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Swivel Armchair in the Style of Joe D'Urso
Located in Dorchester, MA
In this whimsical armchair a rounded cushioned puff of a seat floats above a chrome pedestal and
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Opus Tuttapelle Armchair by Carlo Rampazzi
By Sergio Villa
Located in Milan, IT
This superb armchair is the leather counterpart of the Opus Futura silver armchair and will be a
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ruza Armchair by Polina Miliou
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
To create the whimsical unique objects seen at KYKLOS collection, Polina Miliou first scouts local
Category
2010s Armchairs
Materials
Foam, Wood, Paper
Pair of Directoire Style Caned Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of Directoire style caned armchairs with swan heads. Cushion done in a whimsical fabric
Category
20th Century French Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Italian Regency Style Carved Faux Bois Cerused Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical Italian Regency style hand-carved faux bois armchair featuring a cerused or glazed finish
Category
20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Thonet Cafe Daum Style Bentwood Armchairs
By Salvatore Leone, Michael Thonet
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of Michael Thonet Cafe Daum style bentwood armchairs produced by Salvatore Leone
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Vienna Secession Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Lacquer, Bentwood
ETTORE SOTTSASS Flying Carpet Armchair for Bedding Brevetti
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
ETTORE SOTTSASS "Tappeto Volante" (Flying Carpet) Armchair for Bedding Brevetti
The "Flying Carpet
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Fruitwood
Shiro Kuramata 1985 Sing Sing Sing Armchair
By Shiro Kuramata
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the Sing Sing Sing armchair, a stunning and iconic piece of furniture designed by Shiro
Category
Vintage 1980s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Venetian Rococo Style Caned Barrel Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical pair of hand-carved hardwood armchairs or hall chairs made in the Venetian Rococo taste
Category
20th Century Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Hardwood
Pair of Modern Cerused Oak Faux Bamboo Bouclé Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of armchairs or lounge chairs featuring large oak frames with a whimsical, modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
De Pas, D'Urbino and Zanotta Black and Yellow Armchairs
By Gionathan de Pas & Donato D’Urbino & Paolo Lomazzi, Zanotta
Located in Milano, IT
uniqueness. The armchairs are suitable for eccentric and whimsical environments.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Set of Four Italian Rococo Style Venetian Walnut Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of four Venetian armchairs or lounge chairs hand-crafted in Italy in the rococo taste
Category
20th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Fabric, Cane
Pair of Dakota Jackson PFM Royale Leather Dining Armchairs
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of hardwood dining armchairs designed by Dakota Jackson known as PFM Royale chairs
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
Vintage American Studio Craft Oak and Walnut High Back Armchair
Located in Round Rock, TX
Offered is a well executed studio craft high back armchair made from solid oak and walnut
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Modern Armchairs with Lacquered Wood and Geometric Upholstery, Italy, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of modern Italian Armchairs with a solid wood structure and whimsical armrests lacquered in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Foam, Wood, Paint
H 26.78 in W 28.15 in D 30.32 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Cameo Back Fauteuil Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of French carved fauteuil armchairs made in the grand Louis XVI taste. The
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Gingko armchair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and whimsical piece. The cream linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 29.93 in
Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Set of 2 Gingko armchairs by R & Y Augousti are elegant and whimsical pieces. The cream linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 29.93 in
Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Gingko armchair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and whimsical piece. The blue velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 29.93 in
Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Gingko armchair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and whimsical piece. The black velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 29.93 in
Hand-Shaped Midcentury Pine Armchair in the Style of Pedro Friedeberg, 1950s
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
circular brass base. This Midcentury armchair is a striking example of whimsical design, echoing the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 39.5 in W 22 in D 23 in
Pair of Italian Midcentury Polished Steel Rope Armchairs with Velvet Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
midcentury armchairs will bring a whimsical presence to any bedroom.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 20.5 in D 15 in
Monumental Ebonized Venetian Hand Carved Armchair, circa 1780 by Fratelli Mora
By Fratelli Mora
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Important ebonized Baroque Venetian armchair, circa 1780 Fratelli Mora.
