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Armchairs For Sale
Color: Black
Color: Beige
Armchair G1 de Pierre Guariche, Airborne 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair model G1 by Pierre Guariche - Airborne Edition - 50s.
White metal structure (wear traces of use in the photos) - redone yellow canvas cover.
Category
1950s Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Mastercraft Imperial Armchairs
By Mastercraft
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four Mastercraft imperial armchairs by Weiman/Warren Lloyd, made in Italy, circa 1975 Brass frames with cotton velvet seat and back button ...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Et Par Lænestole, Ternet Lyst Stof, Træ, 1920
Located in Lejre, DK
Et par af to lænestole i ternet stof med stel af træ fra omkring 1920'erne.
Mål i cm: H:103 B:64 D:50 SH:45.
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Hans Wegner JH-515 Black Leather Teak Armchair for Johannes Hansen
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage easy chair designed by Hans Wegner and executed by Johannes Hansen in the 1950s. Rare lounge chair model JH-515. Genuine, soft, black leather in excellent condition. The sple...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Vintage Midcentury Danish Modern Wood & Beige Fabric Lounge Chair from Durup
By Durup
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This high modernist lounge chair was produced by the Danish manufactory Durup Polstermøbelfabrik during the 1970s. The frame is made of solid wood in a warm shade of brown. It has th...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Milo Baughman Set of 10 Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory Bouclé, circa 1975
Located in Saint Louis, MO
As if too good to be true super sleek and sexy set of ten chrome dining chairs by iconic Mid-Century Modern designer Milo Baughman professionally reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé. Hello Sexy! Ultra luxurious silhouette gives the feeling of floating on a cozy cloud. Curved upholstery lines and original tufting details contrast the chrome frame's angles. Soft ivory bouclé is rated highly durable and keeps guests cool in summer and cozy in winter. Its breathable texture works in all climates. Scrolled seat back detail is mirrored by the seat front and adds functional comfort while also giving the illusion of an unraveling scroll or flowing waterfall. All guests enjoy padded arm rests. Sturdy, comfortable and so sexy and luxurious, this Milo Baughman Dining Chair set...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Scarce Pair of Jens Risom Sculptural Chromed Steel Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pair of rare early easy chairs designed by Jens Risom having solid chrome steel frames with Knoll wool fabric in black. Elegant lines and a design th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Metis 191-CB Line Chair, Metal, Colors, Outdoor, Contract, Bar, Restaur, Design
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
A collection Metis line made entirely of metal, with minimalist design and maximum functionality. The backrest and seat of Metis line feature a wire design with vertical ovals, which...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Anton Lorenz for Thonet
By Thonet, Anton Lorenz
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of ten armchairs designed by Anton Lorenz for Thonet. Each chair has tan upholstered backrest and seat with polished chrome tubular frames.
Mid-Century Modern S-37 chairs were originally designed by Anton Lorenz in 1929 and later manufactured by Gebruder Thonet in the 1970s. In 1929 Anton Lorenz founded the firm Desta (Deutsche Stahlmobel) in Berlin making Anton Lorenz the first to manufacture tubular-steel furniture on a commercial scale.
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Agora Petit Chair by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Agora petit chair by Pepe Albargues.
Dimensions: 75 x 70 x 65 cm
Available in different colors.
Inspired by the volumes of the upholstered furniture from the 1970s, Agora Petit ...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
France Armchair, 1930
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair
They are repainted before delivery.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your dispo...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Tolix A56 armchair Indoor Painted in Black
By Jean Pauchard, Tolix
Located in Shakopee, MN
- Created in 1956 by Jean Pauchard, the A56 Armchair is one of the 20th century's great classics in furniture. The seat was widened in 2019 to suit a more modern taste in comfort.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Armchairs 1960, American
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the button that reads ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Armchair 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair
They are repainted before delivery.
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your dispo...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Somnamboule Armchair by Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
Somnamboule armchair by Richard Yasmine
Materials: Raw steel, leather and brass
Dimensions: D 65 x H 75 cm
Mysterious armchair made of raw steel, leather and brass. Sleepwalking...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
American Armchair, 1960
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Armchair
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the button that reads ...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Postmodern Lounge Chair with a Beige and Crimson Alcantara Upholstery, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s - 1990s.
This armchair features a beige and crimson Alcantara upholstery.
It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be co...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
8 Armchairs 1950, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
8 armchairs
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal.
