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Pair of Oak Armchairs, circa 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of oak armchairs, circa 1950 the price is for 1 armchair Two armchairs are available
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Vintage Pair of Oak Armchairs, circa 1950
Pair of Oak Armchairs, circa 1950
$2,142 / item
H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 26.38 in
American Mission High Back Oak Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission high back oak armchair with a slat back topped with an extended headrest featuring
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20th Century American Mission Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Wood, Oak

Vintage American Mission High Back Oak Armchair
American Mission High Back Oak Armchair
$2,500
H 51 in W 26 in D 21 in
High-Back Oak Armchair by Frits Henningsen
By Rud Rasmussen, Frits Henningsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Frits Henningsen high-back oak armchair with profiled edges. Chair upholstered with sand colored
Category

1950s Danish Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Vintage High-Back Oak Armchair by Frits Henningsen
High-Back Oak Armchair by Frits Henningsen
$6,500
H 39 in W 24 in D 21 in
Pair of 1950s Oak Armchairs, Convertible, Two Seat Heights.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1950s oak armchairs, convertible, two seat heights. Pair of 1950s oak armchairs
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Vintage Pair of 1950s Oak Armchairs, Convertible, Two Seat Heights.
Pair of 1950s Oak Armchairs, Convertible, Two Seat Heights.
$4,166 / set
H 33.86 in W 22.45 in D 19.69 in
20th Century French Oak Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th Century French oak armchair exudes rustic charm with its whimsical heart cut-outs and
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20th Century French Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Vintage 20th Century French Oak Armchair
20th Century French Oak Armchair
$995
H 56.2 in W 30 in D 21.1 in
Limbert Brothers American Mission Slat Back Oak Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission oak armchair with triple slat design back and tapestry seat. (signed LIMBERT
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20th Century American Mission Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Wood, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, José Oak Armchair, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, José oak armchair. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Oak Armchair by H. Brockmann-Petersen from 1960s
By H. Brockmann-Petersen
Located in Lejre, DK
1960s Oak Armchair Designed by H. Brockmann-Petersen, Upholstered in Blue Fabric This oak armchair
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Vintage Oak Armchair by H. Brockmann-Petersen from 1960s
Oak Armchair by H. Brockmann-Petersen from 1960s
$1,690
H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
Carved Oak Armchair by Henning Kjaernulf, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rīga, LV
Sculptural carved oak armchair designed by Henning Kjaernulf in the 1960s, reupholstered with pearl
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Oak Armchair with Red Upholstery, France, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
Oak armchair with red upholstery, France 1950s Midcentury oak armchair manufactured and designed
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Oak Armchair with Red Upholstery, France, 1950s
Oak Armchair with Red Upholstery, France, 1950s
$1,975
H 29.93 in W 23.23 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Vintage Swedish Oak Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and comfortable pair of vintage Swedish oak armchairs. We recently imported these
Category

1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Vintage Swedish Oak Armchairs
Pair of Vintage Swedish Oak Armchairs
$2,676 / set
H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 29.93 in
Belgian Oak Armchair with Integrated Side Rest, 1960s
Located in London, London
Dutch Oak Armchair with Integrated Side Rest, 1960s A sculptural oak armchair of Dutch origin
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Belgian Oak Armchair with Integrated Side Rest, 1960s
Belgian Oak Armchair with Integrated Side Rest, 1960s
$1,228
H 49.22 in W 37.41 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Vintage Cerused Oak Armchairs in the Neoclassic Manner
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Vintage Cerused Oak Armchairs in the Neoclassic Manner
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20th Century French Neoclassical Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Leather, Oak

2 Neo Classic Oak Armchairs circa 1950 to Fully Restore
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 neo classic oak armchairs circa 1950 to fully restore.
Category

1950s European Neoclassical Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

2 Neo Classic Oak Armchairs circa 1950 to Fully Restore
2 Neo Classic Oak Armchairs circa 1950 to Fully Restore
$1,071 / item
H 34.26 in W 27.56 in D 25.99 in
Pair of oak armchairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940's
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of carved oak armchairs with low rushed seats by French designer Charles Dudouyt, 1940's. He
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Rush, Oak

Pair of oak armchairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940's
Pair of oak armchairs by Charles Dudouyt, 1940's
$2,428 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 28.75 in
Guillerme et Chambron, "Petronille" Oak Armchair Edition Votre Maison, circa1970
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, "Petronille " oak armchair Edition Votre Maison circa 1970.
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, two Oak Armchairs "José", Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme and Chambron, two oak armchairs "José". Edition Votre Maison.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Pair of Belgian Brutalist Oak Armchairs by De Puydt
By De Puydt
Located in London, London
Pair of Brutalist Belgian Oak Armchairs by De Puydt A robust and beautifully crafted pair of oak
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of Belgian Brutalist Oak Armchairs by De Puydt
Pair of Belgian Brutalist Oak Armchairs by De Puydt
$3,698 / set
H 34.65 in W 35.04 in D 34.65 in
Grey Mid-Century Oak Armchair by Jan Vanek, 1950s, Czechia
By Jan Vanek
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Grey midcentury oak armchair. Architect: Jan Vanek Period: 1950-1959 Source: Czechia Material
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak, Lacquer

