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Vintage Ivory Leather Copper Frame Tubular Knoll Brno Chair, Mies van der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Pasadena, TX
A vintage Knoll Brno chair designed by Mies van der Rohe with tubular steel frame. This chair has been lovingly restored with a new ivory leather with a frame powder coated in a rust...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Petite Mid Century Wing Back Armchairs in " White Damask "
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful and elegant in their size combined with damask upholstery. Well constructed wood frames that support the tall back well, very comfortable. Chairs are white, not green or ye...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Damask, Maple
KNOLL Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs- Textured Knoll Upholstery 7 available
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Hudson, NY
Executive armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll. Have original labels as well as Knoll ticking on underside of each chair. These chairs are all in very good o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 26.75 in D 25.5 in
Early Womb Chair Designed for Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
A early production womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen. Produced by Knoll starting in 1946 this model was produced in 1952. It retains its original label. Newly reupholstered.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling mid-century set of four padded swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The fiberglass shells are upholstered in a rare geometric black and white print with...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Emeco Hudson Armchair in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
The Hudson, designed for the Hudson hotel in NYC, is Emeco and Starck’s first collaboration. Starck described the chair as “washing the details from the Navy Chair”. It takes an addi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Great Looking Taupe Rattan Woven Armchairs by Janus Et Cie
By Janus et Cie
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic light weight woven rattan armchairs having wood legs and stretcher to match in a handsome shade of taupe.
Set of 3
Measures: arm height 25.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
White Chrome Vinyl Shiro Chair, Kuramata Tribute, in Stock (80s style)
By Sergio Mannino Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Shiro chair comes in several colors, custom or supplied by owner fabrics.
Its language is a classic take on modern movement furniture pieces such as Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Knoll Tulip Dining Set by Eero Saarinen 1960s Large Marble Table Armchairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent fully original tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The set consists of 6 original marked tulip armchairs and the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 24.02 in
Large vintage swivelling armchairs by Kravet, USA 1970s / 1980s 2 available
By Kravet Furniture
Located in Hastings, GB
Huge squashy swivelling armchairs. Made by Kravet, USA, late 1970s / early 1980s. They're the most comfortable chairs we've had (down & feather in the cushions) and have their origin...
Category
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Late 20th Century Gray & Chrome Cantilever Chairs Style Steelcase Set of 8
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome gray & chrome vintage cantilever chairs by United Chair Company in the style of Steelcase, set of 8. Comprised of a chrome cantilever frame, black plastic armrests, and their...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.25 in W 24 in D 23 in
Pair of Eero Saarinen For Knoll Executive Armchairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of executive armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll feature black nylon seats with contrasting geometric print backs. These iconic chairs are extrememly comfortable and are the ep...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Emeco Hudson Rocking Chair with Arms in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
The Hudson, designed for the Hudson hotel in NYC, is Emeco and Starck’s first collaboration. Starck described the chair as “washing the details from the Navy Chair”. It takes an addi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 20.75 in D 23.5 in
Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
A very rare pair of early production Eero Saarinen womb chairs and ottomans, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
Picture / Máquina VII / Silvino Lopeztovar
By Silvino Lopeztovar
Located in COYOACAN, DF
Picture, acrylic on canvas
Silvino Lopeztovar
Born in Tlahuelilpan, Hidalgo, Mexico in 1970, Silvino Lopeztovar finished his professional design studies at the Universidad Nuevo ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Original Aluminum and Perforated Vinyl Emeco "Navy" Desk or Armchair, 1965
By Emeco
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage navy chair rendered in aluminum frame and original perforated vinyl upholstery by Emeco, original contract piece for the Federal government Navy.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Swivel Armchair in the Style of Joe D'Urso
Located in Dorchester, MA
In this whimsical armchair a rounded cushioned puff of a seat floats above a chrome pedestal and swivels 360 degrees.
Three chairs are available.
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Brown Jordan Calcutta Arm Chairs- A Pair
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Brown Jordan Calcutta armchairs. The frames have been freshly powdercoated. New cushions fabricated in royal blue patent leather.
Would work well in a variety of interior...