Pushing the button that rea...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Friso Kramer Repose chairs Ahrend de Cirkel, 1959
By Friso Kramer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Important pair of modernist easy chairs model Repose, designed by Friso Kramer and manufactured by Ahrend de Cirkel, Holland 1959. The chairs have a very nice v shaped black painted ...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Gianni Moscatelli "Cheval" Chairs, Formanova, 1970s
By Formanova
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian set designed by Gianni Moscatelli from the 70s was made by Formanova. It is covered with pastel yellow leatherette, which is in good condition. The set has wheels, which...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Design Chrome Armchairs by Viliam Chlebo, Czechoslovakia/up to 16 pieces
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1980s
- Made of chrome, fabric
- Chrome parts re-polished
- Good original condition
- maker: Kodreta Myjava
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Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Beige Bouclé Fabric and Brass Finishes Swivel and Curved Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Welcoming and curved swivel armchair in soft beige bouclé fabric with brass finishes base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-century Modern Black Leather Armchairs by Giuseppe Munari, set of 4
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Set of four armchairs designed by Giuseppe Munari for Poltrona Munari, 1970s. Original black leather upholstery and chromed steel structure.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Cane Chair by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Located in Geneve, CH
Cane chair by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes
Series: Yo Jaguar
Dimensions: H 27.4” x W 28.5” x D 33.8"
Materials: Steel round tube, steel elbow pipe, electrostatic paint, brass sheet
Platalea studio was born out of a passion for both art and design. We love how both are so intrinsically intertwined in ways that are often too subtle to surmise in our everyday routines. Our goal is to provide a voice for those who are often marginalized or hidden in the shadows. We do this by representing our ideologies through our designs, the materials we pick and the people we choose to build them.
At Platalea, we have composed and exhibited varied collections that range from unique exhibition pieces to dinnerware, rugs...
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Papillonne Armchair with Black Metal Accessory
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The papillonne armchair complements your style with its flawless form and unmatched comfort, adding a unique character to your space...
Measures: ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Alvar Aalto for Artek Model 45 Armchair Chair Black Leather 1 of 6
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Rare armchair model 45 from Alvar Aalto made of laminated birch wood and black aniline leather.
Manufactured by Artek.
The chairs are very comfortable and lightweighted.
They are ...
Category
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer
Rattan Armchair with Terry Fabric Cushion, 1950s
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Very large armchair from the 50s in France
Rattan structure
Cushion in foam covered with a beige terry fabric
Airy design
In the manner of designer Franco Albini for Bonacina, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Foam
Curved Armchair 'Cottonflower'
Located in San Pietro di Morubio, Verona
The rounded, curved shape, is crafted into the unique and original design of this well-proportioned and visually distinctive sofa series, available in custom sizes, ensuring intimacy...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet
Italian Outdoor Dining Chairs in Colorful Lacquered Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining chairs or outdoor chairs, lacquered metal, Italy, 1960s
Wonderful airy patio or dining chairs in differently colored metal. What makes these chairs appear so lightweight is t...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll Arm Desk, Conference Chair Designed by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Knoll international Saarinen conference armchair in license with the De Coene manufacturer Belgium is a design by Eero Saarinen.Featur...
Category
1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius Easy Chairs Modell Bo-561 Bo-Ex Denmark
Located in Berlin, DE
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius Easy Chairs Modell Bo-561 von Bo-Ex in Dänemark In very nice Brown color, in nice condition great set
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swan chair Model 3320 Designed By Arne Jacobsen Made By Fritz Hansen From 1958s
Located in Lejre, DK
The Swan chair, Model 3320, is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chair was designed by Arn...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Set 3 Chrome Tube & Black Faux Leather Chairs Attr to Kem Weber Z Chair
By Kem Weber
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic vintage Art Deco set of 3 chrome tube and original black vinyl or faux leather chairs attributed to Kem Weber Z Chair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The frames have scratches consistent with age and on two of the chairs the texture on the vinyl is a bit different than the third chair. These chairs also have an extra factory hole in the arm on opposite sides leading us to believe these may have been originally part of a ganged set. They work perfectly as singles, however. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1920-1940’s.
Now THIS is a Triple-TREAT!!! We have not one, not two, but THREE fantastic vintage Art Deco chrome and black faux leather chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Black Lacquer Wooden and Velvet Lounge Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black lacquer wooden structure with brass finish adorned with black velvet seat and graghic fabric back lounge armchair Mid-Century Modern style.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Milo Baughman Set of 12 Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory Bouclé, circa 1975
Located in Saint Louis, MO
As if too good to be true super sleek sexy and huge set of twelve chrome dining chairs by iconic Mid-Century Modern designer Milo Baughman professionally reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé. Hello Sexy! Ultra luxurious silhouette gives the feeling of floating on a cozy cloud. Curved upholstery lines and original tufting details contrast the chrome frame's angles. Soft ivory bouclé is rated highly durable and keeps guests cool in summer and cozy in winter. Its breathable texture works in all climates. Scrolled seat back detail is mirrored by the seat front and adds functional comfort while also giving the illusion of an unraveling scroll or flowing waterfall. All guests enjoy padded arm rests. Sturdy, comfortable and so sexy and luxurious, this Milo Baughman Dining Chair set...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
The Flying Wing Humidor Chair from our Signature Collection
Located in London, GB
This is our Signature Flying Wing Aviator chair with built-in humidor.
