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Pair Italian Armchair in Brass and Blue Wool Bouclé Fabric
Located in Rovereta, SM
Pair Italian armchair in brass and blue wool bouclé fabric.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Brass

Pair Italian Armchairs with Bentwood Frames
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of dining chairs, lacquered wood, reupholstered in bouclé, Italy, 1970s This lovely set of
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Bouclé, Wood

Vintage Pair Italian Armchairs with Bentwood Frames
Pair Italian Armchairs with Bentwood Frames
H 28.15 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Pair of vintage Italian Manufacture armchairs in blu velvet
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Presenting The pair of vintage Italian armchairs from the 1960s are an outstanding example of
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Pink Fur and Walnut Wood
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful pair of Italian armchairs from the 1960s. Collected from a large Italian mountain chalet
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Faux Fur, Walnut

Pair of Italian Armchair in Camel Leather, 1970s
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1970s Italian manufacture armchairs. The armchairs given their large size are ideal for
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Leather

Italian Armchairs in Green Velvet and Wood
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of 1950's Italian armchairs. The armchairs have beautiful geometric shapes that are
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Velvet, Wood

Vintage Italian Armchairs in Green Velvet and Wood
Italian Armchairs in Green Velvet and Wood
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 24.81 in
Pair of original Ski armchairs
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2507xx Alberto Legnani Pair of original Ski armchairs in excellent condition. Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Wood

Vintage Pair of original Ski armchairs
Pair of original Ski armchairs
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of elegant '50 willow armchairs
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2447 Pair of elegant willow armchairs with weaving on the seat and back as well as composed
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Willow

Vintage Pair of elegant '50 willow armchairs
Pair of elegant '50 willow armchairs
H 32.68 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Italian armchairs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Metal

Vintage Pair of Italian Armchairs
Pair of Italian Armchairs
H 29.53 in W 28.75 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Munich, DE
velvet and dark wood in beautiful shape. very elegant curved wood.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Wood

Pair of Italian Armchairs
Pair of Italian Armchairs
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 25.99 in
Elegant Pair of Italian Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elegant Italian armchairs with cowhide upholstered seats.
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1970s Italian Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Cowhide, Wood

Elegant Pair of Italian Armchairs
Elegant Pair of Italian Armchairs
H 33.5 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Pair Of 1960s Italian Armchairs
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs Curved shape Lipped arm rests Brass legs Italy 1960s  Seat height 42cm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Fabric

Pair Of 1960s Italian Armchairs
Pair Of 1960s Italian Armchairs
H 31.11 in W 33.47 in D 25.6 in
Elegant Pair of Italian Armchairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Very elegant pair of midcentury Italian armchairs inspired to Gio Ponti. Shaped and comfortable
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Velvet

Elegant Pair of Italian Armchairs
Elegant Pair of Italian Armchairs
H 36.62 in W 27.56 in D 30.32 in
Pair of italian wooden armchairs
Located in Monaco, MC
Nice pair of wooden armchairs made in solid walnut. Nice shape, good condition.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Wood

Pair of italian wooden armchairs
Pair of italian wooden armchairs
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Italian armchairs, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Italian armchairs, 1950s. Dimensions: H=76 cm; W= 82 cm; D= 80 cm; H seat= 44 cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Italian armchairs, 1950s
H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Elegant Upholstered Velvet High Back Armchairs
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of elegant upholstered velvet high back armchairs. Italian manufacture around 1950.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Velvet, Wood

Italian Linen Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Italian Linen Armchairs by
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1980s Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Wood

Italian Linen Armchairs Pair
Italian Linen Armchairs Pair
H 43 in W 28 in D 33 in
Italian Pair of Midcentury Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1960s armchairs with slightly reclining armrests, padded with foam and upholstered in new
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Metal, Brass

Italian Pair of Midcentury Armchairs
Italian Pair of Midcentury Armchairs
H 33 in W 30.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Italian armchairs, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Italian armchairs, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 76 cm; W= 51 cm; D= 57 cm; H S= 38 cm.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Brass

Pair of Italian armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Italian armchairs, 1950s
H 29.93 in W 20.08 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of midcentury Italian armchairs.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Upholstery

Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs
Pair of Midcentury Italian Armchairs
H 31.3 in W 32.29 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Italian Regency Armchairs
Located in Danville, CA
Regal pair of Italian Regency armchairs with caned seats and gilt decoration. Cane seats have been
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1940s Italian Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Cane

Pair of Italian Regency Armchairs
Pair of Italian Regency Armchairs
H 32 in W 23 in D 22 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of Italian armchairs, 1970s. Dimensions: H=80cm; W=77 cm; D=72 cm; seat height = 40 cm.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Italian Armchairs, 1970s
Pair of Italian Armchairs, 1970s
H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Italian Walnut Armchairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of 18th century style Italian walnut armchairs. Good carved details with pegged joinery. Hand
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20th Century Italian Baroque Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Cane, Cotton, Walnut

