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19th Century Howard Style Willoughby Armchair With Cope Castors
Located in Accrington, GB
A 19th century armchair in the style and quality of Howard and Sons Willoughby arm chair. The armchair has front turned walnut legs with stamped Cope and Collinson castors, with rear...
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
PAIR OF ANTIQUE SHOW FRAMED VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of rare fully restored circa 1860-1880 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather lib...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.34 in W 28.35 in D 31.11 in
GEORGE HEPPLEWHITE WHEATGRASS CARVER DESK ARMCHAiR IN HARDWOOD GREEN LEATHEr
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage George Hepplewhite Wheatgrass style carver armchair in Mahogany with the period green le...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 38.59 in W 22.25 in D 20.67 in
CARVED THRONE ARMCHAIR & FOOTSTOOL EMBROIDERED ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS FABRiC
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very large, hand made, Italian throne style armchair with ornately carved frames and matching footstool...
Category
20th Century Italian Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 45.08 in W 26.38 in D 33.08 in
The Shaker Ladder Slat Straight Back Arm Chair with Shawl Rail
Located in Germantown, MD
In 18th to Early Century, The Mt. Lebanon Shakers produced chairs that are turned, shaped, and sanded with a result which really cannot be equalled for quality. They are comfortable,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Cherry, Maple
The Shaker Ladder Slat Straight Back Arm Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
The Shakers made many refinements during the 19th century to their chairs both in design and proportion because of their belief that the most simple things are the most beautiful. On...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Cherry, Maple
Large Victorian Elm Windsor Armchair 19th century
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Large Victorian Windsor armchair in solid elm with high comb-shaped back. Wide turned wooden base. Wide hoop-shaped arms. Perfect for an office or bedroom.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Alabaster
Antique Period American Victorian Carved Walnut Saloon Back Armchair Circa 1850
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American Victorian upholstered armchair, circa 1860, executed in walnut upholstered in a vintage midnight blue velvet upholstery fabric.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Hardwood, Walnut
H 32 in W 60 in D 24 in
Circa 1930s English Howard & Sons Country House Open Easy Beech Armchair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in London, GB
Circa 1930s English country house Howard and Sons open arm easy armchair featuring the classic ring turned front legs and exposed wooden feature arm supports. Made of Beech with an O...
Category
Vintage 1930s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
English easy upholstered armchair
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Hutton-Clarke Antiques takes great pleasure in presenting an exquisite Victorian upholstered easy armchair, dating back to circa 1890. This remarkable piece stands gracefully on turn...
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Beech
A Deep Seated 19th Century Howard Style Armchair
Located in Accrington, GB
A deep seated country house Howard style armchair dating to the second half of the 19th century. The armchair sits on turned mahogany legs to the front and mahogany legs to the rear ...
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Victorian Design Tan Leather Deep Button Chesterfield Club Chair & Footstool
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Victorian Grand Tour Design Tan Buffalo Hide Leather Deep Button Chesterfield Club Chair with Matching Chesterfield Footstool
Handmade in England using high quality solid timber f...
Category
20th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 30.71 in W 41.34 in D 44.1 in
PAIR OF ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIRS FOR REUPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunningly rare, original pair of Victorian Mahogany framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners s...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 36.23 in
Antique Windsor archair, English, 1900
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Set of 2 Victorian Windsor armchairs handcrafted in ash and elm. Carved back and turned wood arms and legs.
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
21st Century Beige Victorian Armchair
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A timeless masterpiece, Beige Victorian Armchair is a noble armchair that fills the space with glamour. The richness of its structure transforms it in the perfect solution for the de...
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Original William Morris Sussex Rope Seat Armchair Seen in the V&A Museum
By William Morris (English)
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely very rare and collectable William Morris Rush seat Sussex armchair circa 1870-1880 as seen in the Victorian and Albert museum
The Hi...
