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Design Gispen Office Chair Coen de Vries, Model No. 1266
Design Gispen Office Chair Coen de Vries, Model No. 1266

Design Gispen Office Chair Coen de Vries, Model No. 1266

By Coen de Vries

Located in Oirlo, LI

condition. conference / meeting / waiting room chair version of the better known 1256 armchair

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen, 70s, Renovated, Cowhide
Danish Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen, 70s, Renovated, Cowhide

Danish Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod Larsen, 70s, Renovated, Cowhide

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Tarm, 82

wood frame. Renovated at Retro Møbler Galleri by professional upholsterer, craftsman.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Beech

Pair of 1960s Czech Shell Easy Reupholstered Lounge Chairs by Frantisek Jirak
Pair of 1960s Czech Shell Easy Reupholstered Lounge Chairs by Frantisek Jirak

Pair of 1960s Czech Shell Easy Reupholstered Lounge Chairs by Frantisek Jirak

By Frantisek Jirak

Located in London, England

chairs have been beautifully repaired and reupholstered in a retro pattern by Linwood fabrics. The legs

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech, Bentwood

Mid-Century Karpen Style Pink Velvet Lounge Chair, 1970s
Mid-Century Karpen Style Pink Velvet Lounge Chair, 1970s

Mid-Century Karpen Style Pink Velvet Lounge Chair, 1970s

By Karpen of California

Located in Miami, FL

A fabulous Mid-Century Modern vintage Karpen style sculptural armchair that has been completely

Category

20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Retro Leather Swivel Reclining Armchair Vintage 1960s
Retro Leather Swivel Reclining Armchair Vintage 1960s

Retro Leather Swivel Reclining Armchair Vintage 1960s

Located in London, GB

An extremely comfortable leather swivel armchair with a built in reclining mechanism, this dates

Category

Vintage 1960s English Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

20th Century 1960s Swedish Mahogany Retro Sofa and Armchair
20th Century 1960s Swedish Mahogany Retro Sofa and Armchair

20th Century 1960s Swedish Mahogany Retro Sofa and Armchair

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Modernist sofa and armchair circa 1960 Stamped with makers label holms fabriker ab. Mahogany

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Mahogany

Retro Swivel Rocking Armchair by G-Plan Vintage, 1960s
Retro Swivel Rocking Armchair by G-Plan Vintage, 1960s

Retro Swivel Rocking Armchair by G-Plan Vintage, 1960s

By G Plan Furniture

Located in London, GB

A stylish and iconic retro swivel chair, made by G-plan and dating from around the 1960s-1970s

Category

Vintage 1960s English Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

French Retro Vintage Bamboo Set of Armchairs from the 1960s
French Retro Vintage Bamboo Set of Armchairs from the 1960s

French Retro Vintage Bamboo Set of Armchairs from the 1960s

Located in Oirlo, LI

Lovely outside on your terrace or in your garden. Or just lovely to dream away romantically with a good book? This vintage rattan/bamboo lounge set is very beautiful & decorative. ...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Vitra Eames Herman Miller EA 116 Hopsack Swivel Lounge Armchair Vintage Retro
Vitra Eames Herman Miller EA 116 Hopsack Swivel Lounge Armchair Vintage Retro

Vitra Eames Herman Miller EA 116 Hopsack Swivel Lounge Armchair Vintage Retro

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

swivel hopsack lounge armchair RRP £2095 The EA 116 Aluminium Group easy chair from 1958 is one of the

Category

20th Century British Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Wonderful Heywood Wakefield Ash, Cane and Upholstered Retro Chair
Wonderful Heywood Wakefield Ash, Cane and Upholstered Retro Chair

Wonderful Heywood Wakefield Ash, Cane and Upholstered Retro Chair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Show stealer armchair with retro Mid-Century Modern style, having light wood frame including

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Egg Shaped Swivel Armchair, 1970
Egg Shaped Swivel Armchair, 1970

Egg Shaped Swivel Armchair, 1970

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Super comfy and cool retro looking armchair from Italy in leather and with great shape. Detailing

