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Armchairs For Sale
Two Mid Century GFM Stools in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful pair of two stools designed by Edmund Homa.
The stool was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type stool is regarded one...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mid Century GFM Stool in Drawing Jacquard by Dedar, E. Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful stool designed by Edmund Homa.
The stool was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type stool is regarded one of the best ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
19th Century country house armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very elegant 19th century English country house armchair. Classic design and high quality. Tall tapered legs complete with brass casters
Height 96cm Width 80cm Depth 92cm ...
Category
19th Century Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Antique English Oak and Rattan Armchairs with Twisted Details, UK
Located in Meulebeke, BE
United Kingdom / 1880 / 2 armchairs / oak and rattan / English / Antique
This elegant pair of English armchairs, dating from circa 1880, reflects the decorative sensibility of late ...
Category
Late 19th Century British French Provincial Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Oak
Pair of “Adam” Easy Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A refined pair of “Adam” easy chairs designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet in 1950s Sweden. The chairs are characterized by their sculptural, fully upholstered ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchairs by Anonima Castelli
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century green fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Anonima Castelli in Italy.
These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in brand...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Dutch Art Deco Haagse School armchair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander, 1924
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
Designed in 1924 for Pander & Zonen, this armchair by Hendrik Wouda is one of the rarest and most refined expressions of Dutch Art Deco from the 1920s. Extremely dfficult to find...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Pair of French Oak Armchairs, France, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
This refined pair of French armchairs from the 1950s showcases the understated elegance of mid-century design. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs feature beautifully sculpted armrest...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Oak
$7,741 / set
Jindřich Halabala ‘H-269’ Armchair in Red Velvet and Stained Beech, 1930s
Located in Prague, New Town
Armchair, model ‘H-269’, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno in former Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Armrests in stained beech, recently reupholstered in red v...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Hickory Chair Co. Louis XVI French Directoire Mahogany Green Fauteuil Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hickory Chair Company Louis XVI French Directoire / Neoclassical style arm chair. Made of mahogany featuring fauteuil arms with corner rosettes and tapered fluted legs with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$770 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair High Back Rattan Armchairs Lio Carminati Italy 1950's
Located in Rochester, NY
In the style Gio Ponti, a great looking pair of large tall wing back vintage rattan armchairs w/ hand crafted construction in overall nicely aged original rich honey colored surface ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Cane
19th Century Fine Biedermeier Walnut Armchairs. Vienna, c. 1825.
Located in Vienna, AT
This exceptional pair of Viennese Biedermeier upholstered armchairs, circa 1825, exemplifies the refined elegance, balanced proportions, and superb craftsmanship that define the very...
Category
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic example of mid-century modern design, this Finn Juhl No. 48 open armchair dates to the 1950s and was manufactured by Baker Furniture, USA, one of the few American firms lic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Ripple Armchair — Sculptural Armchair with Walnut Base (COM), Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Ripple Armchair
The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythms of water and air — vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars, and sculpted silence. Its carved wooden base anchors the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Tank’ armchair, model ’37/400′, designed by Alvar Aalto in 1936. Manufactured by Artek in Finland, 1940s. Made from laminated steam-bent birch plywood, recently reupholstered in hon...
Category
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Birch
Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare ‘Clam’ chair, designed by Arnold Madsen. Produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark, 1940s. Legs in beech, recently reupholstered in honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 89 c...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Egg / Pod Lounge Chair designed and produced by Mario Sabot, Italy, 1960s
By Mario Sabot
Located in Milano, IT
Egg / Pod Lounge Chair designed and produced by Mario Sabot, Italy, 1960s
Designed and produced in Italy during the 1960s by Mario Sabot, the Egg / Pod Lounge Chair is a rare and st...
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Fabric
Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Vilnius, LT
Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925.
In red canvas upholstery, chromed steel tube frame.
Marked/stamped on the metal frame: KnollStudio with Marcel Breuer sig...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Art Decò Pair of French “Bridge” Chairs
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Elegant and refined pair of French “Bridge” chairs, crafted from solid wood with a black lacquered finish. The overall structure is designed to be both sturdy and functional, with we...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$2,953 / set
Antique French Empire Revival Ormolu Mounted Armchair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique French Empire revival omolu mounted mahogany armchair, Circa 1880 in date.
The bow-shaped top rail above a twin slat backrest applied with ormolu anthemion, r...
Category
1880s Empire Revival Antique Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Armchair with Sculptural Backrest, 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Elegant Italian armchair dating to the 1940s, distinguished by its sculptural architectural backrest composed of rhythmically arranged vertical wooden elements, creating a refined in...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Armchair Model "Sorry", Overman AB, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Armchair model "Sorry", manufactured by Overman AB, Sweden, 1960s. Leather upholstery metal and plastic frame. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use.
