Purple Velvet Armchairs
Armchair in Velvet Molteni&C by Gio Ponti D.154.2 - made in Italy
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
D.154.2 Lovechair in Velvet by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
The mid-century D.154.2 lovechair features a shell-like structure inspired by renowned It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Armchair "Eastside Lounge", by Ettore Sottsass for Knoll
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Rare Italian Art Deco Armchair by Ernesto Lapadula in Purple Velvet
By Ernesto Lapadula
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Ernesto Lapadula armchair from the Italian Art Deco period produced in 1930. The armchair can also be classified of the Italian Rationalist period (an architectural current that...
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
DOOQ Bauhaus inspired Armchair L'Unité with Brass Feet, Blue 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Armchairs of Fratelli Consonni Production in Purple Velvet
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant pair of 1950's Italian armchairs reupholstered in purple velvet fabric. Finishing the velvet seat is an elegant red velvet border that creates an elegant play of color. The f...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 21.26 in
Set of 4 "Pagrù" Model Armchairs Design by Claudio Vagnoni for 1p, 1968
By Claudio Vagnoni
Located in taranto, IT
set of 4 very rare "pagrù" model armchairs 1P production based on a design by Claudio Vagnoni, 1968
gray velvet upholstery
they measure 73 cm in height, 75 cm in width, 105 cm ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 41.34 in
Handcrafted Matrice Chair in Black Steel and Blue Velvet Customizable
By Studio Tawla
Located in MONTROZIER, FR
Matrice chair is a subtle steel corset that compresses a soft and comfortable material; a nice reminder of the Italian traditional expertise, when the blown glass was assembling the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Metal
Pair of Armchairs by Erberto Carboni Model "Delfino" for Arflex, Italy, 1950s
By Arflex, Erberto Carboni
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of armchairs by Erberto Carboni model "Delfino" for Arflex, Italy, 1950s (designed in 1954)
Recently reupholstered with a nice plum velvet.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 30.32 in
Set of Four Velvet Armchairs by Miller Borgsen Röder & Söhne
By Röder & Söhne
Located in Telgte, DE
Set of four velvet armchairs by Miller Borgsen Röder & Söhne
Very good original condition. Cover in dark blue velvet.
The armchairs are very comfortable!
Design Miller Borgsen for Rö...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
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Modern Low Round Findley Side Table in Specialty Lacquer by Martin and Brockett
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'Solana' Wall Mount Reading Lamp in Walnut, Brass and Enamel, Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti, Arteluce
Located in New York, NY
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light shown in Natural Brass and Perfect White enamel designed by Blueprint Lighting, 2018. The natural walnut backplate and distinctly arch...
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XL Mid-Century Modern Holophane Paris Street Pendant Lights, France, 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
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Mawu Sculpted Oak Chair by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs
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Oak
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
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H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
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By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suelo modern side chair is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The lounge chair's silhouette is simple, modern, and sleek with comfortable back and seat cushio...
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By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Austria Center Table is a stylish assembly of different types of wood. With a sincere texture, the marquetry coffee table is the pièce de résistance of a nature-inspired interior. S...
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H 11.82 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Pink Mohair, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju lounge chair stands as a trendy furniture piece that personifies the orga...
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H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
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By Montse Piquer
Located in Madrid, ES
Featuring a visually impactful silhouette, Beirut accent chair is a modern icon. It is a true statement piece that blurs the line between modern art and functional decor, making it a...
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2010s European Post-Modern Armchairs
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General Fireproofing Aluminum Tanker Armchair, Refinished
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in Alhambra, CA
This fantastic, 1950s tanker armchair by General Fireproofing Co. is the perfect addition to your Mid-Century Modern workplace. Aluminum frame refinished in gloss white powder-coat. ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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Beautiful Pair of Gigi Radice Reupholstered Armchairs, circa 1960
By Gigi Radice
Located in Megeve, FR
Beautiful pair of Gigi Radice reupholstered armchairs, circa 1960. In perfect condition.
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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1950's Rare Pair of armchairs
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice purple velvet armchairs with flower shaped back and black lacquered iron legs.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
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Sculptural Post Modern Armchairs After Marge Carson in New Cotton Indigo Velvet
By Marge Carson
Located in Clarkdale, AZ
Sculptural post modern armchairs in indigo cotton velvet, in the style of Marge Carson and LaBarge Furniture.
New upholstery, likely in the last 5 years, in stunning shade of deep...
