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Pair Antique Italian Painted Petite Armchairs
Pair Antique Italian Painted Petite Armchairs

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Guillerme et Chambron Mid-Century French Oak Armchair
Guillerme et Chambron Mid-Century French Oak Armchair

Guillerme et Chambron Mid-Century French Oak Armchair

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in London, GB

A single mid-century petite armchair by Guillerme et Chambron. France, c1960s. Solid oak

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of petite vintage armchairs upholstered in plush with tropics print
Pair of petite vintage armchairs upholstered in plush with tropics print

Pair of petite vintage armchairs upholstered in plush with tropics print

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of absolutely captivating vintage petite armchairs! They are

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

19th Century English Small Spindle-Back Wooden Armchair
19th Century English Small Spindle-Back Wooden Armchair

19th Century English Small Spindle-Back Wooden Armchair

Located in High Point, NC

19th Century English Small Spindle-Back Wooden Armchair. This charming, petite armchair reflects

Category

Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Forma Petite Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue
Forma Petite Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue

Forma Petite Easy Armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue

By Kenneth Cobonpue

Located in Geneve, CH

Forma Petite armchair by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, steel. Also available in

Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head 1 of 2
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head 1 of 2

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head 1 of 2

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Klismos Armchair with Ram Head. 1 of 2 available. Anglo

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

Petite Pair of Tufted Mid-Century Armchairs
Petite Pair of Tufted Mid-Century Armchairs

Petite Pair of Tufted Mid-Century Armchairs

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1960s Pair of tufted midcentury armchairs in slate blue upholstery with walnut legs. These

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Forma Easy Armchair Petite by Kenneth Cobonpue
Forma Easy Armchair Petite by Kenneth Cobonpue

Forma Easy Armchair Petite by Kenneth Cobonpue

By Kenneth Cobonpue

Located in Geneve, CH

Forma easy armchair petite by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Polyethelene, steel. Also available

Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Forma Easy Armchair Petite Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue
Forma Easy Armchair Petite Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue

Forma Easy Armchair Petite Indoor by Kenneth Cobonpue

By Kenneth Cobonpue

Located in Geneve, CH

Forma easy armchair Petite by Kenneth Cobonpue Materials: Rattan. Also available oriented to the

Category

2010s Philippine Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

French Petite Wooden Louis-Philippe Style Upholstered Child’s Armchair
French Petite Wooden Louis-Philippe Style Upholstered Child’s Armchair

French Petite Wooden Louis-Philippe Style Upholstered Child’s Armchair

Located in Atlanta, GA

A petite wooden child’s chair in the Louis-Philippe style from the 19th century. This petite 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Antique Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Petite Giltwood Bergeres, Armchairs
Antique Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Petite Giltwood Bergeres, Armchairs

Antique Italian Neoclassical Louis XVI Petite Giltwood Bergeres, Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Antique Italian neoclassical Louis XVI Petite Giltwood Bergeres ~ Armchairs are the perfect choice

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

SUPER COMFORTABLE LIGNE ROSET MODERNIST FRENCH PETITE SIESTE RECLINER ARMCHAiR
SUPER COMFORTABLE LIGNE ROSET MODERNIST FRENCH PETITE SIESTE RECLINER ARMCHAiR

SUPER COMFORTABLE LIGNE ROSET MODERNIST FRENCH PETITE SIESTE RECLINER ARMCHAiR

By Ligne Roset

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Ligne Roset Modernist French Petite Sieste Recliner armchair Please note the delivery fee listed is

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Walnut and Beige Fabric Upholstered Petite Lounge / Armchairs
Pair of Walnut and Beige Fabric Upholstered Petite Lounge / Armchairs

Pair of Walnut and Beige Fabric Upholstered Petite Lounge / Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American Mid-Century petite lounge / armchairs with shaped walnut frames and beige fabric

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Petite Mexican Butaque
Petite Mexican Butaque

Petite Mexican Butaque

By Clara Porset

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1950. We offer this Petite Mexican Butaquein the atyle of Clara Porset in original conditions

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Petite Leather Chairs
A Pair of Petite Leather Chairs

A Pair of Petite Leather Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of newly made "Submarine" dark leather club chairs was made in an atelier near Paris, France. Inspired by nautical designs, the compact chairs are crafted using high-qualit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Antique Petite Louis XVI Style Navy Leather Chairs
Antique Petite Louis XVI Style Navy Leather Chairs

Antique Petite Louis XVI Style Navy Leather Chairs

Located in Locust Valley, NY

An antique pair of petite Louis XVI style carved and painted chairs with navy leather seats, backs

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset

Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset

By Clara Porset

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this Petite Mexican Butaquein the style of Clara Porset, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset
Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset

Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the Style of Clara Porset

By Clara Porset

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this Antique Petite Mexican Butaque in the style of Clara Porset, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Petite Oak Arm Chair with Turned Stretcher, England, 18th Century
Petite Oak Arm Chair with Turned Stretcher, England, 18th Century

Petite Oak Arm Chair with Turned Stretcher, England, 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Primitive 18th century (or earlier) English armchair in oak with rail back and turned stretcher.