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Red Wire Diamond Lounge Patio Chair by Harry Bertoia Knoll
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic diamond chair designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll. This chair features a red factory powder coat. Always used indoors but could be used as a patio chair.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wire
H 30 in W 34 in D 27 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Armchairs or Side Chairs in White
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of armchairs designed by Milo Baughman circa 1970's. The chairs feature a thin frame construction with white naugahyde upholstery. Very clean all original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 23.25 in D 23.5 in
Salterini Radar Lounge Chair by Maurizio Tempestini
By Salterini
Located in Kingston, NY
Wrought iron patio lounge chair with rare detachable drink table in original condition, designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini, c.1960, USA.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Six Lucite Upholstered Armchairs Attributed to Lion in Frost
By Lion in Frost
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of six Lucite newly upholstered armchairs unmarked but strongly attributed to Lion in Frost.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Lucite
Mies van der Rohe MR20 Armchairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 1960s MR20 armchairs designed by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Original leather and stainless steel frames are in great shape. Chairs have early Knoll labels.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid Century Post Modern Lounge Chairs by Donghia for Kroehler After Parsons
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Donghia
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome matching pair of armchairs designed by Donghia for Koehler. These feature their original grey flanel upholstery and ready for use. Manufacture labels
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Six Milo Baughman Style Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory White Bouclé
By Design Institute America, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
1970s Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman style set of six chrome armchairs newly professionally reupholstered in super soft ivory white bouclé and attributed to Design Institute of Ame...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Tan and Gray Stripes in the Style of Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Lounge Chairs in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Elegant striped upholstery in tan and gray. Comfortable and ready to use.
Category
1990s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rive Gauche Armchair, by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With its deep seat, this chair is inviting and comfortable. The brass casters add the finishing touch. This chair is sold COM 8 yards-no repeat.
Custom finishes available on the ald...
Category
2010s American Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Lot Armchair
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom Sizes Available. Price is COM.
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery
White Wicker Armchair
Located in New York, NY
White wicker armchair. Very sturdy vintage American white painted wicker armchair with broad shaped arm rests straight off the classic american porch. United States, 20th Century.
...
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Midcentury Chrome "T-Back" Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful midcentury chrome “T-back” lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United States, circa 1960s. These chairs have an avant-garde design where the right combi...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 24.25 in D 24.75 in
Set of 8 Pace Dining Armchairs in Ivory Crocodile Leatherette , circa 1970s
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful set of eight Charles Hollis Jones style lucite dining arm chairs freshly reupholstered in Ivory Crocodile Leatherette. Sexy and light, easy to clean and durable, the crocod...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Channeled Lounge Chair by A.Rudin in Italian Ivory Bouclé, 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A plush vintage channeled chair with curved lines and newly reupholstered in an Ivory Italian Boucle. USA, 1980s. This chair sits very comfortably.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Pair of Early 2nd Generation Eames Fiberglass LAX Lounge Chairs in Elephant Gray
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic pair Herman Miller fiberglass lounge chairs designed by Charles Eames from the early 1950's. These feature very desirable elephant hide grey fiberglass on lower sitting ste...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 25 in D 24 in
John Stuart American Walnut and Brass Gray Suede Upholstered Armchair
By John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American (1950s) walnut armchair featuring a curved back with 5 pierced slats on sabre back legs, gray suede upholstered back and seat, button tufted with black piping, p...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970s Mid-Century Lounge Chair: Chrome Steel Frame & Purple Velvet Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Journey back to the mesmerizing 1970s with our exquisitely handcrafted Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair. Standing as a testament to meticulous craftsmanship, this vintage gem, fashion...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
H 26 in W 28 in D 29 in
1970s Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Lounge Chair, in White-- One Piece
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Madison, WI
Excellent Prop piece, or a Living Room, studio or office POP!
This listing is for the White chair. We also have a Black chair, sold separately, pictured here.
The RMIC hand chair m...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Milo Baughman Cube T-Back Lounge Chairs, Thayer Coggin, USA, 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in London, GB
A very nice pair of original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cube T-back lounge chairs, made in USA in the 1970s. Very good original condition, chrome is good with only minor signs o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 25.6 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
Modern Chrome & Blue Gray Fabric Thin Line Armchair Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern chrome frame & original blue gray fabric with button detail Thin Line armchair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This one is missing its tag however we have...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 27 in
Swing Chair by Rue Intérieure
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing chair by Rue Intérieure
Dimensions: 66 x 55.9 x H 48.2 cm
Materials: Steel
Designed and made in Montreal, Canada
Swing chair was born by playing with metal tubing.
In r...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Swing Blue Chair by Rue Intérieure
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing blue chair by Rue Intérieure
Dimensions: D66 x W55.9 x H48.2 cm
Materials: Steel, leather
Designed and made in Montreal, Canada
Swing chair was born by playing with metal...
