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Pair of "Wassily" Armchairs, Breuer (designer) Knoll (Manufacturer), Circa 1980
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in PARIS, FR
in chrome tubes and black leather. Published by Knoll. Marcel Breuer designed this armchair using the
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1980s Hungarian Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Steel

Pair AEO Armchairs by Paolo Deganello of Archizoom Associates for Cassina, Italy
By Cassina
Located in Weesp, NL
1973 as an unconventional interpretation of a contemporary armchair. Using experimental materials, the
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Metal

ViNTAGE THOMAS LLOYD MADE IN ENGLAND BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAIR
By Thomas Lloyd
Located in GB
good looking well made and comfortable armchair, used in a five star Scottish castle hotel for the last
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20th Century English Chesterfield Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Leather

vintage armchair | armchair | 60s | Sweden
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage armchair | armchair | 60s | Sweden period | 60's design | unknown | Sweden condition
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1960s Swedish Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage armchair | armchair | 60s | Sweden
vintage armchair | armchair | 60s | Sweden
H 43.71 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
1934 Cleopatra Prop Egyptian Throne Chair Used by Claudette Colbert
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original Egyptian throne chair used in the classic 1934 Claudette Colbert Film Cleopatra, from
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1930s American Egyptian Revival Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Wood

Vintage Armchairs Armchairs 70s Danish
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
Vintage armchairs armchairs 70s Danish period 70s designs unknown Denmark conditions good
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1970s Danish Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage Armchairs Armchairs 70s Danish
Vintage Armchairs Armchairs 70s Danish
H 37.41 in W 28.35 in D 21.66 in
vintage Bovenkamp armchair armchair 60's
By Bovenkamp, Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage Bovenkamp armchair armchair 60's period 60's design Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell
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1960s Dutch Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Vintage Bovenkamp armchair  armchair  60's
vintage Bovenkamp armchair  armchair  60's
H 39.38 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Armchair, 1960s
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Armchair chair produced by Stol Kamnik, designer Branko Uršic (rare), Slovenia. Age: 1960s. It is
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1960s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Vintage Armchair, 1960s
Armchair, 1960s
H 25.99 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
1960s Armchair, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of use - Sturdy and stable.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric

Vintage 1960s Armchair, Italy
1960s Armchair, Italy
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
1960s Armchair, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of use - Sturdy and stable.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric

1960s Armchair, Italy
1960s Armchair, Italy
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
English Edwardian wingback armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a wonderful designed Edwardian armchair with small wings and tall tapered legs. Very nice
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20th Century Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Beech

English Edwardian wingback armchair
English Edwardian wingback armchair
H 38.98 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Retro Armchair, 1980
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Upholstery has some signs of use - Original
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Retro Armchair, 1980
Retro Armchair, 1980
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 28.35 in
Armchair, Augusto Romano, 1950s
By Augusto Romano
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Armchair, attributed to Augusto Romano, 1950s. This armchair from the 1950s encapsulates the
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Armchair, Augusto Romano, 1950s
Armchair, Augusto Romano, 1950s
H 36.62 in W 24.02 in D 24.41 in
1960s French Rattan Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
A wooden armchair from 1960 France. This french-made armchair is a playful twist on a mid-century
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Rattan

1960s French Rattan Armchair
1960s French Rattan Armchair
H 28.7 in W 42.1 in D 20.5 in
Gainsborough Lolling Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Armchairs Upholstered in Plush Velvet with Chippendale-style legs. Approximate Measurements in Inches 42
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1980s Chippendale Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Vintage armchairs with cushions
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of vintage 1980s chairs of Scandinavian manufacture. These elegant and comfortable armchairs
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1980s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Leather, Birch

Vintage armchairs with cushions
Vintage armchairs with cushions
H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
Italian Linen Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Italian Linen Armchairs by
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1980s Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Wood

Italian Linen Armchairs Pair
Italian Linen Armchairs Pair
H 43 in W 28 in D 33 in
Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Dronten, NL
Distinguished armchairs with chromed flat steel frame and armrests in rosewood, designed by Illum
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Steel

Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchairs
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in
Antique Rustic Neogothic Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Rustic Neogothic armchair was constructed from thick, solid oak to last for generations
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Rustic Neogothic Armchair
Antique Rustic Neogothic Armchair
H 41 in W 24.5 in D 23.5 in
Retro Armchair and Footstool
Located in Tarleton, GB
Retro Lounge Armchair & Footstool  So comfortable, stylish and in excellent original condition
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1990s British Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Brass

