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Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Patchwork Velvet Panels With Moveable Arms
Located in Dorchester, GB
Make a statement with these bold Art Deco modular armchairs. Featuring unique patchwork velvet upholstery, this pair of armchairs will give your space a real pop of colour. They're e...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 37.41 in W 28.35 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, Blue Velvet, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern pair of Italian armchairs, Blue Velvet, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Amsterdam School Unusual Armchair with Purple Velours
Located in Antwerp, BE
Unusual Dutch Art Deco armchair, 1930s, Netherlands
Stained oak sculptural armchair on five ebonized conic feet.
The sides and the back are like shields guarding you while seated...
Category
Vintage 1930s Dutch Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Yellow Mustard Armchair, 1960s, DDR, Germany
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchair produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchair is after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a se...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Guillermo Eyelash Wing Chair Newly Upholstered Armchair in Black Velvet, 1950s
Located in West Hartford, CT
Newly reupholstered Guillermo wing chair, and iconic Hollywood Regency chair. The main fabric is black velvet and there is a burst of neon yellow piping as well. This is a very comfo...
Category
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Wood
H 35 in W 36 in D 26 in
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Armchairs in yellow Velvet with Wooden arms 1930's
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Art Deco Streamlined Armchairs in yellow Velvet with Wooden arms 1930's
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
H 32.29 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
French empire, brass mounted reupholstered button back chairs (x6 available)
Located in Worthing, GB
Here we have a beautiful set of 6 French empire arm chairs. Priced individually. Quality reupholstered in a cigar brown velvet.
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 43.31 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Krokus armchair by Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, Sweden, 1960s
By Lennart Bender, Ulferts Swedish
Located in Lyon, FR
Beautiful Krokus armchair designed by Lennart Bender for Ulferts AB, Sweden, in the 1960s.
Super confortable and adorable with its famous mushroom shape.
Entirely restored and reupho...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
Togo armchair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset 1973
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in PARIS, FR
This sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 70’s. He devoted 26 years of his life to the head of Ligne Roset’s design department. It was in 1973 that he designed ...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs in the Style of Carlo de Carli
By Carlo De Carli
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful silhouette with flanged arms in the style of Carlo di Carli. Solid wood turned legs in the front and solid wood legs in the back.
Just reupholstered in a crème velvet fr...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Magnificent Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Club Chairs in Luxe Gray Velvet
By Paul Follot
Located in Kingston, NY
Magnificent pair of ebonized solid mahogany club chairs in the style of Paul Follot in luxe gray velvet. They have been newly refinish and reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Velvet
Pair of armchairs Garouste & Bonetti ‘Koala’ bronze green velvet 1995
By Elizabeth Garouste and Mattia Bonetti
Located in Paris, IDF
This is a beautiful pair of armchairs by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, model Koala, with solid bronze feet, fully restored and reupholstered. Garouste & Bonetti began their co...
Category
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
H 33.08 in W 29.53 in D 29.14 in
Pair Of French Chairs Model "Bridge"
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest that you read the entire description, as with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to ensure the authenticity of our objects
Elegant ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Charles Dudouyt Set of Four Armchairs in Oak and Red Velvet
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Charles Dudouyt, set of four armchairs, red velvet, stained oak, France, 1940s.
This set of four Art Deco dining or armchairs is upholstered with deep red velvet fabric. The frame ...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Pair of Giulia Veronesi Perla Armchairs in Green Loro Piana Velvet, Italy, 1950s
By Loro Piana, Giulia Veronesi, ISA Bergamo
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of 'Perla' armchairs was designed by Giulia Veronesi and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy in the early 1950s. Its sensual curves and the elegantly tapered legs give the ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech, Fabric, Upholstery
H 31.5 in W 33.08 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Italian Art Deco Parchment, Cream Velvet and Black Lacquered Armchairs
Located in Meda, MB
This stunning pair of Art Deco style armchairs was produced in Italy in the 1980s.
The back is in parchment (goat skin), the frontal frame and the legs are black lacquered, while th...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer, Parchment Paper, Velvet
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
SET DI DUE SEDIE Giovanni Offredi Saporiti anno 1970
By Giovanni Offredi
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Bellissimo SET di due sedie Giovanni Offredi Saporiti, Anno 1970.
