Armchairs
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Armchairs For Sale
French 1950s Wicker and Iron Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible wicker and iron chair from France, 1950s. Curved back with original woven wicker seat and wrought iron frame with iron scroll detail. Unique and beautiful chair with nice ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of upholstered low armchairs - Italy, 1970s
Located in London, GB
Low and wide, this pair of vintage Italian armchairs are rational yet typically louche. The result is a classicism which lends itself to myriad contexts. A gently flared back and arm...
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
Jindrich Halabala Lounge Chairs in Brown Tibetan Lambswool
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jindrich Halabala, lounge chairs, model 'H269', stained beech, Tibetan lambswool, Czech Republic, 1930s.
Extraordinary easy chairs in beige brown Tibetan lambswool upholstery. These...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" Easy Chair, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil.
Jean Gillon (1919–2007) was born in Lasi, Romania. In 1956, already possessing a consistent portfolio, he moved to São Paulo, where he dev...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of ‘Conference’ armchairs, fabric, lacquered steel, France, Paris, designed in 1957
These armchairs were commissioned by the UNESCO Headq...
Category
1950s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
A Pair of Pine and Iron Armchairs for Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden 1940s
By Åby Möbler
Located in Utrecht, NL
This pair is a striking example of mid-century Scandinavian design, blending natural materials with industrial elements. The chairs feature a robust frame constructed from solid pine...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Original Design Fiberglass Wing Chair by Miroslav Navratil, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia
- Around 1970s
- very good original condition with original textile
- also suitable for a new upholstery
- published in books and furniture catalogues
- stable
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Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Italian Juliet Armchairs designed by Benjamin Hubert for Poltrona Frau, 2015
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Benjamin Hubert, born in 1984, British, child prodigy of international design, designs Juliet. The armchair symbol of the centenary of
Poltrona Frau, winner of the design contest la...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Low Chair Gropius CS1 Fluffy Edition with Ottoman in Faux Fur by NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
New NOOM furniture collection is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus School in Germany. Ideas of functionalism and conciseness, the combination of Craft...
Category
2010s Ukrainian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fur, Fabric, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Sheepskin, Wool, Velvet
Rare Bauhaus Mart Stam tubular chair by Thonet / original green colour!!
Located in Praha, CZ
- Thonet
- Before 1930, earliest model, practically unseen
- Original red eisengarn, iron fabric, perfect condition, original screws
- Lacquered in original green seen in Thonet col...
Category
1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1960s, Danish design by Svend Skipper, "Teddy Bear Chair" with ottoman.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Svend Skipper, armchair with ottoman. Completely renovated-reupholstered "Teddy Bear Chair" in quality felt-like furniture wool. Renewed armrest and legs in t...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Très belle paire de Fauteuils en palissandre et cuir
Located in CANNES, FR
Très belle paire de Fauteuils en palissandre et très beau cuir beige de style Art-Déco
Très belle assise
Category
2010s French Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Palisander
A Nice Armchair, Denmark, 1950s
Located in LEWES, GB
A nice shapely armchair, Denmark, 1950s. Structurally sound. Suitable for reupholstery. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
Hans Wegner Vintage JH-501 Chair in Oak and Cane c1950s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - Model JH-501: "The Chair", 1949
This early version of Hans Wegner's most iconic design was simply known as the 'The Chair' when it was first produced or fondly as '...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Pair of Hans Wegner Rosewood China Chairs c1950s
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - Pair of Model FH-4283 China Chairs, 1944
Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark these versions of Wegner's iconic design are made in exquisite, highly figured rosewood...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Patinated Bellini CAB 413 Armchair in Vintage Cognac Saddle Leather for Cassina
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Exquisite original Mario Bellini CAB 413 chairs, a true emblem of timeless design. Manufactured by the renowned Italian design house, Cassina, in the 1970s, these chairs represent a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of "Sella" Armchairs with Ottoman by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, 60s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of "Sella" Armchairs with Ottoman by Carlo De Carli for Sormani, 60s
Carlo de Carli (bon 1910, Milan, Italy–died 1999, Milan, Italy) was an Italian modernist designer, architec...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Blue Restored Art Deco Armchair, Jindrich Halabala, UP Zavody, Czech, 1930s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Art Deco Armchair Designed by Jindrich Halabala
Period: 1930-1939
Designer: Jindrich Halabala
Maker: UP Zavody
Source: Czechia (Czechoslovakia)
Material: Walnut
With this armchair,...