Pair of Italian Walnut Armchairs
Pair of Italian Walnut Armchairs
H 36 in W 23 in D 20 in
Pair of Reupholstered Italian Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This pair of armchairs was made in Italy in the 1950s. Both pieces of furniture have been
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Brass

1950 Pair of Italian Armchairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Italian armchairs 1950s design, walnut legs and reupholstered in broken white linen - gray
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Linen, Oak

1950 Pair of Italian Armchairs
1950 Pair of Italian Armchairs
H 34.65 in W 26.38 in D 28.35 in
Pair Vintage Modern Italian Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This uniquely styled pair of vintage armchairs make a comfortable and stylish addition to a variety
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

Pair Vintage Modern Italian Armchairs
Pair Vintage Modern Italian Armchairs
H 30.5 in W 25 in D 25.75 in
Pair of Armchairs, Italy, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
in Milan in the 1990s. Two pairs available.  
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1990s Italian Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Steel

Pair of Armchairs, Italy, 1990s
Pair of Armchairs, Italy, 1990s
H 30 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
1950s Pair of Armchair, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- good/very good original condition - The upholstery has bee replaced few years ago and its in good/very good condition - can be used immediately
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Fabric

1950s Pair of Armchair, Italy
1950s Pair of Armchair, Italy
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
1960s Pair of Armchairs, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of use. - Sturdy and stable.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Fabric

1960s Pair of Armchairs, Italy
1960s Pair of Armchairs, Italy
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
1960s Pair of Italian Armchairs
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition - cleaning.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Fabric, Wood

1960s Pair of Italian Armchairs
1960s Pair of Italian Armchairs
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
A pair of armchairs. Italy, 1990s
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
A pair of armchairs with chromed tube legs and felt seat shells. Italy, 1990s.
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1990s Italian Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Chrome

A pair of armchairs. Italy, 1990s
A pair of armchairs. Italy, 1990s
H 35.5 in W 30.7 in D 30.7 in
Pair of bouclé recliners, Italian manufacture, circa 1960
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A pair of reupholstered armchair in mid-century style.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Metal

Two pairs of armchairs . Italy, 1980s
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
Two pairs of armchairs with matt chromed iron legs and black leather seats. Italy, 1980s.
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1980s Italian Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Iron

Two pairs of armchairs . Italy, 1980s
Two pairs of armchairs . Italy, 1980s
H 28.74 in W 18.68 in D 20.86 in
Pair of 1970s Italian Rattan Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of rattan armchairs. Made in Italy c. 1970. In excellent condition. Price includes
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Wicker, Cane

Pair of 1970s Italian Rattan Armchairs
Pair of 1970s Italian Rattan Armchairs
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
A Pair Arrben Italy Stiletto Armchairs
By Arrben
Located in Vienna, AT
Arrben Italy armchairs, chromed metal frame, upholstered with patinated black leather. Seat height
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1980s Italian Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Steel, Chrome

A Pair Arrben Italy Stiletto Armchairs
A Pair Arrben Italy Stiletto Armchairs
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Crazy 1940s Italian Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Theatrical and fun pair of unusual Italian armchairs. Large and comfortable.
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20th Century Italian Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

Pair of Crazy 1940s Italian Armchairs
Pair of Crazy 1940s Italian Armchairs
H 35.44 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Italian Lounge Armchairs, 1970s
By Emilio Guarnacci
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Italian armchairs from the 1970s completely restored in a cream bouclé. from the English
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Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Bouclé

Pair of Italian Lounge Armchairs, 1970s
Pair of Italian Lounge Armchairs, 1970s
H 33.47 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Pair of 1970s Italian Bamboo Armchairs
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs Bamboo Cushions probably need reupholstery/replacing Italy 1970s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Bamboo

Pair of 1970s Italian Bamboo Armchairs
Pair of 1970s Italian Bamboo Armchairs
H 35.04 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Italian MCM Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Italian MCM armchairs in the style of Marco Zanuso. Circa 1940. Perfect for today's
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1940s Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Fabric

Pair of Italian MCM Armchairs
Pair of Italian MCM Armchairs
H 37 in W 26 in D 34 in
Italian Pair of Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian pair of velvet armchairs, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 88 cm; W= 82 cm; D= 105 cm; H S= 40 cm.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Velvet

Italian Pair of Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
Italian Pair of Velvet Armchairs, 1960s
H 34.65 in W 32.29 in D 41.34 in
Pair of Italian Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of italian bamboo armchairs, 1960s. Dimensions: H=95cm; W= 90 cm; D=85 cm; Height seat =40.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Bamboo

Pair of Italian Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s
Pair of Italian Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s
H 37.41 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Italian Rattan Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Pair of armchairs in rattan. Seat height: 35cm. Wear and tear due to time and age of the armchairs.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Rattan

