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Moder Grass Armchair, Light Orange Faux Fur, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Grass Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Grass armchair takes its shape from nature’s own dewdrop on grass, promising a comfortab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 34.26 in D 36.23 in
Vintage Ivory Original Fabric Living Room Set of 3 Pieces by Paolo Buffa, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
This set is very particular and interesting because both the sofa and the armchairs feature vintage brass cones feet.
Their fabric is original and, as you can s...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Brass
H 35.04 in W 54.73 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchairs in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023
By Ignazio Gardella, Santa & Cole, Loro Piana Interiors
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition. Its rational construction features two geome...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Ignazia Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair and Ottoman in Beige Loro Piana Fabric, 2023
By Santa & Cole, Ignazio Gardella, Loro Piana
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition. Its rational construction features two geome...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Arne Norell Easy Chairs Model Sirocco, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Excellent pair of safari chairs model Sirocco in good condition.
Original leather and canvas. Designed by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Contemporary American Beige Pebbled Leather Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Contemporary American armchairs with dark finished wooden frames, square slightly reclined backs, and tapered armrests, upholstered in a beige / taupe pebbled leather and res...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 8 Contemporary Polished Bronze "Almeida" Dining Armchairs by Newel Modern
Located in New York, NY
8 Contemporary "ALMEIDA" polished bronze dining armchairs with curved backs and gently tapered armrests. ( (PRICED EACH)
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30 in W 19.25 in D 16.5 in
Set of 4 Contemporary American Beige Pebbled Leather Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
SET of 4 Contemporary American armchairs with dark finished wooden frames, square slightly reclined backs, and tapered armrests, upholstered in a beige / taupe pebbled leather and re...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sunburst Ceiling Light by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
A little piece of jewellery for any space, inspired by a South African sunrise. It's flush positioning and brass body create a subtle burst of light that make the Sunburst a uniquely...
Category
2010s British Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Naked Pouf 2 with Smooth Blossom Fabric and Natural Wood Base
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Naked armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to postmodern design that radiates through its unusual proportions and strong curves wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Naked Corner 2 with Smooth Blossom Fabric and Natural Wood Base
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Naked collection welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to postmodern design that radiates through its unusual proportions and strong curves w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modern Conchula Armchair, Swivel, Pink Bouclé, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Conchula Swivel Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Conchula armchair is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.89 in W 37.8 in D 34.26 in
Art Deco Style His Armchair Made with Textile and Brass by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
His & Her are complementary collections whose aim is to affirm the brand's aesthetic. These two collections are inspired by artistic movements from the beginning of the 20th century,...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Set of Four Mastercraft Imperial Armchairs
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four Mastercraft imperial armchairs by Weiman/Warren Lloyd, made in Italy, circa 1975 Brass frames with cotton velvet seat and back button tufted.
Labels on underside Weima...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Charlie Armchair with Bouclé Snow Structure and Natural Wood Feet
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Charlie armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to postmodern design that radiates through its unusual proportions and strong curves w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of Four Armchair by Alain Delon for Maison Jansen
By Alain Delon
Located in Miami, FL
Rare set of four armchair by Alain Delon Made by Maison Jansen, from the 1972s Collection.
Chrome Brass Copper and alcantara.
James Archer Abbott, Jansen Furniture, Acanthus Press,...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Copper, Chrome
Swivel Armchair in Bouclé Fabrics & Brushed Brass Base
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This Armchair brings a stylish touch to any space with its subtle curves. Have fun with its swivel base while enjoying this armchair as a matched ensemble or alone.
Structure is con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Miami Armchair with Lilac Metal and Brass, Gilman Shingle Textured Fabric
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami armchair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless Modern Classic that is perfectly proportioned. Here seen in an Orange Faux leather back...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 27.96 in W 37.8 in D 33.08 in
Athena Ottoman by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Athena ottoman by Pietro Franceschini
Manufacturer: Stefano Minotti
Dimensions: W 79 x H 43-63 cm
Materials: Lamb and gold leaf
Available materials: Lamb, gold leaf, or cast bras...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Brass Hand-Sculpted Armchair and Stool, Lena, Misaya
By Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass hand-sculpted armchair and stool, Lena, Misaya.
Dimensions:
Chair: H 76 x W 65 x L 80 cm
Stool: 38 x 61 x 42 cm
Hand-sculpted brass and marble tables.
