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Mid-Century Modern Pair of Elm Armchairs, Italy, 1950
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Elm Armchairs, Italy, 1950

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Elm Armchairs, Italy, 1950

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of italian armchairs with structure made of solid elm wood. Seat and back upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Pair of Safari Armchairs in Wood and Beige Fabric
Pair of Safari Armchairs in Wood and Beige Fabric

Pair of Safari Armchairs in Wood and Beige Fabric

By Midcentury Italian school

Located in Milano, IT

manufacture.The armchairs have a structure made of solid wood with a particular shape. There are 4 legs and they

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Cotton, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of design armchairs, structure and legs in solid wood, velvet upholstery, 1950s production

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Fir

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of design armchairs, structure and legs in solid wood, velvet upholstery, 1950s production

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Fir

"Fjord" Armchairs Designed by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, 2002
"Fjord" Armchairs Designed by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, 2002

"Fjord" Armchairs Designed by Patricia Urquiola for Moroso, 2002

By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Naples, IT

in continuous harmony with the essentiality of the structure. Swivel armchair in fire retardant

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Early 2000s Italian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs, 1950s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of design armchairs, structure and legs in solid wood, original period chenille velvet

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Walter Knoll Black Leather Armchairs, Line Jason, Austria, 1997
Walter Knoll Black Leather Armchairs, Line Jason, Austria, 1997

Walter Knoll Black Leather Armchairs, Line Jason, Austria, 1997

By Walter Knoll

Located in Paris, FR

leather with anodized aluminum structure. The armchairs are in like new- condition. Attention priced by

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1990s Austrian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Jaime Hayon, Contemporary, Playwood Walnut Green Upholstery Lounger Armchair
Jaime Hayon, Contemporary, Playwood Walnut Green Upholstery Lounger Armchair

Jaime Hayon, Contemporary, Playwood Walnut Green Upholstery Lounger Armchair

By Jaime Hayon, BD Barcelona Design

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Armchair structure base in cast aluminium. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with

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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Armchairs in cognag leather and olive wood, France, 1970s
Armchairs in cognag leather and olive wood, France, 1970s

Armchairs in cognag leather and olive wood, France, 1970s

Located in amstelveen, NL

. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these armchairs boast a structure fashioned from exquisite

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Olive

Cheetah Vintage Armchair Upholstered with Two Real Cheetah Skins
Cheetah Vintage Armchair Upholstered with Two Real Cheetah Skins

Cheetah Vintage Armchair Upholstered with Two Real Cheetah Skins

Located in Paris, FR

Armchair Cheeteah with structure in solid beech wood, covered with two real Cheetah skins, with

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21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Horn, Animal Skin, Beech

Pair of Wood Armchairs, Black Stripes and Écru Cushions
Pair of Wood Armchairs, Black Stripes and Écru Cushions

Pair of Wood Armchairs, Black Stripes and Écru Cushions

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Pair of low seating armchairs in wood structure. The seating is really comfortable due to the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Art Nouveau Bentwood Desk Armchair by Fischel, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Bentwood Desk Armchair by Fischel, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Bentwood Desk Armchair by Fischel, circa 1900

By Thonet-Mundus, Fischel, J & J Kohn & Mundus

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Superb office / desk armchair with bentwood structure (beech) and caned seat. Manufacturer's stamp

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Antique Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Beech, Bentwood

1950s Paolo Buffa Cherry Wood and Black Velvet Armchairs
1950s Paolo Buffa Cherry Wood and Black Velvet Armchairs

1950s Paolo Buffa Cherry Wood and Black Velvet Armchairs

By Paolo Buffa

Located in IT

Paolo Buffa 1950s armchairs made of cherry wood. The structure of the armchairs is inlaid wood in

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Cherry

Costes Armchair by Philippe Starck for Driade, circa 1984
Costes Armchair by Philippe Starck for Driade, circa 1984

Costes Armchair by Philippe Starck for Driade, circa 1984

By Philippe Starck

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Costes armchair with tubular structure in black lacquered steel, shell in bent plywood with

