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20th Century Venetian Rococo Throne Armchair / Chair Walnut
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century Venetian Rococo throne armchair / chair walnut.
Solid walnut. Pronounced rising
Category
20th Century German Rococo Revival Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Børge Mogensen Armchairs / Chairs Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of armchairs / chairs designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Pair of Vintage Teak Armchairs, Chairs, 1960s-1970s, Danish
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of vintage teak armchairs, chairs, 1960s-1970s, Danish
Solid teak, simple and extremely
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Mid-Century Boucle Armchair Chair, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
These armchairs were produced in the 1960s. They have been completely restored including new
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech, Coconut
Mid-Century Boucle Armchair Chair, 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
These armchairs were produced in the 1960s. They have been completely restored including new
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech, Coconut
Pierre Guariche Vintage SK660 Armchairs Chairs
By Pierre Guariche, Steiner
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Jacqueline Lecoq
Beautiful pair of SK660 armchairs designed by Pierre Guariche and manufactured by the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Metal
Harvey Probber Architectural Series Armchair, Chair 249
By Harvey Probber
Located in Trenton, NJ
This unique design from the Harvey Probber architectural line is titled Chair 249. The mirrored
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
A Pair of Midcentury Selig Armchairs Chairs
By Selig
Located in Dallas, TX
These Selig Furniture Company midcentury barrel back lounge chairs pay homage to their original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Fancy Armchair/Chair in Louis XVI Style, Green
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy armchair in Louis XVI style, green
Solid wood, painted green. Curved and carved frame on
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20th Century French Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Illum Wikkelsø Leather Armchair Chair Brown Niels Eilersen
By Niels Eilersen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish modern teak chair with brown aniline leather.
Design by Illum Wikkelsø and manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
"CESCA CHAIRS" 1930s Marcel Breuer Armchairs & Chairs Chrome Made in Poland
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY
"CESCA CHAIR" 1930s Marcel Breuer Armchairs & Chairs Made in Poland, Chrome
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1930s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 23.5 in
Set of 27 American Wicker and Birch Armchairs Chairs
Located in New York, NY
27 American Rustic Old Hickory style (mid-20th Century) faux birch grey painted armchairs having a
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20th Century American Rustic Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Wood, Birch
Illum Wikkelsø Wikkelsoe Leather Teak Armchair Chair Ocher Niels Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Niels Eilersen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Danish modern teak chair with thick
ocher aniline leather.
Design by Illum Wikkelsø and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Wood Upholstery and Nickel Cesca Armchairs Chairs, 1970s
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of unusual Cesca chairs. Nickel frames with Wood and nice fabric upholstery seats and backs
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1970s Italian Bauhaus Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Original Antique Howard and Sons Lenygon and Morant Bridgewater Armchair Chair
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful original Howard & Sons Bridgewater Armchair by Lenygon & Morant, English circa 1950
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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Calico
H 35.04 in W 30.71 in D 40.16 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Sculptural Vintage Lounge Armchair Chair Teak, 1960s
Located in Madison, WI
Beautiful Danish lounge chair, frame only.
Priced well below market value.
We recommend
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
Italian Armchair Chair with Faux Crocodile Imitation Leather Covering
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian armchair with covering in black faux crocodile imitation leather, structure in antiqued
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Scacciapensieri Armchair Chairs by De Pas D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Poltronova
By Poltronova, Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
De Pas, D'Urbino and Lomazzi for Poltronova armchair model 'Scacciapensieri'. Cantilevered Italian
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 33.08 in W 30.32 in D 35.04 in
Alvar Aalto for Artek Model 45 Armchair Chair Black Leather 1 of 6
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare armchair model 45 from Alvar Aalto made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
Alvar Aalto for Artek Model 45 Armchair Chair Black Leather 1 of 4
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare armchair Model 45 from Alvar Aalto.Made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
Belgian Pair of Armchairs Chairs in Leather and Oak
By Schuitema & Zonen, Frits Schuitema
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Schuitema for Shaker Furniture by Schuitema en Zonen, pair of armchairs model 1130, stained
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Joe Columbo Elda Lounge Armchair Chair Vintage c 1970's
By Joe Colombo
Located in Chicago, IL
the first chair with a fully self-supporting fiberglass frame. The "Elda" Armchair features seven
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Helmut Magg Mid- Century Leather Armchair Chair for Deutsche Werkstätten, 1958
By Helmut Magg
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This sculptural armchair is designed 1958 by Helmut Magg for German manufacture Deutsche
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 22.84 in
Vintage 1970s Vico Magistretti "Carimate" Accent Dining Armchair Chair, Cassina
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Madison, WI
For sale is a single funky vintage Vico Magistretti beauty, the "Carimate" chair by Cassina. The
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 29.5 in W 22.5 in D 18.2 in
Cassina Model Tentazione Mario Bellini Small Armchair Chair Oxred Leather
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Munich, Bavaria
version of the armchair.
