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Writers Armchair

Pair of Oxblood Leather Tufted Writers Recliner Armchairs
Pair of Oxblood Leather Tufted Writers Recliner Armchairs

Pair of Oxblood Leather Tufted Writers Recliner Armchairs

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Great pair of 20 th century Oxblood leather tufted writers recliner armchairs. Heavy, solid and comfortable.

Category

Vintage 1960s American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Leather

FULLY RESTORED HAND DYED LEATHER WRITERS READING ARMCHAIR WiTH FOOTSTOOL
FULLY RESTORED HAND DYED LEATHER WRITERS READING ARMCHAIR WiTH FOOTSTOOL

FULLY RESTORED HAND DYED LEATHER WRITERS READING ARMCHAIR WiTH FOOTSTOOL

Located in Pulborough, GB

The leather writer's reading armchair with a footstool exudes a timeless elegance that invites you to sink into its embrace.

Category

20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Recent Sales

Ralph Lauren "Writers" Armchair & Ottoman - In Vintage Brown Leather
Ralph Lauren "Writers" Armchair & Ottoman - In Vintage Brown Leather

Ralph Lauren "Writers" Armchair & Ottoman - In Vintage Brown Leather

Located in Barrowford, GB

On offer on this occasion is an entirely-original Ralph Lauren "Writers" Chair and Ottoman, dressed in a peerless top-grade Brown Regency Leather.

Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Ralph Lauren Writer's Style Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchair Large Incharge
Ralph Lauren Writer's Style Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchair Large Incharge

Ralph Lauren Writer's Style Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchair Large Incharge

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice reproduction Ralph Lauren Writers armchair in deep aged cigar brown vintage leather A lovely large and very comfortable armchair,...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Ralph Lauren Writer's Aged Brown Leather Armchair and Footstool Ottoman
Ralph Lauren Writer's Aged Brown Leather Armchair and Footstool Ottoman

Ralph Lauren Writer's Aged Brown Leather Armchair and Footstool Ottoman

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Ralph Lauren Writers armchair and matching ottoman RRP £10,800 in aged brown vintage leather armchair A fantastic iconic ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Ralph Lauren Writer's Aged Brown Leather Armchair and Footstool Ottoman
Ralph Lauren Writer's Aged Brown Leather Armchair and Footstool Ottoman

Ralph Lauren Writer's Aged Brown Leather Armchair and Footstool Ottoman

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Ralph Lauren Writers armchair and matching ottoman RRP £15,745 in aged brown vintage leather armchair.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Ralph Lauren Writer's Aged Brown Leather Armchair and Footstool Ottoman
Ralph Lauren Writer's Aged Brown Leather Armchair and Footstool Ottoman

Ralph Lauren Writer's Aged Brown Leather Armchair and Footstool Ottoman

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Ralph Lauren Writers armchair and matching ottoman RRP £12,745 in aged brown vintage leather armchair I have a suite of t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Ralph Lauren "Writers" Inspired Armchair & Ottoman - In Vintaged Walnut Leather
Ralph Lauren "Writers" Inspired Armchair & Ottoman - In Vintaged Walnut Leather

Ralph Lauren "Writers" Inspired Armchair & Ottoman - In Vintaged Walnut Leather

Located in Barrowford, GB

On offer on this occasion is a superb, immaculate as-new, oversized, deep-buttoned Armchair and Ottoman, unashamedly-inspired by the devastatingly-handsome and much-coveted Ralph Lau...

Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Ralph Lauren “Writer’s” Leather Wingback Armchair
Vintage Ralph Lauren “Writer’s” Leather Wingback Armchair

Vintage Ralph Lauren “Writer’s” Leather Wingback Armchair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Brown leather "WRITER'S" wingback armchair by Ralph Lauren, circa late 20th century; original label retained under cushion Item # 007LBS30Q-2 An absolutely gorgeous "Writer's" l...