Category
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Rope, Beech
H 29.93 in W 22.25 in D 20.48 in
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S STYLE LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIR FOR UPHOLSTERy
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original antique Victorian circa 1880 Howard & Son's style library armchair with period porcelai...
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 35.63 in W 29.14 in D 37.01 in
STUNNING PAIR OF VICTORIAN STYLE CLAW & BALL FEET FLORAL WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of Salmon pink and Floral upholstered Wingback armchairs with ornately carved Claw & Ball feet to the front and b...
Category
Vintage 1970s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 44.1 in W 31.11 in D 36.62 in
IMPORTANT PAIR OF ROYAL STAMPED JOHNSTONE & JEANES CROWN ESTATE MADE ARMCHAiRS
By Johnstone, Jeanes & Co.
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own, a totally original, super rare pair of fully stamped with the Cr...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 40.95 in W 29.14 in D 37.41 in
SUPER RARE HOWARD & SON'S FULLY RESTORED CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, highly collectable Victorian circa 1860-1880 Howard & Son's attributed library armchair whi...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 32.88 in W 31.11 in D 37.8 in
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR WITH KILIM UPHOLSTERY
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this super rare, totally original, Howard & Son's Berners street fully stamped Bridgewater model armchair wi...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 37.8 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE HOWARD & SON's BRIDGEWATER BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiRS & FOOTSTOOL
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored original pair of Victorian Walnut framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Bern...
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 34.06 in W 30.71 in D 42.33 in
SUBLiME PAIR OF ANTIQUE MOTHER OF PEARL INLAID SIDE CHAIRS WITH HARDWOOD FRAMES
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of circa 1880 Mother of Pearl inlaid Rosewood frames occasional side chairs
Please not...
Category
Antique 1880s European High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 37.41 in W 21.26 in D 27.56 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY RESTORATION
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own, a very rare original pair of Howard & Son's Berners street armch...
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.8 in
FOR RESTORATION REUPHOLSTERY ANTiQUE VICTORIAN 1870 LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian circa 1870 Library reading armchair for restoration / reupholstery
Please note th...
Category
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 36.23 in
Mid 19th Century elm captains armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century elm captains armchair circa 1860.
Good quality character armchair made from solid elm. Shaped back and arm linked with turned spindles to the seat. Turned legs un...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
Lovely Pair of Victorian Boudoir Armchairs with Salmon Pink Velour Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of his and hers Boudoir armchairs in pink velour upholstery
A good looking decorative pair of period Victorian armchairs. They ...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 32.09 in D 29.14 in
English Georgian Elm Windsor Armchair Double Bow Spindle Back, 1900s
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
Very attractive elm windsor chair
A magnificent early 20th Century oak and Elm wood double spindle winsdor armchair.
The shaped seat raised on turned splayed legs united by a cow h...
Category
Early 20th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Oak
H 33.86 in W 22.25 in D 22.05 in
Victorian Chippendale Revival Armchair, Late 19th Century
Located in Bjuråker, SE
A Victorian Chippendale Revival armchair in mahogany from the late 19th century. The handmade decoration in the back has a mosaic of inlaid bone and satinwood. The seating is covered...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Bone, Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair of Antique Original Ticking Fabric Howard & Son's Chesterfield Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this once in a lifetime opportunity to own, very rare original near pair of Howard & Son's Berners street armchairs in the original distressed tick...
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 30.71 in W 30.52 in D 26.58 in
Early Victorian Carved Hardwood Library Reading Armchair Regency Blue Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early Victorian mahogany hand carved library reading armchair which is part of a suite
This piece is part of a suite as mentioned, i...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38.78 in W 27.96 in D 34.65 in
Museum Quality Antique William Birch Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer Lounge Armchair
By William Birch
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this important Museum quality William Birch made and stamped, retailed through Hampton & Son’s, designed by Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer lounge armchai...
