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Rolled Armchair

19th Century Club Roll Armchair
19th Century Club Roll Armchair

19th Century Club Roll Armchair

Located in Delft, NL

An 19th Century club roll armchair A club with high roll arms with green floral fabric upholstery 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of 19th Century Club Roll Armchair
Pair of 19th Century Club Roll Armchair

Pair of 19th Century Club Roll Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant pair of 19th-century club armchairs featuring rolled arms, floral tapestry upholstery, and matching cushions.

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Restored Danish Armchairs with Rolled Arms, circa 1950
Pair of Restored Danish Armchairs with Rolled Arms, circa 1950

Pair of Restored Danish Armchairs with Rolled Arms, circa 1950

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Pair of restored Danish armchairs with rolled arms and supported by four angled legs ending in brass casters.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Green Gold Silk Damask Rolled Arm Chair
Green Gold Silk Damask Rolled Arm Chair

Green Gold Silk Damask Rolled Arm Chair

Located in Hanover, MA

Green-gold silk damask upholstered chair with rolled arms, tapered mahogany legs, pleated skirt and loose seat and back cushion. This custom chair was made fairly recently but defi...

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21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Down, Upholstery, Wood

Traditional, Rolled Arm Lounge Chair, Floral Fabric, Wood, USA, 1980s
Traditional, Rolled Arm Lounge Chair, Floral Fabric, Wood, USA, 1980s

Traditional, Rolled Arm Lounge Chair, Floral Fabric, Wood, USA, 1980s

Located in Stamford, CT

Traditional, Rolled Arm Lounge Chair, Scalamandre Floral Fabric, Wood, USA, 1980s The generously plush down-filled cushions provide a luxurious, sink-in feel, while the upholstery—c...

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20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pleated Rolled Arm Club Chair with Scrolled Back, Custom
Pleated Rolled Arm Club Chair with Scrolled Back, Custom

Pleated Rolled Arm Club Chair with Scrolled Back, Custom

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

This custom club chair features a handsome silhouette defined by pleated rolled arms and a sophisticated scrolled back. Designed with a taller upholstered face and shorter bun feet f...

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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Upholstery

Grosfeld House, Hollywood Regency, Rolled Arm Chairs, Painted Wood, Tweed Linen
Grosfeld House, Hollywood Regency, Rolled Arm Chairs, Painted Wood, Tweed Linen

Grosfeld House, Hollywood Regency, Rolled Arm Chairs, Painted Wood, Tweed Linen

By Grosfeld House

Located in Stamford, CT

Grosfeld House, Louis XVI Style, Rolled Arm Occasional Chairs, Cream Painted Wood, Tweed Linen, 20th C. A pair of traditional occasional arm or lounge chairs produced by Grosfeld Ho...

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Wood

An English 19th Century green deep seated club roll arm chair
An English 19th Century green deep seated club roll arm chair

An English 19th Century green deep seated club roll arm chair

Located in Delft, NL

An English 19th Century green deep seated club roll arm chair An antique deep seated club chair with green fabric upholstery with roll arms on round feet with castors The height is ...

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Danish Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Rolled Arms, Denmark 1940s
Danish Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Rolled Arms, Denmark 1940s

Danish Cabinetmaker Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Rolled Arms, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The works of master cabinetmakers – such as this armchair – are of the highest quality, both in terms of materials and craftsmanship.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage French Hollywood Regency Rolled Back Fireside Parlor Arm Chairs - a Pair
Vintage French Hollywood Regency Rolled Back Fireside Parlor Arm Chairs - a Pair

Vintage French Hollywood Regency Rolled Back Fireside Parlor Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Hollywood Regency Rolled Back Fireside Parlor Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item features solid mahogany frames, rolled backs, dramatic splayed arms, carved and tapered legs, t...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Hand Dyed Leather Wing Back Armchair
Antique Hand Dyed Leather Wing Back Armchair

Antique Hand Dyed Leather Wing Back Armchair

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

This generously proportioned armchair features rolled arms, a high winged back, and brass stud detailing, embodying the craftsmanship and elegance of early 20th-century design.

