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Børge Mogensen Armchairs / Chairs Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of armchairs / chairs designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Pair of Vintage Teak Armchairs, Chairs, 1960s-1970s, Danish
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of vintage teak armchairs, chairs, 1960s-1970s, Danish Solid teak, simple and extremely
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1960s Danish Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Boucle Armchair Chair, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
These armchairs were produced in the 1960s. They have been completely restored including new
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Coconut

Retro Mid-Century Boucle Armchair Chair, 1960s
Mid-Century Boucle Armchair Chair, 1960s
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Mid-Century Boucle Armchair Chair, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
These armchairs were produced in the 1960s. They have been completely restored including new
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Coconut

Retro Mid-Century Boucle Armchair Chair, 1960s
Mid-Century Boucle Armchair Chair, 1960s
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Pierre Guariche Vintage SK660 Armchairs Chairs
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Jacqueline Lecoq Beautiful pair of SK660 armchairs designed by Pierre Guariche and manufactured by the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Metal

Harvey Probber Architectural Series Armchair, Chair 249
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
This unique design from the Harvey Probber architectural line is titled Chair 249. The mirrored
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Pair of Midcentury Selig Armchairs Chairs
By Selig
Located in Dallas, TX
These Selig Furniture Company midcentury barrel back lounge chairs pay homage to their original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Illum Wikkelsø Leather Armchair Chair Brown Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish modern teak chair with brown aniline leather. Design by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø Wikkelsoe Leather Teak Armchair Chair Ocher Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish modern teak chair with thick ocher aniline leather. Design by Illum Wikkelsø and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Wood Upholstery and Nickel Cesca Armchairs Chairs, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of unusual Cesca chairs. Nickel frames with Wood and nice fabric upholstery seats and backs
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Original Antique Howard and Sons Lenygon and Morant Bridgewater Armchair Chair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful original Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair by Lenygon & Morant, English circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century British Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Calico

Italian Armchair Chair with Faux Crocodile Imitation Leather Covering
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian armchair with covering in black faux crocodile imitation leather, structure in antiqued
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Beech

Scacciapensieri Armchair Chairs by De Pas D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Poltronova
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Poltronova
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Poltronova armchair model 'Scacciapensieri'. Cantilevered Italian
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Alvar Aalto for Artek Model 45 Armchair Chair Black Leather 1 of 6
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare armchair model 45 from Alvar Aalto made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer

Alvar Aalto for Artek Model 45 Armchair Chair Black Leather 1 of 4
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare armchair Model 45 from Alvar Aalto.Made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer

Belgian Pair of Armchairs Chairs in Leather and Oak
By Schuitema & Zonen, Frits Schuitema
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Schuitema for Shaker Furniture by Schuitema en Zonen, pair of armchairs model 1130, stained
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Joe Columbo Elda Lounge Armchair Chair Vintage c 1970's
By Joe Colombo
Located in Chicago, IL
the first chair with a fully self-supporting fiberglass frame. The "Elda" Armchair features seven
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Helmut Magg Mid- Century Leather Armchair Chair for Deutsche Werkstätten, 1958
By Helmut Magg
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sculptural armchair is designed 1958 by Helmut Magg for German manufacture Deutsche
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage 1970s Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Accent Dining Armchair Chair, Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Madison, WI
For sale is a single funky vintage Vico Magistretti beauty, the "Carimate" chair by Cassina. The
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Cassina Model Tentazione Mario Bellini Small Armchair Chair Oxred Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Munich, Bavaria
version of the armchair. It can be used in the Living room and also as a dining chair. It has a soft
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rattan Egg Cage Armchair, Italy, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rattan hang egg cage lounge armchair chair. 1 chair available. Price listed for 1 chair.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rattan Egg Cage Armchair, Italy, 1980s
Rattan Egg Cage Armchair, Italy, 1980s
H 43.71 in W 27.96 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Postmodern Lacquered Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of three legged armchairs chairs restored and reupholstered by the Selby House in a black
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Hide, Upholstery, Lacquer

