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Retro Armchairs

Blue And White Garden Seat

Retro Chair

Munna Design Studio

Black Leather Armchair 1960s

Scandinavia Woodworks

Curved Armchair

2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

1960s Retro Barber Armchair – Chrome Frame with Black Leatherette Upholstery

Located in Markington, GB

A stunning 1960s retro barber armchair, defined by its sleek chrome frame and classic mid-century styling.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Retro-Inspired Armchair with Curved Silhouette in Champagne Velvet Upholstery

$10,200 / item

$1,376Sale Price / item|50% Off

$715Sale Price|20% Off

$894Sale Price / item|48% Off

$825Sale Price|39% Off

Sought after Vintage Retro 1950's Dutch Z Design Chair

By Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Markington, GB

Dutch Z-Shaped Chair with Green Fabric Cushions, in the Style of Gerrit Rietveld A solid Dutch chair featuring the iconic Z-shaped frame and upholstered in green fabric cushions. In...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

$1,720Sale Price|44% Off

Lovely Shaped Dutch Retro 1950's Swan Arm Chair Swan Shaped Newly Upholstered

Located in Markington, GB

Vintage 1950s ‘Swan’ Armchair, Newly Upholstered A beautifully shaped 1950s vintage ‘Swan’ armchair, featuring an elegant and unusual sculptural form characteristic of mid-century d...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Vintage Retro Dutch Coja Grey Leather Bentwood Arm Chair or Club Chair

$688Sale Price|60% Off

1970s Vintage Retro Dutch Coja Grey Leather Bentwood Arm Chair or Club Chair

By Coja Culemborg

Located in Markington, GB

1970s Dutch Coja Grey Leather Bentwood Armchair / Club Chair A striking vintage Coja armchair from the 1970s, showcasing the brand’s signature bentwood design combined with supple ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

$5,032 / item

Giulia T Armchair in Solid Wood, Upholstery & Polyurethane Foam by Softhouse

Located in Geneve, CH

Please contact us. Giulia T Armchair celebrates the retro charm of the classical Italian car seating.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Other

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Mücke - Melder, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

$2,470

Restored Bauhaus Armchair, by Mücke - Melder, Beech, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Mücke & Melder

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This iconic Bauhaus armchair with a D-form tubular frame (also known as the D-form armchair) originates from the early 20th century and represents a masterpiece of functionalist desi...

Category

Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Danish Designed Armchair 70's, Wool, Beech, Completely Renovated-Reupholstered

$693

Danish Designed Armchair 70's, Wool, Beech, Completely Renovated-Reupholstered

Located in Tarm, 82

Danish designed armchair. New reupholstered in quality turquoise blue wool fabric.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

$4,940 / set

Pair of Restored Bauhaus Armchairs, by Mücke-Melder, Chrome, Czech, 1930s

By Mücke & Melder

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

These iconic Bauhaus armchairs with a D-form tubular frame (also known as the D-form armchair) originate from the early 20th century and represents a masterpiece of functionalist des...

Category

20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

$4,940 / set

$1,027Sale Price|40% Off

80s, Danish Adjustable Lounge Chair, Hs Design, Nubuck Leather, Solid Teak Wood

By Dhs Designs

Located in Tarm, 82

Danish adjustable lounge chair. Made in about 1980 by HS Design. Refreshed by furniture craftsman at Retro Møbler Galleri. Original upholstery. Brown naturally patinated leather. All...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Danish design by Frode Holm, make up chair, 60s, completely reupholstered

$999

Danish design by Frode Holm, make up chair, 60s, completely reupholstered

By Frode Holm

Located in Tarm, 82

Frode Holm, Danish make up chair. Manufactured in about 1960 with Chr. Linnebergs Møbelfabrik. Teak legs. Completely renovated by craftsman, furniture upholsterer at Retro Møbler Gal...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1950s Newly Upholstered Grey Fabric Retro Vintage Teak Armchair

$653Sale Price|40% Off

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 tappered legs and has lovely shaped triangle shaped armrests.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Materials

Wool

Stouby Leather Armchair Vintage Danish Design

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in

F. Hansen Armchair Danish Design Vintage Classic Gray 1960s Oak

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Retro armchair from the 1960s-1970s, Minimalist form - Scandinavian design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Unique Re-Invented Silver Leather Armchair with Stool by Pitfield London

Unavailable

H 38.19 in W 33.47 in D 37.8 in

Unique Re-Invented Silver Leather Armchair with Stool by Pitfield London

Located in London, GB

This fabulous retro armchair and stool won't look out of place anywhere.

Category

2010s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

'Ben' Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Retro Danish Rosewood and Fabric Armchair Office Desk Chair

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

The Danish designers of the 1960s took everyday items and made them stylish, architectural, organic and highly sought after, utilizing cutting edge technologies and materials of the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Style Modern Plush Forest Green Boucle Armchair Retro

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 37.8 in

Mid-Century Style Modern Plush Forest Green Boucle Armchair Retro

Located in Porto, PT

The Dolce Armchair brings the same modern elegance and plush comfort as the Dolce Sofa. This leather sofa’s rounded, organic shapes create a visually inviting and sophisticated prese...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Leather

Retro Swedish Armchair in Dark Painted Bitch and Original Fabric

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in

Retro Swedish Armchair in Dark Painted Bitch and Original Fabric

Located in Singapore, SG

A high back red low slung armchair midcentury.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Erik Wørts Brown Leather Armchairs Retro 1970s Vintage Danish Design

