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Pair of carved wooden transition armchairs, 18th century
Pair of carved wooden transition armchairs, 18th century

Pair of carved wooden transition armchairs, 18th century

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Pair of carved wooden transition armchairs, 18th century

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Bergere Transition In Gray Lacquered Wood
Bergere Transition In Gray Lacquered Wood

Bergere Transition In Gray Lacquered Wood

Located in BARSAC, FR

Very elegant transition armchair in gray lacquered and carved wood decorated with flowers.

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Antique 1760s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Antique Upsholstered Armchair in Walnut Transitional Renaissance Revival
French Antique Upsholstered Armchair in Walnut Transitional Renaissance Revival

French Antique Upsholstered Armchair in Walnut Transitional Renaissance Revival

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Constructed in solid walnut, this impressive chair displays finely turned front legs, elegant arm supports, bulbous hand rests and decorative shell-like sculptures. A decorative sp...

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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Revival Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Frits Henningsen Double Layer Caned Back Transitional Modern Armchair
Frits Henningsen Double Layer Caned Back Transitional Modern Armchair

Frits Henningsen Double Layer Caned Back Transitional Modern Armchair

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This armchair was designed and built by master Danish cabinet maker Frits Henningsen. The chair features a double layered cane back, new wool-linen blend upholstery in a flax/pale sa...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

18th Century French Transition Period Walnut Armchair with Scrolling Arms
18th Century French Transition Period Walnut Armchair with Scrolling Arms

18th Century French Transition Period Walnut Armchair with Scrolling Arms

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French walnut Transition period armchair from the 18th century, embodying the aesthetic transition between the Louis XV and Louis XVI periods.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

pair of French 19th century Transitional st. patinated wood armchairs
pair of French 19th century Transitional st. patinated wood armchairs

pair of French 19th century Transitional st. patinated wood armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning and high quality pair of French 19th century Transitional st. patinated wood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by elegant cabriole legs with finely detailed foliate carvi...

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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Italian 18th Century Transitional Period Giltwood Armchairs
Set of Four Italian 18th Century Transitional Period Giltwood Armchairs

Set of Four Italian 18th Century Transitional Period Giltwood Armchairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and most unique complete set of four Italian 18th century Transitional Period giltwood armchairs. Each armchair is raised by superb cabriole legs at the front and elegant ...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Beautiful Pair of Transition Style Armchairs "A Chassis", France, Circa 1880
Beautiful Pair of Transition Style Armchairs "A Chassis", France, Circa 1880

Beautiful Pair of Transition Style Armchairs "A Chassis", France, Circa 1880

By Michel Gourdin

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful pair of Transition style armchairs "à la Reine" and "à châssis", in carved and gilded wood and decorated with a flowery lampas by the Maison Tassinari & Chatel, Lyon si...

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Antique 1880s French Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Null Blue Glass Clear Transition Color Armchair by Studio Buzao Customizable
Null Blue Glass Clear Transition Color Armchair by Studio Buzao Customizable

Null Blue Glass Clear Transition Color Armchair by Studio Buzao Customizable

By Buzao

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This armchair is made of laminated glass in blue color. Size and color are customizable upon request. Studio Buzao is an experimental design studio. It tempts to breakthrough the ...

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2010s Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Glass

Antique French Louis XV XVI Transitional Arm Chair, 19th Century
Antique French Louis XV XVI Transitional Arm Chair, 19th Century

Antique French Louis XV XVI Transitional Arm Chair, 19th Century

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

19C antique French Louis XV XVI Transitional arm chair. Priced each. Additional information: Materials: giltwood, silk Color: gold Period: 19th Century Styles: Louis XV, Tran...

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Antique 19th Century Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Giltwood

Pair of Louis XV Transitional Fauteuils Stamped N S Courtois
Pair of Louis XV Transitional Fauteuils Stamped N S Courtois

Pair of Louis XV Transitional Fauteuils Stamped N S Courtois

By Nicolas-Simon Courtois

Located in London, by appointment only

France, circa 1770. ​ A charming pair of late Louis XV period fauteuils, the kidney shaped backs of simple outline supported on neoclassical fluted tapering legs. Each armchair sta...

