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Chesterfield Armchair Leather Brown One Seat Couch Vintage Retro
Chesterfield Armchair Leather Brown One Seat Couch Vintage Retro

Chesterfield Armchair Leather Brown One Seat Couch Vintage Retro

Located in Cologne, DE

Brown colored original Chesterfield leather armchair in a vintage design, made for pure comfort and

Category

20th Century British Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Armchair Leather Brown One Seat Couch Retro Vintage
Chesterfield Armchair Leather Brown One Seat Couch Retro Vintage

Chesterfield Armchair Leather Brown One Seat Couch Retro Vintage

Located in Cologne, DE

Brown colored Chesterfield leather armchair, in a vintage and elegant design, made for pure comfort

Category

20th Century British Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Armchair Leather Red One-Seat Couch, Retro Vintage
Chesterfield Armchair Leather Red One-Seat Couch, Retro Vintage

Chesterfield Armchair Leather Red One-Seat Couch, Retro Vintage

Located in Cologne, DE

Red colored Chesterfield leather armchair, in a vintage and elegant design, made for pure comfort

Category

20th Century British Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Retro Norwegian Westnofa Lounge Easy Armchair, 1960s
Mid-Century Retro Norwegian Westnofa Lounge Easy Armchair, 1960s

Mid-Century Retro Norwegian Westnofa Lounge Easy Armchair, 1960s

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Norwegian Design. Manufacturer: Westnofa. Country: Norway. Date: 1960s. Material: Red Draylon upholstery with beech frame. Maximum Dimensions: Width 66cm, de...

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Chesterfield Armchair Leather Red Brown Three-Seat Couch Retro Vintage
Chesterfield Armchair Leather Red Brown Three-Seat Couch Retro Vintage

Chesterfield Armchair Leather Red Brown Three-Seat Couch Retro Vintage

Located in Cologne, DE

Red brown colored Chesterfield leather armchair in a vintage design, made for pure comfort and

Category

20th Century European Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Armchair Leather Brown One Seat Couch Retro Vintage Rivets
Chesterfield Armchair Leather Brown One Seat Couch Retro Vintage Rivets

Chesterfield Armchair Leather Brown One Seat Couch Retro Vintage Rivets

Located in Cologne, DE

Brown colored Chesterfield leather armchair, in a vintage and elegant design, made for pure comfort

Category

20th Century British Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Centurion Chesterfield Leather Armchair Brown One seat Couch Retro Vintage
Centurion Chesterfield Leather Armchair Brown One seat Couch Retro Vintage

Centurion Chesterfield Leather Armchair Brown One seat Couch Retro Vintage

By Centurion

Located in Cologne, DE

Brown colored original centurion chesterfield leather armchair in a vintage style, designed for

Category

20th Century British Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Centurion Chesterfield Armchair Green Leather One-Seat Chair Vintage Retro
Centurion Chesterfield Armchair Green Leather One-Seat Chair Vintage Retro

Centurion Chesterfield Armchair Green Leather One-Seat Chair Vintage Retro

By Centurion

Located in Cologne, DE

Green colored original Centurion Chesterfield leather armchair in a vintage design, made for pure

Category

20th Century British Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Armchair Leather Brown One Seat Couch Retro Vintage Rivets
Chesterfield Armchair Leather Brown One Seat Couch Retro Vintage Rivets

Chesterfield Armchair Leather Brown One Seat Couch Retro Vintage Rivets

Located in Cologne, DE

Brown colored Chesterfield leather armchair, in a vintage and elegant design, made for pure comfort

Category

20th Century British Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Armchair Leather Cognac Brown One Seat Couch Retro Vintage
Chesterfield Armchair Leather Cognac Brown One Seat Couch Retro Vintage

Chesterfield Armchair Leather Cognac Brown One Seat Couch Retro Vintage

Located in Cologne, DE

Cognac brown colored Chesterfield leather armchair, in a vintage and elegant design, made for pure

Category

20th Century British Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Armchair Set Leather Brown One Seat Couch Retro Vintage
Chesterfield Armchair Set Leather Brown One Seat Couch Retro Vintage

Chesterfield Armchair Set Leather Brown One Seat Couch Retro Vintage

Located in Cologne, DE

Brown colored Chesterfield leather armchair set, in a vintage and elegant design, made for pure

Category

20th Century British Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

G Plan Armchair 1960s Vintage Retro Button-Back Black Casters
G Plan Armchair 1960s Vintage Retro Button-Back Black Casters

G Plan Armchair 1960s Vintage Retro Button-Back Black Casters

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A fantastic original G Plan button-back armchair, sitting on four casters, black leatherette

Category

Mid-20th Century English Armchairs

Retro Vintage Danish Burgundy Leather Easy Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Retro Vintage Danish Burgundy Leather Easy Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Retro Vintage Danish Burgundy Leather Easy Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

from use, but no rips or tears. Description: Elegant original Danish easy lounge armchair dating

