1970s Pair of Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Pace Collection
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous space age brown pair of astonishing armchairs in velvet designed by Arch. Guido Faleschini for Mariani they are part of the "Pace Collection". The velvet is perfect an...
Velvet
Dutch Art Deco modernist (Hague School) armchair, Anton Lucas, 1920s
By Anton Lucas
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An exceptional designed Haagse School armchair by Anton Lucas, Netherlands, circa 1925. This model is a clear and confident example of Lucas’s architectural approach to furniture des...
Upholstery, Oak
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...
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 ...
Textile, Beech
$3,200 / set
Pair of Danish Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Danish, early 20th century pair of Biedermeier armchairs made during the reign of Christian X (1912-1947). The chair frames are crafted from satin birch with natural luminosity like ...
Fabric, Birch
Edward Wormley, Armchairs, Wood, Mohair, Cane, USA, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, cane and mohair armchairs designed by Edward Wormley and produced by Dunbar, USA, c. 1950s. Minor wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions...
Mohair, Cane, Wood
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 ...
Beech, Wool, Alpaca, Cotton
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 ...
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 ...
Fabric, Rattan, Oak
Mid Century GFM 64 Armchair, Drawing Jacquard Velvet Dedar, Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM 64 designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type armchair is regarded ...
Textile, Beech
Giancarlo Piretti Green "Alky" Italian Armchairs by Anonima Castelli
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
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...
Aluminum
Arne Norell “Ilona” Lounge Chair in Stained Beech and Leather, Mid 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A fine example of a mid-century Scandinavian lounge chair designed by Arne Norell. This Ilona model combines elegant form with great comfort. Crafted with a stained beechwood frame a...
Leather, Beech
$7,757 / set
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...
Straw, Oak
Jindřich Halabala ‘H-269’ Armchair in Red Velvet and Stained Beech, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
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...
Velvet, Beech
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Hickory Chair Co. Louis XVI French Directoire Mahogany Green Fauteuil Armchair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
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 ...
Fabric, Mahogany
Early 20th Century, Danish Art Nouveau Armchair Reupholstered in Coal Bouclé
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful Danish Art Nouveau armchair, crafted in stained birch wood and characterized by its strong architectural presence and refined classical detailing. The chair reflects the ...
Fabric, Textile, Bouclé, Wood, Birch
$1,800 / set
Pair of 19th Century French Walnut Armchairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A matching pair of French walnut armchairs with shaped upholstered backs, curved open arms, and upholstered seats. The frames show carved and molded detailing along the seat rails, a...
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Frits Henningsen Armchairs in Mahogany, Cane and Leather, Denmark, 1931
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed and produced by Frits Henningsen in Denmark in the early 1930s. The frames are crafted from solid mahogany, showcasing warm tones and finely...
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Danish Modern Art Deco Lounge Chairs in Shearling Lambswool & Elm, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant pair of Danish Art Deco lounge chairs from the 1940s, handcrafted by a skilled Danish cabinetmaker. These rare chairs feature softly curved, sculptural silhouettes that ex...
Lambskin, Wool, Elm
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 in overall nicely aged original rich honey colored surface patina. Designed by Lio Carmi...
Rattan, Cane
Alvar Aalto ‘Tank’ Armchair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
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...
Sheepskin, Birch
Pair of Brutalist Oak Armchairs, Czechoslovakia, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
This striking pair of Brutalist armchairs was produced in Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. Crafted from solid oak, the chairs present a powerful architectural presence defined by bol...
Oak, Fabric, Wood
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...
Fiberglass, Fabric
Arnold Madsen ‘Clam’ Chair in Honey Sheepskin, 1940s
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
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...
Sheepskin, 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...
Pine
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...
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 ...
Upholstery, Wood
$8,609 / item
Mochi Armchair upholstered in K5312/01 Fome FR
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
The Mochi chair celebrates the beauty of balance. The design explores contrasts: plush yet precise, minimal yet inviting. Its rounded cushions offer an almost cloud-like comfort, whi...
Fabric, Wood
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...
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,959 / set
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...
Velvet, Wood
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...
Wood
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...
Chrome
$1,800
French alp wood armchair
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Unique French alp wood armchair
Wood
$14,494 / item
Pareja de Sillas Neoplasticistas · Años 40
Located in Barcelona, ES
Magnífica pareja de sillas neoplasticistas datadas en la década de 1940, inspiradas en la línea estética de Mondrian y en los postulados formales del movimiento De Stijl. Su compos...
Iron
$3,200 / set
Swedish Biedermeier 19th Century Birch Armchairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of Swedish Biedermeier armchairs from circa 1820 in birch that expresses the most extraordinary patterns (which occur naturally in the wood) but have been revealed by the skil...
Metal
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...
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...
Bouclé, Beech
Early Year Grey Leather 'LC3' Club Chairs by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible pair of early production year (ideal for collectors) 'LC3' club chairs in grey leather, by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand for Cassina, circa 1970...
Chrome
Fantastic Pair of Giltwood Corbeille Form French Louis XVI Salon Bergere Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
These charming French corbeille-form salon chairs are the kind of pieces that instantly make a room feel finished—graceful, welcoming, and unmistakabl...
Walnut
Dutch Art Deco Dutch early armchair by Hendrik Wouda for Pander & Sons, 1920s
By H.Pander & Zonen, Hendrik Wouda
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
This rare and completely original armchair was designed by Hendrik Wouda and produced around 1917 by Pander & Sons, in the early years of Wouda's employment. The piece carries th...
Oak, Leather
$2,400 / set
19th Century Pair of French Empire Armchairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of French Empire–style armchairs with curved backs, scroll arms, and carved wood frames. Upholstered seats and backs with upholstered armrests and carved terminals.
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Oak
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...
Fabric, Wood, Beech
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.
Metal
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 ...
Leather, Hardwood
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...
Textile, Beech
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 ...
Velvet, Wood
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...
Upholstery, Wood
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...
Aluminum
Limited Edition Salvador Dali Armchair, "Invisible Personage"
By Salvador Dalí, BD Barcelona Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Indulge in a rare opportunity to own a piece of art history with this Limited Edition Salvador Dali Armchair, featuring the artist's iconic "Invisible Personage" design. One of only ...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Lacquer
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...
Brass
$5,797 / set
Oak Art Deco Amsterdam School Armchairs 1920s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs – Amsterdam School, 1920s Stylish pair of Art Deco armchairs attributed to the Amsterdam School, made in the Netherlands in the 1920s. Featuring strong ge...
Fabric, Oak
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. ...
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Walnut
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...
Wood
$14,494 / set
Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Chair Arflex Old Edition
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
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.
Brass
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...
Bouclé, Jacquard, Linen, Velvet, Beech
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...
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
$800Sale Price|20% Off
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...
Suede, Walnut
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...
Upholstery, Velvet
$1,521Sale Price|30% Off
Small Gray Velvet Armchair Italy 1950s Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Bedroom armchair Paolo Buffa Italy 1950s
Velvet
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.