Pair of Memphis Style Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Memphis style armchairs. Chairs are newly upholstered in linen. Has mahogany arms, a
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1970s Directoire Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Pair of Memphis Style Armchairs
Pair of Memphis Style Armchairs
H 35.5 in W 22 in D 21.5 in
Rare Manner of Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Trone Armchair Chair Tall Bench
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Wayne, NJ
Rare Chair in the Manner of Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Trone Armchair Chair Bench . This is
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1980s Unknown Arts and Crafts Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Wood

Stunning Metal Framed Vintage Retro 1950s Barber Armchair
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning 1950s retro barber armchair  Chair is in very good vintage condition, Dimensions
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Philippe Starck Chair Armchair Chair Driade Aleph Model Jack Lang Set of 4
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These chairs are true Iconic armchairs dining chairs designed by Philippe Starck 1987 for Italian
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Jorgen Kastholm Red Leather Armchair Chair Modell 8400 for Kusch + Co Set of 2
By Jørgen Kastholm, Kusch+Co
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This armchair modell series 8400 was designed by Jorgen Kastholm for Kusch + Co The pieces
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of Ten Danish Kurt Olsen Mid Century Armchairs Chairs in Teak
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kurt Olsen Manufacturer: Slagelse Era: 1960s Measurements: 25 wide x 20 deep x 30 tall, seat height: 18 tall Condition: Frames are in good condition ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Teak

Early Thonet S533 RF Cane Weißenhof Armchair Chair Mies van der Rohe Set of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage armchairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed by Mies van der Rohe and
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Green Leather Oval-Back Armchairs Chair by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Lafayette, IN
A fantastic pair of Mid-Century Modern green leather and walnut club chairs by Danish American
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

High Back Italian Baroque or Swedish Rococo Style Dining Armchairs Chairs a Pair
By Dods Murdick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of high back Italian Baroque / Swedish Rococo style dining armchairs by Dods Murdick. Item
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1950s American Baroque Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960, Armchair design by Giotto Stoppino Lodovico Meneghetti Vittorio Gregotti
By Lodovico Meneghetti, Giotto Stoppino and Vittorio Gregotti, Sim Interiors
Located in Milan, IT
Mid-Century Modern, armchair-chair design by Giotto Stoppino, Lodovico Meneghetti Vittorio Gregotti
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Henredon Louis XVI Style Arched Cane Back Hardwood Chair
By Henredon
Located in Ross, CA
Vintage French Country cane back armchair chair with faux leather seat made by Henredon, made in
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1960s American Louis XVI Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Cane

Cidue Dining Armchairs Chairs Design by Willy Rizzo Set of 6 Chrome and Leather
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Italian design chairs are designed Willy Rizzo for Italian manufacture Cidue. It has a
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Velvet Regency Barrel Back Circle Armchairs
Located in Naples, FL
Pair of plum velvet upholstered barrel backed Hollywood Regency circle armchairs. Chairs are dark
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Armchair, 1960s
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Armchair chair produced by Stol Kamnik, designer Branko Uršic (rare), Slovenia. Age: 1960s. It is
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Armchair, 1960s
Armchair, 1960s
H 25.99 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Set of Arne Jacobsen Seven Armchairs in Beech '6'
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Herlev, 84
Arne Jacobsen set of 6 seven armchairs chair in beech from 2005. The chairs appear in good
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Beech

Chair Armchair "Techno" Design Philippe Starck For L'Oreal by Maletti, 1980s
By Maletti, Philippe Starck
Located in taranto, IT
Very rare " techno " model armchair chair, designed by philippe starck, Maletti production for the
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1980s Italian Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tito Agnoli Set of 2 Leather "Mis B2 RVS" Armchairs for Pierantonio Bonacina
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period beautiful set of 2 dinning/armchairs chairs designed by Tito Agnoli and
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1950s Armchairs for Indoor or Outdoor Wood and Iron 12
Located in IT
Armchairs / chairs with armrests made of plywood and iron frame, painted with special outdoor
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Iron

MCM Benchcraft Rattan Wicker Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rattan Wicker Armchair Chair Approximate measurements in inches 26" high at back 36" wide 25
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Bamboo, Cotton

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Compass Wood Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
By Augusto Romano, Gio Ponti, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret, Jean Royère
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Modernist Pair of wood teak Compass feet armchairs, chairs. In the mood of
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