Category

Late 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Henredon Brown Leather Writer's Lounge, Armchair, Red Velvet Floral Ottoman
Henredon Brown Leather Writer's Lounge, Armchair, Red Velvet Floral Ottoman

Henredon Brown Leather Writer's Lounge, Armchair, Red Velvet Floral Ottoman

By Henredon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Iconic brown leather writer's lounge, armchair, red velvet floral ottoman.

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Original Ralph Lauren Writer's Aged Vintage Brown Heritage Leather Armchair
Original Ralph Lauren Writer's Aged Vintage Brown Heritage Leather Armchair

Original Ralph Lauren Writer's Aged Vintage Brown Heritage Leather Armchair

By Ralph Lauren, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this totally original Ralph Lauren Writers aged brown vintage leather armchair A very good looking and well-made piece in lightly restored condi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Ralph Lauren Writer's Style Aged Vintage Deep Brown Heritage Leather Armchair
Ralph Lauren Writer's Style Aged Vintage Deep Brown Heritage Leather Armchair

Ralph Lauren Writer's Style Aged Vintage Deep Brown Heritage Leather Armchair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer this Ralph Lauren Writers style aged brown vintage leather armchair A fantastic iconic armchair, the original has graced many a front page in its time....

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Brown Leather “Writer’s” Wingback Arm Chair by Ralph Lauren
Vintage Brown Leather “Writer’s” Wingback Arm Chair by Ralph Lauren

Vintage Brown Leather “Writer’s” Wingback Arm Chair by Ralph Lauren

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Shippensburg, PA

BROWN LEATHER "WRITER'S" WINGBACK ARM CHAIR BY RALPH LAUREN Circa late 20th century; original label retained under cushion Item # 007LBS30Q-1 An absolutely gorgeous "Writer's" ...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Ralph Lauren Tufted Beige Leather and Mahogany Writer's Club Chair and Ottoman
Ralph Lauren Tufted Beige Leather and Mahogany Writer's Club Chair and Ottoman

Ralph Lauren Tufted Beige Leather and Mahogany Writer's Club Chair and Ottoman

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Hartford, CT

This Ralph Lauren labelled tufted club chair and matching ottoman has gorgeous Brunschwig & Fils leather, very thick, yet soft and top of the line quality. This chair is the large sc...

Category

Late 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Matching Tufted Cigar Leather Wingback Writers Arm Chairs Armchairs
Pair of Matching Tufted Cigar Leather Wingback Writers Arm Chairs Armchairs

Pair of Matching Tufted Cigar Leather Wingback Writers Arm Chairs Armchairs

Located in West Hartford, CT

Pair of Tufted leather writer's club chairs presented in a beautifully distressed cigar leather. Reminiscent of Ralph Lauren writer's chair. Brass nailhead trip, removable seat cushi...

Category

Early 2000s American Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Henredon Vintage Brown Leather Writer's Armchair, Iconic Lounge
Henredon Vintage Brown Leather Writer's Armchair, Iconic Lounge

Henredon Vintage Brown Leather Writer's Armchair, Iconic Lounge

By Henredon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Henredon vintage brown leather writer's armchair, iconic lounge. This iconic winged club chair with bold nailhead trim has a Classic tufted back and burnished mahogany finish on bun ...

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Leather

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED RALPH LAUREN WRiTER'S ARMCHAIRS & OTTOMANS
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED RALPH LAUREN WRiTER'S ARMCHAIRS & OTTOMANS

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED RALPH LAUREN WRiTER'S ARMCHAIRS & OTTOMANS

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of original, fully restored, Ralph Lauren Writers club armchairs and matching ottomans RR...

Category

20th Century Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Original Vintage Ralph Lauren Writer's Brown Leather Armchair Sublime
Original Vintage Ralph Lauren Writer's Brown Leather Armchair Sublime

Original Vintage Ralph Lauren Writer's Brown Leather Armchair Sublime

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Ralph Lauren Writers armchair RRP £9,600 in deep aged cigar brown vintage leather A fantastic and iconic design Classic, ...