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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century French Transitional Louis XV or Louis XVI Fauteuils
Pair of 18th Century French Transitional Louis XV or Louis XVI Fauteuils

Pair of 18th Century French Transitional Louis XV or Louis XVI Fauteuils

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of transitional Louis XV or Louis XVI fauteuils in beechwood and leather upholstery, French in origin and dating from the late 18th century.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Early Pair of Dax Transitional Shell Chairs
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Early Pair of Dax Transitional Shell Chairs

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Early Pair of Dax Transitional Shell Chairs

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

Excellent early example of a pair of Transitional Herman Miller Dax red/orange armshell chairs. All original. Early black X-base with large shock mounts. Shells are non-rope edge. Re...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage "Earflap" Dover Wingback Oak Armchair, Denmark, 1930s
Vintage "Earflap" Dover Wingback Oak Armchair, Denmark, 1930s

Vintage "Earflap" Dover Wingback Oak Armchair, Denmark, 1930s

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

With its relaxed charm and sophisticated form, this armchair transitions effortlessly between library, living room, or study settings, complementing both contemporary and traditional...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs, Painted Wood
Pair of 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs, Painted Wood

Pair of 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs, Painted Wood

Located in Madrid, EX

The Consulate (Directoire) style, to which these pieces are paradigmatic examples, is defined by the architectural purity of its lines, direct inspiration from classical antiquity, a...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Large 1940s Italian Armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Pair of Large 1940s Italian Armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich

Pair of Large 1940s Italian Armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in London, London

A pair of Italian lounge chairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, dating from the late 1940s to early 1950s. These elegant armchairs capture the transition from the decorative sophisti...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1920s Richard Riemerschmid Armchair – Icon of German Jugendstil Design
1920s Richard Riemerschmid Armchair – Icon of German Jugendstil Design

1920s Richard Riemerschmid Armchair – Icon of German Jugendstil Design

By Richard Riemerschmid

Located in Almelo, NL

Unadorned yet deeply sculptural, this armchair exemplifies the transition from Art Nouveau’s ornamental style toward the cleaner forms of modernism.

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Vintage 1920s German Jugendstil Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Silk Upholstered Armchairs
Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Silk Upholstered Armchairs

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Silk Upholstered Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Elegantly crafted and richly detailed, these chairs embody the refined symmetry and neoclassical influence that define the Louis XVI aesthetic making them a perfect addition to both ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Handmade Anki Armchair in Ribbed Wood Base by Nolita Harbour
Handmade Anki Armchair in Ribbed Wood Base by Nolita Harbour

Handmade Anki Armchair in Ribbed Wood Base by Nolita Harbour

Located in Carvalhosa, PT

A perfect statement for modern, contemporary, or transitional interiors, the Anki Armchair seamlessly blends functionality with artistic expression.

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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut, Velvet

Beautiful Pair of Cane Back French Louis XVI Needlepoint Armchairs
Beautiful Pair of Cane Back French Louis XVI Needlepoint Armchairs

Beautiful Pair of Cane Back French Louis XVI Needlepoint Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Perfect for living rooms, studies, or bedrooms, these armchairs transition seamlessly between antique, Hollywood Regency, and even mid-century modern interiors, serving as statement ...

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Vintage 1950s Spanish Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of Art Deco Low Armchairs, Europe First half of the 20th Century
Pair of Art Deco Low Armchairs, Europe First half of the 20th Century

Pair of Art Deco Low Armchairs, Europe First half of the 20th Century

Located in Utrecht, NL

This pair of armchairs embodies that transition through rounded, enveloping bodies and restrained detailing.

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Wicker Armchair by Willi Ohler for Worpsweden, Germany First Half 20th Century
Wicker Armchair by Willi Ohler for Worpsweden, Germany First Half 20th Century

Wicker Armchair by Willi Ohler for Worpsweden, Germany First Half 20th Century

By Willi Ohler

Located in Utrecht, NL

Crafted during a time when movements like Modernism were reshaping design worldwide, this early 20th-century armchair reflect a transitional style rooted in both simplicity and elega...