Sculptural Brutalist Oak Armchair – French Artisan Mastery, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Sculptural Brutalist Oak Armchair – French Artisan Mastery, 1960s This powerful Brutalist oak
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Oak Armchairs Edition Votre Maison circa 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Oak Armchairs Edition Votre Maison circa 1960
Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Oak Armchairs Edition Votre Maison circa 1960
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron,rare oak armchairs. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960. full restored.
Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

In the Style of Charles Dudouyt, two Neo Rustique Oak Armchairs
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
In the style of Charles Dudouyt, two neo rustique oak armchairs. Leather damaged.
Category

1940s French Art Deco Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Leather, Oak

Borge Mogensen Model 233 Oak Armchair for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Model 233 oak armchair designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark. This design was
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

2 Art Deco 1940 Oak Armchairs in the Style of Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Art Deco 1940 oak armchairs in the style of Jacques Adnet.
Category

1940s French Art Deco Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Oak Armchair in the Style of Maxime Old, circa 1940
By Maxime Old
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco oak armchair in the style of Maxime Old, circa 1940.
Category

1940s European Art Deco Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Solid Oak Armchair by Guillerme & Chambron - France 1970's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in New York, NY
Elegant single all-oak armchair by Guillerme & Chambron featuring an openwork backrest. Original
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron, Set of Six Oak Armchairs, Edition Votre Maison
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Guillerme et Chambron, set of six oak armchairs, Fumay model. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1960
Category

1960s French Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Heals. A good quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair with chamferred details
By Heal's
Located in London, GB
Heals. A good quality Arts and Crafts oak armchair with chamferred details to all the edges and a
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1930s English Arts and Crafts Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Oversized Vintage Eastlake Stickley Style Mission Oak Armchair 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized Vintage Eastlake Stickley Style Mission Oak Armchair Unsigned 20thC (40 1/2" x 37 3/4" x
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Oversized Vintage Eastlake Stickley Style Mission Oak Armchair 20thC
Oversized Vintage Eastlake Stickley Style Mission Oak Armchair 20thC
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40.5 in W 37.75 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Mid Century 1960s Brutalist Oak Armchairs
Located in London, London
Pair of brutalist oak armchairs A striking pair of mid-century Belgian armchairs in the Brutalist
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Mid Century 1960s Brutalist Oak Armchairs
Pair of Mid Century 1960s Brutalist Oak Armchairs
$3,286 / set
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 34.26 in
Pair of 1970s Czechoslovakian Oak Armchairs with Embossed Fabric
Located in Manzano, IT
These stunning mid-century modern oak armchairs are a must-have for any design enthusiast
Category

1970s Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 1970s Czechoslovakian Oak Armchairs with Embossed Fabric
Pair of 1970s Czechoslovakian Oak Armchairs with Embossed Fabric
$571 Sale Price / set
40% Off
H 31.11 in W 22.45 in D 27.56 in
Two Pairs of French Mid-Century Rush Oak Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of rush and oak armchairs. Two pairs available. France, c1950s. Low slung with great
Category

Mid-20th Century French Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Wood

Two Pairs of French Mid-Century Rush Oak Armchairs
Two Pairs of French Mid-Century Rush Oak Armchairs
$1,207 / set
H 31.11 in W 19.89 in D 20.48 in
Guillerme Chambron Style Oak Armchairs Creme Bouclé, France 1950
By Guillerme et Chambron, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vienna, AT
Set of 4 French oak armchairs, France 1950. They work great as a set of 4 but are listed as pairs
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Oak

Minimalist Solid Oak Armchair Creme Pierre Frey Mohair, France 1940's
By André Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Elegant minimalist solid oak armchair in the style of André Arbus. Elegantly carved details on
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1940s French Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Mohair, Oak

20th Century French Pair Of Oak Armchairs With Upholstered Seats
Located in High Point, NC
This pair of 20th-century French oak armchairs embodies rustic elegance with a timeless design that
Category

20th Century French Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Leather and Oak Armchair
Located in London, GB
This very traditional chair is full of character, with its strong oak frame and brass hardware. The
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Leather, Oak

Leather and Oak Armchair
Leather and Oak Armchair
$1,372
H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 23.63 in
Danish Modern Oak Armchair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak mid-century armchair, circa 1960's. Beautifully sculpted frame with lovely lines. Comfort
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Modern Oak Armchair
Danish Modern Oak Armchair
$595
H 29.5 in W 23.5 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Danish Brutalist Oak Armchair style of Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
A stunning oak armchair in the style of Henning Kjaernulf, showcasing a bold brutalist design with
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mid-Century Oak Armchair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak arm chair, circa 1970's. Stained solid oak frame, original upholstery with minor wear.
Category

1970s Thai Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Oak Armchair
Mid-Century Oak Armchair
$395
H 31 in W 20 in D 22 in
1970s Danish Oak Armchair
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - original wool upholstery with some signs of use due to wear and age - heigh of seat 41 cm
Category