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Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Danish Wingback Armchair with Oak Legs, Denmark ca 1940s
Danish Wingback Armchair with Oak Legs, Denmark ca 1940s

Danish Wingback Armchair with Oak Legs, Denmark ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

organic touch and highlighting the structure of the armchair. A conspicuous feature of this model is the

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Pair of Upholstered Italian Art Deco Armchairs, Italy 1940s
Pair of Upholstered Italian Art Deco Armchairs, Italy 1940s

Pair of Upholstered Italian Art Deco Armchairs, Italy 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

. The design is curvilinear, with flowing contours that soften the structure, giving the armchairs an

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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Wood

Mies Armchair with Ottoman Designed by Archizoom for Poltronova, 1960s
Mies Armchair with Ottoman Designed by Archizoom for Poltronova, 1960s

Mies Armchair with Ottoman Designed by Archizoom for Poltronova, 1960s

By Archizoom Associati, Poltronova

Located in Parma, IT

Armchair with pouf Mies design Archizoom for Poltronova 1960s. Chromed steel armchair and ottoman

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Alessandra armchairs by Gianni Moscatelli Formanova 1980 postmodern
Pair of Alessandra armchairs by Gianni Moscatelli Formanova 1980 postmodern

Pair of Alessandra armchairs by Gianni Moscatelli Formanova 1980 postmodern

By Gianni Moscatelli

Located in Milano, Lombardia

elegant structure, these armchairs perfectly represent the style of the era. The “Alessandra” armchairs

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Vintage 1980s Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Armchair in Mahogany and Beige Linen Design Art Deco, 1930
Armchair in Mahogany and Beige Linen Design Art Deco, 1930

Armchair in Mahogany and Beige Linen Design Art Deco, 1930

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

feet at the back, the asymmetrical lines of the structure brings to this armchair a unique design

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Armchairs Wood Chromed Metal Spring Fabric, Italy, 1940s
Pair of Armchairs Wood Chromed Metal Spring Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Pair of Armchairs Wood Chromed Metal Spring Fabric, Italy, 1940s

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of rationalist armchairs, chromed metal structure with wood armrests, spring cushions

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Déco Armchairs from Turin School from the 1930s
Pair of Déco Armchairs from Turin School from the 1930s

Pair of Déco Armchairs from Turin School from the 1930s

Located in bari, IT

Pair of late 30s Art Deco style armchairs Turin school structure in black lacquered wood.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Solid Curved Beech White Fabirc Armchairs, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Solid Curved Beech White Fabirc Armchairs, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Solid Curved Beech White Fabirc Armchairs, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century solid curved beech white fabirc armchairs, 1950s Italian armchairs with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian mid-century modern wood and blue fabric armchairs, 1950s
Italian mid-century modern wood and blue fabric armchairs, 1950s

Italian mid-century modern wood and blue fabric armchairs, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

structure has been restored. Measurements in cm 61.5x85x95.5h 40h seat 56h armrests This pair of armchairs

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Paul Frankl, Art Deco Style Rattan Armchair, circa 1950-1960
Paul Frankl, Art Deco Style Rattan Armchair, circa 1950-1960

Paul Frankl, Art Deco Style Rattan Armchair, circa 1950-1960

By Paul Frankl

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large Art Deco style rattan armchair. Twisted rattan structure, inclined and rattan sticks openwork

Category

Vintage 1950s European Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of club´s armchairs (big size) . France 1940´s
Pair of club´s armchairs (big size) . France 1940´s

Pair of club´s armchairs (big size) . France 1940´s

Located in Madrid, ES

Armchairs structure made ​​in solid oak´s wood with upholstered in cognac-colored cow

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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs

Mid-Century Italian Yellow Velvet Pair of Armchairs, Italy, 1950
Mid-Century Italian Yellow Velvet Pair of Armchairs, Italy, 1950

Mid-Century Italian Yellow Velvet Pair of Armchairs, Italy, 1950

Located in Madrid, ES

Pair of mid-centery Italian armchairs. Metallic structure and geometric embroidered yellow velvet