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Lacquer
Contemporary Pair of Italian Armchairs, Renzo Zavanella Reissue, Wood and Velvet
Located in Brussels, BE
Contemporary Pair of Italian Armchairs, Renzo Zavanella Reissue, Wood and Velvet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of ‘Conference’ armchairs, fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
These armchairs were commissioned by the UNESCO Headqua...
Category
1950s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare Model 107 Chair by Viggo Boesen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Denmark, c. 1940's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Presenting an important and rare Model 107 Chair, designed by Viggo Boesen for Slagelse Mobelvaerk – an iconic masterpiece embodying the essence of early Danish Modern design.
Dati...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Set of 2 Marsala armchairs by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970s
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 armchairs designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 70s
Marsala model
Structure in brown Plexiglas, cushions in foam covered by a black leather
Good vintage conditio...
Category
1970s French Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Plexiglass
Italian armchair in black leather, 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
Large armchair in black leather with a tubular chrome steel frame. High-end Italian craftsmanship, designed in the postmodern style of the 1980s. In very good condition.
DV1409
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1970s, Danish lounge chair, original condition, furniture velour, beech wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish lounge chair. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Light green furniture velour, beech wood legs. Manufactured by Danish furniture maker in about 1970...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Falcon Chair by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Norwegian "Falcon" chair by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s. Very good vintage condition with small signs of usage and patina. Produced by Vatne Möbler.
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Jules Leleu, Pair of Armchairs, France, circa 1928
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
The house of Leleu rose to prominence in the 1920s during the Art Déco period, and became known for the ornate classicism of its richly refined furniture and lavish interiors. In the...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
“Oskar” Armchair by Carl Malmsten for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1930s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The ‘Oskar’ armchair was designed in 1939, the same year that Carl Malmsten participated in the New York World’s Fair. It was there that the expression “Swedish Modern” was coined, b...
Category
1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Bas van Pelt Oak and Bouclé Lounge Chair, The Netherlands 1940s
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Utrecht, NL
Bas van Pelt’s designs were only produced when an order was placed, which is still a tradition at “My Home Foundation”, and explains the limited numbers of surviving models. This lou...
Category
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Pair of Haagse School Armchairs, Netherlands Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
This elegant pair of armchairs embody the distinctive design principles of the Haagse School (The Hague School) movement, which emerged in the Netherlands during the early 20th centu...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Guillerme et Chambron "José" Armchair, France 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The company Votre Maison is one that has left an indelible mark on the history of French design. The 'José' armchair, designed by Robert Guillerme along with his sales partner Jacque...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Unusual Mahogany Armchair, George Jakob Hunzinger, New York City, circa 1880s
Located in Buffalo, NY
An American 'Aesthetic Movement' mahogany armchair, circa 1880's, attributed to avant garde New York City furniture maker and designer, George Jakob Hunzinger, the padded back and se...
Category
1890s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of “Laila” Armchairs by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko, Finland 1948
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Laila” model by the Finnish designer Ilmari Lappalainen originates from 1948, with the earliest original drawings kept in the Lahti City Museum in their Lappalainen Collection.
This pair of “nr. 238” armchairs are from the Finnish designer’s most famous series called “Laila”. The design became sought after by collectors even in its production time, which is quite rare in the case of Nordic mid-century modern furniture. Lappalainen was a renowned designer, famous for his designs’ comfort. Some of his designs even received medical approval because they had such a good seating that it prevented back problems. These armchairs have a cosy modern style, modelled on the Swedish and Danish furniture of the time, including the round edges and generous seat cushion and back with tufted buttons. The bodies have the classic Nordic look, which explains the contemporary popularity of these armchairs both among the public and museums. The modern aesthetic is further elevated by the textured, premium upholstery that complements the shape and the wooden, tapered legs as well.
