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20th Century Regency Style Leather & Mahogany Armchairs, Pair
20th Century Regency Style Leather & Mahogany Armchairs, Pair

20th Century Regency Style Leather & Mahogany Armchairs, Pair

Located in New York, NY

Handsome pair of 20th century Regency style leather armchairs, with olive-green leather upholstery

Category

20th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Late 19th Century Oak Woven Leather Armchairs
Pair of Late 19th Century Oak Woven Leather Armchairs

Pair of Late 19th Century Oak Woven Leather Armchairs

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Very Decorative Pair of 19th-Century Oak and Woven Leather Armchairs A very handsome pair of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of 1950s bridges armchairs in wood and leather
Pair of 1950s bridges armchairs in wood and leather

Pair of 1950s bridges armchairs in wood and leather

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This pair of 1950s armchairs has a wooden frame combined with a burgundy woven leather back and

Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Armchairs
Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Armchairs

Pair of French Louis XV Style Leather Armchairs

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of French Louis XV style, leather bergere armchairs with nailhead trim to the leather

Category

20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Stunning Pair of French Black Leather Club Armchairs
Stunning Pair of French Black Leather Club Armchairs

Stunning Pair of French Black Leather Club Armchairs

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A stunning pair of 20th century French quality leather and ebonised wooden upholstered black

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of French 1940s Mahogany and Leather Armchairs
Pair of French 1940s Mahogany and Leather Armchairs

Pair of French 1940s Mahogany and Leather Armchairs

Located in Buchanan, NY

A stunning pair of French 1940s armchairs in blue leather. Experience classic French luxury with

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Leather Armchairs Roche & Bobois circa 1970
Pair of Leather Armchairs Roche & Bobois circa 1970

Pair of Leather Armchairs Roche & Bobois circa 1970

By Roche Bobois

Located in Grenoble, FR

A pair of beautiful armchair with new leather in perfect condition Roche& Bobois 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of large wood and leather mexican armchairs, 1970s.
Pair of large wood and leather mexican armchairs, 1970s.

Pair of large wood and leather mexican armchairs, 1970s.

Located in Lisboa, PT

Pair of large wood and leather armchairs resting on a rectangular base formed by a crosspiece of

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of 1970s Gunlocke Fruitwood and Leather Armchairs
Pair of 1970s Gunlocke Fruitwood and Leather Armchairs

Pair of 1970s Gunlocke Fruitwood and Leather Armchairs

By Gunlocke

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of 1970s Gunlocke fruitwood and leather armchairs. Tan top grain leather . Very firm seats

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fruitwood

Pair of Mid-Century Style Blue Faux Leather Armchair
Pair of Mid-Century Style Blue Faux Leather Armchair

Pair of Mid-Century Style Blue Faux Leather Armchair

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Georgian style Mid-Century style faux blue leather armchair with a wooden frame

Category

Mid-20th Century British Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of George Smith "Georgian" Armchairs - In Yellow Leather
Pair of George Smith "Georgian" Armchairs - In Yellow Leather

Pair of George Smith "Georgian" Armchairs - In Yellow Leather

Located in Barrowford, GB

identical pair of George Smith "Georgian" Armchairs, dressed in a peerless, elegant, top-grade and

Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Leather

A Pair of 1960's Spanish Leather Sling Armchairs
A Pair of 1960's Spanish Leather Sling Armchairs

A Pair of 1960's Spanish Leather Sling Armchairs

Located in London, GB

This striking pair of low-set mid-century lounge chairs showcases an elegant balance of comfort and

Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Antique Pair of English Walnut Leather Armchairs 19th Century
Antique Pair of English Walnut Leather Armchairs 19th Century

Antique Pair of English Walnut Leather Armchairs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely fabulous pair of antique English walnut library armchairs, circa 1880 in date

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Arraben 'Jocauro' Chrome and Leather Armchairs, A Pair
Italian Arraben 'Jocauro' Chrome and Leather Armchairs, A Pair

Italian Arraben 'Jocauro' Chrome and Leather Armchairs, A Pair

By Arrben

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of Italian Arraben 'Jocauro' Chrome and Leather Armchairs. Each features a contoured leather

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Danish Leather Armchairs by Ole Wanscher
Pair of Vintage Danish Leather Armchairs by Ole Wanscher