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1970s, Refurbished Danish Swivel Armchair, Furniture Wool
1970s, Refurbished Danish Swivel Armchair, Furniture Wool

1970s, Refurbished Danish Swivel Armchair, Furniture Wool

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Refurbished Danish swivel armchair with five-step foot. New buttons and armrest padding, re

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wool, Faux Leather, Beech

Contemporary Eva Armchair by Gustavo Bittencourt, Brazil, 2016
Contemporary Eva Armchair by Gustavo Bittencourt, Brazil, 2016

Contemporary Eva Armchair by Gustavo Bittencourt, Brazil, 2016

By Gustavo Bittencourt

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Contemporary EVA armchair by Gustavo Bittencourt, Brazil, 2016. The Eva three-legged armchair

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s, Danish Design, Ear Flap Armchair, Bottle Green Fabric
1960s, Danish Design, Ear Flap Armchair, Bottle Green Fabric

1960s, Danish Design, Ear Flap Armchair, Bottle Green Fabric

Located in Tarm, 82

60s, Danish designed high-backed completely refurbished-reupholstered armchair. Brand new

Category

Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Retro Armchair, Vintage, 1960s
Danish Retro Armchair, Vintage, 1960s

Danish Retro Armchair, Vintage, 1960s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in London, GB

A very stylish and comfortable armchair, this was made in Denmark and it dates from the 1960s. It's

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Retro Armchair by Thonet, 1930s
Retro Armchair by Thonet, 1930s

Retro Armchair by Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of oakwood and original upholstery - Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Retro Armchair by Thonet, 1930s
Retro Armchair by Thonet, 1930s

Retro Armchair by Thonet, 1930s

By Thonet

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of oak wood and original upholstery - Original condition

Category

Vintage 1930s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Two Retro Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1950s
Set of Two Retro Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1950s

Set of Two Retro Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1950s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made of oak wood - Made in Czechoslovakia - Upholstery has some signs of use. - Very good, Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Two Retro Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1950's
Set of Two Retro Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1950's

Set of Two Retro Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1950's

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made of oak wood - Made in Czechoslovakia - Partially restored - Upholstery has some signs of use. Suitable for renovation upholstery - Wooden frame fixed - Very good, Origina...

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Two Retro Armchairs Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
Set of Two Retro Armchairs Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s

Set of Two Retro Armchairs Designed by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s

By Jindřich Halabala

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Suitable for upholstery renovation - Good, original condition - Very comfortable.

Category

Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Retro Armchair by Terje Ekstrom 'Ekstrem' Vintage, 1980s
Retro Armchair by Terje Ekstrom 'Ekstrem' Vintage, 1980s

Retro Armchair by Terje Ekstrom 'Ekstrem' Vintage, 1980s

By Terje Ekstrom

Located in London, GB

An iconic and stylish armchair from Norway, this was designed by Terje Ekstrom, it's titled the

Category

Vintage 1980s Norwegian Bergere Chairs

František Jirák Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, 1960s '2 Pieces'
František Jirák Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, 1960s '2 Pieces'

František Jirák Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs, 1960s '2 Pieces'

By Tatra, Frantisek Jirak

Located in Nagykovácsi, Central Hungary

Czech Mid-Century Modern 'retro' armchairs designed by František Jirák for Tatra. Manufactured in

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1950s Pair of Retro Italian Armchairs
1950s Pair of Retro Italian Armchairs

1950s Pair of Retro Italian Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A stunning and very comfortable pair of vintage Italian armchairs, these date from the 1950-60’s

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Classic Design Totally Original Retro, 1950 Danish Fabric Armchair
Classic Design Totally Original Retro, 1950 Danish Fabric Armchair

Classic Design Totally Original Retro, 1950 Danish Fabric Armchair

Located in Markington, GB

Classic design totally original retro 1950 Danish fabric armchair This wooden base fabric 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

The Perfect Chair, Retro Leather Zero Gravity Reclining Armchair
The Perfect Chair, Retro Leather Zero Gravity Reclining Armchair

The Perfect Chair, Retro Leather Zero Gravity Reclining Armchair

Located in London, GB

This is the most comfortable armchair you could ever imagine, it is therefore appropriately called