Category

Antique 18th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pale Blue Skirted Armchair
Pale Blue Skirted Armchair

Pale Blue Skirted Armchair

Located in Dallas, TX

Skirted armchair with petite herringbone tweed fabric and button detail.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Guillerme et Chambron Oak Mid-Century French Armchair
Guillerme et Chambron Oak Mid-Century French Armchair

Guillerme et Chambron Oak Mid-Century French Armchair

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in London, GB

A petite mid-century armchair. France, c1960s. By Guillerme et Chambron. Original

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

French Mid-Century Armchair in Manner of Dudouyt
French Mid-Century Armchair in Manner of Dudouyt

French Mid-Century Armchair in Manner of Dudouyt

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in London, GB

A petite ebonised wooden upholstered armchair. Orange upholstery remains in great condition

Category

Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Wrought Iron & Blue Cotton Jacques Quinet Armchairs, France 1960's
Wrought Iron & Blue Cotton Jacques Quinet Armchairs, France 1960's

Wrought Iron & Blue Cotton Jacques Quinet Armchairs, France 1960's

By Jacques Quinet

Located in New York, NY

Petite pair of armchairs in square wrought iron with brass adjuster feet and brass hardware

Category

Mid-20th Century French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Cane Bergère Armchairs
Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Cane Bergère Armchairs

Pair of French Louis XV Style Painted Cane Bergère Armchairs

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

their delicate yet ornamental design. These petite armchairs are perfect for adding a touch of French

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Cane

Petite Wood Armchairs With Cord Seats, a Pair
Petite Wood Armchairs With Cord Seats, a Pair

Petite Wood Armchairs With Cord Seats, a Pair

Located in Greensboro, NC

A Pair of Petite Wood Armchairs With Cord Seats. Likely French. 22"w x 19"d x 34" x17.5" seat

Category

Mid-20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Wood

Pair of Petite Mid Century Wing Back Armchairs in " White Damask "
Pair of Petite Mid Century Wing Back Armchairs in " White Damask "

Pair of Petite Mid Century Wing Back Armchairs in " White Damask "

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Beautiful and elegant in their petite size combined with damask upholstery. Well constructed wood

Category

Vintage 1960s American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Damask, Maple

PETITE FRITURE Week-end, Outdoor dining armchair, Jade Green, Brichet-Ziegler
PETITE FRITURE Week-end, Outdoor dining armchair, Jade Green, Brichet-Ziegler

PETITE FRITURE Week-end, Outdoor dining armchair, Jade Green, Brichet-Ziegler

By Studio Brichet-Ziegler

Located in New York, NY

The WEEK-END collection is a full range of outdoor furniture. The impact of the horizontal and vertical slats, so similar to stripes, highlights the full and empty spaces, asserting...

Category

2010s French Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

PETITE FRITURE Week-end, Outdoor dining armchair, White, Studio Brichet-Ziegler
PETITE FRITURE Week-end, Outdoor dining armchair, White, Studio Brichet-Ziegler

PETITE FRITURE Week-end, Outdoor dining armchair, White, Studio Brichet-Ziegler

By Studio Brichet-Ziegler

Located in New York, NY

The WEEK-END collection is a full range of outdoor furniture. The impact of the horizontal and vertical slats, so similar to stripes, highlights the full and empty spaces, asserting...

Category

2010s French Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

PETITE FRITURE Week-end, Outdoor dining armchair, Glass Green, Brichet-Ziegler
PETITE FRITURE Week-end, Outdoor dining armchair, Glass Green, Brichet-Ziegler

PETITE FRITURE Week-end, Outdoor dining armchair, Glass Green, Brichet-Ziegler

By Studio Brichet-Ziegler

Located in New York, NY

The WEEK-END collection is a full range of outdoor furniture. The impact of the horizontal and vertical slats, so similar to stripes, highlights the full and empty spaces, asserting...