Produced by Fratelli Mora
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 46 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Large Pair of Baroque Style Walnut & Parcel-Silver Leaf Winged Throne Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchairs. The tall padded winged back armchairs, with scrolled carved walnut frames in a dark finish stain
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Baroque Revival Armchairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
H 58.5 in W 34.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Empire Style Armchairs Made for the Theatre, France circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Whimsical pair of armchairs in the Empire style, that were made for the theatre in the 1930s
Category
Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 20.08 in
Set of 2 Upholstered Armchairs with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Set of 2 Gingko armchairs by R & Y Augousti are elegant and whimsical pieces. The upholstered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 29.93 in
Set of 2 Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Set of 2 Gingko armchairs by R & Y Augousti are elegant and whimsical pieces. The black velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 29.93 in
Theodore Alexander Spanish Tuscan Figural Lion Head Mahogany Leather Arm Chair
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Dayton, OH
. Acanthus carved arms are scrolled and downswept leading to whimsical figural carved lion heads. The chair
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 47 in W 31 in D 26.5 in
Neo-Baroque Throne in White Finish and Upholstered Fabric
By Modenese Gastone
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A whimsical neo-rococo furniture such this piece bring immediate attention to any household space
Category
2010s Italian Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique English Yorkshire Wainscot Oak Highback Corner Arm Chair Throne 47"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceedingly Rare English Yorkshire Wainscot High back corner armchair, circa 17th century. Made of
Category
Antique 17th Century Gothic Armchairs
Materials
Oak
H 46.5 in W 27.5 in D 30.5 in
Forged and Cast Iron Savonarola Stye Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a whimsical set of four mid-century forged and cast iron Savonarola -inspired arm chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century Steel and Leather Directors Chair Made from Golf Clubs
Located in Stamford, CT
Fun and whimsical American chair made with golf clubs and balls, with leather seat and back. Unique
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
David Kawecki "Puzzle" Chair
By David Kawecki
Located in New York, NY
Two-tone, whimsical chair by David Kawecki, San Francisco. Original birch plywood design stained
Category
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Mid Century Wing Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
wingback chair offers up a whimsical silhouette and iconic Mid-century Modern style. Pitched at just the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Postmodern Pastel Pink/Purple Armchair, c1980s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
added bright, whimsical touch. It could also serve as a statement piece in a Minimalist setting
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Loveseats
Materials
Fabric
Elegant Pair of "Ours Polaire" Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
whimsical aesthetic as well as the biomorphic style already in full force in 1950s. These are extremely
Category
Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Painted David Barrett Barrel Back Armchairs, Pair
By David Barrett, Dorothy Draper
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Painted David Barrett Barrel Back Armchairs, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of late 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Pair of French Empire Bergeres Armchairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A handsome pair of fabric Bergère armchairs in solid mahogany and mahogany veneer. Dating from the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Brighton Pavilion Style Bamboo Cane Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of bamboo and cane dining armchairs made in the Brighton Pavilion style. The chairs
Category
20th Century Asian Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Set of Four John Coleman for Allermuir Mollie Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish set of four post modern dining armchairs designed by John Coleman for Allermuir in the late
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Six John Coleman for Allermuir Mollie Dining Armchairs
By Allermuir
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Chic set of six post modern dining armchairs designed by John Coleman for Allermuir in the late
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of 19th Century Country French Provincial Walnut Bergere Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive restored pair of 19th century country French provincial Bergere armchairs crafted from
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
Wicker Rattan Settee and Armchair Chinoiserie Blue and White Upholstery
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Organic modern living room set consisting of a settee and an armchair featuring chinoiserie style
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan, Wood
Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Twig Iron Dining Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of wrought iron dining armchairs with matching ottoman made in the neoclassical
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
1970s Sculptural Picasso Style Bentwood and Steel Armchairs – a Pair
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
space with this whimsical pair. Steel with a matte black finish frames a custom, hand-painted bentwood
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black Cushioned Dining Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A set of 4 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin armchairs. A wonderful set of whimsically patterned
Category
20th Century American Modern Chairs
Materials
Polyester, Wood
Pair of Mid-Century Chinese Chippendale Coral Red Faux Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of Mid-Century Modern faux bamboo carved armchairs made in the Chinese chippendale
Category
20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Faux Bamboo, Wood
Set of Fourteen Maison Royere Style Iron Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
style. The set consists of twelve side chairs and two host armchairs. The seats measure 19 inches high
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Set of 6 French 20th Century Reproduction Balloon Back Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A whimsical set of upholstered French reproduction dining chairs, produced there in the 20th
Category
20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Paint
Early 20th Century Adirondack Cabin Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A quirky and whimsical early 20th century American Adirondack bent-willow side table with a playful
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Adirondack Side Tables
Materials
Willow
Italian Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Orange Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
geometric forms. With their charmingly bulky appearance, these armchairs feature a crescent-shaped seat that
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Five Rose Tarlow Style Iron Lattice Garden Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical set of five iron patio and garden armchairs made in the style and manner of Rose Tarlow
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Mario Papperzini for Salterini Iron Wingback Garden Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical Mid-Century Modern patio and garden wingback armchair made in the manner and style of
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rocking Chair with Ottoman in Pine and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rocking lounge chair with ottoman, pine, leather, Europe, 1960s
A whimsical and concise lounge set
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
Upholstered Dining Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Gingko dining chair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and whimsical piece. The blue velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 18.23 in D 23.47 in
Upholstered Dining Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Gingko dining chair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and whimsical piece. The dark grey velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 18.23 in D 23.47 in
Upholstered Dining Chair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Gingko dining chair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and whimsical piece. The cream linen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 47.25 in W 18.23 in D 23.47 in
Birch Hand-Carved and Ebonized Biedermeier Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
, ebonized fan motif and sabre legs. The armchairs boast a pair of whimsical, ebonized carved balls, topping
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Birch
New York City Manhole Cover Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A whimsical and steadfast side table with a top made from a New York City manhole cover and with
Category
20th Century American Industrial Side Tables
Materials
Iron
1970’s Atelier Fauni Yellow Pillow Depicting Mr Edward the Business Troll
Located in Grythyttan, SE
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This pillow features none other than the lovely "Mr. Edward the Business Troll." This whimsical
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Cotton
H 12.21 in W 10.63 in D 4.53 in
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Whimsical Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the whimsical armchair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every whimsical armchair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer whimsical armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each whimsical armchair bearing Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Regency hallmarks is very popular. Baker Furniture Company and Herman de Vries each produced at least one beautiful whimsical armchair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Whimsical Armchair?
A whimsical armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,300, while the lowest priced sells for $850 and the highest can go for as much as $14,000.
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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