Wood is omnipresent in the Nordics, and Finnish woodworking is world-famous for its traditions. These chairs were created for Asko, the Finnish furniture manufacturing company founded in 1918 by Aukusti Asko Avonius, known for the production of high-quality furniture. By 1930 the company had developed into the largest furniture chain in Finland and the largest supplier of furniture in the Scandinavian countries. After the war, the damage it caused and the new homes of Karelian migrants concentrated production on essential furniture, which the Finnish Ministry of Public Affairs ordered to sell at an affordable price. Favourites of this time included Ilmari Lappalainen’s Laila series.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The pair has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
30.9 in W x 33.07 in D x 30.11 in H; Seat height 15.35 in
78.5 cm W x 84 cm D x 76.5 cm H; Seat height 39 cm
Literature:
Riitta Miestamo "The Form and Substance of Finnish Furniture", Askon Säätiö, Esan Kirjapaino oy, Lahti 1981.p 65.
About the Designer:
Ilmari Lappalainen (1918 - 2006) was a great Finnish designer whose most active working years were from the end of the 1940s until the end of the 1970s.
Lappalainen first graduated as a teacher of woodworking in 1939, followed by a degree in interior design in 1947. By the end of the school of interior design, he was already working as an intern in Asko and after graduating he got a permanent design position at the company. Lappalainen worked as a teacher and as an interior designer for Asko's department stores, public spaces and hotels.
Lappalainen's most popular products / series are the Laila sofa...
Category
1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Swedish Modern Beech Armchairs, Sweden circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The expression “Swedish Modern” was first used in the 1930s, when modern Swedish design was becoming increasingly well known in Europe and the United States. It was at its height in ...
Category
1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Pair of Dark Green Upholstered Armchairs, Scandinavia 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Scandinavian mid-century furniture design is celebrated for its elegance, functional forms, and fine craftsmanship. After WWII, design focus moved from the stylised geometry and glam...
Category
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Percival Lafer "MP-81" Armchairs, 1972, Set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Percival Lafer "MP-81" armchairs, cognac leather, Brazil, 1972, set of two.
The Percival Lafer "MP 81" Armchairs, designed in 1972, exemplifies Brazilian Modern design. These distin...
Category
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Amanta" Armchairs by Mario Bellini, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Amanta" Armchairs by Mario Bellini, 1960s
Mario Bellini (born 1 February 1935) is an Italian architect and designer. After graduating from the Polytechni...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of "Skrindan" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The ‘Skrindan’ armchair model was designed in 1963 by iconic Swedish designer Kerstin Hörlin-Homquist. Hörlin-Holmquist had a unique and humanistic design vision, and thanks to her u...
Category
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of European Art Deco Armchairs, Europe First half of the 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
Characterised by its bold geometric shapes, rich materials, and luxurious aesthetics, Art Deco transformed the way we perceive interior spaces. It was a testament to the fusion of fo...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique French Os De Mouton Arm Chair in Shearling Properly Restored c1800’s.
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Os de Mouton Oak Arm Chair in Shearling Restored early 1800’s.
Having several Antique French Arm Chairs in stock, we collectively decided to try a few non-traditional ...
Category
1850s Antique Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Art Deco Armchairs ( With Reclining Back)
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Art Deco Armchairs ( With Reclining Back)
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Artona Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Artona Armchair by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Italy, 1970s
This is in Venice, where he was born in 1935, where he obtained his diploma in architecture. The foundation w...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
English Jacobean 1690s Oak High Back Armchair with Carved Décor and Turned Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Jacobean oak high back armchair from the late 17th century with carved décor. This English Jacobean period oak chair from circa 1690 is a stunning example of the craftsmanship and design from the early 17th century. With its intricate carved back, adorned with floral and geometric motifs, it reflects the bold and ornate nature of the Jacobean style. The turned arms and legs are solid and durable, while the carved seat apron further showcases the detailed artistry of the period. The deep, rich oak patina enhances its historic charm, giving the chair an air of timeless elegance.
Ideal for adding a touch of historic sophistication to your home, this Jacobean chair would be a striking piece in a study, living room, or hallway. Its solid construction makes it not only a work of art but also a functional seating option for those who appreciate both beauty and practicality in their furnishings.
Whether placed as a statement piece or part of a period-inspired collection, this Jacobean oak chair...
Category
Late 17th Century English Jacobean Antique Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Guillerme & Chambron Lounge Chair in Oak and Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, lounge chair, fabric, solid oak, France, 1960s
The French designer duo, Guillerme et Chambron, is known for their extreme high-quality solid ...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Nidus Armchair
Located in Düsseldorf, DE
Just like the Nidus sofa, the armchair design is derived from the project Kreuzberghof. In contrast to the sofa, the armchair has a vaguely more formal look to it for it does not hav...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Pair of Lounge Chairs / Armchairs, Upholstered in Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern lounge chairs / armchairs. Beech frames and sprung seats. Newly upholstered in a premium, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with solid oak feet. Handmade in En...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Pair of Art Deco Armchairs with Rounded Armrests, Europe, 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Art Deco movement took inspiration from its predecessors, such as Art Nouveau and Cubism, and transformed the world of interior design. Characterised by geometric shapes, rich ma...