Category
2010s Thai Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Chippendale Chinoiserie Regency Bamboo and Rattan Arm Chairs by Ficks Reed Set 4
By Ficks Reed
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four coastal bamboo and rattan armchairs with rollers by Ficks Reed. Upholstered in their original colorway, this beautiful set includes four chairs. Each chair is created f...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Charlie Armchair with smooth powder structure and Natural Wood feet
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Charlie armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to postmodern design that radiates through its unusual proportions and strong curves w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Hollywood Regency Brass Dining Chairs by Design Institute of America
By Design Institute America
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hollywood Regency brass dining chairs are manufactured by DIA (Design Institute of America). These beautiful dining chairs come in a set of four, and it features a brass plated frame...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Set of 2 Gingko armchairs by R & Y Augousti are elegant and whimsical pieces. The cream linen upholstered pieces provide comfort while exuding a playful aesthetic in its abstract...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 29.93 in
Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Gingko armchair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and whimsical piece. The cream linen upholstered piece provides comfort while exuding a playful aesthetic in its abstract nod to a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 29.93 in
Beige Bouclé Fabric and Brass Finishes Swivel and Curved Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Welcoming and curved swivel armchair in soft beige bouclé fabric with brass finishes base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Extravagant Formanova Armchairs Covered with Bouclé Fabric Italy 1970s
By Formanova
Located in Salzburg, AT
Pair of extravagant black and white Formanova armchairs covered with bouclé fabric Italy 1970s.
Formally very mature pair of armchairs manufactured by the company FORMANOVA.
The rou...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 21.66 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Beige Bouclé Fabric and Brass Finishes Swivel and Curved Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Welcoming and curved swivel armchair in beige bouclé fabric with brass finishes base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Beige Bouclé Fabric and Brass Base Swivel and Curved Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Welcoming and curved swivel armchair in an Art Deco Style, soft beige bouclé fabric with brass finishes base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.14 in W 38.19 in D 35.83 in
Beige Fabric and Brass Finishes Swivel and Curved Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Welcoming and curved swivel armchair in beige fabric with brass finishes base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Lounge Chair, Gigi Radice for Minotti, in Metaphores Bouclette
By Gigi Radice, Minotti
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Gigi Radice for Minotti, Italy 1950s, legs in black lacquered steel, brass feet, reupholstered in Metaphores bouclette.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 34.26 in W 34.26 in D 31.5 in
Beige Bouclé Fabric and Brass Finishes Swivel Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Welcoming swivel armchair in beige bouclé fabric with brass finishes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Mid-Century Linear Shaped Armchair Off-White Bouclé Fabric, 1950s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Straightforward design armchair from the 1950-ies Italy.
The lines are striking, the object tapers down the sides, the armrests also taper, the backrest tilts back for seating comfor...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Beige Bouclé Fabric and Brass Finishes Swivel And Curved Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Welcoming and curved swivel armchair in beige bouclé fabric with brass finishes base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
DEAN armchair in Boucle fabric
Located in Frazão, Porto
The curved DEAN sofa was designed to provide a superior comfort feeling. The enveloping structure and the balanced combination of feathers and memory foam will embrace you on a momen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo armchair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the bronze-patina brass frame an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.24 in W 29.53 in D 35.83 in
Beige Bouclé Fabric and Brass Finishes Swivel Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Welcoming swivel armchair in beige bouclé fabric with brass finishes base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
21st Century Modern Cream Bouclé Armchair Back in Fur, Polished Brass Legs
Located in Porto, PT
21th Century Modern Cream bouclé armchair back in fur, polished brass legs.
Max Armchair Cream is a modern mid-century style armchair. This modern armchair brings details from the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 28.35 in
Figueroa Armchair, Brass & COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa armchair.
The long curves of the mountain were taken t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Fernandine II Armchair, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Fernandine walls are a part of History that embraces the city of Porto, located in the north of Portugal. These medieval fortifications topped off by battlements were completed d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 33.86 in D 33.47 in
DOOQ Bauhaus Inspired Armchair L'Unité with Brass Feet, Beige Cotton Velvet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
L’Unité armchair is proportional and sculptural, perfectly made to the human scale. It gathers strong upholstered shapes lightly supported on elegant stands. A piece that excites the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Beige Bouclé Fabric and Brass Finishes Swivel Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Welcoming swivel armchair in beige bouclé fabric with brass finishes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Fernandine Armchair, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Fernandine walls are a part of History that embraces the city of Porto, located in the north of Portugal. These medieval fortifications topped off by battlements were completed d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 33.86 in D 33.47 in
Italian Lounge Chair in Beige Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s.