Dramatic Restored Pair of Brass Greek Key Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent armchairs chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chair Armchair Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Metal Midcentury United States 1970
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Palermo, IT
Chair or armchair designed by the designer Harry Bertoia and produced in the United States in the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Newly Upholstered Grey Fabric Retro Vintage Teak Armchair
Located in Markington, GB
1950s newly upholstered grey fabric Retro vintage teak armchair, chair stands on solid teak
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Walnut Armchairs by Johnson Chair Co.
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Highland, IN
These armchairs by the Johnson Chair Company have beautiful sculpted walnut frames with very
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Howard Chairs Ltd London England Egerton Model Armchair
By Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in Sherborne, GB
inscription of the chair model and the serial number visible on the rear sack and cushion. The armchair has
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Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Modern "Rex" Folding Lounge Chairs Designed by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Iconic Pair of vintage folding Rex Kralj armchairs chairs designed by Slovenian architect, Niko
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Pair Hickory Chair Federal Style Mahogany & Inlay Upholstered Mahogany Armchairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Hickory Chair Furniture Federal Style Upholstered Mahogany Armchairs in great vintage
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Late 20th Century American Federal Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Hickory Chair Queen Anne Red Leather Nailhead Club Lounge Library Armchair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hickory Chair red leather library reading or desk armchair featuring Queen Anne styling
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Set of Eight Unique Chrome Paul Evans Studio Dining Armchairs 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in Camden, ME
Evans's studio chief and close confidant has certified that these eight armchairs chairs are by Paul Evans
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Regency Faux Bamboo Ebonized Armchairs
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Regency Faux bamboo ebonized dining accent armchairs Approximate Measurements in Inches 34" high at
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Faux Bamboo

Italian modern black Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias 1980s
By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias
Located in MIlano, IT
, which includes different models including armchairs, chairs with and without armrests and poufs. This
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian modern black Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias 1980s
By Giandomenico Belotti, Alias
Located in MIlano, IT
Giandomenico Belotti for Alias, which includes different models including armchairs, chairs with and without
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1980s Italian Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Tufted Leather Chesterfield Armchairs
By Taylor Chair co.
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of leather armchairs with wooden legs and stretcher. Done in the Chesterfield style. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century American George III Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Leather

Two Vintage Butterfly Armrest Chairs
By Phoenix Chair Company
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Set of two vintage butterfly armrest chairs. Made in Denmark by “Phoenix” in the 1960s. Height
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Steel

Two Vintage Butterfly Armrest Chairs
Two Vintage Butterfly Armrest Chairs
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 19.3 in
Original Children Armchair Chair 'Anna' by Karin Mobring 1963 for Ikea, Sweden
By IKEA
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Children armchair Model: Anna Producer: Ikea, Sweden Design: Karin
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Hickory Chair Regency Style Double Caned Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A double caned, George III Regency style mahogany & satinwood armchair with tapered reed & turned
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1960s American Regency Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany, Satinwood

Guido Chiappe Beech and Cane Armchairs for Continental Hotel in Santa Margherita
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Santa Margherita Ligure (Genoa) for a total production of around 50 armchairs (**). Chairs are in
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1960s Italian Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Hickory Chair Martha Washington Mahogany Upholstered Open Arm Chairs, Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Late 20th Century Hickory Chair Furniture Sheraton Style Mahogany Upholstered Open Arm
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Late 20th Century American Sheraton Retro Armchair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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Retro Armchair Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of retro armchair chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all retro armchair chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of retro armchair chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro armchair chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made retro armchair chairs over the years, but those made by Hans J. Wegner, Knoll and Artifort are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Retro Armchair Chairs?

Retro armchair chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,186, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $800,000.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Retro Armchair Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023
    Whether an armchair is an accent chair varies from piece to piece. Any chair with arms is an armchair, while an accent chair is a decorative chair typically used in a seating area. Armchairs include dining chairs with arms as well as accent chairs, and some accent chairs don't have arms at all. Only a decorative seating area chair with arms can be called both an armchair and an accent chair. Shop a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between an armchair and an accent chair comes down to the specificity of the terms. An accent chair is any decorative chair designed to provide comfortable seating in living rooms and other spaces (armchairs can be accent chairs). An armchair is merely any chair that has armrests. Many different styles of armchairs have been made over the years. Find a wide range of armchairs and accent chairs on 1stDibs.