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Modern Steelcase Chrome Tube Cantilever Base & Gray Faux Leather Chairs set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern Steelcase chrome tube cantilever base original gray faux leather or vinyl seats and rounded backs, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 23.75 in D 25 in
Pair of Custom Diamond Bertoia Chairs for Knoll American Mid Century
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and rare pair of Harry Bertoia diamond chairs, with original seat pads and original chrome bases, we have the tops sandblasted and powder coated in green, they look great with ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
John Salterini American Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Lounge / Armchair
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century outdoor adjustable reclining lounge / armchair with a latticed back and seat supported in an iron frame with ball finials on the chair back corners and armrests,...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron
Set of 8 Brueton 'Brno' Gray Upholstered Chrome Dining Armchairs
By Brueton
Located in New York, NY
SET of 8 American Mid-Century 'Brno' dining armchairs with woven muted gray upholstered seats, backs, and armrests and chrome plated frames. (BRUETON)(PRICED AS SET).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parsons Armchair Lounge Chairs after Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern pair of decorator armchairs attributed to Milo Baughman. These feature heavy solid wood framing with updated upholstery. Price includes the pair.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 31 in W 24.5 in D 21.75 in
American Military Airplane Seat Armchair, Mid-20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Space age hyper-modern aluminum and steel aircraft chair. Extremely comfortable and needless to say very sturdy and durable. Was originally coated in paint. Now professionally polish...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Four White Harry Bertoia "Diamond Chairs" Produced by Knoll, 1950s
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Almelo, NL
A set of four of 1960s "421" Diamond chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, in white with contrasting black legs.
More information about the designer:
Harry Bertoia's finest achieve...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 33.47 in D 30.32 in
Teddy Chair
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Teddy chair is our first official seating piece. The upholstered, tubular legs contour up and around the seat cushion, transitioning from leg, to arm, to back support before retu...
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 5681, by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by George Nelson, this pair of clean-lined model 5681 lounge chairs were produced by Herman Miller from 1956 to 1967. Raised on square chrome legs, the upholstered club seat...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Metal Basketweave Old Green White Porch Outdoor Spring Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco metal basketweave old green white porch outdoor spring arm chair. Item features original green and white painted finish, woven basket weave seat and back, metal fram...
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Ten (10) Knoll Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Wool Blend
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely and complete set of 10 Brno armchair dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. These feature chrome tubular frames with light grey wool blend...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
H 31.75 in W 22 in D 24.5 in
Colima Steel Armchair
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Colima steel armchair is born where the form makes the function, with its basic geometry and its converging angles. It is made up of a skeleton with a steel structure in electros...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Slipcovered Donato Lounge Chair in Otis White Linen
By Cisco Brothers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cisco Brothers slipcovered Donato Chair in Otis White linen combines comfort, quality craftsmanship, and durable, eco-friendly manufacturing to result in a stylish organic modern...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen
Vintage Chrome Dining Chairs by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage set of four chrome dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe manufactured by knoll circa 1970s. . These chairs stand out for their floating design due to the chrome ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome and Floral Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century lounge armchairs with polished chrome flat bar frames, upholstered in a beige and blue ivy patterned fabric. (MILO BAUGHMAN FOR THAYER COGGIN)(PRICED AS ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Designer Armchair / Chair Wassily Marcel Breuer / Knoll International
Located in Berlin, DE
Designer armchair / chair Wassily Marcel Breuer / Knoll International
Vintage model gray cowhide leather, the Wassily armchair design from 1925 designed by Marcel Breuer at the Ba...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Chrome & White Tufted Lounge Chairs After Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of flatbar lounge chairs after Harvey Probber circa 1960's. These feature shiny polished chrome frames with tufted bright white upholstery. 100% original chairs, very...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28 in W 25.5 in D 28.5 in
Go Chair by Ross Lovegrove by Bernhardt Furniture
By Ross Lovegrove
Located in Pasadena, TX
Go Chair by Ross Lovegrove by Bernhardt Furniture
The magnesium powder coated frame and contour seat makes the Go chair unique and quite comfortable. Priced individually.
Meas...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Colima Wood Armchair
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Colima wood armchair is built with feather cushions, paper fabric and a charred wood exoskeleton using the Japanese Yakisugi technique that preserves and enhances its natural foo...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Rope
Pair of Hollywood Asymmetrical Tufted Hollywood Chairs in Smoked Topaz Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of 1940s Hollywood asymmetrical lounge chairs were realized in the United States, circa 1940. They feature conical front feet and splayed back feet in ebonized waln...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
H 34.5 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
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An assortment of gray north american armchairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct gray north american armchairs — often made from metal, fabric and plastic — can elevate any home. Find 716 antique and vintage gray north american armchairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 96 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Gray north american armchairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Gray north american armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Gray north american armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Knoll, Herman Miller and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.
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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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Set Of Six Sculptural Chairs
Dining Set For 4 Chrome
Knoll Leather Office Chair
Vintage Desk Dressing Table
Louis Xv Gray Painted
Breakfast Dining Chairs
Game Table Four Chairs
Midcentury Conference Desk
Danish Modern Dining Arm Chair