It can be used in the Living room and also as a dining chair.
It has a soft
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
Rattan Egg Cage Armchair, Italy, 1980s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rattan hang egg cage lounge armchair chair.
1 chair available. Price listed for 1 chair.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Postmodern Lacquered Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of three legged armchairs chairs restored and reupholstered by the Selby House in a black
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Hide, Upholstery, Lacquer
Pair of Memphis Style Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Memphis style armchairs. Chairs are newly upholstered in linen. Has mahogany arms, a
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1970s Directoire Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Rare Manner of Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Trone Armchair Chair Tall Bench
By Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Wayne, NJ
Rare Chair in the Manner of Charles Rennie Mackintosh Willow Trone Armchair Chair Bench . This is
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1980s Unknown Arts and Crafts Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 47.5 in W 37 in D 16.5 in
Stunning Metal Framed Vintage Retro 1950s Barber Armchair
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning 1950s retro barber armchair
Chair is in very good vintage condition,
Dimensions
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Philippe Starck Chair Armchair Chair Driade Aleph Model Jack Lang Set of 4
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These chairs are true Iconic armchairs dining chairs designed by Philippe Starck 1987 for Italian
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.47 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Jorgen Kastholm Red Leather Armchair Chair Modell 8400 for Kusch + Co Set of 2
By Jørgen Kastholm, Kusch+Co
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This armchair modell series 8400 was designed by Jorgen Kastholm for Kusch + Co
The pieces
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.89 in W 27.17 in D 27.56 in
Set of Ten Danish Kurt Olsen Mid Century Armchairs Chairs in Teak
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kurt Olsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Kurt Olsen
Manufacturer: Slagelse
Era: 1960s
Measurements: 25 wide x 20 deep x 30 tall, seat height: 18 tall
Condition: Frames are in good condition ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Teak
Early Thonet S533 RF Cane Weißenhof Armchair Chair Mies van der Rohe Set of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Thonet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Cantilever vintage armchairs are Bauhaus classics and were designed by Mies van der Rohe and
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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 22.45 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Green Leather Oval-Back Armchairs Chair by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Lafayette, IN
A fantastic pair of Mid-Century Modern green leather and walnut club chairs by Danish American
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut
H 26.25 in W 23 in D 34 in
1960, Armchair design by Giotto Stoppino Lodovico Meneghetti Vittorio Gregotti
By Sim Interiors, Lodovico Meneghetti, Giotto Stoppino and Vittorio Gregotti
Located in Milan, IT
Mid-Century Modern, armchair-chair design by Giotto Stoppino, Lodovico Meneghetti Vittorio Gregotti
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 28.94 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
High Back Italian Baroque or Swedish Rococo Style Dining Armchairs Chairs a Pair
By Dods Murdick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of high back Italian Baroque / Swedish Rococo style dining armchairs by Dods Murdick. Item
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1950s American Baroque Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 25 in W 24.5 in D 53 in
Henredon Louis XVI Style Arched Cane Back Hardwood Chair
By Henredon
Located in Ross, CA
Vintage French Country cane back armchair chair with faux leather seat made by Henredon, made in
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1960s American Louis XVI Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Cane
Cidue Dining Armchairs Chairs Design by Willy Rizzo Set of 6 Chrome and Leather
By Willy Rizzo, Cidue
Located in Munich, Bavaria
These Italian design chairs are designed Willy Rizzo for Italian manufacture Cidue.
It has a
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Pair of Armchair in Black Soft Leather Seat and Stainless Steel Frame, Fabricius
By Walter Knoll, Preben Fabricius
Located in Warminster, GB
Pair of 1970's Armchairs Chairs by Preben Fabricius manufactured by Walter Knoll.
