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Seating Group Green Velvet
Seating Group Green Velvet

Seating Group Green Velvet

Located in Zug, CH

bronze structure slide; Armchairs with shell artisan decoration, with green Haute Couture velvet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Milo Baughman suede rocking-chair 1970
Milo Baughman suede rocking-chair 1970

Milo Baughman suede rocking-chair 1970

By Milo Baughman

Located in Grenoble, FR

Rocking chair in suede and chrome structure by Milo Baughman. armchair both traditional and modern

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Chrome

21st Century Modern Two-seater In Cotton Corduroy With Solid Oak Armrests
21st Century Modern Two-seater In Cotton Corduroy With Solid Oak Armrests

21st Century Modern Two-seater In Cotton Corduroy With Solid Oak Armrests

By Federico Carandini

Located in Milan, IT

armchair’s metal structure. Our Gotham pouf is its perfect partner. Cadet grey painted steel structure

Category

2010s Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Customizable CoEdition Dalya Lounge Chair by Patricia Urquiola
Customizable CoEdition Dalya Lounge Chair by Patricia Urquiola

Customizable CoEdition Dalya Lounge Chair by Patricia Urquiola

By Patricia Urquiola

Located in New York, NY

playing with the curved backrest. Armchair, structure in solid oak, solid walnut or black stained solid

Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Customizable CoEdition You Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto
Customizable CoEdition You Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto

Customizable CoEdition You Lounge Chair by Luca Nichetto

By Luca Nichetto

Located in New York, NY

Armchair, metal structure, seat and back coated with polyurethane foam expanded with a density of

Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Three Italian Art Deco Walnut Chairs - Desk or Vanity Seating, circa 1930
Set of Three Italian Art Deco Walnut Chairs - Desk or Vanity Seating, circa 1930

Set of Three Italian Art Deco Walnut Chairs - Desk or Vanity Seating, circa 1930

Located in Vigonza, Padua

softened by subtle curves—a quintessential Art Deco silhouette Structure: One armchair and two side chairs

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Nutwood

Customizable Acerbis Palla Swivel Lounge chair by Claudio Salocchi
Customizable Acerbis Palla Swivel Lounge chair by Claudio Salocchi

Customizable Acerbis Palla Swivel Lounge chair by Claudio Salocchi

By Acerbis

Located in New York, NY

expressive power. Structure and upholstery The load-bearing structure of the armchair is in wood with padding

Category

2010s European Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Lounge Chair in Hardwood and Brass by Bertomeu — Brazil, 1960s
Lounge Chair in Hardwood and Brass by Bertomeu — Brazil, 1960s

Lounge Chair in Hardwood and Brass by Bertomeu — Brazil, 1960s

By Bertomeu & Cia

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

, embodying the timeless allure of Brazilian modernist aesthetics. The armchair’s structure is meticulously

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Pair of armchairs designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The structure of these lounge

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani Dining Set by Tecno with Red Chairs, 1970 Design
Osvaldo Borsani Dining Set by Tecno with Red Chairs, 1970 Design

Osvaldo Borsani Dining Set by Tecno with Red Chairs, 1970 Design

By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno

Located in London, England

stains and scratches are visible on the steel structure and on the armchairs, this set embodies the

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Dining Room Sets

Materials

Metal

20th Century, Olivier Mourgue Lounge Chair mod. Tjinn
20th Century, Olivier Mourgue Lounge Chair mod. Tjinn

20th Century, Olivier Mourgue Lounge Chair mod. Tjinn

By Olivier Mourgue, Airborne International

Located in Turin, Turin

, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Here we have the armchair with ottoman mod. Tjinn, with steel structure and

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Stainless Steel Chair with Weather-Resistant Fabric for Outdoor Use
Stainless Steel Chair with Weather-Resistant Fabric for Outdoor Use

Stainless Steel Chair with Weather-Resistant Fabric for Outdoor Use

By Myface

Located in Santo Tirso, PT

to a new level of elegance. Modern outdoor armchair made with structure: white matte lacquered

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Saccu Outdoor Dining Chair by Myface - Modern White Aluminum Design
Saccu Outdoor Dining Chair by Myface - Modern White Aluminum Design