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 35.04 in W 30.32 in D 43.9 in
19th century Yorkshire broad arm Windsor chair
Located in Batley, GB
An ash with elm seat with a three piece arm bow sitting on nicely turned legs connected by a double H stretch. The wear and patina to the original black paint on this chair is absolu...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
Fine Pair of Antique Original William Morris & Co Edinburgh Stamped Armchairs
By William Morris (English)
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very rare, William Morris & Co Edinburgh stamped, his & hers Library armchairs in grey linen
These are a very rare and hig...
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 41.54 in W 29.34 in D 39.77 in
19h Century Windsor Armchair in Elm and Ash
Located in Faversham, GB
Wonderful 19th century British Windsor hoop back armchair in elm and ash. With remnants of original paint on the arms and back rest, a stunning piece.
Circa, 1860
Additional In...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
Lovely Early Victorian Hardwood Library Reading Armchair Regency Blue Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early Victorian mahogany carved library reading armchair which is part of a suite
This chair is very well made, it has a nicely carv...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38.78 in W 27.96 in D 34.65 in
Restored Victorian Hardwood Hand Dyed Brown Leather Library Reading Armchair
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored early Victorian mahogany carved library reading armchair with hand dyed brown lea...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 40.16 in W 27.37 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Antique circa 1900 Haxyes Steamer Deck Chairs Canopy Top & Footrests
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of circa 1900-1920 Haxyes steamer deck chairs with canopy tops and retractable footrests
A truly stunning pair of original En...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Beech
H 55.12 in W 28.35 in D 60.24 in
Antique 1840 Museum Quality Claw & Ball Carved Feet Wingback Very Large Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime, museum quality extra large Wingback armchair with ornately carved Claw & Ball legs
What a chair, you will never see ano...
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 53.94 in W 30.12 in D 32.29 in
Charming 19th Century Elm Broad Arm Windsor Chair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A beautiful elm broad arm Windsor chair, superb quality 19th Century, high back with central fretted decorative splat and turned spindles, with elm seat with a three piece arm bow si...
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Oak
Hepplewhite Hardwood Armchair on Delicate Curved Legs on Original Seat
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Hepplewhite writing armchair on delicate legs.
The armchair features an elbow shape arm rest, along with bells splat design at the back. Si...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 37.41 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in
Gorgeous Windsor Low Back Beechwood Carver Armchair on Ball and Reel Legs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this gorgeous Windsor beechwood chair on reel legs.
This is such a pretty little chair. The wood used to make it it’s just lovely, both front le...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Windsor Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
Emerald Victorian Armchair by Modenese Gastone
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A classic luxurious armchair in timeless emerald green upholstery. Neatly crafted with the finest quality fabric on the dark solid wood frame, finishing with the exquisite golden dec...
Category
2010s Italian Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Important Original Antique Klismos Armchairs Carved Lions Woven Leather
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this important pair of original Victorian Klismos armchairs with hand dyed brown leather woven seats.
These really are an exquisite pair of armc...
Category
Antique 19th Century Greek Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Leather
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 18.9 in
1 of 6 Solid Elm Windsor Armchairs circa 1860 English Countryhouse Furniture
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 6 lovely solid Elm hand sawn circa 1860 Windsor stick back armchair
The Antique Windsor chair is a country piece of antique furniture that ...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 35.63 in W 20.87 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Restored Brown Leather circa 1860 Wingback Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of exceptionally heavy Victorian wingback armchairs restored with Heritage brown leather upholstery
These are...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 43.71 in W 32.49 in D 35.83 in
Lovely Late 19th Century Hepplewhite Hardwood Armchair on Shield Shape Back
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this elegant Hepplewhite Mahogany armchair with floral seat.
The item simple and stylish armchair is suitable for any room. This splendid antiqu...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 37.8 in W 24.61 in D 20.87 in
Victorian Cream Sleigh Back Country House Armchair
Located in Hastings, GB
A gorgeous sleigh back arm chair, dating to circa 1860 fully professionally reupholstered in Harrington Herringbone Jute, solid beech frame on turned walnut feet, all the original br...