Pair of Vintage Danish Leather Armchairs by Ole Wanscher

By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of vintage Danish armchairs by Ole Wanscher. They were made by P. Jeppesen, they

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Leather Armchairs by Frederik Kayser
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Leather Armchairs by Frederik Kayser

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Leather Armchairs by Frederik Kayser

By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler

Located in London, GB

A beautifully designed pair of vintage Scandinavian leather armchairs by Frederik Kayser. They were

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

STUNNING PAIR OF OXBLOOD LEATHER ViNTAGE CHESTERFIELD GAINSBOROUGH ARMCHAIRS
STUNNING PAIR OF OXBLOOD LEATHER ViNTAGE CHESTERFIELD GAINSBOROUGH ARMCHAIRS

STUNNING PAIR OF OXBLOOD LEATHER ViNTAGE CHESTERFIELD GAINSBOROUGH ARMCHAIRS

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Chesterfield tufted, Oxblood leather Gainsborough side armchairs Please note the delivery fee listed is just

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1950s Pair of White Armchairs White Leather Black Wood
1950s Pair of White Armchairs White Leather Black Wood

1950s Pair of White Armchairs White Leather Black Wood

Located in IT

Pair of 1950s armchairs in ebonized wood and white leather. The armchairs are in excellent

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Louis XIV Style Leather Upholstered Walnut armchairs
Pair of Louis XIV Style Leather Upholstered Walnut armchairs

Pair of Louis XIV Style Leather Upholstered Walnut armchairs

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Pair of Louis XIV style leather upholstered walnut armchairs, circa 1950's. With a cupid's bow

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

1950s Pair of Tubular Armchairs in Leather, Czechoslovakia
1950s Pair of Tubular Armchairs in Leather, Czechoslovakia

1950s Pair of Tubular Armchairs in Leather, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Patinated leather in good original condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Armchairs in Leather and iron, 1935
Pair of Armchairs in Leather and iron, 1935

Pair of Armchairs in Leather and iron, 1935

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco armchairs in Leather and iron attributed to Jean Michel Frank Year 1935 Elegant and

Category

Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Great Italian Cantilever Armchairs with Saddle Leather
Pair of Great Italian Cantilever Armchairs with Saddle Leather

Pair of Great Italian Cantilever Armchairs with Saddle Leather

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Great Italian Cantilever Armchairs with saddle leather. Great form and quality.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Danish Leather Armchairs by Ole Wanscher
Pair of Vintage Danish Leather Armchairs by Ole Wanscher

Pair of Vintage Danish Leather Armchairs by Ole Wanscher

By Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of vintage Danish leather armchairs by Ole Wanscher. They were made by P. Jeppesen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Classic Pair of Hancock & Moore Tufted Red Leather Armchairs
Classic Pair of Hancock & Moore Tufted Red Leather Armchairs

Classic Pair of Hancock & Moore Tufted Red Leather Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of Hancock & Moore classic tufted red leather Chesterfield style arm chairs. Seat: 17” D x

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Brutalist Armchairs with Leather Seats, Europe 1970s
Pair of Brutalist Armchairs with Leather Seats, Europe 1970s

Pair of Brutalist Armchairs with Leather Seats, Europe 1970s

Located in Utrecht, NL

can beautifully transform into standout pieces through the creativity of skilled craftsmen. This pair

Category

Vintage 1970s European Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Portuguese Walnut and Leather Armchairs - a Pair
19th Century Portuguese Walnut and Leather Armchairs - a Pair

19th Century Portuguese Walnut and Leather Armchairs - a Pair

Located in Burton, TX

This Grand Pair of 19th Century Portuguese Armchairs were crafted from old growth walnut and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of mid 20th century red leather club armchairs
Pair of mid 20th century red leather club armchairs

Pair of mid 20th century red leather club armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Good quality pair of leather armchairs circa 1950. Over stuffed arms and button back design make

Category

Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Paco Muñoz Designed Pair of Wood and Leather Armchairs
Paco Muñoz Designed Pair of Wood and Leather Armchairs

Paco Muñoz Designed Pair of Wood and Leather Armchairs

By Paco Muñoz

Located in Marbella, ES

Paco Muñoz designed pair of wood and leather armchairs.

