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Italian Pair of Easy Chairs in Red Velvet and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, brass, Italy, 1950s These chairs are iconic examples of Italian design from the fifties. Organic and sculptural, these easy chairs are anything but mi...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the Vladimir Kagan model #100-A 'Barrel Lounge Chair' on ball casters, designed in 1947, signed with Vladimir Kagan Designs label. The gorgeous velve...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Aberdeen Chair (In Stock)
By Koket
Located in Manassas, VA
Visually appealing and comfortably chic. True to KOKET’s signature style, where alleviation meets dynamism imbued in youth, the Aberdeen Chair brings contemporary refinement to any s...
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2010s Portuguese Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Aberdeen Chair (In Stock)
Aberdeen Chair (In Stock)
H 32 in W 29 in D 28 in
Embrace Armchair by Royal Stranger
By Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace Armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 96 x D 85 x H 68 cm. Materials: Velvet. Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Featuring an enfolding composition ...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Embrace Armchair by Royal Stranger
Embrace Armchair by Royal Stranger
H 26.78 in W 37.8 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Red Velvet Iron Armchairs
By Carlo Hauner
Located in London, GB
This early 1950s pair of armchairs by Hauner for Móveis Artesanal is amazing and super rare set of chair. The design for these armchairs resembles the Executive Armchair by Saarinen,...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of Red Velvet Iron Armchairs
Pair of Red Velvet Iron Armchairs
H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 16.54 in
Red Velvet Armchairs 1900s, Antiques
Located in Foggia, FG
Red velvet armchairs 1900s - Antique- Very good condition Measures Cm 33/80 h x 50 cm x cm 45
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Antique Early 1900s Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Red Velvet Armchairs 1900s, Antiques
Red Velvet Armchairs 1900s, Antiques
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Charles Pfister for Knoll 'Tuxedo' Crushed Orange Velvet Lounge / Armchair
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century 'Tuxedo' form lounge / armchair with crushed orange velvet upholstery, a square profile, and a removable seat and back cushion. (CHARLES PFISTER FOR KNOLL)  
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Memphis Design Style Plumy Armchair Upholstered in Red Velvet & Red Pattern
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Memphis Design Style Plumy Armchair Upholstered in Red Velvet & Red Pattern Vonkli Armchair I Ruby is a Memphis Design style plumy armchair with a large seat, a small backrest, and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Lacquer

Two Armchairs by Isa Bergam Mid-Century Modern
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Lucca, IT
Two Armchairs by ISA Bergamo, red velvet original and legs in brass.Mid-Century Modern Italy 1960s .  
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Two Armchairs by Isa Bergam Mid-Century Modern
Two Armchairs by Isa Bergam Mid-Century Modern
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Modern Viva Magenta Velvet Armchair Cactus Shape with Gold Plated Swivel Base
Located in Porto, PT
Modern Viva Magenta velvet armchair cactus shape with gold swivel base polished brass Ajui Armchair is a luxury armchair with an artsy interpretation of a cactus and a swivel base...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Rocking Chair "Esqueleto" Designed by Ángel Mombiedro, Spain, 2022
By Ángel Mombiedro
Located in Madrid, ES
Hand-crafted curved metal rocking chair designed by Spanish designer Angel Mombiedro. It consists of a metallic structure and an orange synthetic velvet seat. Ángel Mombiedro Mo...
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2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Rocking Chair "Meneo” Designed by Ángel Mombiedro, Spain, 2022
By Ángel Mombiedro
Located in Madrid, ES
Contemporary rocking chair ”Meneo” designed by Ángel Mombiedro, with a structure made of metal, lacquered in Blood Orange with a seat and back upholstered in velvet.  
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2010s Spanish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Chiado Lounge Chair with Smooth 72 and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chiado Lounge Chair with Smooth 72 and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chiado Lounge Chair with Smooth 72 and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Orange Floating Cube Lounge / Armchairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century floating cube lounge /armchairs with polished chrome frames and orange velvet upholstery. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome, Metal

Mid Century Burgundy Red Wine Armchair GFM-64 High, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Dark red boucle armchair designed by Edmund Homa, a Polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk. The...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Pair Modern Velvet Open Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of modern velvet tub chairs with open back fully upholstered in brick red color.
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Late 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Red Velvet Armchair with Wooden Structure by Paolo Buffa, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, Early 1940s. This armchair features a wooden structure, which is padded and upholstered with a high-quality velvet. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slig...
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

DOOQ!Milan NEW! Organic Modern Marlon Armchair, Orange Kvadrat by P.Franceschini
By DOOQ, Pietro Franceschini
Located in Lisbon, PT
When pure geometry meets soft curves, something sculptural and sensual comes out. A fine dialogue between oversized legs and clean lines takes place in this piece upholstered in moha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Velvet

