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Puã Swing
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The fluid lines punctuate lightness and mark the Minimalist essence of the Balan Puan. The name taken from the Tupi language means “round” and refers to the connection of the circles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating t...
Category
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
"Liame" Armchair Upholstered in Linen with Four Golden Mate Feet
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
"Liame" Armchair Upholstered in Linen with Four Golden Mate Feet, has an elegant and versatile design.
Easy to match, transitions into many interior decor styles.
Its finishes are i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Iron Armchairs by Geraldo de Barros, Brazil, 1955, Unilabor
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Houston, TX
Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998)
Set of two Iron armchair
Manufactured by Unilabor
Brazil, 1955.
Iron frame, fabric upholstered.
Measurements:
55 cm x 65 cm x 75 h cm
21.6 in x 25.59...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
"Pietra" Organic Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone
The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
Ames Customizable Indoor or Outdoor Cartagenas Chair by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The coloured strings, made from recycled PVC, are woven by hand around the steel frame, using two different colours for seat and back. The Colombian craftspeople, based in Bogota, us...
Category
2010s Colombian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.08 in W 23.71 in D 21.19 in
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner 'Concha' Lounge Chairs for Forma, Brazil, c 1960
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully reupholstered with soft nubby white bouclé, this pair of 'Concha' chairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma, Brazil, encapsulates the quality and innovation of t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 30.5 in W 27 in D 29.5 in
Toro armchair made in Apuí Amazon Vine and designed by Tiago Curioni
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Apuí is a fast-growing, highly flexible, and woody vine native to the Amazon region, similar to Rattan. Tiago Curioni chose this raw material to give life to the Poltrona Toro (Toro ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Felt, Rattan
H 37.41 in W 33.47 in D 34.26 in
Lirio Accent Chair in Brown Leather and White Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A reimagining of the flower that gave origin to its name, Uultis’ Lírio armchair combines organic shapes and the comfort of an embrace that only nature can provide. Solid wood struct...
Category
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Lirio Accent Chair in Walnut Wood, Cane and Beige Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A reimagining of the flower that gave origin to its name, Lily, Uultis’ Lírio armchair combines organic shapes and the comfort of an embrace that only nature can provide.
Its structu...
Category
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
"Pietra" Organic Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The inspiration for the design features comes from the Italian name Pietra: The translation Stone, an element of organic nature that brings a feeling of biophilia and well-being to t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé
Chita Chair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The colors of the Chita chair come from the cheetah print, the popular fabric of indigenous indian origin that dresses and covers the history of the Brazilian society.
Like bouquets...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
"Perlage" Organic Armchair Outdoor in Bouclê Aluminum, and Nautical Rope
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Perlage, French word: Pearl.
The organic Perlage Armchair has a backrest completely woven by hand in nautical rope, favoring a surprising look in every new detail discovered. Captiv...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 34.65 in W 39.38 in D 35.44 in
Butterfly Couch
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Available in different colors.
Dimensions: 182.5 cm width x 173 cm depth x 65 cm height.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Irani Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
{ contemporary freshness } The sophistication transits between the sinuosity of the organic lines and the minutiae of the handcrafted weave. Elements of the Irani Armchair that evoke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
"Orixá" Chair by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Orixá armchair is a masterpiece of design that showcases the unique style and creativity of Ronald Sasson. The armchair is an embodiment of comfort and aesthetics, featuring a sc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Iron & Woven Cotton Fiber, Carlo Hauner, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern armchair set in steel & hand woven cotton fiber designed by Carlo Hauner in the fifties is a masterpiece of Craft and design!
This gorgeous ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
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H 31.5 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
Soho Curved Cane-Back Chair in Quartz Wood Color
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Uultis design team has created the Soho curved cane with a cane curved back with a quartz wood finish for all those people that are looking for an elegant but vintage look in the...
