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Armchairs For Sale
Expertly Restored - George Mulhauser "Scroll" Swiveling Armchair for Plycraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Walnut, Bentwood
Ripple Armchair with Sculptural Wood Base-Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French 19th Century Velvet Armchair with Fringe
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A 19th century French Napoleon III style armchair with a tall back at a slight recline in an angular profile that is at once restrained and welcoming. This example is upholstered in...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Alcove Linear Sofa In Alpaca Velvet With Fringe Skirt, Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
C.1940s French Modernist Armchair Prototype
Located in London, GB
A unique, potential prototype C.1940s modernist armchair.
From the city of Orléans and constructed in iron and leather.
Beautifully simple design.
Incredibly well made.
In the co...
Category
1940s French Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
19th century Howard and sons style Bridgewater armchair - Hessian
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous shaped 19th century country house armchair in the manner of Howard and sons. Deep seat making it comfy and the sweeping back arms give this a striking design. Scro...
Category
19th Century Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Guillerme et Chambron José chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 29"w x 32"d x 35.5"h
Designer: Guillerme et Chambron
Material: Oak
France, c. 1960s
VNT1715
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Plywood Chair
Located in Portland, OR
Fascinating hand-crafted plywood chair in the Usonian style. Reminiscent of Frank Lloyd Wright or even some French art deco designs, it was made by an unknown Oregon woodworker circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Plywood
$4,200
Svend Aage Eriksen, “Penguin” Chair in Teak & Velour, Mid Century Modern, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful example of Danish Modern design, this armchair is designed by Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Møbelfabrik, circa 1960s. Featuring a sculpted “Penguin” or “ear chair” silh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Teak
1940s, Set of Chairs by Sternells Virserum, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a set of armchairs manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s.
The chairs feature their original luxurious velour upholstery in a deep red tone, beautifu...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Oak
French 19th Century Mahogany Pair of Empire Arm Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This stunning pair of French Empire style mahogany barrel (or tub) armchairs are 19th century, reflecting the period’s extravagance and passion for noble materials in every aspect of...
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Nuage Blanc Fauteuil — Ivory Bouclé Petal Arms, Walnut Legs by Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Nuage Blanc Fauteuil is a collectible armchair where poetry meets craftsmanship. Its distinctive arms unfold in three rounded, petal-like forms on each side — a sculptural gestur...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Bouclé, Foam
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
Collectible Design Art Deco Revival Lounge Chair with Sculptural Lacquered Arms
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural lounge chair featuring a bold architectural silhouette with scroll armrests in polished black lacquer. The backrest is upholstered in rich black velvet, creating depth a...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet, Lacquer
Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko ‘Laila’ Armchair in Sahara Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
Finnish 'Laila' armchair, model '238', designed by Ilmari Lappalainen in 1948. Manufactured by Asko in Finland, 1950s. Newly upholstered in Sahara sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 77 ...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
19th century Howard and sons style bridgewater armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous shaped 19th century armchair styled after the always popular Howard and sons Bridgewater chairs. This armchair is very neat proportions and remains comfy. Lovely t...
Category
19th Century Antique Armchairs
Materials
Beech
Alcove Armchair and Ottoman in Deep Teal Velvet with Blue Haze Fringes
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Danish Art Nouveau Armchair in Oak with Lambswool Upholstered Seat, Early 1900s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant oak armchair dating from the early 1900s, crafted with the simplicity and integrity characteristic of early 20th-century design. The solid oak frame presents a clean, time...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Lambskin, Wool, Oak
Set Of Four Henning Kjærnulf 'Razorblade' Armchairs, EG Møbler, Denmark 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare set of four armchairs was designed by Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf and produced by EG Møbler in Denmark during the 1960s. Part of the designer’s celebrated Razorblade series, t...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Jacquard, Upholstery, Oak
Very Rare Pair of Armchairs Art Deco with Pouf, 1940s
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Very rare Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Pouf, 1940s, Made in Italy.
Elegant Pair of armchairs with ottoman in Art Deco style. Beautiful woodwork and especially the uniqueness of th...
Category
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Vintage Big Armchairs Burgundy Plum Velvet, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair from the 1960s. Produced probably in France. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on sprin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$3,142 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Jacques Adnet leather mohair velvet pair of armchairs 1950
Located in Paris, IDF
Superb pair of armchairs in black leather and mohair velvet by Jacques Adnet dating from the early 1950s. This set is characteristic of Adnet's work, with soft saddle-stitched leathe...