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in

Erik Wørts Brown Leather Armchairs Retro 1970s Vintage Danish Design

By Erik Wørts, Sorø Stolefabrik

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Set of four armchairs from the 1960s-1970s. Scandinavian style, Minimalist form - design by Erik Wørts. Manufactured in Sorø Stolefabrik. Original upholstery made of leather in brown...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Retro Danish Rosewood Wingback Lounge Armchair / Footstool, 1950s

Unavailable

H 42.13 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in

Mid-Century Retro Danish Rosewood Wingback Lounge Armchair / Footstool, 1950s

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish Design Manufacturer: Unknown Country: Denmark Date: 1950s Material: Heavy cotton Royal Blue upholstery and rosewood legs Maximum dimensions: Chair 74c...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Rosewood

Mid-Century Vintage Retro Danish Frits Henningsen Mahogany Lounge Armchair

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 24.81 in D 29.14 in

Mid-Century Vintage Retro Danish Frits Henningsen Mahogany Lounge Armchair

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Frits Henningsen Manufacturer: Frits Henningsen Country: Denmark Date: 1940s Material: Mahogany legs and frame with Woollen weave Upholstery Maximum Dimensio...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Danish Designed Armchair, 1970s, Wool, Teak Wood, Completely Restored

Unavailable

H 38.59 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in

Danish Designed Armchair, 1970s, Wool, Teak Wood, Completely Restored

Located in Tarm, DK

Retro armchair new reupholstered in gray wool fabric.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Mid-Century Retro Norwegian Westnofa Brown Leather Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 24.61 in D 28.75 in

Four Mid-Century Retro Danish Red Alcantara Lounge Desk Dining Armchair

By Bruno Mathsson

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish design, in the style of the iconic Bruno Mathsson 'Eva' chair Manufacturer: Unknown Country: Denmark Date: 1970s Material: Alcantara upholstery with beec...

Materials

Wool, Oak

Mid-Century Retro Danish Georg Thams Brown Leather Swivel Reclining Armchair

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 37.8 in W 31.89 in D 34.65 in

Mid-Century Retro Arne Norell for Vatne Red Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair 1960s

By Vatne Møbler, Arne Norell

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Arne Norell Manufacturer: Vatne Møbler Country: Norway Date: 1960s Material: Red leather with chrome metal frame and base Maximum dimensions: Width 81cm, d...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Retro Danish Pair of Armchairs, Børge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, 1970s

Unavailable

$5,169 / set

H 36.23 in W 25.2 in D 36.23 in

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Puglia, Puglia

This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

1960s Italian Armchair in Bouclé

$781

H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 31.11 in

1960s Italian Armchair in Bouclé

Located in Praha, CZ

- newly upholstered in white Boucle fabric - carefully refurbished

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Classic And Luxurious Lawson Style Club Chair

$750Sale Price|59% Off

H 32 in W 34 in D 32 in

Classic And Luxurious Lawson Style Club Chair

Located in Bronx, NY

Classic and luxurious Lawson style club chair in a rich Neo-Indian inspired fabric arm height is 26"

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair

$5,169 / set

$4,500 / item

H 36 in W 34 in D 40 in

Toulouse Club Chair

By Michael Bagley

Located in Bronx, NY

The Toulouse club chair takes it inspiration from Jean-Michael Frank and was designed as the ultimate club chair for long term seating! It's scaled and composed to provide the maximu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

Metal

The 'Brokkr' forged steel martini table

$1,907 / item

H 24.81 in Dm 12.21 in

The 'Brokkr' forged steel martini table

Located in Malton, GB

This is our 'Brokkr' martini table. Made right here in Yorkshire by Sam our blacksmith from forged steel. Every detail is beaten and shaped by hand from the patina on the table to th...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter

$8,501 / item

H 39.38 in Dm 45.01 in

Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter

By Paul Matter

Located in Warsaw, PL

Contemporary Textured Brass Chandelier, Tryst Three by Paul Matter Tryst chandelier explores the relationship between interlocked forms in perfect union and balance. A study of form...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 33.86 in

Pair of Italian Brutalist Armchairs

Located in London, London

Pair of armchairs Unusual shaped frame Boucle upholstery Normally carried in stock in Italy but can be made to order if not. Several different fabric options are available. Seat ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Ash

Handcrafted English Ash Side Table

$1,114 / item

H 19.3 in Dm 11.82 in

Handcrafted English Ash Side Table

By SUM Furniture

Located in London, GB

Beautifully hand-turned and handcrafted in solid Ash, this side table is a sculptural study in form, texture, and material. Designed and made by our craftsman in England, the piece e...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ash

Bench Clothespin in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

$10,225 / item

H 16.93 in W 94.49 in D 17.72 in

Bench Clothespin in Solid Natural Cedar Wood

Located in Paris, FR

Bench Clothespin in solid natural cedar wood, with red metal mechanism. Treated solid wood with wax with natural pine extracts. L240xD45xH43cm, price: 8900,00€ L190xD45xH42cm, price...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Benches

Materials

Cedar

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Retro Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of retro armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. There are all kinds of retro armchairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Retro armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many retro armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Jindrich Halabala, Ingmar Relling and Chesterfield produced popular retro armchairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Retro Armchairs?

Prices for retro armchairs start at $276 and top out at $4,877 with the average selling for $1,125.

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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