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Customizable L.Ercolani Utility Armchair by Lucian R Ercolani
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in New York, NY
The UTILITY ARMCHAIR enhances the signature elegance of the classic Windsor silhouette with
Category
2010s British Chairs
Materials
Ash
Customizable L.Ercolani Utility Armchair Designed by Lucian R Ercolani
By Lucian Ercolani
Located in New York, NY
The Utility Armchair enhances the signature elegance of the classic Windsor silhouette with
Category
2010s British Chairs
Materials
Ash
H 36.23 in W 25.2 in D 21.66 in
Black Leather and Natural Walnut, Utility Armchair U
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
Durable, comfortable, and practical--the Utility collection is a highly sophisticated take on the
Category
2010s Chinese Industrial Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Caress Black Leather and Walnut Utility Highback Armchair
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
Durable, comfortable, and practical--the Utility collection is a highly sophisticated take on the
Category
2010s Chinese Industrial Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, GB
utility and a major subsidiary of Eletrobras, a Estate-owned electric company, where it used to belong to
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Green Stylex "Rhythm" Armchair by Sava Cvek, Pair
By Sava Cvek
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This piece is a simple, yet elegant modern "Rhythm" armchair featuring a chromed steel base with a
Category
Early 2000s Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of "MP-97" armchairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
standardized elements that found utility across various product lines, featuring practical solutions like
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Emeco Heritage Armchair in Brushed Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
for working and dining, it’s a symbol of Emeco’s amalgamation of utility and beauty.
Arm height: 27
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Heritage Armchair in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
for working and dining, it’s a symbol of Emeco’s amalgamation of utility and beauty.
Arm height: 27
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Leather Armchairs: Mustard Yellow Upholstery with Black Oak Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
specialized in-house team, these armchairs represent a harmonious fusion of aesthetics and utility. Whether
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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H 31 in W 24 in D 25 in
Emeco Heritage Rocking Armchair in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
for working and dining, it’s a symbol of Emeco’s amalgamation of utility and beauty.
Arm height: 27
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33 in W 20.75 in D 23.75 in
Emeco Heritage Rocking Armchair in Brushed Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
for working and dining, it’s a symbol of Emeco’s amalgamation of utility and beauty.
Arm height: 27
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Beige Fabric by Jorge Jabour, Brazil
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Available now, these Brazilian Modern armchairs in hardwood & beigeF Fabric designed by Jorge
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric
H 75 in W 60 in D 58 in
Italian Modern Upholstered Armchairs with Tapered Feet, Italy, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
achieved a perfect balance between form and function, in which aesthetics and utility come together in a
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35.44 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Two Armchairs, Rio Rosewood and Leather, Stamped G-Plan, 20th Century
By G-Plan
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Two magnificent armchairs from the firm G-Plan (United Kingdom).
Clean line in Scandinavian
Category
20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 36.23 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in
Leather and Mahogany Hand Carved Chippendale Style Set of George III Armchairs
Located in Lomita, CA
George III Chippendale armchairs to stand out. The chairs are circa 1920, and two later than the first
Category
Early 20th Century American George III Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 39 in W 17 in D 17 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Velvet with Steel Frames, Italy 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
beauty, art, and utility need not be mutually exclusive. These armchairs embody that philosophy with
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 38.78 in W 29.53 in D 33.08 in
Sets, Rare Orange Stylex "Rythm" Armchair by Sva Cvek, Sets of 5
By Stylex, Sava Cvek
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This piece is a simple, yet elegant modern "Rhythm" armchair featuring a chromed steel base with a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Plastic, Plaster
French Folk Singer Chair, contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
perspective. It is these themes of chairs as sculptural objects and art as object of utility that I am
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Upholstered Kurul Chair by Henning Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
stool with straight or curved legs. Among the Romans, in addition to being an ordinary utility chair, it
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 31.3 in W 24.81 in D 26.78 in
Konstruktuvismus, Yngve Ekström, contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
of utility that I am particularly fascinated by.
It is the love for the daily things that we surround
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Lacquer, Paint
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H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in
Triënnale Lounge Chair by Franco Albini, 1933
By Franco Albini
Located in Dronten, NL
to human-centric design, blending beauty and utility to create timeless and functional creations.