SET di due sedie disegnate da Giovanni Offredi e prodotte da Saporiti nell'anno 1970. La Struttura è in ABS laccato...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Rope, Velvet, Upholstery, Wool, Fabric
H 26.38 in W 40.56 in D 35.44 in
Set of Two 20th Century Vintage Creme Boucle Atlantis Big Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 31.5 in W 33.86 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Midcentury White Boucle Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
German armchairs produced in the 1960s in Berlin. The armchairs are after a thorough renovation of upholstery and carpentry. The wooden frame is thoroughly cleaned and covered with a...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Two Midcentury Baby Blue Pattern Velvet Armchairs, Zenon Baczyk, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The B-7522 armchairs was designed in the 1960s by Zenon Baczyk, it was produced by Swarzedz furniture factories in Poland. Furniture kept in perfect condition, after full upholstery ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
20th Century Mustard Yellow Dante Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful, restored armchair designed by Henryk Lis. Furniture after full carpentry and upholstery renovation. The fabric, which is covered with a backrest and a seat, is a high-qu...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Dark Green Vintage Cocktail Armchair, by Zenon Baczyk, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The B-7522 armchair was designed in the 1960s by Zenon Baczyk, it was produced by Swarzedz Furniture Factories in Poland. Furniture kept in perfect condition, after full upholstery r...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
German Mid Century Green Velvet Club Armchair, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile polish club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour. The armc...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Pair of Armchairs, Italy, 1990s
Located in New York, NY
Inox steel frames featuring wraparound backs upholstered in dark brown leather, the seats and backs upholstered in the original crushed velvet with leaf pattern. These chairs were de...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Marco Zanuso 'Square' White Velvet Chairs with Teak Feet, Italy, circa 1962
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Argelato, BO
Splendid pair of armchairs designed by the Italian architect and designer Marco Zanuso for Arflex. The chairs are in excellent condition, and have recently been reupholstered in whit...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Ettore Sottsass Flying Carpet Armchair by Bedding Brevetti 1970s Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
The Flying Carpet or Tappeto Volante armchair is an iconic seat with a base and an armrest in beech wood, the seat, and the back are made with polyurethane foam padding with multicol...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
H 27.17 in W 72.05 in D 42.13 in
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, Pair of ''Lady'' Armchairs in Blue Cotton Velvet
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite pair of Lady lounge chairs, originally designed by the renowned Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy in 1951. These remarkable chairs have undergone meticulous reupholstering,...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 30.32 in
Mid-Century Modern 1950's Set 2 Armchairs Blue Velvet Guglielmo Ulrich (attrib)
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian set of 2 Blue Shell Armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich.
Shell-shaped in Blue velvet. with wooden feet.
These Armchairs showcase elegant form a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 34.65 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Italian Set of Six Armchairs in Walnut and Pierre Frey Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six armchairs, walnut, fabric by Pierre Frey, Italy, 1960s.
This set of six armchairs made in Italy is modest and pure in its design. The chairs feature an open and architect...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Hand Carved Armchair in Oak & Velvet, Danish Cabinetmaker, Jugendstil, 1939
Located in Odense, DK
This Jugendstil armchair, crafted by a Danish cabinetmaker in 1939, is a timeless blend of elegance and craftsmanship. Made from oak, its frame boasts intricate hand-carved details i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 36.23 in W 23.23 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Ocra Yellow Velvet and Wood 1950s Perla Armchair by G. Veronesi for ISA
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Beautifull and rare armchairs "Perla" designed by Guglielmo Veronesi and produced by ISA in the early 1950s. Original yellow velvet. Good vintage condition: all parts are authentic a...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Velvet
H 29.53 in W 34.26 in D 32.29 in
1970s, Danish wingback armchair, original condition, furniture velour, beech.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish wingback armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, beech wood legs. Manufactured by Danish furniture man...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 40.95 in W 32.29 in D 34.65 in
Pair of Armchairs "Cado" by Gunnar Gravesen and David Lewis Divano for ICF
By Gunnar Gravesen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs "Cado" by Gunnar Gravesen and David Lewis Divano for ICF, Italy, 1970
New Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 29.14 in W 38.98 in D 33.08 in
"Koala" Armchair by Elizabeth Garouste & Mattia Bonetti, France, 1990s
By Élizabeth Garouste, Mattia Bonetti
Located in New York, NY
Armchair upholstered in a beige, tightly woven boucle fabric. Model "Koala".
Chair: Height: 32” back, 16”, seat width 30”, depth 30”
Category
1990s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Set of James Mont Bent Beech Armchairs and Table, Dark Green Velvet, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
James Mont (1904-1978) "King Cole" armchairs, circa 1955. They are super-comfortable armchairs made in the 1960s. The armchairs made of bentwood. Very unique, comfortable and beautif...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 29.93 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Set of 2 armchairs in oak and velvet, 1960
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 armchairs from mid-century in France, reconstruction period
Structure in patinated oak with armrests and backrest, foam cushions for the seat, and back covered by brown velv...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Crocus Ball Chair in dark green teddy by Pierre Guariche for Meurop Belgium
By Pierre Guariche
Located in amstelveen, NL
Crocus ball swivel armchair, designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop Belgium, in 1967. Upholstered in its original dark green teddy velvet fabric. Molded shell on an aluminum base. ...
Category
Vintage 1980s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 27.56 in W 30.32 in D 26.78 in
Mid-Century blue velvet armchairs, set of 2
Located in Quarrata, IT
Mid-Century armchairs newly upholstered with blue velvet fabric, metal black legs and brass details.
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Armchairs in William Morris Velvet circa 1900
By Leonard Wyburd
Located in Culver City, CA
Armchairs in William Morris Velvet
England circa 1900
Substantial Arts & Crafts armchairs with slatted oak sides and original brass studs, Designed by Leonard Wyburd. Reupholstered i...