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Chesterfield Leather Armchair Brown One-Seat Vintage Retro with Relax Function
Chesterfield Leather Armchair Brown One-Seat Vintage Retro with Relax Function

Chesterfield Leather Armchair Brown One-Seat Vintage Retro with Relax Function

Located in Cologne, DE

We bring to you an chesterfield leather armchair brown one-seat vintage retro with relax function. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Of 1970s Mid Century Armchairs By Everest Vintage Retro MCM
Pair Of 1970s Mid Century Armchairs By Everest Vintage Retro MCM

Pair Of 1970s Mid Century Armchairs By Everest Vintage Retro MCM

By Everest

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Pair of 1970s Mid Century Armchairs by Everest A stunning and extremely rare

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam

Mid-Century Retro Danish Teak Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Teak Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Teak Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish design. Manufacturer: Unknown. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s Material: Green striped cotton weave upholstery with teak frame. Maximum dimensions: Widt...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Lounge Easy Armchair, 1970s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Lounge Easy Armchair, 1970s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Lounge Easy Armchair, 1970s

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish design. Manufacturer: Unknown. Country: Denmark. Date: 1970s. Material: Genuine brown leather upholstery with chrome frame. Maximum dimensions: Width ...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Retro Danish Lounge Armchair Dusky Pink Upholstery, 1960s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Lounge Armchair Dusky Pink Upholstery, 1960s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Lounge Armchair Dusky Pink Upholstery, 1960s

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish design. Manufacturer: Unknown. Country: Denmark Date: 1960s Material: Heavy cotton weave upholstery and Beech stained legs. Maximum dimensions: 67cm w...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Cotton

Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Mobler Brown Leather Lounge Armchair
Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Mobler Brown Leather Lounge Armchair

Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Mobler Brown Leather Lounge Armchair

By Skipper Mobler

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Svend Skipper Manufacturer: Skippers Møbler Country: Denmark Date: 1970s Material: Genuine brown leather upholstery with stained beechwood frame Maximum dime...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Danish Mid-Century Retro Vintage Wool Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s
Danish Mid-Century Retro Vintage Wool Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s

Danish Mid-Century Retro Vintage Wool Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish Design Manufacturer: Unknown Country: Denmark Date: 1960s Material: Wool upholstery with metal swivel base Maximum Dimensions: Width 84cm, depth 74cm,...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1970s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1970s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1970s

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish design Manufacturer: Unknown Country: Denmark Date: 1970s Material: Brown leather upholstery with black metal frame and base Maximum dimensions: Width...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Retro Danish Beechwood Buttoned Easy Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Beechwood Buttoned Easy Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Beechwood Buttoned Easy Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish design. Manufacturer: Unknown. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Material: Brown leather stained beechwood. Maximum dimensions: 73cm wide , 78cm deep , 8...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Møbler Swivel Lounge Armchair 1970s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Møbler Swivel Lounge Armchair 1970s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Møbler Swivel Lounge Armchair 1970s

By Skipper Mobler, Svend Skipper

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Svend Skipper Manufacturer: Skippers Møbler Country: Denmark Date: 1970s Material: Red leather with metal base Maximum Dimensions: Width 76cm, Depth 83cm, He...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Orange Coral Velvet Pair Of Armchairs Vintage Retro MCM
Mid Century Orange Coral Velvet Pair Of Armchairs Vintage Retro MCM

Mid Century Orange Coral Velvet Pair Of Armchairs Vintage Retro MCM

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Mid Century Orange Coral Velvet Pair of Armchairs Vintage Retro MCM Vintage original

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mid Century Red & Cream Matching Armchairs Club Chairs Vintage Retro MCM
Mid Century Red & Cream Matching Armchairs Club Chairs Vintage Retro MCM

Mid Century Red & Cream Matching Armchairs Club Chairs Vintage Retro MCM

Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Mid Century Red and Cream Matching Armchairs Club Chairs Vintage Retro MCM Matching

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Mid-Century Retro Maurice Burke for Arkana Swivel Tub Armchair, 1970s
Mid-Century Retro Maurice Burke for Arkana Swivel Tub Armchair, 1970s

Mid-Century Retro Maurice Burke for Arkana Swivel Tub Armchair, 1970s

By Arkana Furniture

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

the base in the form of small marks and scratches. Description: A stylish retro swivel chair by

Category

Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Retro Danish Tan Leather Easy Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Tan Leather Easy Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Tan Leather Easy Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

the front and retro chrome metal castors to the rear. This chair was purchased in Denmark and is a

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Mid-Century Retro Danish Tan Leather Easy Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Tan Leather Easy Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Tan Leather Easy Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

front and retro chrome metal castors to the rear. This chair is extremely comfortable. Purchased in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Retro Danish Burgundy Leather & Beech Lounge Armchair 1960s-1970s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Burgundy Leather & Beech Lounge Armchair 1960s-1970s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Burgundy Leather & Beech Lounge Armchair 1960s-1970s

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Mid-Century easy lounge armchair. It is Upholstered in genuine Burgundy leather and the chair features

