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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 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...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
Italian Pair of Lounge Chairs with Coffee Table in Khaki Green Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs with coffee table, velvet, lacquered wood, plastic, Italy, 1970s
Eccentric lounge set of Italian origin. The lounge chairs resemble a flower by means of the in...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Plastic, Wood
H 31.5 in W 43.31 in D 37.01 in
Pair of 1970s armchairs in lilac velvet and white lacquered wood
By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of lacquered wood armchairs with foam padding and velvet upholstery. Una pai...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Patrice Giraudeau - armchair
Located in PARIS, FR
This armchair was designed by Patrice Giraudeau and edited by Libel.
Newly upholstered in leopard velvet from Nobilis by Jérôme Meyzie, “Meilleur Ouvrier de France”.
Stamped “Girau...
Category
Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 3 velvet armchairs from France, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Set of 3 comfy armchairs made in France in the 1970s, with a nice squared velvet fabric, with shades of beige, green and brown.
Very good condition.
Can be sold separately (see other...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Squared velvet armchair from France, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Comfy armchair made in France in the 1970s, with a nice squared velvet fabric, with shades of beige, green and brown.
Very good condition.
3 available (see other listings).
Dimension...
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
1970s Pair of Refurbished Beech Armchairs in Velvet, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- Newly upholstered
- High of seat 41 cm
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Gainsborough Lolling Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of An
Antique Pair of Gains...
Category
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Michel Pigneres egg armchair lucite steel and velvet 1972
By Michel Pigneres
Located in Paris, IDF
This rare and distinctive egg chair is a creation by Michel Pigneres, dating back to 1972. It is crafted with a transparent altuglas shell, mounted on curved steel blades, attached t...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Pair of Ercol Windsor Armchairs with new Cushions in Gold Pistoia Velvet
By Ercol
Located in Antwerp, BE
1970s set of Ercol Windsor Range armchairs .
These vintage armchairs with round stick backs are made of dark solid elm.
Both still have their label under the seat, and are dated 1...
Category
Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Elm
H 32.68 in W 27.96 in D 33.86 in
Velvet psychedelic armchair from France, 1970s
Located in Lyon, FR
Velvet armchair made in France in the 1970s, with a beautiful psychedelic pattern (brown, beige and black).
Very comfortable.
Good condition overall, stitching repairs on the seat.
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
1970s, Danish highback armchair by Georg Thams, original upholstery, velour.
By Georg Thams, Vejen Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish highback armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Green furniture velour, teak wood legs. Springs in the seat cushion. Manufactured by Danish ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
H 36.62 in W 33.08 in D 36.62 in
"Len Niggelman" velvet armchair, Philippe Starck, Driade, 1985
By Philippe Starck
Located in PARIS, FR
"Len Niggelman" velvet armchair, Philippe Starck, Driade, 1985
Philippe Starck, red velvet armchair.
Designed in 1986, this deep living room chair features aluminum legs, stamped "...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
1970s Italian Armchairs
Located in London, England
Incredibly soft and comfortable 1970s armchair. Upholstered in Regents Parchment and Marci Mohair Mustock by Yarn Collective, the fun tonal and textural interplay makes these formall...
Category
Vintage 1970s Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Togo Armchair by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1973
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in PARIS, FR
This sofa was designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 1970s. He devoted 26 years of his life to heading the design department at Ligne Roset. It was in 1973 that the design...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Vintage Hollywood Regency Black Lacquer Armchairs With Velvet Cheetah Print
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., a pair of Hollywood Regency black lacquer armchairs with cotton velvet cheetah print upholstery accented with French navy braided trim. The chairs are larger than standard c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
1980s, Danish relax armchair in original very good condition, velour.
Located in Tarm, 82
1980s, Danish relax armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Classic 80s design. Brown/red furniture velour, plastic legs. Manufactured by Danish furniture ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
H 34.26 in W 35.83 in D 36.62 in
Pair of Cy Mann Chrome Lounge Chairs in Lime Green, C. 1970
By Cy Mann, Milo Baughman
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Modern Pair of Cy Mann Chrome and Bright Green Lounge Chairs, Circa 1970. Featuring flat bar Chrome construction, ergonomic slant back design, attached original upholstered tufted Sp...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Poltrone a pozzetto, italiane e moderne, in velluto blu scuro, 1970 ca.