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Roosevelt Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
as object of utility that I am particularly fascinated by.
It is the love for the daily things that
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Fabric
Dining Dedo Chair
By Emiliano Molina
Located in Ciudad De México, ME
for CUCHARA. This dining chair encapsulates elegance, solidity, and complete utility. It is the result
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Wood
Blumenglück Chair by Markus Fri
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
as sculptural objects and art as object of utility that I am particularly fascinated by.
It is the
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Birch
Konstruktuvismus, Yngve Ekström, contemporized by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
of utility that I am particularly fascinated by.
It is the love for the daily things that we surround
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Lacquer, Paint
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H 25.6 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in
Pair Arne Vodder Armchairs Dining Chair
By Arne Vodder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elevate your space with this exquisite pair of Arne Vodder FD-186 armchairs for France & Son, a
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Teak
Art Deco French Modular Airborne Sofa & Armchair Orange Velvet Mid Century
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Art Deco French Modular Airborne Sofa And Armchair Orange Velvet Mid Century Retro
Category
Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Sectional Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 73.23 in D 28.35 in
20th Century French Metal Side Table With Wooden Top
Located in High Point, NC
promises not just utility but a whisper of the French countryside's enduring legacy. Whether placed beside
Category
20th Century French Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Swedish 1820s Side Table with Carved Drawer and Tapered Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
sturdy and functional, perfect for use next to a sofa or armchair, where it can hold a lamp, books, or a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Side Table, by Sergio Rodrigues, 20th Mid-Century Brazilian Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
edges, offering a spacious surface area for use next to a sofa or armchair.
Below the tabletop is a
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Vanta Side Table by Studio Indigene
Located in Geneve, CH
, tucked beside an armchair or on your bedside, will graciously hold your warm coffee mug, a couple of your
Category
2010s Indian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Disco Ball/Past forges Future Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Bavarian Armchair ca. 1860, contemporized to be a contemporary sculptural design piece. functional
Category
Antique 1850s German Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Lounge Chair with Rounded Edges, by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
furniture from the mid-20th century, showcasing the elegant intersection of fabric and wood. This armchair
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 29.53 in D 24.41 in
Antique Chinese Dark Brown Side Table with Reeded Humpback Stretchers
Located in Yonkers, NY
sofa or armchair, making it both a practical and stylish surface in a lounge or seating area.
For
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Midcentury English Ebonized Faux Bamboo Side Tables with Carved Aprons, a Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
are ideally suited for placement beside a sofa or armchair, providing a convenient surface for lamps
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Faux Bamboo
H 22.5 in W 21 in D 14 in
Oak "Kurul" Chair by Henning Kjaernulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Utrecht, NL
. Among the Romans, in addition to being an ordinary utility chair, it was symbolically linked to
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 34.65 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
Disco Ball/Past forges Future Chair by Markus Friedrich Staab 2022
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Bavarian Armchair ca. 1860, contemporized to be a contemporary sculptural design piece. 2 Legs
Category
Antique 1850s German Brutalist Chairs
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
Modern Wooden Armchair from "Normative" Collection
By Supaform
Located in Saint Petersburg, RU
The armchair was created as a part of the "Normative" collection, which was shown in Milan Design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
"Normative" Armchair in Warm-White Boucle Edition
By Supaform
Located in Saint Petersburg, RU
The armchair was created as a part of the "Normative" collection, which was shown in Milan Design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Future Classic Armchair by Markus Friedrich Staab
By Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt, DE
expression of derivation, of religion, of hierarchy or as objects of utility. Functional pieces has served
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood
Yngve Ekström Arka Chair Contemporized and Named "brachialer Konstruktivismus"
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Yngve Ekström contemporized "Brachialer Konstruktivismus" lounge chair
Arka Armchair from Designer
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Acrylic, Oak, Olive
H 25.6 in W 28.35 in D 18.51 in
Finn Juhl Model BO-118 Teak Lounge Chair for Bovirke
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Camperdown, NSW
utility on which they were based — to an international audience. A stylistic maverick, Juhl embraced
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rietveld Model 216 Reworked, sculptural design, "Peak of a century"
By Markus Friedrich Staab, Wim Rietveld
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Model 216 armchair by Wim Rietveld for Gispen 1953, contemporized. Re-shaped to avoid its
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Rietveld Chair Contemporized by Atelier Staab Entitled "Peak of a Century Neon"
By Markus Friedrich Staab, Wim Rietveld
Located in Frankfurt, DE
Model 216 armchair by Wim Rietveld for Gispen 1953, contemporized. Re-shaped to avoid its
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Andre Cordermeijer Contemporized Entitled "Future Clas
By A.R. Cordemeijer
Located in Frankfurt, DE
expression of derivation, of religion, of hierarchy or as objects of utility. Functional pieces has served
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Birch, Plywood
Ron Arad "Bad Tempered Chair, " Number 72/1000 Limited Edition
By Vitra, Ron Arad
Located in Brussels, BE
convincing substitute for sheet steel, but actually improves the practical utility of the armchair.