Category

2010s French Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

PETITE FRITURE Week-end, Outdoor dining armchair, Black, Studio Brichet-Ziegler
PETITE FRITURE Week-end, Outdoor dining armchair, Black, Studio Brichet-Ziegler

PETITE FRITURE Week-end, Outdoor dining armchair, Black, Studio Brichet-Ziegler

By Studio Brichet-Ziegler

Located in New York, NY

The WEEK-END collection is a full range of outdoor furniture. The impact of the horizontal and vertical slats, so similar to stripes, highlights the full and empty spaces, asserting...

Category

2010s French Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Mid Century Modern Small Scale Petite Parsons Armchair Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid Century Modern Small Scale Petite Parsons Armchair Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid Century Modern Small Scale Petite Parsons Armchair Lounge Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome classic matching pair of fully upholstered parsons chairs. These feature smaller scale framing. Upholstery is original and could use updating. Foam and padding are soft an...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Four Distressed French Leather Armchairs, Circa 1900
Set of Four Distressed French Leather Armchairs, Circa 1900

Set of Four Distressed French Leather Armchairs, Circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Great set of petite occasional armchairs that would also make great game chairs around a game table

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Regency Stools

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Mid-Century Accent Chair in Dedar Milano, ‘Say Goodbye Flora’
Mid-Century Accent Chair in Dedar Milano, ‘Say Goodbye Flora’

Mid-Century Accent Chair in Dedar Milano, ‘Say Goodbye Flora’

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A petite mid century armchair newly upholstered in fabric from Dedar Milano. “Say Goodbye Flora” is

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1950's Italian Boudoir Chair with Splayed Brass Legs
1950's Italian Boudoir Chair with Splayed Brass Legs

1950's Italian Boudoir Chair with Splayed Brass Legs

Located in Hanover, MA

Petite Italian 1950’s sculptural armchair with splayed brass tapered legs newly reupholstered

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four French Embossed Leather Stools, circa 1900
Set of Four French Embossed Leather Stools, circa 1900

Set of Four French Embossed Leather Stools, circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Great set of petite occasional armchairs that would also make great game chairs around a game table

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Regency Stools

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Late 18th/Early 19th Century American Tilt-Top Table
Late 18th/Early 19th Century American Tilt-Top Table

Late 18th/Early 19th Century American Tilt-Top Table

Located in Chicago, IL

, it's perfectly scaled today as a side table next to your favorite armchair or a petite nightstand in a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Federal Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Round Bergere Chair in Hand Carved Walnut Wood with Cane
19th Century French Round Bergere Chair in Hand Carved Walnut Wood with Cane

19th Century French Round Bergere Chair in Hand Carved Walnut Wood with Cane

Located in Sofia, BG

Petite French round armchair, in Louis XVI style hand carved and decorated with friezes of ribbons

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Textile, Cane, Walnut

Miniature Chinese Hardwood Furniture Set
Miniature Chinese Hardwood Furniture Set

Miniature Chinese Hardwood Furniture Set

Located in Chicago, IL

dark color, the set includes a side table and two petite roundback armchairs. Despite their small scale

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Models and Miniatures

Materials

Hardwood

Biedermeier Chair with Armrest Made of Cherry
Biedermeier Chair with Armrest Made of Cherry

Biedermeier Chair with Armrest Made of Cherry

Located in Senden, NRW

Beautiful petite armchair made of cherry wood with a high gloss polished finish. Convinces with its

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

1060s Vintage Danish Petite Velour Armchair
1060s Vintage Danish Petite Velour Armchair

1060s Vintage Danish Petite Velour Armchair

Located in London, GB

A very pretty small armchair. Upholstered in the original beige or pale yellow velour, with a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Petite Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs
Petite Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs

Petite Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs

Located in New York, NY

Small pair of Ulirich - inspired 1950s Italian armchairs in period teal leatherette with black

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Pair of Petite Fruitwood Armchairs, French c. 1930
Pair of Petite Fruitwood Armchairs, French c. 1930

Pair of Petite Fruitwood Armchairs, French c. 1930

Located in New York, NY

Pair of very small upholstered fruitwood armchairs, French. c. 1930

Category

Vintage 1930s French Armchairs

Midcentury Petite Velvet Upholstered Armchair and Ottoman Swivels, Casters
Midcentury Petite Velvet Upholstered Armchair and Ottoman Swivels, Casters