Located in MIlano, IT
Coppia di poltroncine a pozzetto in velluto blu.
1970 ca.
Ritappezzate, ottime condizioni.
Misure in cm 50x70x58h 42h seduta
Una bellissima coppia di poltroncine con forma a pozzetto...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 22.84 in W 27.56 in D 19.69 in
PAIR of Diamond Chairs by Harry BERTOIA, KNOLL INTERNATIONAL
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A pair of original Diamond Chairs, designed by Harry Bertoia. U.S.A., Knoll International, 1970s
Early production Diamond chairs in white and black painted metal with rust-orange ve...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Wendell Castle, Armhair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany armchair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997.
Seat height 18”
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Wendell Castle, Armchair, Mahogany, Velvet, USA, 1997
By Wendell Castle
Located in High Point, NC
A beige velvet and textured black-painted mahogany armchair designed and produced by Wendell Castle, USA, 1997.
Seat height 18”
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Flat Bar Brno Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These vintage modern Brno flat bar chairs are sleek and timeless. Chairs feature cantilevered, heavy stainless steel flat-bar frames. The seat, backrest and the arched armrests newly...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Coppia Poltrone con poggiapiedi 'P20B Toro' Luigi Caccia Dominioni per Azucena
By Luigi Caccia Dominioni, Azucena
Located in Milano, IT
Set di due poltrone e poggiapiedi modello ‘P20B Toro’ disegnate nel 1973 da Luigi Caccia Dominioni per Azucena.
Sedute degli anni ’80 in ottime condizioni con tessuto originale di un...
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 47.64 in D 33.86 in
Pierre Cardin Pair of Lounge Chairs in Champagne Gold Velvet
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Cardin, pair of easy chairs, beige velvet, plastic, chrome, France, 1970s
This hard-to-find pair of lounge chairs is the designed by the groundbreaking fashion designer Pier...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Poltrone in velluto marrone anni '70
Located in Quarrata, IT
Coppia di poltrone, rifoderata in velluto marrone, con dettagli struttura in metallo.
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1970s, Danish highback armchair, original condition, velour, solid oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish highback armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Solid oak wood, furniture green velour. Removable cushions. Manufactured by Danish furniture...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Oak
H 39.77 in W 32.68 in D 35.04 in
Chauffeuse d'angle Togo "peau de pêche" par Michel Ducaroy pour Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in SAINT-ESTÈVE, FR
Très belle chauffeuse d'angle, modèle Togo, créée par Michel Ducaroy pour Ligne Roset dans les années 70. Modèle en "peau de pêche" datant du début des années 80, de couleur orangée,...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 40.16 in
Eight All Black Ward Bennett for Brickell Associates Armchairs
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of eight all black Ward Bennett armchairs for Brickell Associates. Simple construction is all of solid wood. Newly lacquered frames, impeccably joined barrel-back and sloping arm...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
ETTORE SOTTSASS Flying Carpet Armchair for Bedding Brevetti
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
ETTORE SOTTSASS "Tappeto Volante" (Flying Carpet) Armchair for Bedding Brevetti
The "Flying Carpet" armchair is a testament to Sottsass's avant-garde and innovative design approach....
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Velvet, Foam, Wood, Fruitwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Accent Armchairs
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern accent armchairs. Refinished in a rich walnut color and reupholstered in an emerald velvet.
Seat depth of 17" seat height of 18"
Price includes complimen...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Pair of French Mid-Centruy Gilt Iron Faux Bamboo Armchairs Grey Velvet 1980s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Salzburg, AT
Light-footed and stylish armchair in bamboo design.
The eccentric design of the rear foot, almost like a loop, which then merges seamlessly into the armrest and flows out towards the...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 41.34 in W 26.78 in D 37.01 in
Alky armchair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy 70s
By Giancarlo Piretti, Castelli
Located in PARIS, FR
Giancarlo Piretti designed this Alky armchair for the renowned Castelli publishing house. This Italian designer studied at the Instituto Statale d'Arte before beginning his career wi...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Pair of velvet Sesann Armchairs by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, Italy 1970s
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A pair of Sesann armchairs, created by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 for Cassina.