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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Leather

19th Century Pair of Upholstered French Restoration Mahogany Armchairs
19th Century Pair of Upholstered French Restoration Mahogany Armchairs

19th Century Pair of Upholstered French Restoration Mahogany Armchairs

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Restoration (19th Cent) mahogany roll arm Armchairs with upholstered seat and back Antique Condition

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Antique 19th Century French Restauration Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair of early 20th century leather lounge armchairs
Pair of early 20th century leather lounge armchairs

Pair of early 20th century leather lounge armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of 20th century leather lounge armchairs circa 1920. Very comfortable pair of 1920's leather button back armchairs.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Large Rustic Pine Armchairs, circa 1960
Pair of Large Rustic Pine Armchairs, circa 1960

Pair of Large Rustic Pine Armchairs, circa 1960

Located in Round Top, TX

Circa 1960 pair of large rustic pine armchairs featuring heavy rolled arms and substantial proportions.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Rustic Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Armchair with Upholstered Seat
Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Armchair with Upholstered Seat

Mid-19th Century Louis Philippe Walnut Armchair with Upholstered Seat

Located in Opole, PL

Furthermore, the short volute rails are rolled towards inside. Presented armchair has undergone renovation and is finished in shellac.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pop Art Pink Lilac Vintage Armchair Zyklus Chair Peter Maly, 1980s Germany
Pop Art Pink Lilac Vintage Armchair Zyklus Chair Peter Maly, 1980s Germany

Pop Art Pink Lilac Vintage Armchair Zyklus Chair Peter Maly, 1980s Germany

By Peter Maly

Located in Vienna, AT

An adjustable neck roll makes the armchair comfortable and cosy. Slightly curved armrests floats into the frame and two wheels, as play with geometric elements, underline the playful...

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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Gio Ponti Style of a 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchair with Original Upholstery
Gio Ponti Style of a 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchair with Original Upholstery

Gio Ponti Style of a 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchair with Original Upholstery

By Gio Ponti

Located in London, GB

A 1950s Mid-Century Modern armchair with roll-over flat armrests a steel frame with its original red upholstery which is in very good condition.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

COMFORTABLE PAIR OF ROLLED BACK RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRs
COMFORTABLE PAIR OF ROLLED BACK RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRs

COMFORTABLE PAIR OF ROLLED BACK RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CLUB ARMCHAIRs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored pair of rolled back hand dyed rich Cigar brown leather club armchairs Please n...

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20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

"Alston" by Lee Stanton Tufted Armchair Upholstered in Belgian Linen
"Alston" by Lee Stanton Tufted Armchair Upholstered in Belgian Linen

"Alston" by Lee Stanton Tufted Armchair Upholstered in Belgian Linen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Alston by Lee Stanton Editions is a classic but modern tufted armchair with rolled arms and tapered wood feet, upholstered in cream-colored Belgian linen or customer's own materi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

"Somerton" by Lee Stanton Armchair Upholstered in Belgian Linen or Custom Fabric
"Somerton" by Lee Stanton Armchair Upholstered in Belgian Linen or Custom Fabric

"Somerton" by Lee Stanton Armchair Upholstered in Belgian Linen or Custom Fabric

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Somerton by Lee Stanton Editions is a traditional yet contemporary armchair with winged rolled arms and tapered wood feet, upholstered in cream-colored Belgian linen or customer'...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pierre Jeanneret  X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s
Pierre Jeanneret  X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s

Pierre Jeanneret X desk with a Model Pj Si 30A Committee Chair, Chandigarh, 60s

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Highclere, Newbury

Unlike many of the office and desk chairs Jeanneret designed, the two main armchairs that featured roll top upholstered arms and fully upholstered seats and backs were intended for u...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

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Contemporary Rolled Armchairs
Contemporary Rolled Armchairs

Contemporary Rolled Armchairs

Unavailable

H 36 in W 31 in D 25 in

Contemporary Rolled Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of contemporary rolled armchairs. In excellent condition. New upholstery.

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Vintage 1970s North American Armchairs

Rolled Armchair with ZAK+FOX "Matsu" Fabric
Rolled Armchair with ZAK+FOX "Matsu" Fabric

Rolled Armchair with ZAK+FOX "Matsu" Fabric

Unavailable

H 35 in W 35 in D 34 in

Rolled Armchair with ZAK+FOX "Matsu" Fabric

Located in New York, NY

A new production of an antique in ZAK+FOX Matsu fabric, this chair’s overstuffed rolled arms and headrest contrast with its streamlined, angled tight back and bench seat. Rich detail...

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20th Century Armchairs

Victorian Rolled Arm Wicker Wingback Armchair
Victorian Rolled Arm Wicker Wingback Armchair

Victorian Rolled Arm Wicker Wingback Armchair

Unavailable

H 41 in W 29 in D 31 in

Victorian Rolled Arm Wicker Wingback Armchair

Located in Sheffield, MA

Large scale Victorian wicker wingback armchair in original painted finish. Serpentine rolled level crest, shoulders & arms tapering to decorative twist-wrapped feet.

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Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Reed

Art Deco Roll Top High Back Armchair
Art Deco Roll Top High Back Armchair

Art Deco Roll Top High Back Armchair

Unavailable

H 43.71 in W 38.98 in D 35.44 in

Art Deco Roll Top High Back Armchair

Located in London, GB

Very impressive Art Deco armchair. Great style with its ridged and curved back, roll top, newly upholstered in a two tone crushed velvet, extremely comfortable.