Saccu Outdoor Dining Chair by Myface - Modern White Aluminum Design

By Myface

Located in Santo Tirso, PT

to a new level of elegance. Modern outdoor armchair made with structure: white matte powder coated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patio Lounge Chair with Smooth White Leather Straps
Patio Lounge Chair with Smooth White Leather Straps

Patio Lounge Chair with Smooth White Leather Straps

By Myface

Located in Santo Tirso, PT

Ribbon - Outdoor lounge armchair Contemporary outdoor lounge armchair made with structure: White

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bellini 413 Cab Chair in White
Bellini 413 Cab Chair in White

Bellini 413 Cab Chair in White

By Cassina

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Contemporanei collection. The supporting structure of the Cab armchair is an enameled steel frame. To

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs by De Coene Frères, Belgium 20th Century
Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs by De Coene Frères, Belgium 20th Century

Pair of Art Deco Club Chairs by De Coene Frères, Belgium 20th Century

By De Coene Frères

Located in Utrecht, NL

curvilinear, with flowing outlines that soften the structure, giving the armchairs an approachable and relaxed

Category

20th Century Belgian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969
Midcentury Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969

Midcentury Soriana sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa for Cassina, Italy 1969

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Cassina. The idea for this armchair that changed the face of upholstered furniture belongs to Afra and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Moroso NANOOK Side table in Polished gold chrome by Philippe Bestenheider
Moroso NANOOK Side table in Polished gold chrome by Philippe Bestenheider

Moroso NANOOK Side table in Polished gold chrome by Philippe Bestenheider

By Moroso, Philippe Bestenheider

Located in Brooklyn, NY

the three-dimensionality of a chair or armchair. The structure is a hexagonal network inspired by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Moroso NANOOK Side table by Philippe Bestenheider
Moroso NANOOK Side table by Philippe Bestenheider

Moroso NANOOK Side table by Philippe Bestenheider

By Philippe Bestenheider, Moroso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

the three-dimensionality of a chair or armchair. The structure is a hexagonal network inspired by

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Gervasoni Gray 01 Lounge Chair in White Oak & Berlin Upholstery by Paola Navone
Gervasoni Gray 01 Lounge Chair in White Oak & Berlin Upholstery by Paola Navone

Gervasoni Gray 01 Lounge Chair in White Oak & Berlin Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lounge armchair with wooden structure, Gray 01 is characterised by straight, essential lines. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Gervasoni Gray 01 Lounge Chair in Walnut with Rye Upholstery by Paola Navone
Gervasoni Gray 01 Lounge Chair in Walnut with Rye Upholstery by Paola Navone

Gervasoni Gray 01 Lounge Chair in Walnut with Rye Upholstery by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Lounge armchair with wooden structure, Gray 01 is characterised by straight, essential lines. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pinch 3 Seater Sofa Major in Comfort Upholstery with Black Base by Skrivo Design
Pinch 3 Seater Sofa Major in Comfort Upholstery with Black Base by Skrivo Design

Pinch 3 Seater Sofa Major in Comfort Upholstery with Black Base by Skrivo Design

By Skrivo Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

contemporary padded seating. The structures of Pinch sofas and armchairs literally “pinch” the backrests and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Pinch Large 3 Seater Sofa Major in Comfort Upholstery with Black Base by Skrivo
Pinch Large 3 Seater Sofa Major in Comfort Upholstery with Black Base by Skrivo

Pinch Large 3 Seater Sofa Major in Comfort Upholstery with Black Base by Skrivo

By Skrivo Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

contemporary padded seating. The structures of Pinch sofas and armchairs literally “pinch” the backrests and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Floor Sample Giorgetti All Around Chair By Ludovica & Roberto Palomba - Leather
Floor Sample Giorgetti All Around Chair By Ludovica & Roberto Palomba - Leather

Floor Sample Giorgetti All Around Chair By Ludovica & Roberto Palomba - Leather

By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Giorgetti S.p.A.

