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Pair of Canada Armchairs P119 with footrest in black leather
Pair of Canada Armchairs P119 with footrest in black leather

Pair of Canada Armchairs P119 with footrest in black leather

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Milano, MI

Pair of Osvaldo Borsani Canada P110 Armchairs with one footrest, upholstered in the original

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Comfortable Pair of Sherborne Nevada Reclining Armchairs in Leather
Comfortable Pair of Sherborne Nevada Reclining Armchairs in Leather

Comfortable Pair of Sherborne Nevada Reclining Armchairs in Leather

By Sherborne

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

pair leather recliner armchairs Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Rich Pair of George III Style Mahogany & Leather Armchairs
Rich Pair of George III Style Mahogany & Leather Armchairs

Rich Pair of George III Style Mahogany & Leather Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Rich chocolate leather George III style arm chairs having dark mahogany frames with a aged patina

Category

Vintage 1920s English George III Armchairs

Materials

Brass

A pair of vintage wooden and leather armchairs from the 1950s
A pair of vintage wooden and leather armchairs from the 1950s

A pair of vintage wooden and leather armchairs from the 1950s

Located in MONTESSON, FR

This elegant pair of vintage solid wood armchairs dates from the 1950s. They are likely of Italian

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Petroleum Blue Calfskin Leather
Pair of Italian Armchairs in Petroleum Blue Calfskin Leather

Pair of Italian Armchairs in Petroleum Blue Calfskin Leather

Located in North Miami, FL

Definitely not black, these deep blue leather chairs are in a matte finish. The original brass legs

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Burgundy Leather Queen Anne Tufted Upholstery Walnut Armchairs MINT
Pair Burgundy Leather Queen Anne Tufted Upholstery Walnut Armchairs MINT

Pair Burgundy Leather Queen Anne Tufted Upholstery Walnut Armchairs MINT

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Burgundy leather Queen Anne tufted upholstery walnut armchairs mint!

Category

20th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Armchairs by Jacques Adnet
Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Armchairs by Jacques Adnet

Pair of 1950's Stitched Leather Armchairs by Jacques Adnet

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Bois-Colombes, FR

Description1950's Stitched leather armchairs by Jacques Adnet Great condition France A Rare French

Category

Vintage 1950s European Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs by Broderna Andersson
Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs by Broderna Andersson

Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Club Armchairs by Broderna Andersson

Located in London, GB

A fantastic pair of antique Swedish leather club armchairs by Broderna Andersson. They were

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

A pair of leather and oak armchairs from France, 1950s.
A pair of leather and oak armchairs from France, 1950s.

A pair of leather and oak armchairs from France, 1950s.

Located in Almelo, NL

A pair of leather and oak armchairs from France, 1940s. This pair of sizable mid-century armchairs

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Bertomeu. Pair of Armchair , c. 1950. Wood, metal and leather
Bertomeu. Pair of Armchair , c. 1950. Wood, metal and leather

Bertomeu. Pair of Armchair , c. 1950. Wood, metal and leather

By Bertomeu & Cia

Located in PARIS, FR

Moveis Bertomeu Pair of Armchair, c. 1950 Wood, metal and fabric This pair of armchair, by

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century Medieval Style Studded leather Spanish Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century Medieval Style Studded leather Spanish Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Medieval Style Studded leather Spanish Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

An exquisite pair of Mid-19th Century studded leather Spanish armchairs. Featuring tall, slender

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Antique Spanish Leather ArmChairs with Big Nialhead Detail
Pair of Antique Spanish Leather ArmChairs with Big Nialhead Detail

Pair of Antique Spanish Leather ArmChairs with Big Nialhead Detail

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These are a pair of beautiful antique Spanish wood & leather arm chairs. The leather is a rich deep

Category

Antique 19th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid-Century Leather and Chrome Tufted Style Armchairs
Pair of Mid-Century Leather and Chrome Tufted Style Armchairs

