Upholsterd Armchair
Bellagio Contemporary Upholsterd Armchair in Ashwood
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Contemporary style Bellagio armchair made of ashwood with leather or fabrics upholstered seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Ash
Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Sugiloo Chair with Armrest & Upholsterd Seat
By Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH, Michael Anastassiades
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The rigorous style of Michael Anastassiades defines the new SUGILOO bent wood chair with wood or upholstered seat, proposed with and without wooden backrest. A strongly contemporary ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech
H 32.2 in W 21.2 in D 20.8 in
Brancusi Style Armchair by John Hutton for Donghia.
By John Hutton, Donghia
Located in Vienna, AT
Brancusi-Style wood frame silver-platted upholsterd with blue-silver(gray) fabric. Desinged in the
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair of French Empire Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mounted Armchairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A striking pair of late French Empire mahogany armchairs, highly decorated with gilded bronze
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
Pair of French Arts and Crafts Gothic Walnut Library Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
around 1880, recently upholsterd, the fabric has been especially designed and chosen for these chairs
So
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
"Pietra" Organic Ottoman Upholsterd in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Couch).
*The piece's by Pietra Collection are sold separately (couch, armchair, pouf and pillows) - this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé
French Art Deco Office Chair / Armchair Black - White Raydesign Colored Leather
Located in Salzburg, AT
Elegant shaped French Art Deco office chair (armchair) restored.
Re-lacquerd with black shiny gloss
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Ikea 1982 Model Sälen by Knut & Marianne Hagberg Pine Lounge Arm Chair
By IKEA
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Ikea classic vintage lounge armchair was designed 1982 by Knut and Marianne Hagberg.
Modell
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in
Prototype Pierre Paulin Blub Lounge Chair, Artifort, 1971
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Den Haag, NL
kind Pierre Paulin lounge chair. The chair has a fiberglass base and a plywood frame upholsterd with
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Fiberglass
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Vintage Elegant Minimalist Black Leather Sofa by Natuzzi Design Center
By Natuzzi
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This stunning sofa was manufactured in Italy by Natuzzi, a small workshop founded in 1959 in Puglia, which grown to become a worldwide manufactory. This in-line model was designed by...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 108.27 in D 40.16 in
Cristalleries De Baccarat, a Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Tsarine Torcheres
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Cristalleries De Baccarat, A Large Pair of French Cut-Crystal Twenty-Four Light Tsarine Torcheres, Standing Floor Chandeliers.
"A Magnificent Pair of Chandeliers"
Each central ...
Category
20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Crystal
H 86 in W 33 in D 33 in
Fantastic Six-Piece Sectional Sofa by Preview
By Preview
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic six-piece Preview sectional sofa. This set will need to be re-upholstered but that's what you designers are looking for right? Great for that smaller space or add to a sect...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
1934 SS Normandie Art Deco Silk Velvet & Mahogany ArmChairs, Pierre Patout
By Pierre Patout
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Of Art Deco Silk Velvet Upholstered Mahogany 'S.S. Normandie' Dining Armchairs, Pierre Patout (French 1879-1965), Circa 1934. This Pair of Art Deco Mahogany Arm chairs upholster...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 34.75 in W 32 in D 21 in
René Lalique, Large "Dahlia" Perfume Bottle, France, 1930s
By René Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful and large Dahlia model René Lalique bottle, France 1930s. Signed R. Lalique.
In excellent condition.
Dimensions in cm ( H x W x D ) : 17 x 14 x 6.5
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Luigi Tiengo Surfboard Back Gondola Sofa for Cimon
Located in Hanover, MA
Strikingly sculptural vintage early 1960s gondola sofa with floating surfboard upholstered back designed by Luigi Tiengo for Cimon Ltée of Montreal in 1964. Loose seat cushion. Walnu...
Category
Vintage 1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Wool
French Empire Salon Set After Jean Francois Bellange
By Bellanger
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This three piece early 19 Century salon set features finely carved gold leaf gilded frames accented by rosettes palmettes and acanthus characterizing most French Empire furnitur...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Antique Pair French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Armchairs 1870s 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic and highly decorative antique pair of French gilt bronze mounted Empire Revival fauteuil armchairs, circa 1870 in date.
They have been crafted from fabulous sol...
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Antique 1870s French Empire Revival Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.59 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Giltwood Fauteuils
Located in London, GB
A set of four Louis XVI style giltwood fauteuils
French, Early 20th century
Measures: Height 92cm, width 60cm, depth 55cm
These beautiful fauteuils - armchairs with open sides a...
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
St. James chair by Angelo Donghia for Donghia Inc
By Angelo Donghia, Donghia
Located in Kleinburg, ON
Three elegant and very comfortable arm chairs that featuring deep cushions, tall back and high quality textured velvet fabric. The chairs have a sleek and modern design that reflects...
Category
1990s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
French Empire Chest of Drawers
Located in Austin, TX
Chest of drawers or “commode” made of flamed mahogany in the French Empire style. This piece has ebonized columns and is finished in a lustrous French polish. There are four dovetail...