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Rattan and Wicker Armchairs, 1970s
Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Rattan and Wicker Armchairs, 1970s

Pair of Mid-century Modern Italian Rattan and Wicker Armchairs, 1970s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of armchairs with rattan structure, wicker weave entirely handmade. Italian design from the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Italian Armchairs by Cassina in Blue Velvet, 1950s
Pair of Italian Armchairs by Cassina in Blue Velvet, 1950s

Pair of Italian Armchairs by Cassina in Blue Velvet, 1950s

By Cassina

Located in Milano, IT

in the structure of the foot. The armchairs are ideal to complete a living room in a modern style or

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1930s Pair of Art Deco Club Armchairs, Walnut, Velvet, France
1930s Pair of Art Deco Club Armchairs, Walnut, Velvet, France

1930s Pair of Art Deco Club Armchairs, Walnut, Velvet, France

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of Art deco club armchairs, wood structure, visible parts in solid walnut, French polish. New

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Kindly Armchair Upholstered with Olive Green or Turquoise Velvet Fabric
Kindly Armchair Upholstered with Olive Green or Turquoise Velvet Fabric

Kindly Armchair Upholstered with Olive Green or Turquoise Velvet Fabric

Located in Paris, FR

Armchair Kindly with structure in solid wood and upholstered with olive green vellvet fabric. With

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Dark Wood Armchair, Denmark 1960s
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Dark Wood Armchair, Denmark 1960s

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Design Dark Wood Armchair, Denmark 1960s

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design original armchair with structure in solid rosewood and

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Antique 1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Italian mid-century modern Armchair in bamboo and fabric, 1980s
Italian mid-century modern Armchair in bamboo and fabric, 1980s

Italian mid-century modern Armchair in bamboo and fabric, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

fabric with brown bamboo pattern on a black background. Exposed bamboo wood structure. The armchair is

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Wood

Italian Art Deco Rare Armchair by Ernesto Lapadula from 1930s
Italian Art Deco Rare Armchair by Ernesto Lapadula from 1930s

Italian Art Deco Rare Armchair by Ernesto Lapadula from 1930s

By Ernesto Lapadula

Located in Milano, IT

armchair has a structure in walnut wood while its upholstery is in purple velvet. The seat comes from the

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Set of Two Frau Armchairs, Oxford President Model, Italy 2014
Set of Two Frau Armchairs, Oxford President Model, Italy 2014

Set of Two Frau Armchairs, Oxford President Model, Italy 2014

By Paltrona Frau

Located in Traversetolo, IT

Oxford armchair structure is crafted from seasoned beech wood, upholstered in luxurious Pelle Frau®

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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Armchairs in Beige Fabric, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Armchairs in Beige Fabric, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Armchairs in Beige Fabric, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

fabric and wooden structure. The armchair has a cushion on the seat that follows the shape of the

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rodeio Armchair, by Jean Gillon in Hardwood. Brazilian Midcentury Modern
Rodeio Armchair, by Jean Gillon in Hardwood. Brazilian Midcentury Modern

Rodeio Armchair, by Jean Gillon in Hardwood. Brazilian Midcentury Modern

By Jean Gillon

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

design, but also for its exceptional comfort and solid Brazilian hardwood structure. The armchair

Category

Early 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Jacaranda

Italian modern yellow fabric and wood pair of armchairs, 1960s
Italian modern yellow fabric and wood pair of armchairs, 1960s

Italian modern yellow fabric and wood pair of armchairs, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern yellow fabric and wood pair of armchairs, 1960s. Pair of armchairs with curved

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of four Costes Armchairs by Philippe Starck, circa 1984
Set of four Costes Armchairs by Philippe Starck, circa 1984

Set of four Costes Armchairs by Philippe Starck, circa 1984

By Philippe Starck

Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR

Set of four Costes armchairs with tubular structure in black lacquered steel, shell in black

Category

Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Solid Wood, 1950s
Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Solid Wood, 1950s

Pair of Midcentury Armchairs by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Solid Wood, 1950s

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in Milano, IT

Beautiful pair of armchairs made by Giuseppe Scapinelli in 1950-1960. The structure of the armchair