Category
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Jules Leleu pair of club armchairs white mohair velvet 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful pair of armchairs designed by Jules Leleu around 1945 embodies the smooth lines of the art deco club chairs that came on the market in the early 1930s. The smooth and ...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Regency Faux Bois Carved Rope and Tassel Armchairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Palm Beach Regency faux bois hand carved rope and tassel armchairs in weathered white wash finish and upholstered in tropical banana leaf print fabric.
Category
1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Alcove Fringe Sofa with Ottoman–Linear Form & Fringed Base By Sidani Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement piece defined by its architectural silhouette and introspective form. The Alcove Sofa embraces a bold exterior — rectangular and linear — that gently reveals a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Louis XVI Neoclassical Fauteuils Attributed to Georges Jacob, Pair, circa 1785
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine pair of French, circa 1785, late Louis XVI fauteuils having tall tablet form backrests on channeled vertical supports issuing shaped arms ending in 'dolphin-nose' arm-rests ab...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Ripple Curved Armchair – Sculptural Carved Wood Base In Deep Blue Lacquer
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Ripple Armchair draws from the soft rhythm of water and air, vertical lines echoing ripples, pillars and sculpted silence. Its base anchors the form, while the upholstered seat f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Designer, Armchair, Wood, Shearling, France, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A stained wood and white shearling armchair or side chair designed and produced in France, c. 1930s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 22.0"W x 19.5"D
Seat Height (inches): 20....
Category
1930s French Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Contemporary Statement Armchair, Sculptural Silhouette w Bold Oversized Piping
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This stylish and inviting armchair is a study in soft, sculpted form. It features a plush, generously upholstered seat and backrest designed for superior comfort. The chair's most di...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Two Walnut Armchairs From the Mid. 20th Century in the English Style
Located in Opole, PL
Two Walnut Armchairs From the Mid. 20th Century in the English Style
Two Walnut Armchairs From the Mid. 20th Century in the English Style
We present you this mid. 20th century furn...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Contemporary Twins Curved Sofa, Beige Wool Linen, Handmade by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Twins sofa, contemporary collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the contemporary collection, the Twins curved sofa and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$9,102 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Pair of Mid Century GFM Stools in Tweed Jacquard 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
$700 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Vintage Burgundy Big Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair from the 1960s. Produced probably in France. A beautiful representative of Art Deco. Furniture with a massive construction, have a comfortable seat on sprin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
$1,750 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist ‘Skrindan’ Armchair in Light Sheepskin, 1960s
Located in Prague, New Town
‘Skrindan’ armchair, designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist in 1963. Produced by OPE Möbler in Sweden, 1960s. Made from stained beech, removable pillows and armrests are newly upholster...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Hello Low Chair - Limited Edition Minimalist design in O Textile fabric by NOOM
By Denis Sokolov, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
HELLO Low chair, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, boasts a visually striking and emotionally appealing design. Its round organic shapes exude playfulness yet sophisticati...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Ash, Acrylic, Faux Fur, Bouclé, Mohair, Wool, Fabric
Set of 4 Danish Henning Kjærnulf Kurul Chairs by EG Møbler of Oak and Sheep Skin
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Rare set of four Danish vintage Henning Kjærnulf kurul chairs with armrest manufactured by EG / Nyrup Møbler in Denmark.
The armchairs are made of solid oak upholstered with new she...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren 'Farmor' Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1950s
Located in Prague, New Town
'Farmor' armchair, designed by Carl Malmsten in 1956. Produced by O.H. Sjögren in Sweden, 1950s. Newly upholstered in honey sheepskin.
Dimensions:
Height: 103 cm / 40.55 in
Width: 7...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of French Wood and Woven Chairs by Charles Dudouyt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of carved wood armchairs by Charles Dudouyt from France, 1940s. Stunning carved circular detail on wood back and woven rattan seat. Curved arms on solid wood frame. Or...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Rattan
1940 Paolo Buffa Cane Wood Italian Design Pair of Armchairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of Armchairs
Paolo Buffa
Italy, 1940
Rare and stunning armchairs.
Wood and Cane. Upholstery in light blue velvet.
Original condictions shown in the pictures.
Elegance shapes an...