Paolo Buffa Mid Century Armchair Red Velvet High Back, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Paolo Buffa mid century armchair red velvet high back 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Giovannetti, Modern 90s Style Armchair and Sofa L'agostina by Barbero & Navone
Located in Casalguidi, IT
"A spirited piece with rounded lines, expressly designed for the home that's young and lively". Available in various colors and fabrics. Wooden frame. Springing with reinforced...
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1990s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Cotton, Velvet

Armchair Made In Red Velvet & Mahogany Designed By Frits Henningsen From 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The armchair, designed by Fritz Henningsen, combines luxurious comfort with timeless elegance. Upholstered in sumptuous red velvet and crafted with exquisite mahogany, it exudes soph...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

Italic Armchair Red, Burgundy and Violet by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italic, or cursive, is a typeface that was created to imitate handwriting. The Italic definition is a tribute to Aldo Manuzio, the man who in 1500 democratized culture by inventing t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Armchair Model "T-Line" Design Burkhard Vogtherr, 1980s
By Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in taranto, IT
splendid "t-line" model armchair, original design by Burkhard Vogtherr, 1980s It measures 85 cm in height, 75 cm in width, 70 cm in depth and 40 cm in height of the seat from the ...
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Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Deep Red Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Chair deep red upholstered and covered With light pink velvet fabric. With 4 metal feet In gold finish.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Deep Red Chair
Deep Red Chair
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Gilbert Rohde Att. Pair of American Armchairs in Red Velvet Damask and Wood
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Milano, IT
Extraordinary pair of American armchairs attributed to Gilbert Rohde from the 1950s. The pair of armchairs are made of very elegant red damask velvet. The armrests are made of black ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

MR Armchair, 21st Century Contemporary Red Velvet and Solid Aluminum Armchair
By Privatiselectionem
Located in Sofia, BG
MR Armchair - 21st century contemporary red velvet and solid aluminum legs circular armchair A soothing, intimate feeling of comfort and placidity in tandem with strong presence u...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Designer, Lounge Chair, Red Velvet, Beech, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A red velvet and beech lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, 1940s.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Great Armchairs Design Guglielmo Ulrich, 1940s
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in taranto, IT
Pair of splendid and fascinating original armchairs from the 1940s designed by guglielmo ulrich , upholstered in velvety coral-colored fabric with lower fringe in wool enormous di...
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Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Velvet

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Scarlet Red Velvet Armchairs, 1950s
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Very stylish Italian midcentury pair of Armchairs original of the 1950s, upholstered in a gorgeous deep scarlet red velvet. The armchairs are ready to use. Their structures, made o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Louis XVI Reupholstered Indian Motif Velvet with Red Felt Like Pillows 2 Avail.
Located in Lakewood, NJ
Pair of Louis XVI style armchairs early 20th century each with high rolled crest, columnar arm supports and block styles enclosing swelled apron to raked rear legs, toupie front legs...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Modern Upholstery Belly Armchair in Red Velvet and Polished Brass Foot
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration: Belly sofa arouses feelings of tenderness! It was inspired by the beginning of life, the pregnant belly! Therefore, safety and comfort are the central features of this...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Metal, Sheet Metal

Carlo de Carli Red velvet and Walnut Armchair Model 806 by Cassina, Italy, 1955
By Carlo De Carli
Located in Den Haag, NL
Carlo de Carli red armchair model 806 by Cassina, Italy 1955. It is recent upholstered in a velvet style fabric. The legs are made from solid walnut.
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

20th Century Burgundy Dark Red Dante Armchair, H. Lis, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of American Modern Polished Chrome, Leather & Velvet Armchairs, Milo Baug
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hollywood, FL
Polished chrome "cube" frame, with upholstery done in fine leather and embossed velvet.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Carlo Mollino, Brass and Velvet Armchair from the RAI Auditorium, Italy, c. 1951
By Carlo Mollino
Located in New York City, NY
Rare and Exceptional Brass and Velvet Armchair by Carlo Mollino, Turin, Italy, c. 1951. This armchair was originally made for the important Radio Audizioni Italiane (RAI) Auditorium...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Lizzie Contemporary and Customizable Armchair by Luísa Peixoto
By Luísa Peixoto
Located in PT
Lizzie armchair in velvet (Lelievre fabrics in images)and lacquer feet (all RAL colors available) Bespoke loose pillow. Bespoke / Customizable Identical shapes with different sizes ...
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2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Lacquer

Victorian Red Velvet Upholstered Oak Framed Small Captains Occasional Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this period Victorian circa 1860 handmade captains occasional armchair A comfortable and decorative piece, the chair has a hand painted white fr...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Carlo Mollino, Armchairs from RAI Auditorium, Turin, Italy, Velvet, Brass, 1952
By Carlo Mollino
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of red velvet and brass armchairs designed and produced by Carlo Mollino for the RAI Auditorium in Turin, Italy, 1952.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Camilla Armchair in Cotton Velvet and Fully Upholstered
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Camilla in cotton velvet fabric and fully upholstered.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Cotton