Pair of Mid-Century Leather and Chrome Tufted Style Armchairs

By Cumberland Furniture, Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stylish pair of vintage modern arm chairs feature tufted leather seats and heavy flat chrome

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Armchairs by Ole Wanscher Upholstered with Black Leather
Pair of Armchairs by Ole Wanscher Upholstered with Black Leather

Pair of Armchairs by Ole Wanscher Upholstered with Black Leather

By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen

Located in London, GB

A pair of armchairs designed by Ole Wanscher. Made and marked with label by cabinetmaker A.J

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

PAIR OF ANDREW MARTIN MARLBOROUGH BROWN LEATHER REVERSIBLE KILIM ARMCHAIRs
PAIR OF ANDREW MARTIN MARLBOROUGH BROWN LEATHER REVERSIBLE KILIM ARMCHAIRs

PAIR OF ANDREW MARTIN MARLBOROUGH BROWN LEATHER REVERSIBLE KILIM ARMCHAIRs

By Andrew Martin

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Andrew Martin Heritage brown leather and Kilim upholstered Marlborough armchairs with reversible seat

Category

20th Century English Kilim Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Pair of Vintage Leather Armchairs by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo
Pair of Vintage Leather Armchairs by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo

Pair of Vintage Leather Armchairs by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in London, GB

A smart and extremely comfortable pair of vintage leather armchairs by Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo

Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

20th Century Pair of English Leather Wingback Armchairs, circa 1970
20th Century Pair of English Leather Wingback Armchairs, circa 1970

20th Century Pair of English Leather Wingback Armchairs, circa 1970

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A truly stunning example of English leather craftsmanship, these leather wingback armchairs have an

Category

20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Armchair By Ingemar Thillmark, beech, leather, For OPE.
Pair of Armchair By Ingemar Thillmark, beech, leather, For OPE.

Pair of Armchair By Ingemar Thillmark, beech, leather, For OPE.

By Ingemar Thillmark, OPE

Located in Brussels, BE

INGEMAR THILLMARK armchairs in Beech and Brown leather, Model “Läckö”, For OPE furniture, 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

PAiR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER CHESTERFIELD GREEN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
PAiR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER CHESTERFIELD GREEN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS

PAiR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER CHESTERFIELD GREEN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, original pair of fully restored Regency Green leather, Victorian Mahogany framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

PAIR OF NORDIC STYLE OSLO GREY LEATHER BEECH WOOD ARMCHAiRS
PAIR OF NORDIC STYLE OSLO GREY LEATHER BEECH WOOD ARMCHAiRS

PAIR OF NORDIC STYLE OSLO GREY LEATHER BEECH WOOD ARMCHAiRS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

comfortable and stylish pair of armchairs, they look expensive and important in any setting Condition wise

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

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

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

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Pair of wood, rattan and leather Scandinavian armchairs, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan, Wood

1970s Pair of Small Armchairs, Wood, Red Leather, Spain - Barcelona
1970s Pair of Small Armchairs, Wood, Red Leather, Spain - Barcelona

1970s Pair of Small Armchairs, Wood, Red Leather, Spain - Barcelona

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of small armchairs, black varnished wood and new red leather upholstery. Design: A. García

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in Leather and Satin Birch
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in Leather and Satin Birch

Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in Leather and Satin Birch

Located in London, GB

A stylish and very well made pair of Swedish Art Deco armchairs in leather and satin birch. They

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Pair of Vintage English Regency Style Leather Armchairs  Carved Wood Frame
Pair of Vintage English Regency Style Leather Armchairs  Carved Wood Frame

Pair of Vintage English Regency Style Leather Armchairs Carved Wood Frame

Located in North Hollywood, CA

A handsome pair of vintage armchairs crafted in the English Regency style, showcasing refined

Category

Vintage 1980s American Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

RESTORED PAIR OF ANTIQUE CHESTERFIELD VICTORIAN BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRs
RESTORED PAIR OF ANTIQUE CHESTERFIELD VICTORIAN BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRs

RESTORED PAIR OF ANTIQUE CHESTERFIELD VICTORIAN BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRs

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Antique Victorian fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs with oak turned bun feet

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Leather and Chrome Armchairs, Midcentury, Germany, circa 1940
Pair of Leather and Chrome Armchairs, Midcentury, Germany, circa 1940

Pair of Leather and Chrome Armchairs, Midcentury, Germany, circa 1940

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

Pair of leather and chrome armchairs. Midcentury, Germany, circa 1940.