Category
Vintage 1910s French Empire Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Lalique After René Lalique, Fontainebleau Service, France 1950s
By René Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb Lalique Fontainebleau service composed of 41 pieces in sets of 8 and one carafe. This service has champagne coupes, water, red, white wine and liqueur glasses.
In very good c...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Crystal
Two-Seat DUX Sofa by Folke Ohlsson and Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Lejre, DK
The two-seat DUX sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 1968 is a beautiful representation of mid-century modern design. Folke Ohlsson's work often combin...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Swag Hanging Lamp by Paul Secon for Sompex
By Paul Secon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pendant light by Paul Secon for Sompex.
Total height measure: 90 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Fiberglass
Lalique, "Smile of the Angel" Champagne Glasses (16), France 1980
By Marc Lalique
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb service of sixteen champagne glasses "Smile of the Angel" also titled "Angel of Reims" designed by Marc Lalique for the Lalique Maison.
In very good condition. One glass with...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Crystal
Matched Pair of French Empire Armchairs, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality near pair of French Mahogany Empire influenced armchairs. Each being upholstered in a classical damask patterned burgundy fabric, polished back rail, Dolphins carved t...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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Memphis Style Armchair, Fabric Upholsterd, Italy 1980s.
Located in Bilbao, ES
Very confortable and versatile Memphis style armchair.
It features original upholstery in very
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Armchairs with Khaki Fabric, 1950
Located in Toulouse, France
A pair of 1950s armchairs with a slender, neat and light design, seamlessly completed by a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
French Walnut Throne Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
support rail newly upholsterd with nailhead trim.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs in Elm Reupholstered in Off-White Wool
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
. The curved seatings have been professionally re-upholsterd with an off-white thick and soft 100% wool
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 32.29 in
Pair of SilverClouds Armchairs by ulrich
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of fabulous armchairs by Ulrich and upholsterd with Larsen fabric silverclouds effect
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Club Chairs
Set of Irish Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
having ballaster form splat back ending on ball and claw feet with newly upholsterd drop in seats.
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Gerrit Rietveld 1st Edition Armchairs by Metz & Co., Circa 1938
By Gerrit Rietveld
Located in Den Haag, NL
upholsterd armchair Rietveld designed. These chairs are build the classic way with original springs inside
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Foam
Pair of Italian Midcentury Armchairs Re-Upholsterd in Turquoise Colored Velvet
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of Italian armchairs from the 1960s.
Light-footed and delicate appearance in an eccentric
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 27.17 in
LXIV to LXV Provincial Carved Walnut and Upholsterd Fauteuil
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a graceful lean and elegant carved arms, generously sized seat supported by octagonal and cup-turned legs, joined by a carved serpentine stretcher with center finial and resti...
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20th Century French Armchairs
Napoleon III Armchair
Located in Buchanan, NY
Nap III armchair with ebonized legs and upholsterd arms. Chair is sold in as is condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Armchairs by André Sornay, France, circa 1940
By Andre Sornay
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of armchairs by André Sornay
Oak structure with original spring seat
Recently upholsterd
Category
Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Blue Restored Art Deco Armchair, New Upholstery with Fabric Backhausen, 1920s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Comfortable Art Deco armchair.
Material: Walnut
Source: Czechia
Period: 1920-1929
Completely
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 35.04 in
Armchair in Solid Oak by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1950s
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Antwerp, BE
Armchair in solid oak designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark 1950s. This sculptural
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 20.48 in
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in White Linen and Wool Embroidery, Sweden, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs made of a solid birch wood structure upholsterd with a white
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Wool, Linen, Birch
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
Armchair in White Linen and Wool Embroidery and Brass Legs, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern armchair made of a solid birch wood structure upholsterd with a white linen base
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Linen, Wood, Birch
H 33.47 in W 27.17 in D 30.71 in
Armchair in White Linen and Wool Embroidery and Brass Legs, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern armchair made of a solid birch wood structure upholsterd with a white linen base
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Linen, Wood, Birch
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Luigi Caccia Dominioni, A Rare Large Studio Chair for Azucena.
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Berlin, DE
A rare sliding studio chair designed by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena.
Upholsterd in Dark
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Wing Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Danish mid-century modern Gio Ponti-style wingchairs in teak,upholsterd in oatmeal wool
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Midcentury Orange Teak Easy Chair by Knoll Antimott, Germany
By Knoll Antimott
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic 1960s teak easy chair, in very good condition with new Kvadrat fabric upholsterd cushions
Category
Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Two Seater Sofa, wooden frame and upholsterd cushions, by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Whitstable, GB
designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer.