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Børge Mogensen Style Lounge Armchair
Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Børge Mogensen Style Lounge Armchair

Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Børge Mogensen Style Lounge Armchair

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Description: A stylish Danish easy lounge armchair in the iconic Børge Mogensen style. It is upholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

arms and rear Description: An elegant brown leather Danish swivel armchair. The chair is upholstered

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Møbler Green Leather Lounge Armchair 1960s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Møbler Green Leather Lounge Armchair 1960s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Møbler Green Leather Lounge Armchair 1960s

By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

danish armchair by Skipper Møbler. The chair is upholstered in genuine and very soft green leather with

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

scratches to the edges of the chair Description: A very stylish brown leather danish swivel armchair. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Mobler Beech & Leather Lounge Armchair, 1960s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Mobler Beech & Leather Lounge Armchair, 1960s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Mobler Beech & Leather Lounge Armchair, 1960s

By Skipper Mobler

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish Design. Manufacturer: Skippers Mobler. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Material: Beechwood and black leather. Maximum dimensions: 74cm wide 83cm deep a...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Mobler Beech and Leather Lounge Armchair
Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Mobler Beech and Leather Lounge Armchair

Mid-Century Retro Danish Skippers Mobler Beech and Leather Lounge Armchair

By Skipper Mobler

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish Design. Manufacturer: Skippers Mobler. Country: Denmark. Date: 1970s. Material: Beech wood and tan leather. Maximum dimensions: 73cm wide 74cm deep an...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Mid-Century Retro Danish Westnofa Beech Wood & Leather Lounge Armchair, 1960s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Westnofa Beech Wood & Leather Lounge Armchair, 1960s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Westnofa Beech Wood & Leather Lounge Armchair, 1960s

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish design. Manufacturer: Westnofa. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Material: Beech wood and Brown leather. Maximum Dimensions: 67 cm wide 84 cm deep and 9...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Mid-Century Retro Norwegian Westnofa Black Leather Lounge Easy Armchair, 1960s
Mid-Century Retro Norwegian Westnofa Black Leather Lounge Easy Armchair, 1960s

Mid-Century Retro Norwegian Westnofa Black Leather Lounge Easy Armchair, 1960s

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Norwegian Design. Manufacturer: Westnofa. Country: Norway. Date: 1960s. Material: Genuine black leather upholstery with beech frame. Maximum dimensions: Widt...

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Mid-Century Retro Norwegian Tan Leather Westnofa Bentwood Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Mid-Century Retro Norwegian Tan Leather Westnofa Bentwood Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Mid-Century Retro Norwegian Tan Leather Westnofa Bentwood Armchair, 1960s-1970s

By Westnofa Furniture

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Norwegian Design Manufacturer: Westnofa Country: Norway Date: 1960s Material: Beechwood frame tan leather upholstery Maximum dimensions: 69cm wide, 80cm deep...

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Børge Mogensen Style Lounge Armchair
Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Børge Mogensen Style Lounge Armchair

Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Børge Mogensen Style Lounge Armchair

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish Design. Manufacturer: Unknown. Country: Denmark. Date: 1970s. Material: Teak frame with genuine Chocolate Brown Leather upholstery. Maximum Dimensions...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Retro Danish Wingback Woollen Easy Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Wingback Woollen Easy Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Wingback Woollen Easy Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish design Manufacturer: Unknown Country: Denmark Date: 1960s Material: Teak frame with oatmeal wool upholstery Maximum dimensions: Width 76cm, depth 82cm...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Borge Mogensen Style Wingback Armchair
Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Borge Mogensen Style Wingback Armchair

Mid-Century Retro Danish Brown Leather Borge Mogensen Style Wingback Armchair

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish design, in the manner of Borge Mogensen Manufacturer: Unknown Country: Denmark Date: 1970s Material: Leather with beechwood frame Maximum dimensions: ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Mid-Century Retro Danish Black Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Mid-Century Retro Danish Black Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Mid-Century Retro Danish Black Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish Design. Manufacturer: Unknown. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Material: Genuine Black leather upholstery with metal swivel base. Maximum Dimensions:...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-¬Century Retro Danish Green Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Mid-¬Century Retro Danish Green Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Mid-¬Century Retro Danish Green Leather Swivel Lounge Armchair, 1960s-1970s

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Danish Design Manufacturer: Unknown Country: Denmark Date: 1960s Material: Green leather with metal base Maximum dimensions: Width 84cm, depth 87cm, height 9...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Retro Danish Georg Thams Brown Leather Easy Lounge Armchair
Mid-Century Retro Danish Georg Thams Brown Leather Easy Lounge Armchair

Mid-Century Retro Danish Georg Thams Brown Leather Easy Lounge Armchair

By Georg Thams

Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire

Designer: Georg Thams. Manufacturer: Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik. Country: Denmark. Date: 1960s. Material: Genuine brown leather upholstery with Beech frame. Maximum dime...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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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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