Located in Boston, MA

Designed By Ludovica & Roberto Palomba An armchair with monocoque structure to define a new

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Pinch Sofa in Super Remix 3 Upholstery with Plum Base by Skrivo Design
Pinch Sofa in Super Remix 3 Upholstery with Plum Base by Skrivo Design

Pinch Sofa in Super Remix 3 Upholstery with Plum Base by Skrivo Design

By Skrivo Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

contemporary padded seating. The structures of Pinch sofas and armchairs literally “pinch” the backrests and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Art Deco living room, French, 1930, art deco
Art Deco living room, French, 1930, art deco

Art Deco living room, French, 1930, art deco

Located in Nice, FR

Art deco living room consisting of a two-seater sofa with two matching armchairs. The structure is

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric

Pinch 3 Seater Sofa in Comfort Upholstery with Pitch Black Base by Skrivo Design
Pinch 3 Seater Sofa in Comfort Upholstery with Pitch Black Base by Skrivo Design

Pinch 3 Seater Sofa in Comfort Upholstery with Pitch Black Base by Skrivo Design

By Skrivo Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

contemporary padded seating. The structures of Pinch sofas and armchairs literally “pinch” the backrests and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Pinch Large 3 Seater Sofa in Comfort Upholstery with Black Base by Skrivo Design
Pinch Large 3 Seater Sofa in Comfort Upholstery with Black Base by Skrivo Design

Pinch Large 3 Seater Sofa in Comfort Upholstery with Black Base by Skrivo Design

By Skrivo Design

Located in Brooklyn, NY

contemporary padded seating. The structures of Pinch sofas and armchairs literally “pinch” the backrests and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 4 Post Modern Chairs Model Vienna by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast
Set of 4 Post Modern Chairs Model Vienna by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast

Set of 4 Post Modern Chairs Model Vienna by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast

By Rodney Kinsman

Located in Roma, IT

means that there are signs of use and ageing, which you can see in the photos. The structure of the

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Custom Upholstery 2-Seater Sofa by Garcia Cumini for LaCividina
Custom Upholstery 2-Seater Sofa by Garcia Cumini for LaCividina

Custom Upholstery 2-Seater Sofa by Garcia Cumini for LaCividina

By García Cumini

Located in NEW YORK, NY

deliberate design approach results in a compact yet comfortable structure, available as both an armchair and

Category

2010s Italian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Foam, Hardwood, Upholstery

Bedroom Suite by Colette Gueden
Bedroom Suite by Colette Gueden

Bedroom Suite by Colette Gueden

By Colette Gueden

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

low armchair. The structure is of tubular metal painted black with brass details (chair and bedknobs

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bedroom Sets

Materials

Metal

Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil
Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil

Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

company in the 1950s, besides its matching armchair. With wood structure and pointy feet made of

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Four Seats "Longarina", by Sergio Rodrigues, 1965, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Four Seats "Longarina", by Sergio Rodrigues, 1965, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

Four Seats "Longarina", by Sergio Rodrigues, 1965, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

. Crafted from solid Freijó wood, the structure of the armchair has a timeless and sophisticated appeal that

Category

Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Alias Frame 52 Outdoor Chair in Sand Mesh Seat & White Lacquered Aluminium Frame
Alias Frame 52 Outdoor Chair in Sand Mesh Seat & White Lacquered Aluminium Frame

Alias Frame 52 Outdoor Chair in Sand Mesh Seat & White Lacquered Aluminium Frame

By Alias, Alberto Meda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stacking armchair with structure made of extruded aluminium profile and die-cast aluminium elements, seat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias Frame 52 Outdoor Chair in Aubergine Mesh Seat & Lacquered Aluminium Frame
Alias Frame 52 Outdoor Chair in Aubergine Mesh Seat & Lacquered Aluminium Frame

Alias Frame 52 Outdoor Chair in Aubergine Mesh Seat & Lacquered Aluminium Frame

By Alias, Alberto Meda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stacking armchair with structure made of extruded aluminium profile and die-cast aluminium elements, seat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Baixo Pouf by Wentz
Baixo Pouf by Wentz

Baixo Pouf by Wentz

$3,195 / item

Baixo Pouf by Wentz

By Guilherme Wentz

Located in Geneve, CH

ottoman follows the circular, low-to-the-floor structure of the Baixa armchair and the uniform seamless

Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Alias 517 Tindari Sledge Chair in Green Seat with White Lacqured Steel Frame

Alias 517 Tindari Sledge Chair in Green Seat with White Lacqured Steel Frame

By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Armchair with structure in lacquered or chromed steel. Seat and back in solid plastic material padded with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alias 517 Tindari Sledge Chair in Black Seat with Chromed Steel Frame

Alias 517 Tindari Sledge Chair in Black Seat with Chromed Steel Frame

By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Armchair with structure in lacquered or chromed steel. Seat and back in solid plastic material padded with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alias 516 Tindari Chair in Violet Seat & Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli

Alias 516 Tindari Chair in Violet Seat & Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli

By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias 516 Tindari Chair in Violet Seat with Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli Armchair with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alias 504 Taormina Sledge Chair in Green with Chromed Steel by Alfredo Häberli
Alias 504 Taormina Sledge Chair in Green with Chromed Steel by Alfredo Häberli

Alias 504 Taormina Sledge Chair in Green with Chromed Steel by Alfredo Häberli

By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias 504 Taormina Sledge Chair in Green with Chromed Steel by Alfredo Häberli Armchair with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alias 52A Enna Chair in Upholstery with White Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli

Alias 52A Enna Chair in Upholstery with White Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli

By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias 52A Enna Chair in Upholstery with White Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli Armchair with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alias 516 Tindari Chair in Red Seat with Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli

Alias 516 Tindari Chair in Red Seat with Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli

By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias 516 Tindari Chair in Red Seat with Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli Armchair with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alias 503 Taormina Chair in Red Seat and Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli
Alias 503 Taormina Chair in Red Seat and Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli

Alias 503 Taormina Chair in Red Seat and Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli

By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias 503 Taormina Chair in Red Seat and Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli Armchair with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alias 503 Taormina Chair in Brown Seat & Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli

Alias 503 Taormina Chair in Brown Seat & Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli

By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias 503 Taormina Chair in Brown Seat & Chromed Steel Frame by Alfredo Häberli Armchair with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alias 504 Taormina Sledge Chair in Red Leather and Chromed Steel Frame
Alias 504 Taormina Sledge Chair in Red Leather and Chromed Steel Frame

Alias 504 Taormina Sledge Chair in Red Leather and Chromed Steel Frame

By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Armchair with structure in lacquered or chromed steel. Seat and back in solid plastic material padded with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

1960s Pair of Italian Steel Structure Armchairs
1960s Pair of Italian Steel Structure Armchairs

1960s Pair of Italian Steel Structure Armchairs

Located in Milan, IT

1960s pair of Italian steel structure armchairs with white leather upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Unique Structure Armchair by Bohuslav Horák, 2013
Unique Structure Armchair by Bohuslav Horák, 2013

Unique Structure Armchair by Bohuslav Horák, 2013

By Bohuslav Horák

Located in București, B

This armchair was designed by Bohuslav Horák in 2013. It's a unique piece with an honest

Category

2010s Czech Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

'Riaza Armchair' natural/tabacco, La Caja
'Riaza Armchair' natural/tabacco, La Caja

'Riaza Armchair' natural/tabacco, La Caja

By La Caja

Located in MADRID, ES

backrest. The leather is removable and hand-stitched. Structure: armchair in selected solid beech 4x4 cm

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Brera Armchair - a Large Armchair with Minimal Metal Structure
Brera Armchair - a Large Armchair with Minimal Metal Structure

Brera Armchair - a Large Armchair with Minimal Metal Structure

By HEMO

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

. With a sleek minimal structure, the armchair showcases voluminous cushions with generous folds for the

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Armchairs with Armrests and Leg Structure in Teak
Armchairs with Armrests and Leg Structure in Teak

Armchairs with Armrests and Leg Structure in Teak

By Alfred J. Andersen

Located in Milan, IT

Armchairs with armrests and leg structure in teak with seat and backrest in grey Kvadrat fabric.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Modern Chester Bench
Modern Chester Bench

Modern Chester Bench

Unavailable|$1,935 / item

Modern Chester Bench

Located in New York, NY

to select from 200+ fabrics, wood, and more. Details Pouf Structure Inner structure armchair

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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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.