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of leather armchairs after Jean Michel frank, circa 1935
Pair of leather armchairs after Jean Michel frank, circa 1935

Pair of leather armchairs after Jean Michel frank, circa 1935

By (after) Jean Michel Frank

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of full grain beige leather armchairs after Jean Michel frank, circa 1935

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Pair Victorian His & Hers Green Leather Armchairs 19th Century
Antique Pair Victorian His & Hers Green Leather Armchairs 19th Century

Antique Pair Victorian His & Hers Green Leather Armchairs 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is an absolutely fabulous pair of antique English leather 'His and Hers' high-back armchairs

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of George I Style Leather Upholstered Wing Armchairs
Pair of George I Style Leather Upholstered Wing Armchairs

Pair of George I Style Leather Upholstered Wing Armchairs

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of George I style leather winged armchairs. Each chair features an arched backrest with

Category

Late 20th Century English George I Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of 19th century carved oak and leather armchairs
Pair of 19th century carved oak and leather armchairs

Pair of 19th century carved oak and leather armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 19th century oak and leather armchairs circa 1890. Good quality pair of show frame wing

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gothic Revival Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1960s Italian Design Leather and Wood Pair of Armchairs
1960s Italian Design Leather and Wood Pair of Armchairs

1960s Italian Design Leather and Wood Pair of Armchairs

Located in Brescia, IT

Pair of Armchairs Italy, 1960s Leather seat and wood frame Excellent condiction Cognac

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Custom Jonas Curved Armchairs With Leather Seats
Pair of Custom Jonas Curved Armchairs With Leather Seats

Pair of Custom Jonas Curved Armchairs With Leather Seats

Located in Locust Valley, NY

This beautiful pair of Jonas custom curved chairs seamlessly blends luxurious craftsmanship with a

Category

Late 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Pair of Wood and Leather Scandinavian Armchairs, circa 1960
Pair of Wood and Leather Scandinavian Armchairs, circa 1960

Pair of Wood and Leather Scandinavian Armchairs, circa 1960

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Pair of wood and leather Scandinavian armchairs, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Fiberglass and Leather, 2 pairs available
Pair of Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Fiberglass and Leather, 2 pairs available

Pair of Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Fiberglass and Leather, 2 pairs available

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Brussels, BE

Pair of Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Fiberglass and Leather, 2 pairs available

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Pair of Antique French Art Deco Leather Club Armchairs.
Pair of Antique French Art Deco Leather Club Armchairs.

Pair of Antique French Art Deco Leather Club Armchairs.

Located in Sherborne, GB

A matching pair of French, art deco leather club armchairs, they are identical in shape and size

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

French Régence Style Pair of Caned Armchairs, Red Leather Cushions
French Régence Style Pair of Caned Armchairs, Red Leather Cushions

French Régence Style Pair of Caned Armchairs, Red Leather Cushions

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This complimentary pair of Louis XV Régence style caned armchairs boasts generous proportions, with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Régence Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Dakota Jackson PFM Royale Leather Dining Armchairs
Pair of Dakota Jackson PFM Royale Leather Dining Armchairs

Pair of Dakota Jackson PFM Royale Leather Dining Armchairs

By Dakota Jackson

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Dramatic pair of hardwood dining armchairs designed by Dakota Jackson known as PFM Royale chairs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of De Sede DS255/01 Armchairs – In Black Leather
Pair of De Sede DS255/01 Armchairs – In Black Leather

Pair of De Sede DS255/01 Armchairs – In Black Leather

Located in Barrowford, GB

On offer on this occasion is a beautiful, ultra-rare identical pair of DS255/01 Reclining Swivel

Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Walter Knoll "Morgan 465" Armchairs - In Cream Leather
Pair of Walter Knoll "Morgan 465" Armchairs - In Cream Leather

Pair of Walter Knoll "Morgan 465" Armchairs - In Cream Leather

Located in Barrowford, GB

On offer on this occasion is a rare identical pair of "Morgan 465" Armchairs, from the world renown

Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of mid-20th century Scandinavian leather tub armchairs
Pair of mid-20th century Scandinavian leather tub armchairs

Pair of mid-20th century Scandinavian leather tub armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of mid-20th century scandinavian leather tub armchairs, circa 1970. Very comfortable pair of

Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of leather armchairs cognac curved ball years 70
Pair of leather armchairs cognac curved ball years 70