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Early 20th Century German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs Cane & Iron, Carlo Hauner, 1950s
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs Cane & Iron, Carlo Hauner, 1950s

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs Cane & Iron, Carlo Hauner, 1950s

By Carlo Hauner

Located in New York, NY

Sculptural yet restrained, these armchairs transition effortlessly between exterior and interior settings, standing as articulate examples of 1950s Brazilian modernism.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith Plastics LAX Rope Edge X Base Armchair
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith Plastics LAX Rope Edge X Base Armchair

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith Plastics LAX Rope Edge X Base Armchair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A fabulous Charles & Ray Eames transitional armchair produced by Herman Miller with Zenith Plastics.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Paolo Buffa, Pair of Reclining Wingback Armchairs, 1950s
Paolo Buffa, Pair of Reclining Wingback Armchairs, 1950s

Paolo Buffa, Pair of Reclining Wingback Armchairs, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ideal for restoration or as statement pieces in their current vintage condition, these armchairs reflect the transitional aesthetic between late Art Deco and mid-century Italian design.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century German Leather Armchair With Reclining Function By Jürgen Lange
20th Century German Leather Armchair With Reclining Function By Jürgen Lange

20th Century German Leather Armchair With Reclining Function By Jürgen Lange

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Equipped with a relaxation function, the armchair seamlessly transitions between sitting and reclining positions, with a pull out footrest, making it perfect for unwinding after a lo...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Senso Outdoor Armchairs by Studio Expormim, Modern Spanish Design
Set of Four Senso Outdoor Armchairs by Studio Expormim, Modern Spanish Design

Set of Four Senso Outdoor Armchairs by Studio Expormim, Modern Spanish Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Perfect for patio dining, terrace lounging, or indoor-outdoor transitional spaces, these armchairs embody the craftsmanship and design sophistication for which Expormim is renowned.

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midday (Nude on Armchair 3) original painting by Paula Craioveanu 39x23in
Midday (Nude on Armchair 3) original painting by Paula Craioveanu 39x23in

Midday (Nude on Armchair 3) original painting by Paula Craioveanu 39x23in

By Paula Craioveanu

Located in Forest Hills, NY

This duality might reflect the internal conflict of midday—a time often associated with peak energy but also a moment of pause or reflection as the day transitions. "Day (Nude on Arm...

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2010s Contemporary Nude Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

Boulle-style Chair
Boulle-style Chair

Boulle-style Chair

$7,765 / item

Boulle-style Chair

By CG capelletti

Located in Milan, IT

A French Transition-style armchair inspired by Charles Boulle woodwork, this stupendous piece will be ideally combined with one of the desks offered by the same designer.

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2010s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight French Dining Chairs, Louis XVI Style, Early 20th Century
Set of Eight French Dining Chairs, Louis XVI Style, Early 20th Century

Set of Eight French Dining Chairs, Louis XVI Style, Early 20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Well-scaled and substantial, this set works perfectly in a formal dining room but is equally suited to a relaxed European or transitional interior. Size armchairs: 27"w x 24"d X 43.5...

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Vintage 1930s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Set of Eight Jacobean Revival Carved Oak Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Jacobean Revival Carved Oak Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Jacobean Revival Carved Oak Dining Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

The upholstery offers a refined contrast to the warmth of the oak frame, introducing a restrained yet sophisticated color element that complements both traditional and transitional i...

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Early 20th Century British Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Brazilian Modern Square Coffee Table in Rosewood, Tora, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Square Coffee Table in Rosewood, Tora, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Square Coffee Table in Rosewood, Tora, 1960s

By Tora Brasil 1

Located in New York, NY

While often celebrated for seating, the same sculptural language seen in the era’s iconic armchairs—fluid transitions, softened edges, and a human-centered approach to proportion—is ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Six Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Tall Back Dining Chairs circa 1940s
Set of Six Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Tall Back Dining Chairs circa 1940s

Set of Six Carved Walnut French Louis XVI Tall Back Dining Chairs circa 1940s

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The upholstery, in a soft neutral tone, complements the rich walnut wood, enhancing their versatility to blend seamlessly with traditional, transitional, or modern interiors. Two arm...

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Vintage 1940s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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A19th Century Louis XV Armchair.
A19th Century Louis XV Armchair.

A19th Century Louis XV Armchair.

Unavailable

H 42.75 in W 23.75 in D 23.5 in

A19th Century Louis XV Armchair.

Located in New York, NY

A Louis XV transition armchair with a nicely carved and molded beechwood frame, finished with real french polish and new upholstery.

