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Armchair Arcy in Light -Blue Kvadrat Upholstery by Alter Ego Studio
Armchair Arcy in Light -Blue Kvadrat Upholstery by Alter Ego Studio

Armchair Arcy in Light -Blue Kvadrat Upholstery 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

Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Wood

Prod, Poltrona Frau, Italy, c. 1980, Pair of Armchairs in Leather
Prod, Poltrona Frau, Italy, c. 1980, Pair of Armchairs in Leather

Prod, Poltrona Frau, Italy, c. 1980, Pair of Armchairs in Leather

By Paltrona Frau

Located in London, GB

are made makes every inch of the seat or backrest a small masterpiece. This pair of armchairs is of

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Primitive Armchairs

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

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. Seat divided in three

Category

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 Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

, consisting of an armchair, a small bookcase and a small table. These were items for which the appearance was

Category

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

furniture, consisting of an armchair, a small bookcase and a small table. These were items for which the

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

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

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

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

Category

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

were made in small numbers, and this armchair may be one of these rare designs. Swedish Modern style

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Category

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

and usefull condition. Each armchair has a small defect in the velvet: a cut between the backrest and

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

compact, this charming pair of “Baby Howard” armchairs—small-scale re-editions inspired by the iconic

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

with custom top stitched backrests. These armchairs are small but pack an abundance of iconic style

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. The barrel-shaped frame

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

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

Nordiska Kompaniet. The armchair is woven in rattan with a black metal base held together by small leather

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 Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

– which, in addition to the small sofa, includes the equally iconic armchair – pays tribute to Pierre

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 Pierre Jeanneret, Cassina

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

– which, in addition to the small sofa, includes the equally iconic armchair – pays tribute to Pierre

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

piece uniquely one-of-a-kind. Elevate your dining experience with the Arpeggio Small Armchair, where

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 Gastone Rinaldi, RIMA

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

chair dinning bridge or small armchairs model DU41 by the designer Gastone Rinaldi for the editor

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

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

original. Measurements in 60x62x82 cm and seat 42h cm Small to medium sized armchair, graceful, perfect

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

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

vertical seams and highlights the elegant curved lines of the chair. The armchair stands on small wooden

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Clipper High Back Lounge Chair by Stefano Gallizioli
Clipper High Back Lounge Chair by Stefano Gallizioli

Clipper High Back Lounge Chair by Stefano Gallizioli

By Marelli

Located in Boston, MA

Designed by Stefano Gallizioli Collection of armchairs and small sofas characterized by modern and

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

"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 Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Deco Futura" is a small armchair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

A Small Armchair by McGuire
A Small Armchair by McGuire

A Small Armchair by McGuire

Unavailable|$2,781

A Small Armchair by McGuire

By McGuire

Located in Madrid, Madrid

A small armchair by McGuire. Oak-wood, bronze and black leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Small Armchair, 1960s, Kvadrat Wool by Nana Ditzel, Completely Restored
Small Armchair, 1960s, Kvadrat Wool by Nana Ditzel, Completely Restored

Small Armchair, 1960s, Kvadrat Wool by Nana Ditzel, Completely Restored

Located in Tarm, DK

A unique small armchair. Completely restored by craftsman, furniture upholsterer at Retro Møbler

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

21st Century Amina Small Armchair in Fabric by Etro Home Interiors
21st Century Amina Small Armchair in Fabric by Etro Home Interiors

21st Century Amina Small Armchair in Fabric by Etro Home Interiors

By Etro

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

armchair, in perfect Etro Home Interiors style. Small armchair Structure in wood and foam upholstered in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Elegant Rare small Armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1954, Italy
Pair of Elegant Rare small Armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1954, Italy

Pair of Elegant Rare small Armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, 1954, Italy

By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Morbio Inferiore, CH

Iconic small armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1954. This elegant proportioned design

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Leather, Resin, Wood

Azucena Chinotto High Small Armchair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Azucena Chinotto High Small Armchair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Azucena Chinotto High Small Armchair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Novedrate, IT

proportion as you can see in Chinotto. With a wave of a magic wand this scaled down armchair is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Azucena Chinotto Low Small Armchair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Azucena Chinotto Low Small Armchair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Azucena Chinotto Low Small Armchair by Luigi Caccia Dominioni

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Novedrate, IT

proportion as you can see in Chinotto. With a wave of a magic wand this scaled down armchair is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

21st Century Shah Small Armchair in Fabric by Etro Home Interiors
21st Century Shah Small Armchair in Fabric by Etro Home Interiors

21st Century Shah Small Armchair in Fabric by Etro Home Interiors

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

A welcoming and evocative armchair that celebrates ETRO Home Interiors’ eclectic soul. The ethnic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

High Time Small Armchair in Green Hallingdal Fabric by Christophe Pillet
High Time Small Armchair in Green Hallingdal Fabric by Christophe Pillet