1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Wool, Oak

1970s Danish Oak Armchair
1970s Danish Oak Armchair
$702
H 36.23 in W 33.08 in D 30.32 in
1960s Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly Upholstered In quality 100% recycled KIRGBY fabric named SPIRAL. - Wooden parts have been refurbished.
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Wood, Oak

1960s Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
$880
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen, Single Lounge Oak Armchair Model 2256. 1956. New Upholstery.
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Paris, FR
Lounge oak armchair model 2256 designed in 1956 by Børge Mogensen, and produced by Fredericia
Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Brass

Set of Stylized Oak Armchairs From the Mid. 20th Century in Light Colors
Located in Opole, PL
Set of Stylized Oak Armchairs From the Mid. 20th Century in Light Colors We present you four
Category

Mid-20th Century European Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Set of Stylized Oak Armchairs From the Mid. 20th Century in Light Colors
Set of Stylized Oak Armchairs From the Mid. 20th Century in Light Colors
$2,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 33.08 in W 22.05 in D 22.45 in
MH Baillie Scott Arts & Crafts Oak Armchair Made by J P White's Pyghtle Works
By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Located in London, GB
MH Baillie Scott rare Arts & Crafts oak armchair Made by John P. White's Pyghtle works. A robust
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20th Century English Arts and Crafts Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

1960's Two Fully Restored Customizable Erik Buch Oak Armchairs by Orum Mobler
By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's two fully restored customizable Erik Buch oak armchairs by Ørum Møbler The very comfortable
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Restored Mid-Century Oak Armchairs by Tatra Pravenec, Czechia, 1950s
By Tatra Pravenec
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Pair of Restored Mid-Century Oak Armchairs by Tatra Pravenec Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer, Oak

Fine French 1940s Oak Armchair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Mid-Century oak desk/bridge armchair.
Category

1940s French Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Fine French 1940s Oak Armchair
Fine French 1940s Oak Armchair
$2,350 / item
H 33.08 in W 21.26 in D 24.02 in
Scandinavian Modern Oak Armchairs with Teddy Upholstery, Finland, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Scandinavian Modern Oak Armchairs with Teddy Upholstery, Finland, 1960s A refined pair of
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Danish Mid-Century Oak Armchair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak Danish armchair, circa 1960's. Beautifully sculpted frame with bowtie cross supports, tapering
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Metal

Danish Mid-Century Oak Armchair
Danish Mid-Century Oak Armchair
$695
H 30 in W 22.5 in D 19 in
Dominique Pair of Oak Armchairs
By Dominique
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French midcentury late Art Deco armchairs, circa 1950, by Dominique in oak. Correctly restored
Category

1950s French Art Deco Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Dominique Pair of Oak Armchairs
Dominique Pair of Oak Armchairs
$12,000
H 33 in W 21 in D 26 in
Stickley Mission Style Oak Armchair
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome Mission style armchair in honeyed medium-light brown tiger oak, displaying a spindle
Category

20th Century American Arts and Crafts Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Stickley Mission Style Oak Armchair
Stickley Mission Style Oak Armchair
$2,250
H 28.5 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
1960s Design Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Wooden parts have been refurbished - Height of seat: 34 cm.
Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Wood

1960s Design Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Design Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
$785
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 30.32 in
1970s Organic Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - The wooden parts have been repolished - Height of seat 39cm.
Category

1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

1970s Organic Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1970s Organic Oak Armchair, Czechoslovakia
$857
H 32.68 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Pair of French Carved Oak Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible pair of carved oak armchairs from France, 1940s. Beautiful ornate carved wood chair
Category

Mid-20th Century French Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Chenille, Oak

Pair of French Carved Oak Armchairs
Pair of French Carved Oak Armchairs
$7,800 / set
H 33 in W 23.25 in D 22.25 in
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
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Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Leather, Oak

A pair of leather and oak armchairs from France, 1950s.
A pair of leather and oak armchairs from France, 1950s.
$6,360 / set
H 39.77 in W 30.71 in D 27.96 in
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Style Stained Oak Armchair, Argyle Street Tea Room
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Buffalo, NY
Charles Rennie Mackintosh Style Stained Oak Armchair, originally designed and built for the Billard
Category

1980s Canadian Arts and Crafts Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Oak

Art Deco Oak Armchairs, Netherlands, 1930s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco armchairs from the 1930s crafted from rich oak with a warm, natural patina. They feature
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1930s Italian Art Deco Oak Armchair Vintage

Materials

Leather, Oak

Art Deco Oak Armchairs, Netherlands, 1930s
Art Deco Oak Armchairs, Netherlands, 1930s
$550 / item
H 27.96 in W 23.23 in D 34.65 in
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Oak Armchair Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the oak armchair vintage you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each oak armchair vintage for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and fabric. Find 81 options for an antique or vintage oak armchair vintage now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect oak armchair vintage — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right oak armchair vintage, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made oak armchair vintage over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture and GETAMA are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Oak Armchair Vintage?

The average selling price for an oak armchair vintage at 1stDibs is $1,973, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $42,988 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.