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H 32.5 in W 30 in D 21.5 in
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By Wittmann, Josef Hoffmann
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2010s Austrian Modern Armchairs
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Pair of "Karelia" Purple Armchairs by Liisi Beckmann for Zanotta
By Zanotta, Liisi Meronen Beckmann
Located in Milano, IT
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'Airone' Chair in Velvet by Studio PFR for Arflex, 1955
By Arflex
Located in Rome, IT
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By Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in taranto, IT
splendid "t-line" model armchair, original design by Burkhard Vogtherr, 1980s
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Vintage Brass Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Pair of Italian Armchairs Attr. Pierluigi Colli Purple Velvet and Green, 1950s
By Cassina
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1950s armchairs Attr. Pierluigi Colli Model Claudia. The armchairs have been upholstered in an elegant and sophisticated purple velvet. . A green velvet piping has been inser...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Fully Restored 1950s Italian Blue Velvet and Black Iron Armchair
Located in Rome, IT
A Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with armrests manufactured in Italy during the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Italian Midcentury Blu Velvet Armchair with Armrests, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian midcentury blu velvet armchair with armrests, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Italian Midcentury Armchairs in Purple Soft Velvet and Brass, 1950s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent and elegant pair of two Italian original mid-century armchairs or lounge chairs from the 1950s with brass stiletto feet.
Particular shape.
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Tom Dixon Micro Wingback Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Shown in blue velvet with black wood legs in like-new condition.
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Located in London, GB
A large and deep pair of midcentury Italian armchairs, with deep seats, winged backs and wooden feet. Recovered in Pierre Frey blue velvet fabric.
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Located in Morazzone, Varese
Amazing and comfortable pair of Italian original armchairs from the 1950s.
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Pair of Midcentury Bert England for Stow Davis Steel Frame and Velvet Arm Chairs
By Bert England
Located in Troy, MI
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Pair of Modern Channel Back Lounge Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of gorgeous channel back lounge / armchairs with bleached wood and freshly upholstered in a lovely deep blue velvet.
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Sofa and Pair of Armchairs by Jules Leleu, circa 1956
By Jules Leleu
Located in Paris, FR
Covered with blue velvet, legs made in steel with patinated gun-metal finish and brass.
Origin: private collection, London.
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Beautiful 1950s Federico Munari Newly Upholstered Lounge Suite
By Federico Munari
Located in Brussels, BE
A pair of armchairs and an elegant curved sofa, original from the 1950s, designed by Federico Munari, Italy.
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Warren McArthur Armchair
By Warren McArthur
Located in Atlanta, GA
Warren McArthur armchair, American, circa 1930s.
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Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs
Located in London, GB
Pair of chairs reupholstered in velvet fabric.
Metal legs,
Italian, 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Pair of 1960s Italian Marco Zanuso Armchairs
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of armchairs in the style of Marco Zanuso. Legs in bronze and blue velvet.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Original Gigi Radice Original Scrolled Armchairs, Pair
By Gigi Radice
Located in East Hampton, NY
Well proportioned armchairs with ample seating and backrests. Finished in rich Italian mohair velvet - rich blue. Original feet with brass tips.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Pair of FD 125 teak easy chairs by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, 1958, Denmark
By France & Søn, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Berlin, DE
A form-full teak armchairs by Tove and her husband Edvard Kindt Larsen.
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H 30.32 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Fench egg chair inspired Armchair and Ottoman in Velvet Mountain Scene Print
By Bella Loco
Located in Sydney, NSW
Unique one of a kind feature armchair and ottoman. Exceedingly comfortable and incredibly stabile, the upholstery is a mountain scene print in durable heavy commercial grade velvet. ...
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2010s French Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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H 41.34 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Stunning armchair in sculpted brass base and padded blue velvet from Rubelli.
Created for Gallery Glustin in limited edition of 12 pieces.
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2010s French Modern Armchairs
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Brass
Pair of armchairs, design Gigi Radice 1950
By Gigi Radice
Located in Verona, IT
Pair of armchairs, design Gigi Radice 1950
Gorgeous model, wooden structure lined with blue velvet, brass holders.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
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Pair of Armchairs Designed by Erba Giovanni, 1950
By Giovanni Erba 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautiful pair of armchairs, design Erba Giovanni
iron structure blue velvet fabric, produced in Lissone 1955 Bibliography: furniture and furniture of Italy 1955 in perfect conditio...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
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Metal
Finn Juhl early pair of "Spade Chairs" in rosewood with blue mohair upholstery
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in New York, NY
Finn Juhl early pair of "Spade Chairs" in rosewood with blue mohair upholstery.
The Spade Chair: (Model FD133)" a pair.
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Armchair by Gio Ponti, Cassina, circa 1945
By Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair by Gio Ponti, Cassina circa 1945
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Pair of Vintage Italian Armchairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage mid- century modern armchairs made in Italy ----with new periwinkle blue velvet fabric.
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French Art Nouveau Bergère by, Louis Majorelle
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Englewood, NJ
French Art Nouveau carved wood bergère (armchair) by, Louis Majorelle decorated in an upholstered in a blue velvet upholstery further embellished with nailheads.
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Purple Velvet Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of purple velvet armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Find 21 antique and vintage purple velvet armchairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Purple velvet 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. Purple velvet armchairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Gio Ponti, Arflex and Cassina each produced beautiful purple velvet armchairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Purple Velvet Armchairs?
Prices for purple velvet armchairs start at $614 and top out at $80,010 with the average selling for $5,558.
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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