This lounge chair is an iconic example of Italian design from the fifties. Organic and sculptural, the lounge chair is anything but mini...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo Armchair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece in camouflage Pierre Frey fabric provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.24 in W 29.53 in D 35.83 in
Contemporary Pair of Polished Brass and Zebra-Print Fabric Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous pair of contemporary polished brass armchairs with zebra print upholstered seats. With clean sleek lines and a Mid Century Modern inspiration, these armchairs are a timele...
Category
2010s American Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 32 in W 20 in D 21 in
Ava Armchair Upholstery Feet Soft Beige Seat and Textured Fabric Backrest
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Comfortable and elegant, Ava armchair is a versatile piece where creativity meets no boundaries: fabrics, solid wood, lacquered wood and brass fittings are chosen and combined to pro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo armchair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece in cream Pierre Frey fabric provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.24 in W 29.53 in D 35.83 in
Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo armchair & footstool set by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered pieces provide comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the bronze-patin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.24 in W 29.53 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Vintage Bamboo, Brass & Linen Fabric Folding Lounge Chairs, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo, brass hardware and linen fabric folding lounge chairs from the 1970.
With integrated cushion. Original fabric.
Measures folded: H 58 x W 24 x D 6...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo Armchair & Footstool Set by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered pieces in camouflage Pierre Frey fabric provide comfort while retaining a uniqu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.24 in W 29.53 in D 35.83 in
Fernandine II Swivel Armchair Bouclé Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Fernandine walls are a part of History that embraces the city of Porto, located in the north of Portugal. These medieval fortifications topped off by battlements were completed d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 33.86 in D 33.47 in
Mid-Century Modern Sectional Armchair in Suede and Jacquard & Brass Details
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Gyvaté armchair is an exquisite design piece for high-end interior design projects. The armchair allows a customizable composition; it can be paired with another to make a modular so...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 32.29 in
Mid-Century Italian Armchairs, 1960s, Reupholstered in Larsen Wool Boucle'
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Beautiful pair of armchairs, Italy end 1960s, brass base, entirely restored and reupholstered in light beige wool boucle' by Larsen. Cushions stuffed in real goose down
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Modern Green Velvet Armchair Back in Fur, Polished Brass Legs
Located in Porto, PT
Max Armchair is a modern mid-century style armchair. This modern armchair brings details from the old days to contemporary design. The armchair design shape and exquisite materials l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Liberty Armchair Low Back Aged Polished Brass and Beige Bouclé Cushions
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The sculptural forms of the 30s inspired the Liberty Collection. The tubular and steel structures that have marked those years are combined with a new inspiration that e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 33.47 in W 44.1 in D 38.59 in
Deconstructed Iron Back Skeleton Frame French Armchair, 1880s
Located in Milan, IT
Deconstructed iron back skeleton frame French armchair. 1880s
Beautifully sculptured iron back.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Belle Époque Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Fernandine II Armchair, Bouclé and Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Fernandine walls are a part of History that embraces the city of Porto, located in the north of Portugal. These medieval fortifications topped off by battlements were completed d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 33.86 in D 33.47 in
Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo armchair & footstool set by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered pieces in cream Pierre Frey fabric provide comfort while retaining a unique aes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 30.24 in W 29.53 in D 35.83 in
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Lounge Chair in Yellow Upholstery and Metal
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti, lounge chair, fabric, metal, brass, Italy, 1960s
This Italian lounge chair by Augusto Bozzi (1924-1982) is characterized by a modest aesthetic due to its...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 33.86 in W 38.19 in D 29.14 in
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An assortment of beige brass armchairs is available at 1stDibs. There are 132 antique and vintage beige brass armchairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 37 modern editions to choose from as well. Beige brass armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency beige brass armchairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made beige brass armchairs over the years, but those made by Marco Zanuso, Arflex and Chiavari are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Beige Brass Armchairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,640, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $125,000 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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