Category

1990s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Retro Rosewood/Black Lacquer Leather Armchairs Vintage, 1960s
Pair of Retro Rosewood/Black Lacquer Leather Armchairs Vintage, 1960s

Pair of Retro Rosewood/Black Lacquer Leather Armchairs Vintage, 1960s

Located in London, GB

A stunning and extremely unusual pair of armchairs from the 1960s, these are amazing quality and

Category

Vintage 1960s English Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rosewood

1960  Gimson and Slater - Rock and Rest - Retro Vintage Armchairs lounge chair
1960  Gimson and Slater - Rock and Rest - Retro Vintage Armchairs lounge chair

1960 Gimson and Slater - Rock and Rest - Retro Vintage Armchairs lounge chair

By Gimson and Slater Ltd

Located in Markington, GB

Designed in Norway and manufactured by Grimson and Slater, England. The chair has the famous “Rock n Rest” mechanism that allows for a fixed reclining in eight positions, or a free r...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

1940s vintage armchairs
1940s vintage armchairs

1940s vintage armchairs

Located in Brescia, IT

Pair of vintage velvet armchairs. These retro-flavored seats are Scandinavian originals from the

Category

Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Markington, GB

1960 retro vintage original Scandinavian Ingmar relling designed bentwood unusual lightwood siesta

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair

Mid-Century Modern, 1960, Retro Danish Ingmar Relling Siesta Lounge Chair

By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling

Located in Markington, GB

1960 retro vintage original Scandinavian Ingmar Relling designed bentwood unusual lightwood siesta

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

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

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

By Coja Culemborg

Located in Markington, GB

1970's vintage Retro Dutch Coja leather bentwood arm chair or club chair 1970's Coja arm chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bentwood

Pair of 1960's Vintage Swivel Rocking Armchairs
Pair of 1960's Vintage Swivel Rocking Armchairs

Pair of 1960's Vintage Swivel Rocking Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A fantastic pair of large retro swivelling and rocking armchairs. these were made in England, they

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Danish Design, Refurbished High-Back Armchair, Gray Imitation Lambskin, 1960s
Danish Design, Refurbished High-Back Armchair, Gray Imitation Lambskin, 1960s

Danish Design, Refurbished High-Back Armchair, Gray Imitation Lambskin, 1960s

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk

Located in Tarm, 82

Danish design, 1960s. Refurbished high-back armchair. Upholstered in gray quality Nevotex very

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid-Century Modern 1950 Danish Teak Armchair with Yellow Fabric
Mid-Century Modern 1950 Danish Teak Armchair with Yellow Fabric

Mid-Century Modern 1950 Danish Teak Armchair with Yellow Fabric

Located in Markington, GB

Stunning retro 1950s teak armchair in mint condition. Chair is in mint vintage condition, it is

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of 1930s Vintage Howell Company Spring Metal Lawn Chairs
Pair of 1930s Vintage Howell Company Spring Metal Lawn Chairs

Pair of 1930s Vintage Howell Company Spring Metal Lawn Chairs

By Howell

Located in New York, NY

Pair of rare high back cantilever bounce armchairs. These retro chairs were manufactured in the

Category

Early 20th Century American Machine Age Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Steel

Retro Armchair with Flamingo Pattern, 1970s
Retro Armchair with Flamingo Pattern, 1970s

Retro Armchair with Flamingo Pattern, 1970s

Located in Lábatlan, HU

Retro armchair with flamingo pattern, 1970s This chair was fully and professionally re-upholstered

Category

Vintage 1970s Hungarian Romantic Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Retro Armchair Scandinavian Design Vintage
Retro Armchair Scandinavian Design Vintage

Retro Armchair Scandinavian Design Vintage

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Retro armchairs from the 1960s-1970s, beautiful Minimalist form - Scandinavian design. Armchairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Retro Armchair In Distressed Red Leather
Retro Armchair In Distressed Red Leather

Retro Armchair In Distressed Red Leather

Located in Tarleton, GB

Retro Leather Armchair Another lovely find by the team at Eclectic Trading Company UK. Great

Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Retro Armchair 1960-1970 Danish Design Vintage
Retro Armchair 1960-1970 Danish Design Vintage

Retro Armchair 1960-1970 Danish Design Vintage

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Retro armchair 1960-1970 Danish design vintage astonishing armchair from the 1960s-1970s. Danish

Category

Antique 1670s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

"Lipstick Red" Vinyl Retro Armchairs
"Lipstick Red" Vinyl Retro Armchairs

"Lipstick Red" Vinyl Retro Armchairs

Located in Miami, FL

POP ART! These chairs are personality and very much in the style of Knoll. Sold as a pair only.