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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

A Pair Of French Fauteuil

A Pair Of French Fauteuil

Located in Banbury, GB

A PAIR OF WALNUT TRANSITIONAL ARMCHAIRS

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Transitional Queen Anne Armchair

Transitional Queen Anne Armchair

Unavailable

H 39.25 in W 25 in D 18 in

Transitional Queen Anne Armchair

Located in Litchfield, CT

American. New England, probably Eastern Connecticut or a Massachusetts, ca. 1750-1770. Maple. Fine condition, minor repair at left arm joint. Retains original red wash. This rare...

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Antique Late 18th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs

Italian Transition Olive Wood Fauteuil
Italian Transition Olive Wood Fauteuil

Italian Transition Olive Wood Fauteuil

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H 41 in W 26 in D 20 in

Italian Transition Olive Wood Fauteuil

Located in Garrison, NY

Charming parcel gilt Italian fauteuil arm chair of olive wood, of the Transition period. Originally painted, the combination of aged olive wood with the gilt accents creates a lovely...

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Olive

Paire de bergères époque Transition, garnies de velours bordeaux
Paire de bergères époque Transition, garnies de velours bordeaux

Paire de bergères époque Transition, garnies de velours bordeaux

Located in ROYÈRE-DE-VASSIVIÈRE, FR

Paire de bergères époque Transition, garnies de velours bordeaux Hêtre mouluré, sculpté et teinté Une assise légèrement affaissée et couture du tissu à reprendre. Usure de la garnitu...

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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Italian Armchair
Italian Armchair

Italian Armchair

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H 36.5 in W 24.5 in D 20 in

Italian Armchair

Located in Mississauga, ON

An Italian late 18th century transitional period armchair; the carved cartouche shaped back above a serpentine seat and acanthus carved arms to a vitruvian scroll carved seat rail...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Gilded Louis XV/XVI Transitional Arm Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Gilded Louis XV/XVI Transitional Arm Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Gilded Louis XV/XVI Transitional Arm Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th Century Gilded Louis XV-Louis XVI Transitional Arm Chairs. The crest rail features prominently the shell motif as does the patera with full carved central shell. Also ...

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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Modern Black Hide-Upholstered Armchair with Blackened Oak Frame
Modern Black Hide-Upholstered Armchair with Blackened Oak Frame

Modern Black Hide-Upholstered Armchair with Blackened Oak Frame

By Mar Silver

Located in Westport, CT

The chair will work well in a variety of contemporary, modern and transitional home settings. The armchair is offered by Mar Silver as part of her handcrafted furniture collection.

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Hide, Walnut

Louis XV Cabriolet Armchair Stamped N.blanchard
Louis XV Cabriolet Armchair Stamped N.blanchard

Louis XV Cabriolet Armchair Stamped N.blanchard

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H 35.04 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in

Louis XV Cabriolet Armchair Stamped N.blanchard

Located in charmes, FR

He produced large Louis XV style armchairs as well as Transition seats and Louis XVI armchairs, more classic but always of good quality, with noble lines and a perfect finish.

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Transition Armchairs in Gray Lacquered Wood
Pair of Transition Armchairs in Gray Lacquered Wood

Pair of Transition Armchairs in Gray Lacquered Wood

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H 34.65 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Transition Armchairs in Gray Lacquered Wood

Located in BARSAC, FR

Pair of Transition armchairs in finely molded gray lacquered beech wood carved with flowers, upholstery in linen and cotton fabric (so-called Métis fabric, old production but new, ne...

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Antique 1750s French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

18th Century Transitional Armchair

18th Century Transitional Armchair

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H 17 in W 25 in D 26 in

18th Century Transitional Armchair

Located in Doylestown, PA

A French Louis XV/XVI Transitional Period Fauteuil, signed “Bernard” (Pierre Bernard 1730-1788), the frame in bleached beechwood, circa 1780, recovered in brown embossed leather.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Jamie Drake Lacquered Transitional Armchairs
Pair of Jamie Drake Lacquered Transitional Armchairs

Pair of Jamie Drake Lacquered Transitional Armchairs

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Jamie Drake Lacquered Transitional Style Armchairs, custom made, with oval seat back, pale yellow painted frame, golden yellow upholstery with red trim. 41" H x 24.25" W x 23" D