Category

Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

A pair of French Mahogany, Giltwood, Leather and Ormolu Club/armchairs
A pair of French Mahogany, Giltwood, Leather and Ormolu Club/armchairs

A pair of French Mahogany, Giltwood, Leather and Ormolu Club/armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A unique and most stately pair of French 19th century Empire st. Mahogany, Giltwood, Leather and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of 20th Century Italian Design Faux Leather Armchairs, 1970
Pair of 20th Century Italian Design Faux Leather Armchairs, 1970

Pair of 20th Century Italian Design Faux Leather Armchairs, 1970

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Pair of Italian design armchairs from the 70s / 80s. Furniture covered in skai of beautiful line

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Pair of Gunlocke Mid Century Oak and PU Leather Armchairs
Pair of Gunlocke Mid Century Oak and PU Leather Armchairs

Pair of Gunlocke Mid Century Oak and PU Leather Armchairs

By Gunlocke

Located in Germantown, MD

Pair of Gunlocke Mid Century Oak and P.U Leather Armchairs. Measure 23.75" in width, 21" in depth

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Pair of Antique Regency Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs Extending Stools
Pair of Antique Regency Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs Extending Stools

Pair of Antique Regency Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchairs Extending Stools

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed armchairs with hidden extending footstools A fantastic

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Andre Arbus French Mid-Century Sycamore and Leather Armchairs
Pair of Andre Arbus French Mid-Century Sycamore and Leather Armchairs

Pair of Andre Arbus French Mid-Century Sycamore and Leather Armchairs

By André Arbus

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French mid-century (1940s) sycamore armchairs with scroll legs and beige leather seats and

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Sycamore

Antique Pair of Thomas Chippendale Style Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchairs
Antique Pair of Thomas Chippendale Style Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchairs

Antique Pair of Thomas Chippendale Style Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchairs

By Thomas Chippendale, Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, Victorian hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield buttoned club armchairs with Claw & Ball feet. A very good

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Vintage Swedish Leather Lamino Armchairs by Yngve Ekstrom
Pair of Vintage Swedish Leather Lamino Armchairs by Yngve Ekstrom

Pair of Vintage Swedish Leather Lamino Armchairs by Yngve Ekstrom

By Yngve Ekström, Swedese

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of vintage Swedish leather Lamino armchairs by Yngve Ekstrom. They were made in

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Woven Leather Armchairs, Pair
Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Woven Leather Armchairs, Pair

Paul McCobb Irwin Collection Mahogany and Woven Leather Armchairs, Pair

By Paul McCobb, Directional

Located in South Bend, IN

A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs or dining armchairs By Paul McCobb

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Vintage Leather and Chrome Kohinoor Armchairs by Howard Keith
Pair of Vintage Leather and Chrome Kohinoor Armchairs by Howard Keith

Pair of Vintage Leather and Chrome Kohinoor Armchairs by Howard Keith

By Howard Keith

Located in London, GB

A magnificent pair of vintage leather and chrome ‘Kohinoor’ swivel armchairs by Howard Keith. They

Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

EXPENSIVE PAIR OF PROVASI ITALY HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
EXPENSIVE PAIR OF PROVASI ITALY HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs

EXPENSIVE PAIR OF PROVASI ITALY HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs

By Provasi

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

armchair, I also have a pair listed under my other items It is a very well made, large ornately