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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Single Lucite Retro Armchair with Cushion
Single Lucite Retro Armchair with Cushion

Single Lucite Retro Armchair with Cushion

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Single lucite retro swivel armchair

Category

20th Century Unknown Armchairs

Materials

Lucite

Retro Armchair Classic Danish Design Vintage
Retro Armchair Classic Danish Design Vintage

Retro Armchair Classic Danish Design Vintage

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Stylish armchair from the 1960s-1970s, beautiful minimalist form - Scandinavian design. Armchairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Denim-Blue Retro Armchairs, 1960s, Completely Renovated
Danish Denim-Blue Retro Armchairs, 1960s, Completely Renovated

Danish Denim-Blue Retro Armchairs, 1960s, Completely Renovated

Located in Tarm, DK

Denim-blue retro armchairs. Made by Danish furniture manufacturer in circa 1960. New upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech, Teak

Retro Armchairs Danish Design, 1960-1970 Classic
Retro Armchairs Danish Design, 1960-1970 Classic

Retro Armchairs Danish Design, 1960-1970 Classic

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Two armchairs from the 1960s-1970s, Minimalist form, Scandinavian design. Made of beechwood

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Chic Black and White  Retro Armchairs
Pair of Chic Black and White  Retro Armchairs

Pair of Chic Black and White Retro Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of black lacquered armchairs with black and white geometric fabric.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Swedish Retro Armchair Birch Frame and Unique Design, 1960s
Swedish Retro Armchair Birch Frame and Unique Design, 1960s

Swedish Retro Armchair Birch Frame and Unique Design, 1960s

Located in Singapore, SG

Armchair of a unique "pointy" design, designed when most designs were rounder.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Unique Retro Armchairs from 1970s with Armrests Made of Plexiglass
Unique Retro Armchairs from 1970s with Armrests Made of Plexiglass

Unique Retro Armchairs from 1970s with Armrests Made of Plexiglass

Located in Zbiroh, CZ

Rare model of armchair with removable upholstery pillows. Armchair has wooden construction from

Category

Vintage 1970s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plexiglass, Beech

Pair of Retro Hungarian Club Armchairs, circa 1970
Pair of Retro Hungarian Club Armchairs, circa 1970

Pair of Retro Hungarian Club Armchairs, circa 1970

Located in Budapest, HU

Pair of 1970s retro armchairs. Reupholstered, wood parts lacquered. We ship worldwide, please

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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Armchairs

Danish Design Armchairs Classic Vintage Retro
Danish Design Armchairs Classic Vintage Retro

Danish Design Armchairs Classic Vintage Retro

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Retro armchairs from the 1960s-1970s, beautiful Minimalist form - Scandinavian design. Fantastic

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Vintage Armchairs Suitable for Re-Upholstering
Set of Two Vintage Armchairs Suitable for Re-Upholstering

Set of Two Vintage Armchairs Suitable for Re-Upholstering

Located in Zbiroh, CZ

Set of two simple retro armchairs from furniture production of former Czechoslovakia. Suitable for

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Farstrup Gray Armchair Teak 1960s Danish Design
Farstrup Gray Armchair Teak 1960s Danish Design

Farstrup Gray Armchair Teak 1960s Danish Design

By Farstrup

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Retro armchair from the 1960s-1960s, a minimalistic form made in the Farstrup Møbler manufacture

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Danish Design Grey Armchair Midcentury Classic
Danish Design Grey Armchair Midcentury Classic

Danish Design Grey Armchair Midcentury Classic

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Retro armchair from the 1960s these are a beautiful, Minimalist form with amazing armrests. Teak

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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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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