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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Swedish Transition Armchair Signed Carl Flodin
A Swedish Transition Armchair Signed Carl Flodin

A Swedish Transition Armchair Signed Carl Flodin

By Carl Flodin

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Swedish Gustavian Armchair signed by Carl Flodin.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Transitional Upholstered Armchair
Transitional Upholstered Armchair

Transitional Upholstered Armchair

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H 35 in W 27 in D 33 in

Transitional Upholstered Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Transitional Upholstered Armchair, with a solid maple ebonized frame and ivory linen fabric, with an upholstered cushion backrest and seat cushion having large brass nailhead detaili...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen

Herman Miller Eames Zenith Transitional Parchment DAX Armchair
Herman Miller Eames Zenith Transitional Parchment DAX Armchair

Herman Miller Eames Zenith Transitional Parchment DAX Armchair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Herman Miller Eames DAX armchair in parchment. This is a second generation/transitional Zenith shell with large (original) shock mounts and an original “X” base with boot glides.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Transition Style Armchairs in Giltwood, circa 1880
Pair of Transition Style Armchairs in Giltwood, circa 1880

Pair of Transition Style Armchairs in Giltwood, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Transition style armchairs in giltwood standing on four cabriole legs ending in scroll with a decor of acanthus leaves.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Transition Style Armchairs in Giltwood, circa 1880
Pair of Transition Style Armchairs in Giltwood, circa 1880

Pair of Transition Style Armchairs in Giltwood, circa 1880

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of Transition style armchairs in giltwood standing on four cabriole legs ending in scroll with a decor of acanthus leaves.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Wood

A French Transitional Grey- Painted Fauteuil
A French Transitional Grey- Painted Fauteuil

A French Transitional Grey- Painted Fauteuil

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A Transition Painted Fauteuil Upholstered in Off-White Linen with Oval Shaped Back above Serpentine Shaped Seat Rail and Supported by Cabriole Legs

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Linen

An Italian Transitional Style Walnut Fauteuil ca. 1790
An Italian Transitional Style Walnut Fauteuil ca. 1790

An Italian Transitional Style Walnut Fauteuil ca. 1790

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian transitional rococo/neoclassical fauteuil in walnut with oval shaped back and urn crest, downswept arms, carved apron and cabriole legs terminating in escargot feet.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Transitional Eames Zenith Shell Chair on X-Base
Transitional Eames Zenith Shell Chair on X-Base

Transitional Eames Zenith Shell Chair on X-Base

By Zenith, Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration is a collectible and hard-to-find Eames armchair on an early X-base. This is a so-called "transitional" or "second-generation" shell — manufactured by Zenith P...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Transitional Danish Modern Occasional Chair by Ole Wanscher
Transitional Danish Modern Occasional Chair by Ole Wanscher

Transitional Danish Modern Occasional Chair by Ole Wanscher

By Ole Wanscher

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This transitional Danish modern occasional lounge was designed by the famous Prof. Ole Wanscher. The frame is a mahogany toned oak and the original leather seat is a tamarind red tha...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Elongated Armchair
Elongated Armchair

Elongated Armchair

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H 34 in W 21.5 in D 25.5 in

Elongated Armchair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italian light wood elongated armchair, transitional modernist

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Black and Antique White Transitional Fauteuil Open-Arm Side or Accent Chair
Black and Antique White Transitional Fauteuil Open-Arm Side or Accent Chair

Black and Antique White Transitional Fauteuil Open-Arm Side or Accent Chair

By Sam Moore Furniture Co.

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome recently vintage fauteuil or open-arm side chair done in an antique white painted frame with black faux leather upholstery and transitional to contemporary styling. It is in...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair of Transitional Fauteuils a la Chasse in Walnut, Italy, circa 1770
Pair of Transitional Fauteuils a la Chasse in Walnut, Italy, circa 1770

Pair of Transitional Fauteuils a la Chasse in Walnut, Italy, circa 1770

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine pair of Rococo walnut Fauteuils, North Italian in origin, and with cartouche-shaped back-rests and breakfront seat design. The chairs with double moulded edges on all exposed ...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs, 18th Century
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs, 18th Century

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs, 18th Century

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H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in

Pair of Swedish Gustavian Armchairs, 18th Century

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of Swedish Gustavian yellow painted armchairs from the transition period. Made in Stockholm circa 1770-1780.