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Original Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A pair of original, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chairs, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Fast ship...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Tito Agnioli for Matteo Grassi Korium set of 6 Armchairs
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Leather armchair Korium Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi. Sophisticated, stylish and very comfortable is this Korium full leather arm chair which was designed by Tito Agnoli in the 1970...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1940s, Art Deco Arm Chair By Sternells, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This is a chair manufactured by Sternells in Virserum, Sweden, during the 1940s.
The chair feature its original luxurious velour upholstery in a deep red tone, beautifully complement...
Category
1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Oak
set of architectural dining chairs by Jean Batenburg for MI, Belgium 1970
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
Set of six dining chairs designed by Jean Batenburg for MI, Belgium, in the 1970s. Produced for only a short time, they are now hard to find. The chairs have a strong, architectural ...
Category
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Plywood
Set/2 Art Deco Symphony Swivel Armchairs in the Style of 1930's, by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Art Deco Symphony Swivel Armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
The Symphony armchair is designed to give your living room a sophistica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$9,102 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Four Vintola Studio Dining Chairs, Navy Blue Velvet, Perennials, Europe.
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
$4,310 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Christina & Lars Andersson Easy Chairs Model 'Yacht' Produced by Huskvarna
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Rare pair of easy chairs model Yacht designed by Christina & Lars Andersson. Produced by Huskvarna in Sweden.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Pair of Armchairs from the Basilan Series, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of armchairs from the Basilan series
Rattan, brass, leather bindings.
Prod. Philippine Company, a division of B&B Italy, c. 1975.
Bibliography:
Domus No. 570, May 1977, p. adve...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chair, Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Dedar, Europe.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chair
A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, lightness, and everyday...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
$1,122 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Set/2 Cambridge Lounge Chair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, Dedar
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of 2 Cambridge Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
With an elegant design inspired by the eternal surroundings of bohemian life, Camb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
$13,025 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of early Marco Zanuso design blue upholstery armchairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage 1950s armchairs Italian design. Light blue fabric upholstery tapered brown wood legs. Early Marco Zanuso " Lady Chair "
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Spritz Beige & Brown Swivel Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
By Ghidini 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the vibrant spirit of aperitivo culture, the Spritz amrchair brings a playful and dynamic touch to contemporary interiors. Featuring a smooth 360° swivel mechanism, it en...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Large Danish Wingback Armchair with Bun Feet 1940's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic Danish 1940s large scale wingback armchair. We love the sharp yet refined lines. Very comfortable with spring coils in seat cushion and backrest raised on beech wood legs. ...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chair with Cushion by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Pierre Jeanneret circa 1950, relaunched in 2019.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy.
This chair is one of the most recognisable in Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex, foun...
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
French Art Deco Butterfly Arm Chair c.1935 - 1 of 4
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
French Art Deco Butterfly Arm Chair c.1935 - 1 of 4
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wood
$1,760 / item
Alvar Aalto Pair of '36/401' Cantilever Armchairs in Black Fabric, 1950s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Prague, New Town
Pair of highback cantilever armchairs, model '36/401', designed by Alvar Aalto in 1933. Produced by Artek in Finland, 1950s. Laminated birch, recently reupholstered in black fabric.
...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Set of 2 Hollywood Regency Swivel Armchairs in Rose Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Infused with the glamour of 1930s Palm Springs, this pair of swivel armchairs—clad in sumptuous rose‑hued velvet—brings instant drama to any room. Their gracefully flared backs and r...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
$4,165 Sale Price / set
26% Off
Armchair in Cognac Leather and Burnished Brass-Plated Laser-Cut Steel Frame
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bulging over its edges, this contemporary single sofa seat by Klein Agency screams comfort. Puffy cushions hug the laser cut steel frame, creating a supple cocoon, demanding you to w...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cut Steel
Eight Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chairs, Tiger Beat Jacquard Dedar, Europe.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintola Studio Classic Dining Chair
A contemporary piece with the soul of the 1960s. Designed by Ola Szewczul for Vintola Studio, this chair blends elegance, lightness, and everyday...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
$8,983 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Set/2 Marco Zanuso Lady Armchairs, 1950s Full Restoration by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pair of Collectible Vintage Italian Lady Armchairs designed by Marco Zanuso for the Casa e Arflex manufacturing company in the 1950s.
This iconic design piece has been completely re...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
$14,366 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs with Cowhide, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in Sweden, 1970s.
Dark stained beech with leather and cowhide.
Category
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
$9,577 / 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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