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Antique Elm and Beech Bow Armchair Elbow Desk Chair Victorian
Located in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Antique quality elm and beech bow armchair elbow desk chair Victorian C1890. LNE-R stamp on the back possible railway connection.
Solid, heavy and strong, with no loose joints or ...
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
English Classic Antique Victorian 19th Century Elm Hoop Back Windsor Armchair
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this lovely solid Elm hand-sawn circa 1880 Windsor stick back armchair
Please note the delivery fee liste...
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 35.63 in W 22.25 in D 21.46 in
19th Century Antique Smokers Bow Chair
Located in Clitheroe, GB
Antique smokers bow chair
This beautiful late 19th century Victorian Country house smokers bow antique carver arm chair / captains chair dates from ca. 1860 and is in constructed ...
Category
Antique 1870s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Elm
19th Century Antique Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Clitheroe, GB
19th Century Antique Upholstered Arm Chair
This Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Mahogany Upholstered Arm Chair dates from ca. 1880 in the Georgian design. It has two out-swept a...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Victorian Figured Elm Smokers Bow Antique Carver Chair
Located in Clitheroe, GB
Victorian figured elm smokers bow antique carver chair
This beautiful late 19th Century Victorian Country House Smokers Bow Antique Carver Chair dates from ca. 1900 and is in cons...
Category
Antique 1890s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 20.08 in
Stunning Show Framed Early Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare fully restored circa 1840 show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair
This chair is really quite exq...
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 38.19 in W 27.37 in D 32.09 in
1 of 6 Burr Yew Wood & Elm Windsor Armchairs circa 1860 English Country House
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale 1 of 6 lovely solid burr yew with elm seat hand sawn circa 1860 Windsor stick back armchair
I have six of these in stock, one exact pair and the...
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Yew
H 36.62 in W 21.07 in D 20.08 in
Antique Armchair, English, Victorian, Elm Bow Back, Smokers Captains Chair
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique armchair, an English, Victorian, elm, bow-back 'smokers', or 'captains', chair dating to circa 1900.
An appealing country kitchen, bow back armchair
Grain inte...
Category
Early 20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Elm
H 31.99 in W 24.02 in D 21.07 in
Satinwood Victorian High Back Armchair or Voltaire Chair, 1860s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Victorian high back armchair or Voltaire chair.
Striking Dutch design from the 1860s.
This wonderful piece of furniture is rare because of its design especiall...
Category
Antique 1860s Dutch Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Satinwood
English Classic Antique Victorian 19th Century Elm High Back Windsor Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely solid elm hand sawn circa 1880 Windsor high back armchair
The antique Windsor chair is a country piece of antique furniture that usu...
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
H 42.13 in W 22.64 in D 23.04 in
Antique Victorian, Elm Windsor, Smokers Bow Armchair, Scotland 1880, H110
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Victorian, elm Windsor, smokers bow armchair, Scotland 1880, H110
Scotland, 1880
Solid elm
Original finish
The back crowned with a generous scroll back
Thick shaped saddle s...
Category
Antique 1880s Scottish Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm
19th Century Pair of Lancashire Ladder Back Armchairs
Located in High Point, NC
19th century pair of ladder back armchairs from the Lancashire region of England. They are made from oak and elm and are wonderfully comfortable. The have hand turned spindles in the...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Elm, Oak
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Find a variety of victorian hardwood armchairs available on 1stDibs. Victorian hardwood armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Large victorian hardwood armchairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller victorian hardwood armchairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 14 inches in width — may make for a better choice. There have been many well-made victorian hardwood armchairs over the years, but those made by Howard & Sons Ltd, Bevan Funnell Ltd. and George Smith are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Victorian Hardwood Armchairs?
Victorian hardwood armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,123, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $21,235.
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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