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Antique 1770s Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

20th Century German Leather Armchair With Relaxation Function By Jürgen Lange
20th Century German Leather Armchair With Relaxation Function By Jürgen Lange

20th Century German Leather Armchair With Relaxation Function By Jürgen Lange

By Jürgen Lange

Located in High Point, NC

Equipped with a relaxation function, the armchair seamlessly transitions between sitting and reclining positions, making it perfect for unwinding after a long day.

Category

20th Century German Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1940s Danish Pair of Art Deco Upholstered Armchairs With Round Pillows
1940s Danish Pair of Art Deco Upholstered Armchairs With Round Pillows

1940s Danish Pair of Art Deco Upholstered Armchairs With Round Pillows

Located in High Point, NC

With their harmonious proportions and graceful curvature, these armchairs embody the transition from early modernist design to timeless Danish simplicity, making them perfect accent ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Wicker Armchairs by Willi Ohler, Germany First half of the 20th Century
Pair of Wicker Armchairs by Willi Ohler, Germany First half of the 20th Century

Pair of Wicker Armchairs by Willi Ohler, Germany First half of the 20th Century

By Willi Ohler

Located in Utrecht, NL

Crafted during a time when movements like Modernism were reshaping design worldwide, this pair of early 20th-century armchairs reflect a transitional style rooted in both simplicity ...

Category

Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Wood

Pair of French Louis XV Fauteuils by Nicolas Courtois, circa 1770
Pair of French Louis XV Fauteuils by Nicolas Courtois, circa 1770

Pair of French Louis XV Fauteuils by Nicolas Courtois, circa 1770

By Nicolas-Simon Courtois

Located in London, GB

A fine pair of mid 18th century transitional fauteuils armchairs, the kidney shaped backs running to curvaceous arms raised on classical fluted and tapering legs.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Armchairs

Swedish Gripsholm Transitional Rococo / Gustavian 18th c. Armchair, circa 1775
Swedish Gripsholm Transitional Rococo / Gustavian 18th c. Armchair, circa 1775

Swedish Gripsholm Transitional Rococo / Gustavian 18th c. Armchair, circa 1775

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional and rare Swedish Gripsholm transitional Rococo / Gustavian armchair with unusual carvings and details, circa 1775, origin: Sweden, original paint with charming old repair...

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs

Materials

Pine, Paint

Mid Century Armchair
Mid Century Armchair

Mid Century Armchair

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H 40.25 in W 24.5 in D 27.75 in

Mid Century Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Transitional ebonized mahogany armchair, the rectangular padded back with wings trailing to and enclosing the drop-in seat, on a paneled seat rail with turned roundels to each corn...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...

Materials

Wood

Set, Pair, Armchairs, Armchair, Stool, Ebonised, Baroque, Baroque-Revival
Set, Pair, Armchairs, Armchair, Stool, Ebonised, Baroque, Baroque-Revival

Set, Pair, Armchairs, Armchair, Stool, Ebonised, Baroque, Baroque-Revival

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

-The late-17th century armchair is transitional combining the latest fashion and comfort in seat furniture design with an ebonised finish to create a luxury item for the elite market.

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Antique 1680s English Baroque Chairs

Materials

Ebony

Pair of Salvatore Leone for Thonet Bentwood Cane Armchairs
Pair of Salvatore Leone for Thonet Bentwood Cane Armchairs

Pair of Salvatore Leone for Thonet Bentwood Cane Armchairs

By Salvatore Leone

Located in Denton, TX

Rare pair of armchairs featuring a transitional style with a turned wood back support and iconic Thonet "Cafe Daum" style scrolled arms.

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20th Century European Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Beech

Restored Early 18th Century circa 1720 Wingback Armchair Cigar Brown Leather
Restored Early 18th Century circa 1720 Wingback Armchair Cigar Brown Leather

Restored Early 18th Century circa 1720 Wingback Armchair Cigar Brown Leather

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning very rare original George I early 18th century circa 1720 high back wing armchair fully restored This chair is exceptionally rare...

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Eight Argentinian Ladder Back Dining Chairs in Cream Naugahy
Set of Eight Argentinian Ladder Back Dining Chairs in Cream Naugahy

Set of Eight Argentinian Ladder Back Dining Chairs in Cream Naugahy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Houston, TX

Chairs are upholstered in original cream naugahyde (They need updating). Perfect in a transitional space. Armchairs measure 23.25 in. wide.

