 24"W x 32"H
Sold|$3,330
Pair Of Arm Chairs
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of arm chairs in new blue velvet upholstery by Lawson-Fenning.
Sold|$8,000
pair of arm chairs
Located in New York, NY
curved arm chairs with high back and arm rest
Wood, Fabric
Sold|$7,500
Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two distressed leather arm Chairs.
Leather, Oak
Set of 8 Venetian-Style Upholstered Dining Chairs w/ Pierce-Carved Ribbon Skirts
Located in Atlanta, GA
The pair of arm chairs have smoothly carved wood arms, with volute details within their angular knuckles.
Upholstery, Wood
A Pair of French Oak Armchairs in The Manner of Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Pair of French Oak Arm Chairs in The Manner of Charles Dudouyt featuring rush seating and backrest.
Rush, Wood
Sold|$3,850 / set
Mid Century Modern Armchairs in the Style of Adrian Pearsall, a Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
A handsome pair of mid-century modern arm chairs in the style of Adrian Pearsall.
Faux Leather, Wood
Pair of Heywood Wakefield Armchairs Designed by Leo Jiranek and Ernest Herrmann
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A pair of Heywood Wakefield arm chairs. A very handsome set of armchairs designed by Leo Jiranek and Ernest Herrmann for Heywood Wakefield.
Wood
Sold|$16,000
Oak Adirondack Chairs by Hans Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of oak wide arm lounge chairs with Belgium linen upholstered cushions.
Oak, Linen
Sold|$2,200
Pair Teak Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair teak chairs with new extra large nubb olive boucle fabric
Sycamore, Fabric, Teak
Sold|$3,800
Pair French Arm Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A good pair of nicely carved walnut french chairs in the Louis XV style.The chairs are nicely detailed with good color to the wood and generous tall backs and nicely scrolled arms
Wood, Fabric
Sold|$7,800 / set
Pair French Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of carved, pickled finish, armchairs. The pair of chairs has lion heads at the front of the arms, with fluted legs, and a scrolled back. They are newly upholstered in Edelman dy...
Wood, Animal Skin
Sold|$2,400
James Mont Style Malachite Lounge Chairs
By Tony Duquette, James Mont, Century Furniture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Pair of Hollywood Regency lounge arm chairs in the style of James Mont.
Brass
Sold|$1,495 / set
English Lounge Chairs by Schnadig
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of English Roll Arm Lounge Chairs by Schnadig Approximate Measurements in Inches 39" high at back ...
Cotton
Sold|$1,495 / set
English Lounge Chairs by Schnadig
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of English Roll Arm Lounge Chairs by Schnadig Approximate Measurements in Inches 39" high at back ...
Cotton
Sold|$7,144
Art Deco Club Chairs, Circa 1935
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco curved pair of club arm chairs. Walnut veneered frame, re-upholstered in grey Bouclé.
Bouclé, Walnut
Sold|$3,200
Pair Danish, Mid-Century Armchairs.
Located in Bellport, NY
Very cozy comfy pair of Mid-Century Danish Arm chairs.New upholstery /Cowan Tout corded silk fabric.Cherry wood legs,very genorous seat.
Sold|$5,400
Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Dark lacquered pieces accented with bright stripes will add a nice touch to your room. Uniquely box-shaped design is a standout among other chairs.
Walnut
Sold|$2,400
Taylor High back Chair By Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of high back contemporary arm chairs. Also available to order COM.
Sold|$3,000
Modus Easy Chair by Kristian Solmer Vedel
By Christian Solmer Vedel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oak frames and fabric upholstered pair of sling arm chairs by Solmer-Vedel for Soren Wiladsen.
Oak
Sold|$2,875 / set
McGuire Coastal Barrel Back or Tub Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a great pair of McGuire Barrel Back arm chairs that feature double cane sides and back with deep seat cushions.
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane
Sold|$4,200
Pair of Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
New Linen Upholstery. Down Cushions
Linen, Wood
Mid Century Modern Lounge Chair with Swivel Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pair of cane back arm chairs with matching upholstery available separately.
Upholstery
Sold|$1,500 / set
Eight Louis XV Style Country French Dining Chairs, Conference Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Each of the six side and pair of arm chairs have meticulously carved rosettes on the walnut frames.
Wood
Eight Louis XV Style Country French Dining Chairs, Conference Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Each of the six side and pair of arm chairs have meticulously carved rosettes on the walnut frames.
Wood
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.
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