Category

20th Century American Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Ralph Lauren "Writers" Inspired Armchairs & Ottomans In Vintaged Walnut
Pair of Ralph Lauren "Writers" Inspired Armchairs & Ottomans In Vintaged Walnut

Pair of Ralph Lauren "Writers" Inspired Armchairs & Ottomans In Vintaged Walnut

Located in Barrowford, GB

On offer on this occasion is a superb, immaculate as-new, oversized, identical-pair of deep-buttoned Armchairs and Ottomans, unashamedly-inspired by the devastatingly-handsome and mu...

Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Henredon Brown Leather Writer's Lounge and Ottoman, Armchair, Iconic Club Chair
Henredon Brown Leather Writer's Lounge and Ottoman, Armchair, Iconic Club Chair

Henredon Brown Leather Writer's Lounge and Ottoman, Armchair, Iconic Club Chair

By Henredon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Henredon brown leather writer's lounge and ottoman, armchair, iconic club chair. 

Category

Late 20th Century American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Full Restored Ralph Lauren Writers Cigar Brown Leather Armchair and Ottoman
Full Restored Ralph Lauren Writers Cigar Brown Leather Armchair and Ottoman

Full Restored Ralph Lauren Writers Cigar Brown Leather Armchair and Ottoman

By Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this fully restored Ralph Lauren Writers aged brown vintage leather armchair and matching ottoman Please note the delivery fee listed is just a ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Central American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ralph Lauren Writer's Chestnut Brown Leather Wingback Armchair and Ottoman Set
Ralph Lauren Writer's Chestnut Brown Leather Wingback Armchair and Ottoman Set

Ralph Lauren Writer's Chestnut Brown Leather Wingback Armchair and Ottoman Set

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This iconic Ralph Lauren winged club chair with bold nailhead trim has a Classic tufted back and bun feet. It is as much a Classic sculptural statement piece as it is a masterfully d...

Category

Late 20th Century English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Tufted Leather Armchairs the Style of Ralph Lauren Writer's Chair
Pair of Tufted Leather Armchairs the Style of Ralph Lauren Writer's Chair

Pair of Tufted Leather Armchairs the Style of Ralph Lauren Writer's Chair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome pair of lounge chairs in the style of Ralph Lauren. This set would inject some traditional elegance to any interior, featuring rolled arms, tufting, and sizable bronze nailh...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Ralph Lauren "Writer's" Chairs, 20th Century
Pair of Ralph Lauren "Writer's" Chairs, 20th Century

Pair of Ralph Lauren "Writer's" Chairs, 20th Century

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Hamburg, PA

A handsome pair of Ralph Lauren "Writer's" chairs with great character and patina. Labeled "Ralph Lauren" underside. Very comfortable chairs with tufted backs, rolled arms, and accen...

Category

20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

RALPH LAUREN WRITER'S CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN IN HERiTAGE BROWN LEATHER
RALPH LAUREN WRITER'S CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN IN HERiTAGE BROWN LEATHER

RALPH LAUREN WRITER'S CHESTERFIELD FOOTSTOOL OTTOMAN IN HERiTAGE BROWN LEATHER

By Chesterfield, Ralph Lauren

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

The top has been hand dyed this wonderful cigar brown colour, the feet are American Mahogany The writer's armchair and footstool are without a doubt Ralph Lauren's most iconic seati...

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Footstools

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Writers Chair, Thonet 6078, Austria, 1923
Rare Writers Chair, Thonet 6078, Austria, 1923

Rare Writers Chair, Thonet 6078, Austria, 1923

By Thonet

Located in Achterveld, NL

This rare Thonet chair is a so called writers chair / desk chair. Because of the position of the legs you can sit on the edge of your chair without tipping over. The chair is sturdy ...