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Vintage 1960s Argentine Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Original Mah Jong Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s
Original Mah Jong Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s

Original Mah Jong Sectional Sofa by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 1970s

By Hans Hopfer

Located in Chicago, IL

With its innovative modular design and endless compositional possibilities, this sofa embodies boundless freedom in both function and form.  Seamlessly transition between armchair, ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Leopard Pattern Transitional Mahogany 19th Century Armchair
Leopard Pattern Transitional Mahogany 19th Century Armchair

Leopard Pattern Transitional Mahogany 19th Century Armchair

Located in Lomita, CA

The patina and quality of this late 19th century transitional Chippendale armchair from the Federal period is a standout.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Three-Strand "1940s Transition" Rattan Lounge Chair
Three-Strand "1940s Transition" Rattan Lounge Chair

Three-Strand "1940s Transition" Rattan Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Three-strand "1940s Transition" rattan lounge chair. This chair dates from 1940. The arm style flows sinuously into a the rounded back of the chairs. Two available. ...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Pink Velvet Transition Louis XV-Louis XVI Style Marquise
Pink Velvet Transition Louis XV-Louis XVI Style Marquise

Pink Velvet Transition Louis XV-Louis XVI Style Marquise

Located in London, Park Royal

A transition Louis XV- Louis XVI Style Marquise hand carved in Beech and Hand painted in a cream lacquer. Upholstered with a Pink velvet Very fine carving all around.

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Walnut Louis XIV/XV Transitional Fauteiuls, Mid-18th Century
Pair of French Walnut Louis XIV/XV Transitional Fauteiuls, Mid-18th Century

Pair of French Walnut Louis XIV/XV Transitional Fauteiuls, Mid-18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

Newly upholstered in a beige linen and incorporating a melange of elements of 18th century periods these chairs have curved arms and arm supports, tight seats, and are raised on turn...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

French 18th Century Oak Armchair
French 18th Century Oak Armchair

French 18th Century Oak Armchair

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H 34.75 in W 21.75 in D 20.25 in

French 18th Century Oak Armchair

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A French 18th century (circa 1790) transitional style oak armchair reflecting design influences from Hepplewhite and Sheraton tastes with Directoire refinement.

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Antique 18th Century French Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Salvatore Leone for Thonet Bentwood Cane Armchairs
Pair of Salvatore Leone for Thonet Bentwood Cane Armchairs

Pair of Salvatore Leone for Thonet Bentwood Cane Armchairs

By Salvatore Leone

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Rare pair of armchairs featuring a transitional style with a turned wood back support and iconic Thonet "Cafe Daum" style scrolled arms.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Beech, Bentwood

William IV / Early Victorian Chesterfield-Style Armchair, Mid-19th Century
William IV / Early Victorian Chesterfield-Style Armchair, Mid-19th Century

William IV / Early Victorian Chesterfield-Style Armchair, Mid-19th Century

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

This stately armchair embodies the transitional elegance of the William IV to Early Victorian period, dating to the mid-19th century.

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Antique 1850s William IV Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Late 18th Century Transitional Louis XVI Fauteuils
Pair of Late 18th Century Transitional Louis XVI Fauteuils

Pair of Late 18th Century Transitional Louis XVI Fauteuils

Located in Larkspur, CA

Pair of Late 18th Century Transitional Louis XVI Giltwood Fauteuils with Elaborate Shell Crests Above Etched Lattice, the Whole with Scrolls and Acanthus Leaf Decoration, Raised on C...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Giltwood

Pair of Transition Armchairs
Pair of Transition Armchairs

Pair of Transition Armchairs

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H 36.23 in W 27.17 in D 29.93 in

Pair of Transition Armchairs

Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU

Natural wood, with cabriolet backrest, curved armrests, resting on fluted tapered legs. Cloth fabric with hot air balloons. Restorations of use and maintenance.

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Antique 18th Century French Bergere Chairs

CHARLES STEWART Transitional Style Mahogany Armchairs - Pair
CHARLES STEWART Transitional Style Mahogany Armchairs - Pair

CHARLES STEWART Transitional Style Mahogany Armchairs - Pair

By Charles Stewart Co.