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
This elegant pair of Art Deco armchairs was designed by Jindřich Halabala and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s. The design showcases Halabala’s signature bent beechwood ar...
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
French alp wood armchair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Unique French alp wood armchair
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$1,800
Cecil Mahogany Wood Outdoor Armchair
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
The Cecil armchair features a robust glossy sapeli mahogany frame enhanced by armrests bordered with leather. It combines durability with comfort, upholstered in a subtly patterned f...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex Old Edition
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pair of old edition Marco Zanuso lady chair for Arflex 1950's.
Brass legs.
Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, Ivory, 100% wool velvet fabric.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$14,464 / set
18th-Century Provençal Louis XVI Duchesse Brisée in Walnut
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exceptionally rare Provençal duchesse brisée, or two-part armchair, dates to the Louis XVI period of the 18th century and exemplifies refined regional French craftsmanship. Cons...
Category
18th Century French Directoire Antique Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Scandinavian Modern, Stump Chair / “Kubstol” in Pine, Mid 20th Century, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A fine example of a mid 20th-century Swedish Stump Chair, "Kubstol", crafted in pine with a sculptural silhouette and clean lines. The chair’s understated character is enhanced by th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Brutalist Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Philippe Starck, armchair designed by J. Lang for Driade Aleph, 1987
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The armchair J. Lang, designed in 1987 by Philippe Starck for Driade Aleph, is a striking, sculptural piece of furniture with a strong iconic character. The generously dimensioned se...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Karu Lounge Chairs in Maple Sheepskin by Dagmar
Located in London, England
Haimi - Karu Chair, 1940s
A new edition of classic armchair from Finland, designed in the 1940s.
The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finl...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
L.O.V. Oosterbeek rationalist armchair or desk chair, Dutch Art Deco, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A beautifully constructed modernist armchair by L.O.V. Oosterbeek (Labor Omnia Vincit), dating from the 1920s and documented in the original factory catalogue. This design represents...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Ralph Lauren Louis XVI Style Duchess Salon Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent marquis bergere á la Reine salon chair designed by Ralph Lauren in the grand French Louis XVI taste. Known as the "Duchess Salon Chair" feat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Armchair by Jindřich Halabala, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
An authentic Art Deco armchair designed by Jindřich Halabala, one of the most influential figures of Czechoslovak modernist furniture design. Produced in the 1940s, this armchair sho...
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Mid Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair type 300-227, unusual model but captivating with its minimalism. Construction without armrests, turned legs made of beech wood.
These armchairs were manuf...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Inca, 1970s
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of Arne Norell “Inca” Lounge Chairs, Sweden, 1970s
Classic pair of “Inca” lounge chairs designed by Arne Norell in the 1970s. The chairs feature Norell’s signature combination ...
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
$15,670 / set
Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs Cognac Leather For Probel, 1960
By Probel, Jean Gillon
Located in Vienna, AT
Paddel pair of arm-chairs by Jean Gillon for Probel, in cognac leather and wood
Beautiful and comfortable chairs in great condition with hardly any wear. We have a matching sofa (3 ...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Club Chairs
By Pedro Friedeberg, Judy Kensley McKie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular pair of hand carved teak lioness club chairs are front-cover-magazine-worthy and can add a bit of the unexpected to any style of room. The color is a deep reddish brown that more closely resembles rosewood or Brazilian Jacaranda however is crafted from teak. Gorgeous details in every square inch, consider using at the ends of a long dining table, in a living room or den, next to a fireplace, in a library, or even inside a large bedroom suite. Give your room some romantic fancy and mystique and for designers with clients who love animals, this is the perfect touch of Organic Modern to add to any room.
For interior designers who want the Pedro Friedeburg "Hand Foot Chair" or an anthropomorphic piece from Judy Kensley McKie but do not have the client budget for it, this can serve similar amounts of whimsy and delight into a room.
Fabricated from solid teak, these figural arm (and tail!) lounge chairs...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Ebonized Faux Bamboo Armchairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century Hollywood Regency armchairs or club chairs
USA, Circa 1970s
Ebonized bamboo form walnut frames, with Jack Lenor Larsen upholstered seats and backs.
...
