Turned Wood Armchair
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Side Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Side Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Rattan, Oak
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Leather, Burl
Vintage 1940s Armchairs
Rush, Wood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Teak, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Corner Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Rustic Corner Chairs
Wicker, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century European Armchairs
Oak
Early 20th Century North American Armchairs
Wood, Paint
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Rush, Wood
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Cotton, Hardwood, Ziricote
Vintage 1940s Italian Country Armchairs
Chestnut
Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Beech
Antique 1770s Italian Louis XIV Armchairs
Leather, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Georgian Armchairs
Silk, Wood
Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Armchairs
Cane, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Mahogany, Wood, Cane
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Brass, Steel, Iron
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Armchairs
Brass
Antique 1820s English Georgian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Hardwood, Walnut
Antique Early 17th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Metal, Brass
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Hardwood, Walnut
Antique Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs
Linen, Walnut, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Fabric, Wood, Textile
Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 18th Century American Windsor Chairs
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rocking Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Lounge Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Windsor Chairs
Wood, Elm
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Windsor Chairs
Wood, Ash, Elm
Mid-20th Century Danish Neoclassical Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century British Windsor Chairs
Ash, Elm, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Stools
Wood, Cedar
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Brass, Metal
1990s English Other Club Chairs
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Down
Vintage 1980s English Bohemian Ottomans and Poufs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century American Industrial Armchairs
Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Armchairs
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Cane, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American American Empire Armchairs
Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021For bowl turning, you can use any of the best types of wood. But if you desire a more natural look, Maple, Cherry, and Black Walnut are good choices. They are all of the highest grades, with a lovely grain. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage wooden turning bowls.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022How long it takes to turn a wood bowl varies. Depending on the size and complexity of the bowl, a woodworker may need 15 minutes to several hours to get the job done. In addition to turning the wood, a craftsman must prepare and dry the wood and sand and finish the piece. The entire crafting process is lengthy, often taking one or more years. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wood bowls.
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