Located in Charlotte, NC

A striking pair of armchairs in the Transitional style by Charles Stewart.

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Late 20th Century American Other Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Pair of French Antique Transition style Lacquered Armchairs
Pair of French Antique Transition style Lacquered Armchairs

Pair of French Antique Transition style Lacquered Armchairs

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Pair of generously sized Transition style lacquered armchairs. Transition style encompasses elements of both Louis XV and Louis XVI styles as seen in these chairs.

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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Pair of French Transitional Style Caned Chairs
Pair of French Transitional Style Caned Chairs

Pair of French Transitional Style Caned Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 32.5 in D 23 in

Pair of French Transitional Style Caned Chairs

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Beautiful and detailed carvings adorn this unusual pair of caned chairs. Wrap-around back and arms sit above caned seat adorned along the apron with floral wreaths. The chair sits o...

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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Cane

Pair of transitional early 18th century arm chairs
Pair of transitional early 18th century arm chairs

Pair of transitional early 18th century arm chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair of early 18th century transitional walnut arm chairs upholstered in linen. The 18th transitional period is between Louis XV and Louis XVI. The seat of the chairs measure 25" wi...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of White Lacquered Upholstered Chairs, Transitional Victorian
Pair of White Lacquered Upholstered Chairs, Transitional Victorian

Pair of White Lacquered Upholstered Chairs, Transitional Victorian

Located in Bridport, CT

Pair of Lacquered Chairs with green velvet upholstery in Victorian style with intricate wood carving and nail heads.

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery

Exceptional Louis XIII/Louis XIV Walnut Armchair
Exceptional Louis XIII/Louis XIV Walnut Armchair

Exceptional Louis XIII/Louis XIV Walnut Armchair

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exceptional French Louis XIII/Louis XIV transition period upholstered walnut armchair with "os de mouton" stretcher, circa 1680

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Empire Style Open Armchairs
Pair of French Empire Style Open Armchairs

Pair of French Empire Style Open Armchairs

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H 37 in W 22.75 in D 23 in

Pair of French Empire Style Open Armchairs

Located in Miami, FL

Superb pair of French open armchairs, with traditional transition style arms and intricate carvings at crest and upper and lower arms.

Category

Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Chestnut

Early 18th Century Elm Armchair with Aubusson Tapestry
Early 18th Century Elm Armchair with Aubusson Tapestry

Early 18th Century Elm Armchair with Aubusson Tapestry

Located in New Orleans, LA

Early 18th century French Louis XIV transition period elm armchair with Aubosson tapestry upholstery, Gascony, circa 1710

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

pair of swedish chairs
pair of swedish chairs

pair of swedish chairs

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H 37 in W 25 in D 19.5 in

pair of swedish chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of wonderful Swedish armchairs, transition from rococo to gustavian period.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Armchairs

Mah jong sofa from Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois design by Kenzo Takata
Mah jong sofa from Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois design by Kenzo Takata

Mah jong sofa from Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois design by Kenzo Takata

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Alsdorf, NW

Comprising just three basic elements that can be mixed and stacked, it offers infinite compositional possibilities. It can seamlessly transition between an armchair, sofa, lounge cha...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Post-Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Silk, Velvet

Exceptional Late 17th Century French Walnut Armchair
Exceptional Late 17th Century French Walnut Armchair

Exceptional Late 17th Century French Walnut Armchair

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exceptional French Louis XIII/Louis XIV transition period carved walnut armchair with "os de mouton" stretchers, circa 1680.

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Antique 1680s French Louis XIII Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

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$7,530 / item

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Located in Louisville, KY

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Located in Swedesboro, NJ

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$6,800

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Located in Essex, MA

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Pair of 19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Bergères

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$6,850 / set

H 35.25 in W 28 in D 26.5 in

Pair of 19th Century Italian Louis XV Style Bergères

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Transitional Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic transitional armchair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and walnut, every transitional armchair was constructed with great care. There are 31 variations of the antique or vintage transitional armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer transitional armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right transitional armchair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. Herman Miller, Buzao and Charles Eames each produced at least one beautiful transitional armchair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Transitional Armchair?

Prices for a transitional armchair start at $595 and top out at $47,749 with the average selling for $5,663.

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.