Pair of Italian Rattan Armchairs, 1960s
Pair of Italian Rattan Armchairs, 1960s
H 20.08 in W 25.6 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Club Armchairs, Italian, 1950s
Located in Nice, FR
Pair of club armchairs from the 50s, Italian. I redid the upholstery of the armchairs with a pearl
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20th Century Italian Art Deco Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Cotton

Pair of Armchairs, Probably Italy 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of armchairs with dark stained wooden frames and upholstered seats. The arm chairs have been
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1960s Italian Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Armchairs, Probably Italy 1960s
Pair of Armchairs, Probably Italy 1960s
H 30.52 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Italian armchairs, circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950
Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950
H 32.68 in W 31.89 in D 31.89 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Rattan Armchair
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful pair of Italian colonial-style faux bamboo structure woven with rattan armchairs. The
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Fabric, Faux Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of 1950s Italian Rattan Armchair
Pair of 1950s Italian Rattan Armchair
H 25.6 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Armchairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair of striking armchairs showcases how and why Italy also excelled in the coveted mid
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of Italian Provincial Armchairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
furniture acquisitions of a pair of custom made Italian provincial throne host statement armchairs With 2
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Mid-20th Century Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Wood, Cotton

Pair of Italian Provincial Armchairs
Pair of Italian Provincial Armchairs
H 47.5 in W 30 in D 21 in
Pair of Armchairs, circa 1960, Italy
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of Armchairs. Made with ash and with white upholster. Very decorative. Solid structure. Circa
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Ash

Pair of Armchairs, circa 1960, Italy
Pair of Armchairs, circa 1960, Italy
H 71.5 in W 17.7 in D 19.7 in
Pair of Rattan Italian Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Rattan armchairs with curved armrests. Good conditions.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Rattan Italian Armchairs, 1960s
Pair of Rattan Italian Armchairs, 1960s
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 20.87 in
1950s Pairs of Restored Italian Armchairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
A captivating pair of 1950s Italian armchairs, restored and attributed to Gio Ponti, for Casa e
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Upholstery, Velvet

1950s Pairs of Restored Italian Armchairs
1950s Pairs of Restored Italian Armchairs
H 31.11 in W 34.26 in D 14.18 in
Pair Antique Italian Painted Petite Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Italian Painted Petite Armchairs were crafted on a diminutive scale, making the pair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Fruitwood

Pair of egg-shaped armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of egg-shaped armchairs, Italy, 1950s
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1950s Italian Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Wood

Pair of egg-shaped armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Pair of egg-shaped armchairs, Italy, 1950s
H 26.78 in W 33.86 in D 29.53 in
Pair of 2 Italian Contemporary Armchair 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of 2 Italian Contemporary Armchairs from the 1970s encapsulates the innovative and avant
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Fabric, Wood

1970s Pair of Italian Design Armchairs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered in charcoal black color velvet fabric. - Chrome plated legs with minor signs of use were repolished.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Chrome

1970s Pair of Italian Design Armchairs
1970s Pair of Italian Design Armchairs
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of mid-century armchairs - Italy 1950s.
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1950s Italian Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Textile

Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs, Italy 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs, Italy 1950s
H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 29.93 in
Pair of small low armchairs – Italy 1940
Located in Girona, ES
Pair of small low armchairs, solid mahogany legs, fillings and upholstery completely new, off-white
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of small low armchairs – Italy 1940
Pair of small low armchairs – Italy 1940
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 28.15 in
Pair of armchairs chrome & bouclé - Italy 70s
By Sapporo
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Italian armchairs from the 70s completely reupholstered with a soft and elegant gray bouclé
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1970s Italian Space Age Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Chrome

Pair of armchairs chrome & bouclé - Italy 70s
Pair of armchairs chrome & bouclé - Italy 70s
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Renzo Franchi Armchairs, Italy, 1950
By Renzo Fenci
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of Renzo Franchi armchairs in fruitwood with reclining back Italy, 1950.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Fruitwood

Pair of Renzo Franchi Armchairs, Italy, 1950
Pair of Renzo Franchi Armchairs, Italy, 1950
H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Pair of 1960s Italian Gilt Metal Armchairs
Located in South Salem, NY
Indulge in the opulence of Italian design with this exquisite pair of gilt metal elbow or armchairs
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage

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Metal

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Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pair Italian armchairs vintage available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every pair Italian armchairs vintage was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a pair Italian armchairs vintage — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A pair Italian armchairs vintage is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Cassina, Gio Ponti and Marco Zanuso each produced at least one beautiful pair Italian armchairs vintage that is worth considering.

How Much is a Pair Italian Armchairs Vintage?

The average selling price for a pair Italian armchairs vintage at 1stDibs is $4,796, while they’re typically $0 on the low end and $133,617 for the highest priced.

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.