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Visionnaire Camden Armchair with Wood Frame and Upholstery by Mauro Lipparini
Visionnaire Camden Armchair with Wood Frame and Upholstery by Mauro Lipparini

Visionnaire Camden Armchair with Wood Frame and Upholstery by Mauro Lipparini

By Mauro Lipparini, Visionaire

Located in Bologna, IT

Small padded armchair. External structure in resin with leather upholstery.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Two Utrech Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
Set of Two Utrech Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina

Set of Two Utrech Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina

By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

In 1934 Rietveld designed a first series of crate furniture, consisting of an armchair, a small bookcase and a small table. These were items for which the appearance was largely dict...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Two Utrech Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina
Set of Two Utrech Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina

Set of Two Utrech Armchair by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld for Cassina

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

In 1934 Rietveld designed a first series of crate furniture, consisting of an armchair, a small bookcase and a small table. These were items for which the appearance was largely dict...

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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Lovely Vintage English Carver Walnut Armchair with Birds of Paradise Upholstery
Lovely Vintage English Carver Walnut Armchair with Birds of Paradise Upholstery

Lovely Vintage English Carver Walnut Armchair with Birds of Paradise Upholstery

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage, carved Walnut frame, English carver armchair which has been reupholstered in Birds of Paradise velvety fabric The piece is...

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20th Century English Country Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Lovely Vintage Italian Carved Walnut Armchair with Birds of Paradise Upholstery
Lovely Vintage Italian Carved Walnut Armchair with Birds of Paradise Upholstery

Lovely Vintage Italian Carved Walnut Armchair with Birds of Paradise Upholstery

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage, carved Walnut frame, Italian armchair which has been reupholstered in Birds of Paradise velvety fabric The piece is part of a suite,...

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20th Century Italian Country Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique 19th C Chestnut & Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair
Antique 19th C Chestnut & Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair

Antique 19th C Chestnut & Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique 19th C Chestnut & Oak Wood Primitive Small Bowed Windsor Arm Chair. Item features a unique cat eye shaped seat, pegged construction, completely handmade frame, very nice anti...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

Armchair Arcy Crop in Dark grey Kvadrat Upholstery by Alter Ego Studio
Armchair Arcy Crop in Dark grey Kvadrat Upholstery by Alter Ego Studio

Armchair Arcy Crop in Dark grey Kvadrat Upholstery by Alter Ego Studio

By Alter Ego Studio

Located in Castelo da Maia, 11

A small lounge armchair with an arched back. Rounded shapes and unobtrusive geometry form a laconic and discreet product design.

Category

2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Armchair Arcy Crop in Green grey Kvadrat Upholstery by Alter Ego Studio
Armchair Arcy Crop in Green grey Kvadrat Upholstery by Alter Ego Studio

Armchair Arcy Crop in Green grey Kvadrat Upholstery by Alter Ego Studio

By Alter Ego Studio

Located in Castelo da Maia, 11

A small lounge armchair with an arched back. Rounded shapes and unobtrusive geometry form a laconic and discreet product design.

Category

2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

A RUSTIC-MODERN BRUTALIST ARMCHAIR by Adrien AUDOUX & Frida MINNET, France 1950
A RUSTIC-MODERN BRUTALIST ARMCHAIR by Adrien AUDOUX & Frida MINNET, France 1950

A RUSTIC-MODERN BRUTALIST ARMCHAIR by Adrien AUDOUX & Frida MINNET, France 1950

By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet

Located in PARIS, FR

A small low armchair in clear wood and rope, Modernist, Constructivist, Brutalist, Rustic Modern, structure in cylindric light and dry wood holding a seat and a back woven in rope wi...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Wood

Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchair by Axel Larsson 'Attr.', Sweden, Ca 1950s
Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchair by Axel Larsson 'Attr.', Sweden, Ca 1950s

Swedish Modern Upholstered Armchair by Axel Larsson 'Attr.', Sweden, Ca 1950s

By Axel Larsson

Located in Utrecht, NL

Axel Larsson also designed furniture for individual carpenters in Stockholm; these were made in small numbers, and this armchair may be one of these rare designs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Light Brown Faux Leather Seat and Back and Metal Legs Armchair, 1960s
Italian Light Brown Faux Leather Seat and Back and Metal Legs Armchair, 1960s

Italian Light Brown Faux Leather Seat and Back and Metal Legs Armchair, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Measurements in cm 50x60x79h Beautiful armchair, small in size, it takes up the space of a classic chair and is perfect for many environments, such as in a study or office in front o...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1935-1940 Set of Six Art Deco Bridge Armchairs, Oak, Woven Straw - France
1935-1940 Set of Six Art Deco Bridge Armchairs, Oak, Woven Straw - France

1935-1940 Set of Six Art Deco Bridge Armchairs, Oak, Woven Straw - France

Located in Girona, Girona

Set of six Art Deco small bridge armchairs, solid oakwood, French polish, original woven straw seat.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Straw

Pair of Ocra Yellow Velvet and Wood 1950s Perla Armchair by G. Veronesi for ISA
Pair of Ocra Yellow Velvet and Wood 1950s Perla Armchair by G. Veronesi for ISA

Pair of Ocra Yellow Velvet and Wood 1950s Perla Armchair by G. Veronesi for ISA

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Good vintage condition: all parts are authentic and remain in good and usefull condition. Each armchair has a small defect in the velvet: a cut between the backrest and the seat, as ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Velvet

Susan Osbourne ‘Baby Bridgewater’ Pair, In the Howard & Sons Tradition
Susan Osbourne ‘Baby Bridgewater’ Pair, In the Howard & Sons Tradition

Susan Osbourne ‘Baby Bridgewater’ Pair, In the Howard & Sons Tradition

Located in London, GB

Comfortable, practical and compact, this charming pair of “Baby Bridgewater” armchairs—small-scale re-editions inspired by the iconic Howard & Sons silhouette provide the comfort of ...

Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech, Walnut, Down, Feathers

Set Of Three Upholstered Maple Bentwood Chairs By Thonet
Set Of Three Upholstered Maple Bentwood Chairs By Thonet

Set Of Three Upholstered Maple Bentwood Chairs By Thonet

By Thonet

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The seats and backs are newly upholstered in sage green tweed blend with custom top stitched backrests. These armchairs are small but pack an abundance of iconic style within their f...

Category

Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Bentwood, Fabric

21st Century "Bella" Sand-Beige Leather and Walnut Wood Rest Chair
21st Century "Bella" Sand-Beige Leather and Walnut Wood Rest Chair

21st Century "Bella" Sand-Beige Leather and Walnut Wood Rest Chair

By Midsummer Milano

Located in Milano, IT

A small elegant armchair characterized by delicate shapes and clean lines.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Foam, Poplar, Spruce

Molteni&C Chelsea Green Velvet Arm Chair by Rodolfo Dordoni
Molteni&C Chelsea Green Velvet Arm Chair by Rodolfo Dordoni

Molteni&C Chelsea Green Velvet Arm Chair by Rodolfo Dordoni

By Molteni & C, Rodolfo Dordoni

Located in Boston, MA

The Chelsea is a small contemporary armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni crafted from solid Black Oak wood with soft green velvet for a stylish and sober design.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Stora Kraal by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s
Stora Kraal by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s

Stora Kraal by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Göteborg, SE

This is an unusual model called Stora Kraal and is designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet. The armchair is woven in rattan with a black metal base held together...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Black Wood and Leather Sofa by Cassina
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Black Wood and Leather Sofa by Cassina

Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Black Wood and Leather Sofa by Cassina

By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Like the Capitol Complex Armchair, the small sofa completed the furnishings of the La Haute Cour building in the Capitol Complex, the city’s political and administrative nucleus.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Oak and Purple Uphosltery Sofa by Cassina
Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Oak and Purple Uphosltery Sofa by Cassina

Pierre Jeanneret 053 Capitol Complex Oak and Purple Uphosltery Sofa by Cassina

By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Like the Capitol Complex Armchair, the small sofa completed the furnishings of the La Haute Cour building in the Capitol Complex, the city’s political and administrative nucleus.

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

ARPEGGIO/A Solid Oak Wood Brown Leather Upholstered Dining Armchair
ARPEGGIO/A Solid Oak Wood Brown Leather Upholstered Dining Armchair

ARPEGGIO/A Solid Oak Wood Brown Leather Upholstered Dining Armchair

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

Elevate your dining experience with the Arpeggio Small Armchair, where every curve and line tells a story of design innovation, comfort, and the timeless allure of Italian craftsmans...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Oak

Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956
Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956

Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956

By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

chair dinning bridge or small armchairs model DU41 by the designer Gastone Rinaldi for the editor RIMA in 1956.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Pair of Mid Century Modern Small Scale Petite Parsons Armchair Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid Century Modern Small Scale Petite Parsons Armchair Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid Century Modern Small Scale Petite Parsons Armchair Lounge Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A handsome classic matching pair of fully upholstered parsons chairs. These feature smaller scale framing. Upholstery is original and could use updating. Foam and padding are soft an...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Italian mid-century solid beech and fabric armchair by Anonima Castelli, 1960s
Italian mid-century solid beech and fabric armchair by Anonima Castelli, 1960s

Italian mid-century solid beech and fabric armchair by Anonima Castelli, 1960s

By Anonima Castelli

Located in MIlano, IT

Measurements in 60x62x82 cm and seat 42h cm Small to medium sized armchair, graceful, perfect both for an additional seat at the head of the table, and in a reading or conversation a...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set Armchair Coffee Table Design Giuseppe Pagano Gino Maggioni for Bocconi Milan
Set Armchair Coffee Table Design Giuseppe Pagano Gino Maggioni for Bocconi Milan

Set Armchair Coffee Table Design Giuseppe Pagano Gino Maggioni for Bocconi Milan

By Giuseppe Pagano Pogatschnig, Gino Maggioni

Located in taranto, IT

Rare set consisting of an armchair and a small table designed in the mid-40s by giuseppe pagano pogatschnig for gino maggioni, for the Bocconi university in Milan.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Living Room Sets

Materials

Rope, Plywood

Art Deco Sheepskin Leather Club Chair, France, circa 1930
Art Deco Sheepskin Leather Club Chair, France, circa 1930

Art Deco Sheepskin Leather Club Chair, France, circa 1930

Located in Darmstadt, DE

Decorative nailhead trim follows the vertical seams and highlights the elegant curved lines of the chair. The armchair stands on small wooden legs and retains its loose seat cushion,...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

"Deco Futura" Small Armchair with Steel Frame and Fiber by Moroso for Diesel
"Deco Futura" Small Armchair with Steel Frame and Fiber by Moroso for Diesel

"Deco Futura" Small Armchair with Steel Frame and Fiber by Moroso for Diesel

By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Deco Futura" is a small armchair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring injected flame-retardant foam and polyester fiber over internal steel frame.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

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Small Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of small armchairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, all small armchairs available were constructed with great care. We have 524 antique and vintage small armchairs in-stock, while there are 136 modern editions to choose from as well. Small armchairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Small armchairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Small armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld and Cappellini are consistently popular.

How Much are Small Armchairs?

Prices for small armchairs start at $1 and top out at $165,170 with the average selling for $3,359.

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.