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Hardwood

Pair of Midcentury Italian Grey Leather and Steel Bubble Armchairs, 1970s
Pair of Midcentury Italian Grey Leather and Steel Bubble Armchairs, 1970s

Pair of Midcentury Italian Grey Leather and Steel Bubble Armchairs, 1970s

By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)

Located in Milano, IT

. The two armchairs are covered in grey leather. The volume is supported by a tubular steel structure

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Armchairs Amanta B&B Foam Corduroy Italy 1960s-1970s
Pair of Armchairs Amanta B&B Foam Corduroy Italy 1960s-1970s

Pair of Armchairs Amanta B&B Foam Corduroy Italy 1960s-1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of 'Amanta' model armchairs with structure in plastic material, foam padding and corduroy

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Foam

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Cockpit Armchair with White Fabric, 1960s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Cockpit Armchair with White Fabric, 1960s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wood Cockpit Armchair with White Fabric, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian Mid-Century Modern wood cockpit armchair with white fabric, 1960s Cockpit armchair in

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Franco Legler, for Zanotta "Oasi" Armchairs  Mod Oasi 85 by  1960s
Franco Legler, for Zanotta "Oasi" Armchairs  Mod Oasi 85 by  1960s

Franco Legler, for Zanotta "Oasi" Armchairs Mod Oasi 85 by 1960s

By Zanotta, Franco Legler

Located in Naples, IT

perfect wooden joints, is its removable structure. In fact, the armchair can be disconnected in all its

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of 1970s Italian Armchairs in Creme "Bouclé" Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
Pair of 1970s Italian Armchairs in Creme "Bouclé" Upholstery, Italy, 1970s

Pair of 1970s Italian Armchairs in Creme "Bouclé" Upholstery, Italy, 1970s

By Arflex

Located in New York, NY

feet structure These armchairs will ship out of Paris, France and can be returned to either France of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Celina Decorações, Brazil 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Celina Decorações, Brazil 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Celina Decorações, Brazil 1960s

By Celina Moveis

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

produced in Brazil in the 1960s by the manufacturer Celina Decorações, this pair of armchairs is structured

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

20th Century Rosewood Art Deco Pair of André Sornay Armchair, 1930s
20th Century Rosewood Art Deco Pair of André Sornay Armchair, 1930s

20th Century Rosewood Art Deco Pair of André Sornay Armchair, 1930s

By Andre Sornay

Located in LEGNY, FR

armchairs whose structure is rosewood are upholstered with Bisson-Bruneel fabric "Grand Nord Lapland

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

1950s Pair of Armchairs, Metal, Detachable, Camel Hair Style Wool, Italy
1950s Pair of Armchairs, Metal, Detachable, Camel Hair Style Wool, Italy

1950s Pair of Armchairs, Metal, Detachable, Camel Hair Style Wool, Italy

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of armchairs with metal structure that can be dismantled. Restored and reupholstered with

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art & Crafts / Gothic Revival Armchair in Oak and Straw, circa 1900
Art & Crafts / Gothic Revival Armchair in Oak and Straw, circa 1900

Art & Crafts / Gothic Revival Armchair in Oak and Straw, circa 1900

Located in VÉZELAY, FR

Beautiful armchair with oak structure ans straw backrest and seat. Art & Crafts / Gothic Revival

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Antique Early 1900s European Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Straw, Wood, Oak

1960s Pair of Armchairs, Completely Restored, Steel, Brass and Cotton, Italy
1960s Pair of Armchairs, Completely Restored, Steel, Brass and Cotton, Italy

1960s Pair of Armchairs, Completely Restored, Steel, Brass and Cotton, Italy

Located in Girona, Girona

Pair of armchairs, wood structure, completely restored and reupholstered with a mixed cotton

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Structured Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic structured armchair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every structured armchair was constructed with great care. There are 5504 variations of the antique or vintage structured armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 3959 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the structured armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A structured armchair, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one structured armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Cassina, Jover + Valls and De Sede produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Structured Armchair?

A structured armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,206, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $400,000.

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.