High Time Small Armchair in Green Hallingdal Fabric by Christophe Pillet

By Christophe Pillet, Cappellini

Located in New York, NY

armchairs, two and three-seat sofas. Base is polish chromed metal. Structure: multilayer poplar, Padding

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Azucena Catilina Small Armchair with Seat Cushion by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Azucena Catilina Small Armchair with Seat Cushion by Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Azucena Catilina Small Armchair with Seat Cushion by Luigi Caccia Dominioni

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Novedrate, IT

horseshoe armchairs so typical in classical Chinese furniture. Catilina is essentially a stroke of the pen

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair

Azucena Catilina Small Armchair with Upholstered Seat by Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Azucena Catilina Small Armchair with Upholstered Seat by Luigi Caccia Dominioni

Azucena Catilina Small Armchair with Upholstered Seat by Luigi Caccia Dominioni

By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena

Located in Novedrate, IT

horseshoe armchairs so typical in classical Chinese furniture. Catilina is essentially a stroke of the pen

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Carlo De Carli pair of armchairs
Carlo De Carli pair of armchairs

Carlo De Carli pair of armchairs

Unavailable|$4,911 / item

Carlo De Carli pair of armchairs

By Carlo di Carli

Located in London, GB

Pair of small armchairs by Carlo De Carli, new upholstery, Italy, 1950's

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Swedish " Mingo"  Armchair
Swedish " Mingo"  Armchair

Swedish " Mingo" Armchair

Unavailable|$1,074

Swedish " Mingo" Armchair

Located in Stockholm, SE

" Mingo"-Small armchair upholstered with old yellow patterned fabric. Designed: 1956 by Yngve

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Children Armchair from the 1960
Pair of Children Armchair from the 1960

Pair of Children Armchair from the 1960

By Andre Sornay

Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR

A very nice pair of small armchair for children making for the city of Grenioble (France) simili

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

19th C. French Napoleon III Style Armchair
19th C. French Napoleon III Style Armchair

19th C. French Napoleon III Style Armchair

Located in New York, NY

vintage gray cotton canvas. Similar smaller armchair available.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

21st Century Iranja Armchair in Jacquard by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
21st Century Iranja Armchair in Jacquard by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors

21st Century Iranja Armchair in Jacquard by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors

By Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

Iranja is a small armchair with compact proportions and a captivating geometric design. The cushion

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam, Fabric, Wood

1060s Vintage Danish Petite Velour Armchair
1060s Vintage Danish Petite Velour Armchair

1060s Vintage Danish Petite Velour Armchair

Located in London, GB

A very pretty small armchair. Upholstered in the original beige or pale yellow velour, with a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Maxalto Fulgens Armchairs
Maxalto Fulgens Armchairs

Maxalto Fulgens Armchairs

Unavailable|$4,950 / item

Maxalto Fulgens Armchairs

By Antonio Citterio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

To the small armchair Fulgens, which has the vocation of a unique piece, able to sit next to a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Midcentury Italian Damask Armchair with Textile Signed by William Morris
Midcentury Italian Damask Armchair with Textile Signed by William Morris

Midcentury Italian Damask Armchair with Textile Signed by William Morris

Located in Milan, Italy

This 1950s small armchair with fabric by William Morris is a typical 1950s modern armchair, covered

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

1950s Armchair with Signed Pierre Frey Fabric in Lavender Purple Bouclé
1950s Armchair with Signed Pierre Frey Fabric in Lavender Purple Bouclé

1950s Armchair with Signed Pierre Frey Fabric in Lavender Purple Bouclé

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Catania, CT

Small armchair for bedroom or living room, 1950s, lavender-coloured bouclé wool. Contemporary black

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Angolo Modular Armchair in Velvet, by Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua for TATO
Angolo Modular Armchair in Velvet, by Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua for TATO

Angolo Modular Armchair in Velvet, by Corrado Corradi Dell'Acqua for TATO

By Tato, Corrado Corradi Dell'acqua

Located in Gargallo, NO

Small armchair with velvet upholstery in a wide range of colors. It can be combined with other

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood

Cappellini Orla Swivel Armchair in Poplar and Fabric by Jasper Morrison
Cappellini Orla Swivel Armchair in Poplar and Fabric by Jasper Morrison

Cappellini Orla Swivel Armchair in Poplar and Fabric by Jasper Morrison

By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison

Located in New York, NY

; for the small sofa and small armchair, the cover is fixed for both the structure and the cushions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Cappellini Small Orla Sofa in Foam Seat with Metal Frame by Jasper Morrison
Cappellini Small Orla Sofa in Foam Seat with Metal Frame by Jasper Morrison

Cappellini Small Orla Sofa in Foam Seat with Metal Frame by Jasper Morrison

By Cappellini, Jasper Morrison

Located in New York, NY

; for the small sofa and small armchair, the cover is fixed for both the structure and the cushions

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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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.

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