The “Leve" Armchair (“Light”, ca.1942) is one of his most famous
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 31.5 in W 70.87 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Art Deco Burr Walnut and Leather Armchairs
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
A pair of Italian Art Deco Burr walnut hoop armchairs with coil sprung seat and back re upholstered
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of 19th Century Carved Painted Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Located in London, GB
Pair of late nineteenth century richly carved and painted bergere armchairs in the Louis XVI manner
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Linen, Beech
Set Of 8 Mastercraft Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 8 gorgeous upholstered Mastercraft dining chairs. Armchairs are done in velvet and have
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Iconic Gio Ponti Armchair from "Palazzo Montecatini", Milan, 1936
By Gio Ponti
Located in Rome, IT
Iconic armchair designed by Gio Ponti in 1936
from Uffici of Palazzo Montecatini, Milano
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early CH35 chair designed by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen and Son, Denmark 1950’s
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Antwerp, BE
armchair features a frame made out of oak and a freshly re-upholsterd fabric seat. Labeled underneath
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 27.96 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in
Upholsterd chair and ottoman
Located in Southampton, NY
Round armchair and fitted ottoman, both on casters. Like a small settee. New uphostery in oatmeal
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Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Pair of Roll Arm upholsterd Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Pair of newly upholstered club chairs with turned legs.
Category
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Pair of French Deco Arm Chairs Upholsterd in Tiger Print Silk
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous pair of Deco arm chairs by Hauges Chevelier, Paris. The wood is sycamore and the upholstery is silk with a tiger motif.
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
18th Century Venetian Rococo Giltwood Armchair
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
SENSATIONAL! Venetian Rococo polychrome and parcel gilt handcarved armchair with arched crest
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs
Pair of Art Deco Reclining Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A Smart Pair of Art Deco Reclining Arm Chairs
Re Upholsterd in a soft faux suede.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Armchairs
Pair of Napoleon III Style Green Upholstered Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage pair of French Napoleon III Style 1940s armchairs upholstered in anise green with apron
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Vintage 1940s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Blue Velvet Armchairs Manufactured by DASSI, Milano 1950s
By Dassi
Located in Milano, IT
luxurious and charming armchairs.
Geometrical shape characterize the fine design of the seat; the legs are
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Antique Cherry wood armchairs in the style of Arbus
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique cherry wood armchairs with brass sabot feet. Upholsterd in black cotton fabric
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Pair of Armchair by Architect Paolo Buffa in Solid Cherrywood, Published
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Firenze, Toscana
Solid cherry wood sculptured , newely upholsterd with cotton fabric .
Published
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Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
H 36.62 in W 27.56 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Marco Zanuso Ladychairs, Italy, 1950
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Vienna, Vienna
a pair of armchairs,
attributed Marco Zanuso,
Italy 1950.
armchairs new upholstered,
armrests
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
paul Mccobb chairs
Located in Newburgh, NY
pair of armchairs with a brass frame and real bamboo accents. upholsterd in grey cavans
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Arm Chair Attributed to Royere
Located in New York, NY
Palisander (Rosewood) French Armchair with Unusual Arms, Designed by Royere
Upholsterd in
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Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Rare George Nakashima Walnut Chair with Ottoman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Dynamic George Nakashima walnut armchair with upholsterd high back and matching ottoman. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Oversized Wing Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Oversizes Tufted Wing Chair On Turned Wooden Legs Upholsterd In Suede
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Pair of painted Side Chairs
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Pair of early 19th centruy painted and velvet upholsterd French Directoire side chairs. Fluted
Category
Antique 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Illum Wikkelso Attributed Lounge Chair, 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
, upholsterd in wool fabric.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Armchairs
Borge mogensen arm chairs
Located in New York, NY
Solid white oak frames support newly upholsterd grey flannel seating area.Chairs are a generous
Category
20th Century Danish Armchairs
PAIR PAINTED ITALIAN DOUBLE TUFFTED ARM CHAIRS
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
upholsterd with your choice of fabric(another pair available).
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Awesome Pair of Bauhaus Cantilever Chairs
Located in London, GB
Thonet.
Re-upholsterd in a stone and charcoal faux swede giving these an ultra modern look.
82 cm h
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Vintage 1930s German Armchairs
Lee Jofa Ariel Chair with Hand Carved Legs on Casters
Located in Chamblee, GA
blunt arrow foot is in a roasted hazelnut finish with brass casters. The chair is upholsterd and welted
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21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Maxime Old Armchairs
Located in Newburgh, NY
Stunning pair of armchairs by Maxime Old, Upholsterd in orange leather. Can be done in COM.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chair
Located in London, GB
Early Alvar Aalto Tank Chair, superb designed Armchair, Beautiful Golden Birch wood, Re-upholsterd
Category
20th Century Finnish Chairs
Pierre Armchair # R15 / Newly designed model coming Fall 2003
Located in New York, NY
Pierre Armchair upholsterd in 100% grey wool from Bergamo. Contrasting black leather welting on
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21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs
Jacqueline Side Chair (Petite) SCMK 129
Located in New York, NY
Upholsterd barrel shape side chair with exposed wooden frame. Aveilable in a variety of finishes
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21st Century and Contemporary European Armchairs
Plaza Chair / New model coming Fall 2003
Located in New York, NY
Plaza Chair upholsterd in Ivory wool fabric from Bergamo. Comes with small lumbar pillow. Oak base
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21st Century and Contemporary English Armchairs
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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.
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