Category
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Lacquer, Cane
Cariri Swing
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The randomness of the stacked baskets at the Central Fair of Campina Grande, in Paraíba, is the starting point for the concept of the Cariri Balance. Overlaid, the fruit, vegetable a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Samburá Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Sam-bu-rá. The sound of the word of Tupi origin echoes ancestry and belonging. It refers to the daily life of the indigenous tribes of the Amazon where the art of basketry preserves ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Martin Eisler, Rare Armchair, Forma S.A. Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This comfortable armchair was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) in 1955 and manufactured by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte. Its structure is composed of solid wood, supporte...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric
H 34.06 in W 31.3 in D 34.85 in
Yara Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Voluptuous, seductive and full of charms. For design that exudes culture, ancestry and identity. Contemporary, Poltrona Yara delves into Brazilian folklore and invites you to take a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ereré Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Ancestry, connection to nature, identity. This is the triad that supports the concept of Ereré armchair. The imposing feature gains importance in the translation of the word of Tupi ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Minimalist armchair "Sonia" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award winning minimalist armchair in steel and leather is designed within a geometric and architetonic reasoning. Lightness is guaranteed by the delicate iron structure that gen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Hand Forged Iron and Leather Chair by Costantini in the of Style Andre Arbus
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Andre chair features a hand-forged, blackened iron frame with a gentle-curving back and arms. Inspired by the work of Andre Arbus and made to order in the finish and upholstery m...
Category
2010s Argentine Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Armchairs Designed by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This beautiful pair of armchairs was designed by Carlo Hauner in Brazil.
They are definitely very elegant pieces with clean lines and a minimalistic shape. Because of the organic s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 19.69 in
Irajá Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, upholstery, fabric and naval rope.
Dimensions: 105 cm wide x 89 cm deep x 75.5 cm high.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Samburá Swing
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, upholstery and fabric.
Dimensions: 154 cm wide x 118 cm deep x 145 cm high.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Uaupés Swing
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, upholstery, fabric and naval rope.
Dimensions: 126 cm wide x 105 cm deep x 119 cm high.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Flor do Mandacaru Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The caatinga is pure poetry. In the dryness of the biome that stretches across the Brazilian Northeast, mandacaru flourishes in a treat to the thorns and the almost always parched sc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arco Armchair, by RAIN, Contemporary Armchair, Upholstery on Wood Structure
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Arco is an upholstered armchair of simple and enveloping geometry. The shape of the piece reproduces the arch of the body, creating a welcoming anatomical shell. The armchair is cove...
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 22.45 in W 30.71 in D 29.53 in
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma Lounge Chair, 1950's
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
The Shell or "Concha" lounge chair is an icon of the Brazilian Mid-Century Modern design, manufactured by Forma. Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler an Italian-Austrian duo based in Brazi...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Macramê Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, nautical rope, upholstery and fabric.
Dimensions: 61 cm wide x 69.5 cm deep x 99 cm high.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Butterfly Chair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, nautical rope, upholstery and fabric.
Dimensions: 70.5 cm wide x 58.7 cm deep x 85 cm high.
Reference: Fabric polipropileno
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Morototó Armchair with Foot Support
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Inspiration comes from flora. It germinates in the form of the Morototó armchair, the name of the tree that looms large in the Brazilian Amazon Forest. From the elliptical design of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Inlaid Armchairs by Enriqué Garcel with Original Grey Leather Upholstery
By Enrique Garcel
Located in North Miami, FL
A rare pair of inlaid chairs by Enriqué Garcel, covered in their original grey leather upholstery, circa 1980. Like his contemporaries Karl Springer and Ron Seff, Enrique Garcel exce...
Category
Vintage 1980s Colombian Chairs
Materials
Bone, Leather, Resin
H 40 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
Helena Armchair, Zanini de Zanine Caldas, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Zanini de Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Made out of painted steel, this beautiful, simple and elegant armchair may be upholstered in different options of fabrics or leather.
This armchair may also be sold without its ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
H 32.29 in W 35.44 in D 32.68 in
Incredible Set of Four Jacaranda Armchairs Designed by Jean Gillon, circa 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An incredible and rare set of four solid Jacaranda armchairs, made in Brazil and designed by Jean Gillon in the 1960s. The wood and leather strapping on the chairs are in excellent ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Jacaranda, Leather
H 31 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
High-Back "Kiko" Armchair Desk Chair by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine fully restored and refinished tall "Kiko" armchair by Sergio Rodrigues. The chair has a solid rosewood frame, casters and brass plug details.
Measures: Seat dept...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Armchairs
Pair of Armchairs by Geraldo de Barros, c. 1955
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of armchairs designed by Geraldo de Barros and manufactured by his company Unilabor, c. 1955. Black-lacquered metal structure and brand new crème upholstery.
The metal has mu...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Organic Modern Brazilian Linen Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of coarse linen armchairs with dark sculptural feet made of exotic Brazilian wood maintaining its original finish.