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair Victorian Serpentine Rolled Arm Chairs
Pair Victorian Serpentine Rolled Arm Chairs

Pair Victorian Serpentine Rolled Arm Chairs

Unavailable

H 35 in W 28 in D 25 in

Pair Victorian Serpentine Rolled Arm Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair Victorian wicker armchairs in green painted finish. Classic rounded back form with serpentine roll from crest to arms continuing in taper to feet.

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Reed

Custom Rolled Arm Swivel Chairs, a Pair
Custom Rolled Arm Swivel Chairs, a Pair

Custom Rolled Arm Swivel Chairs, a Pair

Unavailable

H 29 in W 33 in D 38 in

Custom Rolled Arm Swivel Chairs, a Pair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Presents a pair of swivel chairs. Custom designed with rolled arm and back. Upholstered in a ivory fabric with wheat and olive green accents. A tight seat and frame upholstery with a...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-20th Century Dutch Rolled Up Armrests High Back Leather Chair
Mid-20th Century Dutch Rolled Up Armrests High Back Leather Chair

Mid-20th Century Dutch Rolled Up Armrests High Back Leather Chair

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th century, Dutch rolled up armrests high back leather chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Leather

European High Backed Leather Armchair, circa 1960
European High Backed Leather Armchair, circa 1960

European High Backed Leather Armchair, circa 1960

Unavailable

H 42.5 in W 27.5 in D 30 in

European High Backed Leather Armchair, circa 1960

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking high backed, leather armchair with rolled arms and slight wingtips at the top of the back.

Category

Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Materials

Leather

18th Century George I Period Carved Walnut Armchair
18th Century George I Period Carved Walnut Armchair

18th Century George I Period Carved Walnut Armchair

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 29.5 in D 20.5 in

18th Century George I Period Carved Walnut Armchair

Located in Houston, TX

Fine antique George I period walnut armchair; rolled scroll crest rail flanked by C-scrolled, vasi-form back splat, flanked by carved side arms with shell and foliate hand grips slip...

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Painted Wood and Upholstered Armchairs, Buenos Aires
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Painted Wood and Upholstered Armchairs, Buenos Aires

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Painted Wood and Upholstered Armchairs, Buenos Aires

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of armchairs with rolled arms and a removable seat cushion, upholstered in gray fabric with nailheads.

Category

Vintage 1950s Argentine Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-010806 ‘Easy Lounge’ Armchairs Set 2 Circa 1958-59
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-010806 ‘Easy Lounge’ Armchairs Set 2 Circa 1958-59

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-010806 ‘Easy Lounge’ Armchairs Set 2 Circa 1958-59

By Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Pierre Jeanneret PJ-010806 ‘Easy Lounge’ armchairs set 2 Circa 1958-59 Magnificent mid twentieth century Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ-010806 'Easy Lounge’ Armchairs' also known as ‘ ...

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Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Pair of oak upholstered armchairs
Pair of oak upholstered armchairs

Pair of oak upholstered armchairs

Unavailable

H 33 in W 35 in D 33 in

Pair of oak upholstered armchairs

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Pair of American oak upholstered armchairs with large rolled arms. Carved detail on arms and legs

Category

Antique 19th Century American Lounge Chairs

Pair of Regency Rolled  Armchairs
Pair of Regency Rolled  Armchairs

Pair of Regency Rolled Armchairs

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H 27 in W 28 in D 29 in

Pair of Regency Rolled Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Regency rolled armchairs. These chairs have been upholstered recently and are in good condition.

Category

20th Century Regency Armchairs

Coach Leather English Roll Armchair
Coach Leather English Roll Armchair

Coach Leather English Roll Armchair

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H 32 in W 36.5 in D 42 in

Coach Leather English Roll Armchair

Located in Chicago, IL

A crazy comfortable English roll armchair upholstered in a super soft coach leather with a down filled back cushion and a down wrapped foam seat cushion, with short tapered square le...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Country Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Linen Slip Covered English Roll Armchairs
Pair of Linen Slip Covered English Roll Armchairs

Pair of Linen Slip Covered English Roll Armchairs

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Pair of linen slip covered English roll armchairs. Pure white Belgian washed linen with down cushions.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Linen

Joe Colombo 'Roll' Armchair for Sormani, Italy, 1964
Joe Colombo 'Roll' Armchair for Sormani, Italy, 1964

Joe Colombo 'Roll' Armchair for Sormani, Italy, 1964

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H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in

Joe Colombo 'Roll' Armchair for Sormani, Italy, 1964

By Sormani, Joe Colombo

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare armchair was designed by the iconic Italian designer Joe Colombo and was named the 'Roll' chair.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Pair of Linen Rolled Armchairs
Pair of Linen Rolled Armchairs

Pair of Linen Rolled Armchairs

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H 45 in W 33 in D 32 in

Pair of Linen Rolled Armchairs

Located in Seattle, WA

Comfortable pair of wingback chairs reupholstered in linen and ticking with monograms and original repairs. Reversible down filled cushions.