Original black
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20th Century Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.53 in W 29.14 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 Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Pair of Velvet Regency Barrel Back Circle Armchairs
Located in Naples, FL
Pair of plum velvet upholstered barrel backed Hollywood Regency circle armchairs. Chairs are dark
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Set of Arne Jacobsen Seven Armchairs in Beech '6'
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Herlev, 84
Arne Jacobsen set of 6 seven armchairs chair in beech from 2005. The chairs appear in good
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Beech
Chair Armchair "Techno" Design Philippe Starck For L'Oreal by Maletti, 1980s
By Philippe Starck, Maletti
Located in taranto, IT
Very rare " techno " model armchair chair, designed by philippe starck, Maletti production for the
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
Tito Agnoli Set of 2 Leather "Mis B2 RVS" Armchairs for Pierantonio Bonacina
By Tito Agnoli, Bonacina
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern period beautiful set of 2 dinning/armchairs chairs designed by Tito Agnoli and
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 33.08 in W 24.41 in D 20.48 in
MCM Benchcraft Rattan Wicker Armchair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rattan Wicker Armchair Chair
Approximate measurements in inches
26" high at back
36" wide
25
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Bamboo, Cotton
1950s Armchairs for Indoor or Outdoor Wood and Iron 12
Located in IT
Armchairs / chairs with armrests made of plywood and iron frame, painted with special outdoor
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Iron
Dramatic Restored Pair of Brass Greek Key Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent armchairs chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the
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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Compass Wood Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
By Jean Royère, Gio Ponti, Augusto Romano, Jean Prouvé, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Modernist Pair of wood teak Compass feet armchairs, chairs. In the mood of
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Chair Armchair Harry Bertoia for Knoll Black Metal Midcentury United States 1970
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Palermo, IT
Chair or armchair designed by the designer Harry Bertoia and produced in the United States in the
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 33.19 in D 29.53 in
1950s Newly Upholstered Grey Fabric Retro Vintage Teak Armchair
Located in Markington, GB
1950s newly upholstered grey fabric Retro vintage teak armchair, chair stands on solid teak
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Walnut Armchairs by Johnson Chair Co.
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Highland, IN
These armchairs by the Johnson Chair Company have beautiful sculpted walnut frames with very
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Art Deco Club Chair / Armchair H-282 by Jindrich Halabala for UP Závody 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Lucenec, SK
Brno ( the same as the famous H-269 armchair ). Chair has been completely restored and reupholstered by
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 30.32 in W 28.75 in D 32.29 in
Howard Chairs Ltd London England Egerton Model Armchair
By Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in Sherborne, GB
inscription of the chair model and the serial number visible on the rear sack and cushion. The armchair has
Category
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Pair of Mid-Century Modern "Rex" Folding Lounge Chairs Designed by Niko Kralj
By Niko Kralj
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Iconic Pair of vintage folding Rex Kralj armchairs chairs designed by Slovenian architect, Niko
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
H 29 in W 22 in D 26 in
Pair Hickory Chair Federal Style Mahogany & Inlay Upholstered Mahogany Armchairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Hickory Chair Furniture Federal Style Upholstered Mahogany Armchairs in great vintage
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 36 in W 25 in D 25 in
Hickory Chair Queen Anne Red Leather Nailhead Club Lounge Library Armchair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hickory Chair red leather library reading or desk armchair featuring Queen Anne styling
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 43 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Set of Eight Unique Chrome Paul Evans Studio Dining Armchairs 1973
By Paul Evans
Located in Camden, ME
Evans's studio chief and close confidant has certified that these eight armchairs chairs are by Paul Evans
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Regency Faux Bamboo Ebonized Armchairs
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Regency Faux bamboo ebonized dining accent armchairs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
34" high at
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1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Faux Bamboo
Italian modern black Spaghetti armchairs by Giandomenico Belotti for Alias 1980s
By Alias, Giandomenico Belotti
Located in MIlano, IT
, which includes different models including armchairs, chairs with and without armrests and poufs. This
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Armchair Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 27.17 in D 24.41 in
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Vintage Armchair Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of vintage armchair chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage armchair chairs — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Vintage armchair chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco vintage armchair chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made vintage armchair chairs over the years, but those made by Hans J. Wegner, Knoll and Artifort are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Vintage Armchair Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,262, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $800,000 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.
Questions About Vintage Armchair Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether an armchair is an accent chair varies from piece to piece. Any chair with arms is an armchair, while an accent chair is a decorative chair typically used in a seating area. Armchairs include dining chairs with arms as well as accent chairs, and some accent chairs don't have arms at all. Only a decorative seating area chair with arms can be called both an armchair and an accent chair. Shop a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an armchair and an accent chair comes down to the specificity of the terms. An accent chair is any decorative chair designed to provide comfortable seating in living rooms and other spaces (armchairs can be accent chairs). An armchair is merely any chair that has armrests. Many different styles of armchairs have been made over the years. Find a wide range of armchairs and accent chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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