Category
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Walnut
Pema Meditation Retreat Armchair by Munna Design Studio, Coral Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This unique piece is more than an armchair. It is a vessel for wellbeing, a temple for meditation and enlightenment. Designed to be used in your place of choice for a retreat, be it ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Drexel Heritage Mid Century Modern Distressed Walnut Campaign Style Arm Chair
By Drexel
Located in Dayton, OH
Drexel Heritage Campaign Style Arm Chair, circa 1970s. Features a distressed walnut finish with a curved back and 'x' frame with round brass medallion. Tag along underside.
Dimens...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Walnut
$700 Sale Price
30% Off
1940s Art Deco Armchair Bentwood Ebonised Pink Schumacher Tiger Velvet animal
Located in London, GB
A classic bentwood art deco armchair in ebonised wood frame reminiscent of JIndrich Halabala armchairs combined in a super exciting fabric from Schumacher!
The frame has been master...
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Small Antique Mexican Butaque Chair, in the Style of Clara Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We present this small-scale antique Mexican butaque chair, crafted in solid wood with a natural leather seat, representative of mid-20th-century Mexican modern design, in the style o...
Category
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Couture Maximalism Style Armchair Offered In COM w/ Lacquered Frame-Jose' Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Rounded lounge chair constructed with a continuous, monolithic frame in high-gloss lacquered wood. The frame forms the arms and base in one uninterrupted element with rounded interna...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
"Sibbo" - Yngve Ekström - Oak Armchair - Midcentury Swedish Design
By Yngve Ekström, Stolab
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Sibbo armchair, designed by Yngve Ekström for Stolab, is an elegant and enduring example of Swedish furniture design from the 1950s. Crafted from solid oak, it embodies the essen...
Category
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Modular Sofà Mario Bellini Amanta 1970s White and Green Italian Design Resin
Located in Palermo, Sicily
B&B Italia Mario Bellini Amanta Modular sofà Italian design green and white resin.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Resin
$3,796 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Sculptural Velvet Armchair In Glossy Natural Ebony Wood Structure-Jose De Castro
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This luxurious armchair is a study in elegant curves and sophisticated materials. It features a plush, upholstered seat and a beautifully defined wraparound back, which provides both...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Ebony
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala from Thonet, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Art Deco armchairs designed by famous Jindrich Halabala in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. One of his iconic models, H269. The armchairs have been professionally restored, reupho...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Inca Easy Chair with Ottoman by Arne Norell, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
The very comfortable "Inca chair" in patinated brown original buffalo leather with stool.
Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Norell Möbel AB in Aneby, Sweden.
Signed. Very good v...
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs by Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti
Located in Albany, NY
Designer : Gio Ponti
Item: a pair of BP 16 ‘Continuum’ armchairs
Manufacturer: (Pierantonio) Bonacina
Material: ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
$45,000 / set
Vintola Studio Dining Chair, Casamance Nimbus Leopard Fabric, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday comfort. It was created for interiors...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist Pair of ‘Skrindan’ Armchairs in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of ‘Skrindan’ armchairs, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Beech, loose cushions and armrests recently reupholstered in light...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair Of Hollywood Regency Leaf Back Lounge Side Chairs Maison Jansen 1930's
Located in Wayne, NJ
Several reliable sources state these chairs are made in France by Maison Jansen. However, a small quantities also appear as being made in the U.S. To add to the confusion, furniture...
Category
1930s Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Small Gray Velvet Armchair Italy 1950s Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bedroom armchair Paolo Buffa Italy 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
$1,518 Sale Price
30% Off
Contemporary Barrel Armchair Sits On Cylindrical Wooden Base-Mondo Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This contemporary armchair is meticulously engineered to serve as an anchor of both style and sanctuary within your living space. It seamlessly delivers superior, enveloping comfort ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Convertible Art Deco Bouclé Armchair, Czechoslovakia, 1940s
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare convertible Art Deco armchair designed and produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1940s, combining sculptural wooden armrests with an adjustable backrest mechanism that allows ...
Category
1940s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Rare Art Deco Armchairs by J. Halabala, Model H269, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Set of two Art Deco armchairs designed by famous Jindrich Halabala in 1930s in Czechoslovakia. One of his iconic models, H269. The armchairs have been professionally restored, reupho...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
Vintola Studio Six Dining Chairs, Casamance DEMOISELLE and Nimbus Fabric
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
(US tax includeed fast shipping)
A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, nobility, and everyday com...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Tub Armchairs France, 1970
Located in Culver City, CA
Tub Armchairs
France, 1970
Walnut frames, with tub-shaped backs and scrolled arms. Newly upholstered in chenille fabric by Pierre Frey.
28”w x 26.5”d x 27”h x 16.5”seat
Ref. CHAIR139...
Category
1970s French Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chenille, Walnut
$8,000 / set
Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
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