Retro Armchair and Footstool
Retro Armchair and Footstool
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H 38.19 in W 42.13 in D 37.8 in
Stylish Pair of Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wood frame armchairs with upholstered seats and backs. The wood frames show cosmetic wear
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Stylish Pair of Armchairs
Stylish Pair of Armchairs
H 32.75 in W 25.5 in D 21 in
1960s Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable ¨ - heigh of seat 38 cm
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1960s Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Beech Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 26.38 in
Tubular steel armchair by Tubax
By Tubax
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Tubular steel armchair by Tubax in original vintage condition with signs of use.
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1960s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tubular steel armchair by Tubax
Tubular steel armchair by Tubax
H 32.29 in W 24.81 in D 29.53 in
Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Armchairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
mind by keeping pieces light, and often using wicker or cane, Tenreiro evolved a distinctive style
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric, Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Armchairs
Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Armchairs
H 26.38 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Midcentury Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
Located in Praha, CZ
Made of Wood, Fabric The Pillow is removable. The Fabric shows signs of use. Original condition.
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1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
Midcentury Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1970s.
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 27.17 in
Deauville Airborne armchair in tweed
By Pierre Gautier-Delaye
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair "Deauville" by Pierre Gautier Delaye for Airborne in the 60s. Armchairs reupholstered in
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Metal

Deauville Airborne armchair in tweed
Deauville Airborne armchair in tweed
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in
Large cowhide armchair on wheels
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this fantastic large English cowhide armchair on wheels with an amazing appearance
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1980s Classical Roman Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

Large cowhide armchair on wheels
Large cowhide armchair on wheels
H 35.83 in W 33.47 in D 41.34 in
1970s Bentwood Armchair, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - height of seat 44 cm
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

1970s Bentwood Armchair, Germany
1970s Bentwood Armchair, Germany
H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1960s Design Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable - height of seat 41 cm.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s Design Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
1960s Design Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
H 29.53 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Scandinavian style armchairs, 1970'
Located in Prague 8, CZ
condition, shows slight signs of age and use. Price is for the pair. Dimensions of the armchairs: 88 x
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Late 20th Century Czech Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Vintage Scandinavian style armchairs, 1970'
Vintage Scandinavian style armchairs, 1970'
H 31.5 in W 34.65 in D 32.68 in
Design Scandinavian Armchair, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
. - fabric and wood show signs of use.
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Design Scandinavian Armchair, 1960s
Design Scandinavian Armchair, 1960s
H 30.71 in W 26.38 in D 35.44 in
Pair Of 1960s Italian Armchairs
Located in London, London
Pair of armchairs Curved shape Lipped arm rests Brass legs Italy 1960s  Seat height 42cm
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric

Pair Of 1960s Italian Armchairs
Pair Of 1960s Italian Armchairs
H 31.11 in W 33.47 in D 25.6 in
Swedish Art Deco Armchair, 1940s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Swedish Art Deco Armchair, 1940s. Elegant Scandinavian Art Deco armchair in stained and lacquered
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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Swedish Art Deco Armchair, 1940s.
Swedish Art Deco Armchair, 1940s.
H 32.29 in W 21.46 in D 22.45 in
Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
armchairs in bentwood. The bentwood armrests have sinuous lines, flowing across the open backrests. With the
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Bentwood, Fabric

Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1960s Teak Armchair, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - High of seat 46 cm.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

1960s Teak Armchair, Denmark
1960s Teak Armchair, Denmark
H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 17.72 in
Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
armchairs in bentwood. The bentwood armrests have sinuous lines, flowing across the open backrests. With the
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Bentwood

Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
Bentwood Armchairs in Green Upholstery
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Danish Desk Chair / Armchair
Located in London, GB
is a perfect size to be used as a desk chair or as an occasional armchair around the home. The frame
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Leather, Birch

Vintage Danish Desk Chair / Armchair
Vintage Danish Desk Chair / Armchair
H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Adriano & Paolo Suman White Armchair
By Adriano and Paolo Suman, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adriano & Paolo Suman for Giorgetti Spa, armchair, white lacquered beech and leather, Italy, 1984
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Leather, Beech

Adriano & Paolo Suman White Armchair
Adriano & Paolo Suman White Armchair
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
Armchair, Convertible, Mid 20th Century
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a unique convertible armchair - a lot of thought was put into it's design. It is very
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Armchair, Convertible, Mid 20th Century
Armchair, Convertible, Mid 20th Century
H 35.44 in W 31.11 in D 37.41 in
Authentic AEO chair by Paolo Deganello for Cassina
By Paulo Daginela
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
interpretation of a contemporary armchair. Using experimental materials, the piece was originally available for
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Steel

McGuire Set of Four Armchairs
By McGuire, John and Elinor McGuire
Located in Highland, IN
Another elegant design by Elinor and John McGuire, these armchairs are not only beautiful, but
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1960s American Organic Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Leather, Cane, Rattan

McGuire Set of Four Armchairs
McGuire Set of Four Armchairs
H 33.5 in W 22 in D 18 in
1960s Kurt Olsen Armchair, Denmark
By Kurt Olsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good /Very good original condition with minor signs of use - Teak armrests and oak Skelet
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Oak, Teak

1960s Kurt Olsen Armchair, Denmark
1960s Kurt Olsen Armchair, Denmark
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 27.96 in
1970s Cognac Leather Armchair, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good /very good condition with minor signs of use - heigh of seat 36 cm
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Leather