In perfect original condition, these armchairs are a rare find. Their fabric retains its intense colo...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 39.97 in D 39.38 in
Kali armchair by Michel Ducaroy for Roset Line 1970s
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in PARIS, FR
This arm chair was designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 80’s. He devoted twenty six year of his life, at the head of the design department. Ducaroy proposed few declinat...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Set of 2 "Okay" Armchairs, A. Piazzesi, Italy, 1970s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Pair of Okay model armchairs in coffee-colored velvet and steel. The armchairs designed by designer Adriano Piazzesi and produced by Tre D Florence studio are distinguished not only ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs in Red Velvet and White Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, velvet, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s
These armchairs embrace the aesthetic sense of the 'Pamplona' chairs designed by Augusto Savini for Pozzi. This design...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
H 27.56 in W 20.08 in D 21.26 in
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
Mario Bellini Amanta C & B Italia Fiberlite and Velvet Modular Chairs, 1972
By Mario Bellini
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of beautiful "Amanta" modular armchairs by Mario Bellini for C & B Italia, originals from September 1972, original and much used leather.
Two shaped armchairs with white enamel...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Plastic
H 26.78 in W 32.68 in D 30.71 in
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Black Velvet, Black Powder Coated Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
The mid-century Classic vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair, manufactured by Knoll Furniture and custom upholstered in a deep 100% cotton Italian Velvet in glamorous Black. All ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Postmodern Armchair, Design by Franco Poldaretti Caccia Alla Volpe, Italy 80s
Located in Lucija, SI
Post-Modern side, dining or desk armchair from the Caccia alla volpe furniture series, Italy 80s.
Designed by Franco Poldaretti
In very good condition.
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 26.38 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Kalos Armchair by Antonio Citterio in Brown Velvet
By Antonio Citterio
Located in London, England
Height: 88cm
Width: 71cm
Depth: 82cm
Seat Height: 38cm
Designer: Antonio Citterio
Date: 1970s
Materials: Regent Pecan Velvet by Yarn Collective, wood.
Description: Upholstered in R...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1970s Pair of Italian Armchairs in Velvet
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- Some minor spots in fabric.
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet
Pair of Okay Chairs by Adriano Piazzesi , Italy 1970s
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Pair of Okay lounge chairs by Adriano Piazzesi. Exaggerated curves wrapping in and out of a looping chrome frame. Original chocolate brown velvet remains in good vintage condition wi...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam
Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Royal Blue Velvet, Chrome Tubular Legs, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
The Mid-Century Classic Vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair, manufactured by Knoll Furniture, offered here as a set of 6. Custom upholstered in a deep 100% cotton Italian perfor...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Coppia di poltrone nere in legno laccato rivestite in velluto Kirkby, 1970
Located in Florence, IT
Coppia di poltrone nere in legno laccato rivestite di recente con velluto Kirkby toni del grigio a righe sfumate. Buone condizioni vintage.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Lacquer
H 36.62 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
Pair of Vintage French Louis XIII Fauteuils, Armchairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of carved French Louis XIII style Fauteuils or armchairs, with gracefully scrolled arms, high backs and generous seats (and seat heights of 20”) resulting in uncommon comfort.
T...
Category
Late 20th Century French Belle Époque Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Six PS142 Armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani Italy, 1970s
By Tecno Design Centre, Eugenio Gerli, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roma, IT
Six PS142 armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani (1911-1985) and Eugenio Gerli for Tecno, 1970s.
Cm 68,00 x 67,00 x 60,00
Metal and Red Velvet.
Ref.: Bosoni G., Osvaldo Borsani, Architetto...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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Late 20th Century Velvet Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of late 20th century velvet armchairs available for sale. Late 20th century velvet armchairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many late 20th century velvet armchairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Cassina and Thayer Coggin produced popular late 20th century velvet armchairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Late 20th Century Velvet Armchairs?
Prices for late 20th century velvet armchairs start at $608 and top out at $40,389 with the average selling for $4,283.
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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After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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