Pair of leather armchairs cognac curved ball years 70

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Pair of vintage Italian armchairs from the 70s. Solid wood structure, seats and backs in cognac

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

PAIR OF CUSTOM MULBERRY LONDON BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiRS
PAIR OF CUSTOM MULBERRY LONDON BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiRS

PAIR OF CUSTOM MULBERRY LONDON BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiRS

By Mulberry, Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

of brand new, super luxurious Mulberry Chesterfield tufted armchairs in hand dyed brown leather

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Westnofa Norwegian Burgundy Leather Upholstered Wing Armchairs
Pair of Westnofa Norwegian Burgundy Leather Upholstered Wing Armchairs

Pair of Westnofa Norwegian Burgundy Leather Upholstered Wing Armchairs

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Norwegian (1970s) wing back armchairs with low side arms upholstered in button

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

French Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs, Apricot Coloured Leather
French Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs, Apricot Coloured Leather

French Pair of Louis XVI Style Armchairs, Apricot Coloured Leather

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This pair of Louis XVI style armchairs features apricot-caramel leather seats finished with bronze

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Leather and Metal Folding Armchairs
Pair of Mid-Century Leather and Metal Folding Armchairs

Pair of Mid-Century Leather and Metal Folding Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of comfy and stylish leather armchairs. Relaxed stance. France, c1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1990s Pair of Scandinavian-style Leather and Wood Safari Armchairs
1990s Pair of Scandinavian-style Leather and Wood Safari Armchairs

1990s Pair of Scandinavian-style Leather and Wood Safari Armchairs

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant pair of safari armchairs with a solid wood frame and cognac-colored natural leather

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1930 Pair of Armchairs Off-White Leather and Rosewood
1930 Pair of Armchairs Off-White Leather and Rosewood

1930 Pair of Armchairs Off-White Leather and Rosewood

Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH

Charming small pair of 1930 armchairs completely restored re upholstered and covered with off white

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Adjustable De Sede Leather Armchairs DS-110
Pair of Adjustable De Sede Leather Armchairs DS-110

Pair of Adjustable De Sede Leather Armchairs DS-110

By De Sede

Located in Vienna, AT

A pair of easy chairs with legs of black lacquered wood. Seat, sides and back upholstered with

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1970s Campaign Style Pair of Iron, Leather and Bronze Armchairs
1970s Campaign Style Pair of Iron, Leather and Bronze Armchairs

1970s Campaign Style Pair of Iron, Leather and Bronze Armchairs

Located in Marbella, ES

An elegant pair of country-style armchairs, crafted with an iron frame featuring an attractive aged

Category

Late 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Vintage Leather Armchairs and Stool by De Sede
Pair of Vintage Leather Armchairs and Stool by De Sede

Pair of Vintage Leather Armchairs and Stool by De Sede

By De Sede

Located in London, GB

A superb pair of vintage leather armchairs and stool by De Sede, made in Switzerland and dating

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of De Sede Black Leather Armchairs DS-110, 1970s
Pair of De Sede Black Leather Armchairs DS-110, 1970s

Pair of De Sede Black Leather Armchairs DS-110, 1970s

By De Sede

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of vintage adjustable De Sede Black Leather Armchairs DS-110. Original upholstery, in very

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Brayton International Flat Bar Armchairs in Leather
Pair of Brayton International Flat Bar Armchairs in Leather

Pair of Brayton International Flat Bar Armchairs in Leather

By Brayton International

Located in Atlanta, GA

Great pair of Brayton International chrome flat bar armchairs. Excellent Restored Condition, with

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of blue leather Washington armchairs by Jean-Michel Wilmotte
Pair of blue leather Washington armchairs by Jean-Michel Wilmotte

Pair of blue leather Washington armchairs by Jean-Michel Wilmotte

By Jean-Michel Wilmotte

Located in PARIS, FR

Jean-Michel Wilmotte (b. 1948) Pair of Washington armchairs, Ca. 1984 Edition Academy, Paris

Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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Pair Leather Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of pair leather armchairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, all pair leather armchairs available were constructed with great care. Find 3451 antique and vintage pair leather armchairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 15 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Pair leather armchairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Pair leather armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many pair leather armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Arne Norell, Knoll and Cassina produced popular pair leather armchairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Pair Leather Armchairs?

Pair leather armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,799, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $90,000.

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.