Category

20th Century Italian Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid 20th Century, Pair of Spanish Brutalist Armchairs, Wood & Leather, 1960s
Mid 20th Century, Pair of Spanish Brutalist Armchairs, Wood & Leather, 1960s

Mid 20th Century, Pair of Spanish Brutalist Armchairs, Wood & Leather, 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of Brutalist armchairs / huntingchairs crafted in Spain during the 1960s

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Pair of Lovely Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Gentleman's Club Armchairs
Pair of Lovely Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Gentleman's Club Armchairs

Pair of Lovely Vintage Oxblood Leather Chesterfield Gentleman's Club Armchairs

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of stunning vintage Oxblood leather Chesterfield Club

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1980s Pair of Mart Stam MG5 Cantilever Armchairs in Grey Leather
1980s Pair of Mart Stam MG5 Cantilever Armchairs in Grey Leather

1980s Pair of Mart Stam MG5 Cantilever Armchairs in Grey Leather

By Mart Stam, Matteo Grassi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Chromed Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchairs, Model MG5, initially designed by Mart

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Danish Vintage Leather and Chrome Armchairs by Karin Mobring
Pair of Danish Vintage Leather and Chrome Armchairs by Karin Mobring

Pair of Danish Vintage Leather and Chrome Armchairs by Karin Mobring

By IKEA

Located in London, GB

A stylish and comfortable pair of Danish vintage leather and chrome armchairs by Karin Mobring

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Carved Armchairs with Leather Upholstery
Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Carved Armchairs with Leather Upholstery

Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Carved Armchairs with Leather Upholstery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This handsome pair of armchairs dates to the mid-20th century and is most consistent with Italian

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Eugenio Gerli P28 Pair Armchairs Wood Leather for Tecno, Italy 1958
Eugenio Gerli P28 Pair Armchairs Wood Leather for Tecno, Italy 1958

Eugenio Gerli P28 Pair Armchairs Wood Leather for Tecno, Italy 1958

By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli

Located in Vienna, AT

Eugenio Gerli P28 Armchair for Tecno, Wenge wood, Italy 1958 Rare pair of armchairs by Eugenio

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wenge

Pair of Giovanni Michelucci Patinated Oak and Leather Armchairs, Italy, 1930s
Pair of Giovanni Michelucci Patinated Oak and Leather Armchairs, Italy, 1930s

Pair of Giovanni Michelucci Patinated Oak and Leather Armchairs, Italy, 1930s

By Giovanni Michelucci

Located in Almelo, NL

Pair of Giovanni Michelucci Patinated Oak and Leather Armchairs, Italy, 1930s This refined pair

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Pair of Ornately Carved Oak Framed Leather Victorian Throne Armchairs
Antique Pair of Ornately Carved Oak Framed Leather Victorian Throne Armchairs

Antique Pair of Ornately Carved Oak Framed Leather Victorian Throne Armchairs

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

& leather throne armchairs with original porcelain castors. A very good looking and well made

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Sage Green Leather "Jetsons" Swivel Armchairs by Berchicci, Italy
Pair of Sage Green Leather "Jetsons" Swivel Armchairs by Berchicci, Italy

Pair of Sage Green Leather "Jetsons" Swivel Armchairs by Berchicci, Italy

By Giovannetti, Guglielmo Berchicci

Located in Roma, IT

Fantastic pair of Jetsons swivel armchairs in glossy white fiberglass and charming leather in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 1960s Rosewood and Leather Armchairs by Georg Thams
Pair of 1960s Rosewood and Leather Armchairs by Georg Thams

Pair of 1960s Rosewood and Leather Armchairs by Georg Thams

By Georg Thams

Located in New York, NY

Gorgeous and comfortable, this rare pair of lounge chairs were designed by Georg Thams in the mid

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in Satin Birch and Leather
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in Satin Birch and Leather

Pair of Swedish Art Deco Armchairs in Satin Birch and Leather

Located in London, GB

A stylish and very well made pair of Swedish Art Deco armchairs in satin birch and leather. They

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

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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.