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Rattan

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

$15,439 / item

H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs

Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs

By George Smith, Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage 20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Club Chairs c.1980
Vintage 20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Club Chairs c.1980

Vintage 20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Club Chairs c.1980

$4,137 / set

H 35.04 in W 30.32 in D 27.17 in

Vintage 20th Century Pair Of Dutch Leather Club Chairs c.1980

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A comfortable and characterful pair of sheepskin leather club chairs, made in Holland in the late 20th century. These chairs feature classic club proportions with generously padded s...

Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed

Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed

By Henredon, Ralph Lauren

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in it's making. The original Writ...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

George Smith Chelsea Signature Full Scroll Arm Brown Leather Armchair & Ottoman
George Smith Chelsea Signature Full Scroll Arm Brown Leather Armchair & Ottoman

George Smith Chelsea Signature Full Scroll Arm Brown Leather Armchair & Ottoman

$8,220 / set

H 30.52 in W 29.53 in D 31.3 in L 30.52 in

George Smith Chelsea Signature Full Scroll Arm Brown Leather Armchair & Ottoman

By George Smith

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, hand dyed saddle brown leather George Smith Chelsea, Signature full scroll arm armchair with matching run up large ottoma...

Category

20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa

Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian circa 1880 hand dyed Chesterfield two-seat sofa with fully buttoned base A very good looking piece, rare to ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed
Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed

Henredon for Ralph Lauren Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed

By Ralph Lauren, Henredon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible leather, very thick and quality natural hides were used in it's making. The original Writ...

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather
Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather

Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather

$3,748Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.41 in W 35.44 in D 34.26 in

Art Deco Club Armchair in Hand-Patinated Cognac Leather

Located in Darmstadt, DE

A superb club armchair crafted in the style of 1930s French Art Deco design. Upholstered in hand-patinated cognac-brown sheep leather, the chair combines classic proportions with lux...

Category

Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Red Leather Wingback Chesterfield Loveseat Double Chair, England circa 1960
Red Leather Wingback Chesterfield Loveseat Double Chair, England circa 1960

Red Leather Wingback Chesterfield Loveseat Double Chair, England circa 1960

Located in Round Top, TX

It is the deep red color of the vintage leather that captures your attention in this wonderful wingback Chesterfield loveseat or "double chair." It has the traditional tufted buttone...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ralph Lauren Style Cigar Leather Wingback Writers Chair
Ralph Lauren Style Cigar Leather Wingback Writers Chair

Ralph Lauren Style Cigar Leather Wingback Writers Chair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Perfectly aged and weathered cigar leather wing back reclining writers chair made in the manner, style, and size of Ralph Lauren by Restoration Hardware. The iconic chair features a ...

Category

20th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair
William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair

William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair

$4,194

H 36.62 in W 27.56 in D 40.95 in

William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair

Located in Kent, Dover

An English, William IV mahogany library chair, with fluted legs and anthemion decoration. It has been upholstered in green leather, with buff leather buttoning.

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Pair of  Large early 20th century English Leather Club or library Chairs

Pair of Large early 20th century English Leather Club or library Chairs

Located in Troy, NY

A generously sized pair of English lounge or club chairs of unusual design, early 20th century, walnut, covered in oxblood-red leather. Very comfortable proportions, turned front leg...

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Club Chairs

Materials

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Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa

By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with new Fully Aniline cattle hide leather with ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

$32,000

H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

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Restored Antique Lion Hand Carved Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Suite
Restored Antique Lion Hand Carved Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Suite

Restored Antique Lion Hand Carved Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Suite

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, exceptionally rare, fully restored, Victorian circa 1880 Jacobean Revival, Chesterfield tufted, Whisky brown leather suit...

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Writers Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal writers armchair for your home. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every writers armchair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer writers armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A writers armchair made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Neoclassical — is very popular. Henredon, Harrods and Thonet each produced at least one beautiful writers armchair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Writers Armchair?

A writers armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,239, while the lowest priced sells for $826 and the highest can go for as much as $9,909.

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.