Set of Two 20th Century Burgundy Dark Red Dante Armchairs, H. Lis, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchairs designed by Henryk Lis. Furnitures after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Franco Albini Set of Two "Model PL19", Manufactured by Poggi
By Poggi, Franco Albini
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two "Model PL19" chairs, designed by Franco Albini, manufactured by Poggi Pavia, Italy. The chairs have a lacquered metal frame and are upholstered with red velvet. Literat...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1960s Italian Armchairs in Orange Velvet Metal Base
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of original 1960s Italian armchairs in orange velvet, metal structure new fabric and padding.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Red Armchairs, 1960s, DDR, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchairs produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchairs are after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Red Armchairs, 1960s, DDR, Germany
Pair of Red Armchairs, 1960s, DDR, Germany
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 18.51 in
Atena Armchair in Black American Walnut and Opera Red Velvet
By Casa Botelho
Located in London, GB
In the modern home, an armchair is no longer just a place to sit and comfortably read your favourite novel, it plays a much larger role in the overall interior aesthetic. Casa Botelh...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

High Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma S.A Móveis e Objetos de Arte in circa 1960. A modern Brazilian armchair made in curved iron structure and recently upholstery in...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Art Deco, Vintage Red Big Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair from the 1960s. Produced probably in Hungary. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on spri...
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Art Deco, Vintage Red Big Armchair, 1960s
Art Deco, Vintage Red Big Armchair, 1960s
H 33.47 in W 29.53 in D 23.63 in
Red Dragon Armchair in Red Velvet
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair red dragon in red velvet and fully upholstered. Ideal for lounge and living.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Red Dragon Armchair in Red Velvet
Red Dragon Armchair in Red Velvet
H 31.89 in W 30.32 in D 28.35 in
Gold Rebar Steel Chair With Red Velvet Upholstery
By Troy Smith Studio
Located in Toronto, Ontario
The Pharaoh lounge chair is part of the Rebar series created by artist Troy Smith. Rebar is the steel used in the forming of concrete to give it strength. The rebar is heated with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Industrial Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Uni, Red Armchair with Gilt Details on the Backrest and Legs
By Matì
Located in Tradate, IT
Uni is a versatile chair of fairly modest dimensions, endowed with a personality that is well defined yet capable of dialoguing with all furnishing styles, with a propensity to adapt...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Armchair by Corinto, Italy, 1960
Located in Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia
Armchair by Corinto, Italy, 1960. Upholstered in alcantara. Support cushion. Feet support in plastic.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Armchair by Corinto, Italy, 1960
Armchair by Corinto, Italy, 1960
H 76 in W 70 in D 68 in
A Fine 1970's Italian Red Velvet Armchair with Brass Legs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine 1970's Italian red velvet armchair with brass legs.
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Armchairs Art Deco, circa 1930-1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of oak and velvet armchairs Art Deco, circa 1930-1940.
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

 Pair of Armchairs Art Deco, circa 1930-1940
 Pair of Armchairs Art Deco, circa 1930-1940
H 28.75 in W 22.84 in D 24.02 in
1950s Pair of Red Velvet Iron Armchairs by Carlo Hauner, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This early 1950's pair of armchairs by Hauner for Móveis Artesanal is amazing and super rare set of chair. The design for these armchairs resembles the Executive Armchair by Saarinen...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Rare Pair of Armchairs in the Style of Bertoia, Croatia, 1950s
Located in Zürich, Zürich
Fine and rare pair of armchairs in the style of Bertoia, designed by the Croatian architect Bozidar Murkovic in 1957. Armchairs are covered with burgundy velvet fabric. Sold only as ...
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Vintage 1950s Croatian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Red Velvet Fauteuils, Austria, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Vienna, Austria
Two pair elegant velvet armchairs in the manner of Halabala. The chairs where produced in the 1940s in Austria and are totally restored. Wood is painted black, with a beautiful cont...
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Red Velvet Fauteuils, Austria, 1940s
Pair of Red Velvet Fauteuils, Austria, 1940s
H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 26.78 in
Pair of 1960s Armchairs in Orange Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1960s small armchairs in orange velvet, metal structure new fabric and padding.
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Vintage 1960s Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1960s Armchairs in Orange Velvet
Pair of 1960s Armchairs in Orange Velvet
H 35.04 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Couple of Armchair, Red Velvet and Wood Painted Gold, France, 1930
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant couple of armchair, with a very decorative shape and elegant legs. The upholstery is in red velvet and the fine wood is painted gold, France, 1930.
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Antique 1830s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Armchairs by Guy Besnard, 1960s
By Guy Besnard
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of velvet orange armchairs by Guy Besnard, 1960s.  
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

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Red Velvet Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of red velvet armchairs is available at 1stDibs. There are 85 antique and vintage red velvet armchairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 17 modern editions to choose from as well. Red velvet armchairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency red velvet armchairs are consistently popular styles. Red velvet armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Marco Zanuso, Franco Albini and Arflex are consistently popular.

How Much are Red Velvet Armchairs?

Prices for red velvet armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, red velvet armchairs begin at $708 and can go as high as $43,907, while the average can fetch as much as $4,176.

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.

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