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Nodone Model Armchair by DM Gugliermetto - F. Mello for Gugliermetto Experience
By Franco Mello and Diego Maria Gugliermetto, Gugliermetto Experience
Located in Milan, Italy
Nodone model armchair designed by DM Gugliermetto and Franco Mello and produced by Gugliermetto Experience in 2012.
The exaggeration of the particular reveals harmonic and enveloping...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rubber, Fabric
Pair of carved wooden stools, circa 1900, marked F. Morin, Florence
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair of carved wooden stools, circa 1900, marked F. Morin, Florence
Category
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Listel, Pair of Art Deco Chairs, France, circa 1931
Located in New York, NY
"Listel", or bead in French, refers not to the commissioning client, as is usual, but rather to the delicate molding that outlines the backrest of this elegant chair.
Model recorded...
Category
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1960s Hollywood Regency Chairs in Leopard Velvet & Black Leather Piping
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Jaw dropping one of a kind 1960s Pair of James Mont style Hollywood Regency Throne chairs coming your way and ready for the red carpet. Furniture couture for sure. These gorgeous Chinoiserie Hollywood Regency high back chairs demand both attention and admiration. Pure art in form and finish. Expert reupholstery connects the leopard velvet pattern precisely for continuity of form. As eye liner brings attention to the eyes, black leather piping shows off the chairs sculptural lines. Sexy lumbar pillow perfectly upholstered to seamlessly continue that leopard pattern from top to bottom. It's all about the details. Pagoda seat back top and Chow form Ming Dynasty style legs add an imperial air. Both professionally lacquered in black, with gold lacquer accents on the base. Elegant. Upscale. Chic. And ready to ship tomorrow. Only pair of their kind available globally - get them while you can.
Photographed along with and also currently available in our shop:
Pair of Dorothy Draper Espana Cabinets for Heritage Henredon, circa 1955
Hollywood Regency Lotus...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer
Italian modern brown fabric armchair Compor S 72 by Gero for Mussi, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern brown fabric armchair Compor S 72 by Gero for Mussi, 1970s
Armchair mod. Compor S 72 in brown fabric and leather. The structure is in chromed metal tubing, at the side...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Comfortable sheepskin armchair with a characteristic appearance
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered this comfortable sheepskin armchair with a characteristic look.
With its unique look, this sheepskin armchair is a real eye-catcher. It can easily be placed in almost any in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Pair of “Plexus” Oak and Cane Easy Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø, Denmark circa 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish furniture designer Illum Wikkelsø believed that furniture should be built to last, to indulge the body and to please the eye. He belonged to a group of designers who represent...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Oak
Cab 412 chairs by Mario Bellini for Cassina
Located in Minerbio, BO
CONTACT FOR ACTUAL SHIPPING COSTS.
Set of 2 Cab 412 chairs in white leather, Mario Bellini for Cassina as new, perfect overall condition.
The Cab chair consists of a tubular frame t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Lc2 Armchair Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Minerbio, BO
CONTACT FOR ACTUAL SHIPPING COSTS.
Poltrona Originale Le Corbusier come visibile in foto, eccellenti condizioni generali. The chair turns out to be like new, stock. The very thick s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Lounge Chairs and Ottomans, Upholstered in Sand Pure Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A superb pair of modern round arm armchairs and ottomans. Handmade beech frames, sprung seat and newly upholstered in a premium, beige / sand, soft, pure alpaca wool fabric with soli...
Category
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech, Oak
Pair Of Armchairs - T Spectrum - Hein Stolle
By Hein Stolle
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This pair of modernist easy chairs designed is by Hein Stolle in 1959 for 't Spectrum in the Netherlands. The model SZ25/SZ80 has been in production from 1960 until 1969. The wooden ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wenge
1970s Set of Four "Canasta" Leather Armchairs By Arrben, Italy
By Arrben
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
- labeled
- heigh of seat 46 cm
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs
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.