Midcentury Petite Velvet Upholstered Armchair and Ottoman Swivels, Casters

Located in Chicago, IL

armchairs elegant and comfortable. Tailored velvet Casters! Swivels! Measures: 31 W 25 x 32 18 seat

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Down

Petite Carved Walnut Framed Armchair in the Louis XV Style
Petite Carved Walnut Framed Armchair in the Louis XV Style

Petite Carved Walnut Framed Armchair in the Louis XV Style

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

The walnut frame with carved acanthus leaves and bell flowers, the back, side panels and seat all upholstered in a pink and cream striped fabric. The whole raised on cabriole legs t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Petite Walnut Armchairs in the Manner of Jens Risom
Pair of Petite Walnut Armchairs in the Manner of Jens Risom

Pair of Petite Walnut Armchairs in the Manner of Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Asheville, NC

A stylish and handsome pair of petite arm or lounge chairs. Sharp lines on oiled walnut legs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Framed Petite Bergère Chair
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Framed Petite Bergère Chair

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Style Walnut Framed Petite Bergère Chair

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

A late 19th century French Louis XV walnut framed bergère chair of petite proportions. The moulded

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Leopard Napoleon Armchairs
Pair of Leopard Napoleon Armchairs

Pair of Leopard Napoleon Armchairs

Unavailable|$9,600 / set

Pair of Leopard Napoleon Armchairs

Located in Cambridge, MA

Set of two petite Napoleon armchairs, newly upholstered in luxe leopard fabric with a black

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon Armchairs

Pair of Italian Leather Armchairs
Pair of Italian Leather Armchairs

Pair of Italian Leather Armchairs

Unavailable|$12,000 / set

Pair of Italian Leather Armchairs

By Paolo Buffa, Nino Zoncada

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Pair Of Petite Italian Armchairs With Wing-Like Arms On Tapered Ebonized Legs. Newly Restored

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Art Deco Armchairs by Blanche Klotz
Art Deco Armchairs by Blanche Klotz

Art Deco Armchairs by Blanche Klotz

Unavailable|$16,000 / set

Art Deco Armchairs by Blanche Klotz

By Blanche Klotz

Located in New York, NY

A set of two French Art Deco armchairs by Blanche Klotz. A petite mahogany set of armchairs

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

LC2 Petite Armchair for Cassina, Pair.
LC2 Petite Armchair for Cassina, Pair.

LC2 Petite Armchair for Cassina, Pair.

By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina

Located in Las Vegas, NV

The original modernist icon. Designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, and Charlotte Perriand in 1928 the LC2 series retains its status almost 100 years later. This pair in chromed...

Category

20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Petite Armchairs by Emilio Sala & Giorgio Madini - a Pair
Petite Armchairs by Emilio Sala & Giorgio Madini - a Pair

Petite Armchairs by Emilio Sala & Giorgio Madini - a Pair

By Emilia Sala and Giorgio Madini, Fratelli Galimberti Cantù

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A pair of petite armchairs designed by Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini and manufactured by Fratelli

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet

1950s Petite Armchair in Oak and Oil Drop Leather by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
1950s Petite Armchair in Oak and Oil Drop Leather by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

1950s Petite Armchair in Oak and Oil Drop Leather by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A petite chair in oak with a curved backrest and arms, having tapered legs, brass spindles and a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of petite 19th century armchairs
Pair of petite 19th century armchairs

Pair of petite 19th century armchairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautifully proportioned pair of petite armchairs from the South of France upholstered in a sage

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Parisian Armchair
Parisian Armchair

Parisian Armchair

Located in Chicago, IL

Petite Armchair, Louis Style

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Unusual Pair of Late 19th Century Petit Armchairs
Unusual Pair of Late 19th Century Petit Armchairs

Unusual Pair of Late 19th Century Petit Armchairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Unusual pair of late 19th century petite armchairs. Possibly Portuguese.

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Custom Botanical Calico Corner Chinoiserie Petite Armchairs - a Pair
Custom Botanical Calico Corner Chinoiserie Petite Armchairs - a Pair

Custom Botanical Calico Corner Chinoiserie Petite Armchairs - a Pair

By Calico Corners

Located in Centennial, CO

A charming pair of vintage custom Calico Corners petite botanical armchairs. Upholstered in a

Category

Early 2000s American Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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Petite Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the petite armchair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A petite armchair — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the petite armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right petite armchair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made petite armchair over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Cassina and Dunbar are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Petite Armchair?

Prices for a petite armchair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $495 and can go as high as $9,800, while the average can fetch as much as $2,490.

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.