Measures: Seat height 16"
Seat depth 21"
Many pieces ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood
Mole (ex-sheriff) Chair And Ottoman By Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, GB
Classic mid-century modern piece by Brazilian design giant Sergio Rodrigues modernly produced by Sergio Rodrigues' manufacturing company in Brazil
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner 'Concha' Lounge Chairs for Forma, Brazil, c 1960
By Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully reupholstered with soft furry taupe colored sheepskin, this pair of 'Concha' chairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma, Brazil, encapsulates the quality and inno...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 32.75 in
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Chrome, Hardwood & Beige Fabric. Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, the Brazilian Modern armchairs feature a chrome steel frame, beige fabric, and jacaranda hardwood (Brazilian rosewood) armrests. The armchair is a merge of sleek mod...
Category
Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 29.53 in
Martin Eisler, Armchair with Iron Structure, Midcentury Modern Brazilian, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This charming armchair was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and manufactured by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s. The piece is composed of a single volume for th...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 28.35 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
Customizable Brazilian Lounge Chair in Beige Leatherette
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Customizable lounge chair, lacquered wood, yellow leatherette, Brazil, 1970s
This bulky Brazilian lounge chair consists of a round shell that forms a ring around the seat. The bei...
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of Armchairs - Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Dubai, AE
Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro
Pair of armchairs
Upholstered in lambskin
Metal structure
Brazil, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Tímida Armchair in Leather and Steel by Pedro Paulo-Venzon Raw Edition
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Tímida is an atavistic armchair. The piece showcases the syncretistic effort of a certain Brazilian modernism and implies a relationship between the functional and the absolutely loc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 20.48 in
"Savanna" Armchair in Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Design, Limited Edition
By Tiago Curioni
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating th...
Category
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
H 98.43 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Set of 12 Enrique Garcel for Karl Springer Tessellated Horn Armchairs
By Enrique Garcel
Located in Houston, TX
An amazing and rare set of 12 Enrique Garcel for Karl Springer 1970s Columbia tessellated horn chairs professionally upholstered in ticking and/or available C.O.M.
Category
20th Century Colombian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Horn
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Shell 'Concha' Lounge Chairs, Forma Brazil, 1950s
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in London, GB
A rare authentic pair of Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Shell (Concha) lounge chairs, manufactured by Forma Brazil, 1950s. Measures: 78 H x 73 W x 76 D cm. In good original condition...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30.71 in W 28.75 in D 29.93 in
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Scoop Chair for Forma, Brazil, circa 1960
By Carlo Hauner, Forma Brazil, Martin Eisler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Recently imported from a private collector in Brazil, this arm chair by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma, Brazil, encapsulates the quality and innovation of their designs. Th...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda and Metal Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1960s metal armchairs with Brazilian jacaranda arms, upholstered in beige suede with stud detail
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury brazilian "MP-1" Armchair by Percival Lafer, 1961
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-1 armchair, in this midcentury Brazilian style, was Percival Lafer's first successful project.
The MP-001 was a lightweight modern-looking piece whose origins are taught at t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Other
Mid-Century Modern Gelli Armchair in Brazilian Jacaranda in Dark Beige Linen
By Gelli Indústria de Móveis
Located in New York, NY
High-backed Brazilian Mid-Century Modern armchair by Gelli in jacaranda and dark beige linen. The armchair has been recently reupholstered and dates from, circa 1950. This piece is i...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 33.47 in
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian Modern Reversible Chair
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Reversible Brazilian Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner from the 1950s. This piece has iron frame and recently reupholstered white linen seat and ba...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of 1960s Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Jacaranda Lia Chairs
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Lia chairs from the 1960s made of Brazilian jacaranda and upholstered in beige cowhide.
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cowhide, Jacaranda
Gran Captain Armchair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Illetas- Mallorca, Islas Baleares
Gran Captain armchair and ottoman by Jean Gillon in 1960s in Brazil made in jacaranda wood, rope and leather. It consists of two pieces, the armchair and the ottoman.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Jacaranda, Leather, Rope
Pair of Joaquim Tenreiro "Sleepwalker's" Armchair
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Sleepwalker's armchair" in ivory wood with loose upholstered cushions. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Ivory, Upholstery
Armchair by Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in London, GB
Mid-century modern armchair designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Brazil
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Upholstery
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Find a variety of beige south american armchairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and fabric, all beige south american armchairs available were constructed with great care. Find 12 antique and vintage beige south american armchairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 18 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Beige south american armchairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of beige south american armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern beige south american armchairs are of considerable interest. Some beige south american armchairs are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller beige south american armchairs, measuring 9.45 inches across, are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made beige south american armchairs over the years, but those made by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Enrique Garcel and Forma Brazil are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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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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