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Midcentury Armchair, Swedish Design, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair in fabric with brass details. Designed and made in Sweden 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Brass
Wood and velvet armchair by Pierre Gauriche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pierre Gauriche
Wood and velvet armchair
France 1950
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Armchair, Le Bambole, Mario Bellini, B&B
By Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Throughout their history, Le Bambole have seen slight adaptations in shapes, proving that they are able to stay in step with the times. In addition to appearance, comfort is a key de...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
French Directoire Style Swag Arm Chairs
By Grosfeld House, Tommi Parzinger
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic French Directoire style swag arm chairs with sliver leaf accents upholstered in fine cut velvet on linen ground. Klismos styling to the front legs with heirloom quality coil...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Directoire Armchairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Pair of 1950s armchairs in orange velvet
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of armchairs, sprung upholstery and feather cushion, velvet upholstery, original of the period.
A pair of armchairs that lend themselves to be revisited to make them suitable f...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Italian Midcentury Armchairs reupholstered in Luxury Blue Grey Velvet, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent pair of original Italian armchairs with brass tips from the mid-century, 1950s.
The armchairs are equipped with springs inside for a soft and springy comfortable sitting ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
D120 armchair by Valeria Borsani and and Alfredo Bonetti for Tecno
By Tecno, Valeria Borsani & Alfredo Bonetti
Located in Milano, IT
The D120 armchair, designed by Valeria Borsani and Alfredo Bonetti for Tecno in the 1970s, stands as a testament to the era's innovative approach to furniture design. This remarkable...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Alvar Aalto, a Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 'RB 511' for Artek, 1960s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Odense, DK
A refined pair of lounge chairs, legs made in solid birch and fabric upholstered in a turquoise alcantara. Designed by Alvar Aalto for Artek in Finland. Model "RB 511". This rare col...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Birch
H 30.32 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in
1960s, Danish highback relax armchair, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish high back relax chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Blue furniture velour, beech wood legs, brass springs in the seat, neck pillow. Manufact...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 40.95 in W 34.65 in D 36.62 in
Pair of Jean Pascaud Ebonized Mahogany & Velvet Round Back Chairs, France, 1940
By Jean Pascaud
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A very elegantly design pair of ebonized modernist chairs by Jean Pascaud featuring a thick rounded back, original velvet & gold braid trim.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Ebony
H 36 in W 21 in D 20.5 in
1970s, Danish relax chair, original condition, furniture velour, woven fabric.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original light green furniture velour, woven wool fabric on the seat. Teakwood legs, springs in the s...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Velvet, Teak
H 37.01 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Upholstered Armchairs with Floral Velvet in Shades of Blue 1980
Located in Florence, IT
Pair of newly Upholstered Armchairs with Floral Velvet in Shades of Blue.
Perfect vintage condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Two Art Deco H-227 Armchairs, Jindrich Halabala, Czechoslovakia, 1930s
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in Chorzów, PL
Iconic armchairs designed by J. Halabala in the art deco style, made around 1930. Seats and backrests upholstered in a pleasant fabric The whole rests on straight legs, and bent wood...
Category
Vintage 1930s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 34.65 in
Pair of MCM Green Velvet Armchairs after Marco Zanuso
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of MCM green velvet armchairs after Marco Zanuso. So stylish and great for today's modern designs!
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1950s Italian Attr. Pierluigi Colli Tan Boucle & Velvet Armchairs
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning futuristic pair of 1950s Italian armchairs attributed to Pierluigi Colli. Newly reupholstered The armchairs are iconic examples of what you would expect from I...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 33.47 in D 35.44 in
Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Armchairs for ISA, Pair
By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant and splendid pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs, attributed to Gio Ponti, 1950 for ISA Editions, Bergamo. Sculpted profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The cha...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 33.08 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini for C&B Italia Midcentury Amanta Velvet Armchairs Set of Two 1973
By Mario Bellini, C&B Italia
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian armchair model Amanta designed by Mario Bellini and produced by C&B Italia from 1966, with corduroy upholstery and fibreglass frame, original manufacturer’s label and relief ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 31.11 in D 29.93 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, Green Velvet, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, Green Velvet, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1960s, Danish highback relax armchair, original condition, furniture velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish highback relax armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Original green furniture velour. Springs in the seat, beech wood legs. Manufactured by...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
H 38.59 in W 35.04 in D 41.34 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs in Pink Trimed Faux Fur, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-Century Modern pair of armchairs made of a solid wooden structure with pink line trimmed faux fur upholstery finished with brass legs.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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20th Century Velvet Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 20th century velvet armchairs available for sale. There are many kinds of 20th century velvet armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern 20th century velvet armchairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made 20th century velvet armchairs over the years, but those made by Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 20th Century Velvet Armchairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,290, while they’re typically $306 on the low end and $80,010 highest priced.
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.
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