The Bad
Category
Vintage 1980s Swiss Industrial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Epoxy Resin, Fiberglass, Glass
Anglo-Japanesque Settee
By Philip Webb
Located in Southport, CT
armchair (#B 122), whose functional form and bamboo turnings are associated with Webb. He designed
Category
20th Century English Settees
Materials
Wood
Yngve Ekström Bench, Funcional Art by Atelier Staab entitled "Black Is Beautiful
By Ilmari Tapiovaara, Markus Friedrich Staab
Located in Frankfurt, DE
black stripes on the edges, lacquered with glossy organic varnish.
Arka Armchair from Designer Yngve
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Birch, Fruitwood
H 19.3 in W 70.48 in D 10.24 in
Modern Handcrafted Wooden Armchair with Velvet
By Supaform
Located in Firenze, IT
The armchair was created as a part of the "Normative" collection, which was shown in Milan Design
Category
2010s European Other Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Chair "Normative Collection" Made of High Quality Wood and Steel Powder-Coated
By Supaform
Located in Firenze, IT
utility and efficiency. Under such circumstances, the furniture would remain normative and would not lose
Category
2010s Russian Other Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Pair of 1940s English Utility Armchairs Upholstered in Tropical Paradise Fabric
Located in London, GB
Pair of recently restored and reupholstered 1940s English Utility armchairs with exposed wooden
Category
Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 21.26 in
1950s Howard Keith Wing Back Armchair
By Howard Keith
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original vintage wing back armchair, this was made by Howard Keith, and dates from the
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Swedish Cabinetmaker Upholstered Armchair, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This armchair is an elegant and comfortable evidence of the mastery and artistry of the Swedish
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Wood
Midcentury Low Saddleback Armchair by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Tarleton, GB
Armchair by G Plan
Love the shape and textures of this fabulous, super comfy chair!
G Plan
Category
20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Saddleback Armchair by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Tarleton, GB
Armchair by G Plan
Love the shape and textures of this fabulous, super comfy chair!
G Plan
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Mid Century Saddleback Armchair by G Plan
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Tarleton, GB
Armchair by G Plan
Love the shape and textures of this fabulous, super comfy chair!
G Plan
Category
Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Set of Four Antique Lloyd Loom Wicker Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four antique Lloyd Loom armchairs were considered the highest quality in their prime, and
Category
Vintage 1910s English Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Italian Feltri Armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, 1987
By Cassina, Gaetano Pesce
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Feltri armchair by Gaetano Pesce for Cassina, 1987
Feltri was born in 1987, in the Cassina
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Felt, Resin
Mid Century Armchair by G Plan in Velvet
By G-Plan
Located in Tarleton, GB
Saddleback Armchair by G Plan
Love the shape and textures of this fabulous, super comfy chair
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
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Utility Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of utility armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique utility armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. There are 18 antique and vintage utility armchairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 7 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of utility armchairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Utility armchairs bearing mid-century modern or modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Markus Friedrich Staab, Emeco and Philippe Starck each produced beautiful utility armchairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Utility Armchairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,054, while they’re typically $765 on the low end and $19,821 highest priced.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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