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Vintage 1940s Chairs

pair of Hollywood Regency Arm Chairs
pair of Hollywood Regency Arm Chairs

pair of Hollywood Regency Arm Chairs

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H 33 in W 30.5 in D 32 in

pair of Hollywood Regency Arm Chairs

Located in Bainbridge, NY

2 elegantly designed Italian tufted rolled Armchairs upholstered in cream damask stripe with red maroon dot detail on doweled walnut legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Abraham and Roll Cane Armchairs
Abraham and Roll Cane Armchairs

Abraham and Roll Cane Armchairs

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H 32 in W 29.5 in D 22 in

Abraham and Roll Cane Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

France: Abraham and Roll Cane Conical Armchairs

Category

Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

French Napoleon III Armchair with Rolled Back
French Napoleon III Armchair with Rolled Back

French Napoleon III Armchair with Rolled Back

Located in Buchanan, NY

French 19th century Napoleon III armchair with turned legs and rolled back. The chair has been stripped down to the muslin and burlap and is ready to be upholstered.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Burlap

Pair of French Napoleon III Armchairs with Rolled Arms
Pair of French Napoleon III Armchairs with Rolled Arms

Pair of French Napoleon III Armchairs with Rolled Arms

Located in Buchanan, NY

An elaborately upholstered pair of large French 19th century armchairs. The chairs are upholstered using a beautiful botanical tapestry style fabric on the interior against a vibrant...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Modern High-Back Rolled Open Armchairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern High-Back Rolled Open Armchairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern High-Back Rolled Open Armchairs

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a vintage pair of Mid-Century Modern high-back armchairs. These chairs are one-of-a-kind with high-backs and rolled arms.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Rolled English Armchairs with Brass Tabot Trimmed Legs
Pair of Rolled English Armchairs with Brass Tabot Trimmed Legs

Pair of Rolled English Armchairs with Brass Tabot Trimmed Legs

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning high quality, pair of heavy rolled arm English style club chairs covered in Mid-Century early 1950s fabric. Excellent and substantial quality. Ready for reuoholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Joe Colombo Roll black Leather and stainless steel Armchair with Footstool, 1962
Joe Colombo Roll black Leather and stainless steel Armchair with Footstool, 1962

Joe Colombo Roll black Leather and stainless steel Armchair with Footstool, 1962

By Joe Colombo

Located in Vienna, AT

Comfortable leather seater with removable roll-shaped cushions. It's in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Tall Rolled Arm Library Chair
Tall Rolled Arm Library Chair

Tall Rolled Arm Library Chair

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H 46 in W 28 in D 24 in

Tall Rolled Arm Library Chair

Located in Culver City, CA

Tall back library chair with exposed burlap, rolled arms, fanciful stretcher, padded seat.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Burlap

Pair Of English Style Rolled Arm Chairs
Pair Of English Style Rolled Arm Chairs

Pair Of English Style Rolled Arm Chairs

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H 30 in W 32 in D 18 in

Pair Of English Style Rolled Arm Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Carved Mahogany frame arm chairs upholstered in white canvas.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Wood

British Colonial, Ceylonese, Mahogany Rolled Arm Caned Steamers Chair
British Colonial, Ceylonese, Mahogany Rolled Arm Caned Steamers Chair

British Colonial, Ceylonese, Mahogany Rolled Arm Caned Steamers Chair

Located in Southampton, NY

British Colonial, Ceylonese, mahogany rolled arm caned steamers chair. Handwoven caning in good condition. Restoration to left arm shown in photo. Arm is intact and stabile. Voyag...

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Antique Late 19th Century Sri Lankan British Colonial Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Cane

Hickory Chair Oversize Upholstered Rolled Arm Library Club Down Filled
Hickory Chair Oversize Upholstered Rolled Arm Library Club Down Filled

Hickory Chair Oversize Upholstered Rolled Arm Library Club Down Filled

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Hickory Chair Co oversized armchair featuring rolled arms and overstuffed upholstery with skirted tassel accent.

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

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Rolled Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rolled armchair you’re looking for. Each rolled armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. If you’re shopping for a rolled armchair, we have 38 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rolled armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A rolled armchair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Joe Colombo, Dunbar and George Smith each produced at least one beautiful rolled armchair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Rolled Armchair?

A rolled armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $850 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.

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.