1970s  Cognac Leather Armchair, Italy
1970s  Cognac Leather Armchair, Italy
H 32.29 in W 37.41 in D 35.44 in
1960s Arne Norell ‘’Pilot’’ Armchairs
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of ‘’Pilot’’ armchairs in beech and upholstery designed by Arne Norell for Norell möbel AB
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

1960s Arne Norell ‘’Pilot’’ Armchairs
1960s Arne Norell ‘’Pilot’’ Armchairs
H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
Danish Vintage Armchair / Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage armchair / desk chair. This was recently
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Danish Vintage Armchair / Desk Chair
Danish Vintage Armchair / Desk Chair
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
1930s Modernist Cantilever Plywood Armchair
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Southampton, GB
A rare 1930s modernist cantilever armchair very much in the style of Alvar Aalto and Marcel Breuer
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1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Walnut, Plywood

1930s Modernist Cantilever Plywood Armchair
1930s Modernist Cantilever Plywood Armchair
H 29.93 in W 24.02 in D 27.56 in
Brutalist Concrete Armchair, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Concrete Armchair; Brutalist; Outdoor Seating; Stump Chair; Wood Concrete Look; Faux Bois; Dining
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1970s French Brutalist Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Concrete

Brutalist Concrete Armchair, France, 1970s
Brutalist Concrete Armchair, France, 1970s
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in
Brutalist Concrete Armchair, France, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Concrete Armchair; Brutalist; Outdoor Seating; Stump Chair; Wood Concrete Look; Faux Bois; Dining
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1970s French Brutalist Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Concrete

Brutalist Concrete Armchair, France, 1970s
Brutalist Concrete Armchair, France, 1970s
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in
GROSFELD HOUSE Armchairs Carved Rosewood
By Grosfeld House
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Antique GROSFELD HOUSE Armchairs
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Mid-20th Century Regency Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Cotton, Rosewood

1930s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - Upholstery in good condition with some signs
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1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1930s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1930s Art Deco Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 37.01 in
1950s Jindrich Halabala Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
was no bedspread - The chairs are in original condition, with signs of use - The seat height is 41 cm
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Armchairs in Gunnel Nyman Style, 1940s
By Gunnel Nyman
Located in Helsinki, FI
-fabric. Metal details. Good vintage condition, minor patina consistent with age and use. The armchairs
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1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Metal

Armchairs in Gunnel Nyman Style, 1940s
Armchairs in Gunnel Nyman Style, 1940s
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
1960s Miroslav Navratil Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with some signs of use.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric

1960s Miroslav Navratil Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Miroslav Navratil Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 41.34 in W 29.14 in D 29.93 in
1950s Pair of Armchair, Italy
Located in Praha, CZ
/very good condition - can be used immediately
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric

1950s Pair of Armchair, Italy
1950s Pair of Armchair, Italy
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 31.5 in
Michael van Beuren 'Edimburgo' Armchair
By Michael van Beuren
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Superb and rare armchair by Michael Van Beuren for his company, made in Mexico in the 1960s. The
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

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Leather, Teak

Michael van Beuren 'Edimburgo' Armchair
Michael van Beuren 'Edimburgo' Armchair
H 30.5 in W 22 in D 17.5 in
French Provincial Armchair Lounge Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A French Provincial Armchair Lounge Chair
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1980s French Provincial Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Cotton

Leather Armchairs Empire Style Midcentury
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Leather Armchairs with Sphinx Arm Supports Approximate Measurements in Inches 39" high at back 24
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Mid-20th Century Empire Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Leather, Wood, Giltwood

1960s Miroslav Navratil Armchair, Czechoslovakia
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use - Height of seat 33 cm.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Fabric

1960s Miroslav Navratil Armchair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Miroslav Navratil Armchair, Czechoslovakia
H 41.34 in W 29.14 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Danish Teak Armchair 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak armchair 1950s Elegant and sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern armchair in
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Armchair 1950s
Vintage Danish Teak Armchair 1950s
H 31.5 in W 24.22 in D 22.05 in
Vintage Danish Teak Armchair, 1950s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak armchair 1950s Elegant and sculptural Danish Mid-Century Modern armchair in
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Used

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Armchair, 1950s
Vintage Danish Teak Armchair, 1950s
H 31.5 in W 24.22 in D 22.05 in
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Vintage Armchair Used For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage armchair used you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, every vintage armchair used was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage armchair used — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each vintage armchair used bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vintage armchair used has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by De Sede, Knoll and Hans J. Wegner are consistently popular.

How Much is a Vintage Armchair Used?

Prices for a vintage armchair used start at $10 and top out at $87,424 with the average selling for $2,194.

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.

Questions About Vintage Armchair Used
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    To use vintage hair combs, turn the comb upside-down so that the teeth point upward. Sweep back the section of hair that you wish to pin using a comb. Then, hold your hair in place with one hand and guide the teeth of the comb into the section. On 1stDibs, find a selection of vintage hair combs.
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