Crafted to order.
Fully humidified and crafted using a combination of Spanish C...
Category
2010s British Chesterfield Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
Gervasoni Loll 09 Swivel Armchair in Polar Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Product with an important shape, it has an enveloping structure whose particularity is found in the proportions between the seat and the backrest: the latter surrounds the seat padded with high-density polyurethane foam in different densities like a nest. The LOLL 09...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Antique French Gold Bronze & Mahogany Armchair with Delicate Trim, circa 1875
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French gold bronze mounted mahogany armchair with delicate trim, circa 1875-1885.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Pr. Mid Century Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Dining Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid-century garden, patio, poolside chairs constructed of wrought iron and metal mesh. These can function as dinning, or lounge chairs, both...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Florida Outdoor Armchair
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Florida Outdoor all handmade
in resin fiber rattan style. With aluminium
frame.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Grey Large Sheepskin Bean Bag Cover, Australian Sheepskin - Made in Australia
Located in Dural, AU
This long wool grey sheepskin bean bag chair cover is the must-have shaggy bean bag for anyone who wants to live in ultimate comfort. Australi...
Category
2010s Australian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Set of Four Armchair by Alain Delon for Maison Jansen
By Alain Delon
Located in Miami, FL
Rare set of four armchair by Alain Delon Made by Maison Jansen, from the 1972s Collection.
Chrome Brass Copper and alcantara.
James Archer Abbott, Janse...
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Copper, Chrome
Marc Newson Embyro Armchair in Chromed Steel and Fabric Upholstery by Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Marc Newson, the Embryo chair has three legs and a chromed steel structure padded with molded polyurethane foam. The fixed bi-elastic fabric c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Shiro Kuramata 01 Chair in Polished Chrome or Matte Varnish for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Created as a tribute to the 1980s, the decade during which the original design was made and when Shiro Kuramata began his fertile collaboration with Cappellini, sedia 01 chair featur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Swing Brown Chair by Rue Intérieure
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing brown 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 tubing.
In relation to historic designs, Swing mixes the rigidity of steel with the softness of the gentle bouncing movement. The characteristics of steel and the reversed cantilever generate a two-way movement. The leather rolled cushion supports your lumbar spine and relaxes your mind. Versatile and playful, Swing chair creates the sensation that time is on your side. At work, at home, Swing chair inspires.
Swing Your Back!
Rue intérieure is a Montreal design studio created in 2015 by Franco-Canadian Jean Pujol.
Proportion and harmony are at the heart of the studio’s creations...
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Customizable Tacchini Pigreco Chair Designed by Tobia Scarpa
By Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
The Pigreco chair is the first product designed by Tobia Scarpa, conceived in 1959 as a graduation project at the end of his studies in architecture at t...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Vintage Mahogany Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Captains Directors Armchair
Located in Berlin, DE
We are delighted to offer this lovely original vintage hand dyed Mahogany brown leather Chesterfield tufted directors chair A very good looking well made and comfortable directors chair. Its Chesterfield buttoned both back and base, the seat platform is a traditional sprung base so very comfortable, this is the bosses chair...
Category
19th Century English Chesterfield Antique Armchairs
Materials
Leather
21st Century Wings Armchair in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
Armchair with an informal seat that recalls the 1960s-1970s style. It represents an iconic piece of Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors and it is presented in different finishing, fabric ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Foam
Finn Juhl for France and Son, Diplomat Armchair in Rosewood, 1950s
Located in Renens, CH
209 Diplomat Armchair by Finn Juhl in very exclusive Rio Palisander, these days a protected wood species. The wood has been refinished, and the seats re-upholstered in a green woolen...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool
Chair Armchair Velvet Nude Dovain Studio Design Sergio Prieto Deco Upholstered
Located in Lisbon, PT
Meco chair is one of the newest pieces of Dovain Studio. Its geometric and rounded shapes remind us in some way of Japanese purity and elegance, but with a picaresque and fun touch t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Number two Fauteuil by Rue Intérieure
Located in Geneve, CH
Number two fauteuil by Rue Intérieure
Dimensions: 78.74 x 68.58 x H 66.04 cm
Materials: Steel, leather
Designed and made in Montreal, Canada.
Other leather and metal finishes a...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Mid Century Danish Teak Rosewood and Black Leather Armchair and Footstool
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A black leather armchair and Footstool set.
A very stylish mid century piece by Skipper Mobler of Denmark. Supple black leather in superb condition on a teak/beech frame stained in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Vintage Original "Swan" Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1971
Located in Hägersten, SE
lounge chair model "Swan" designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1971. Signed with makers label. Original black leather in beautifully patinated condition. Good vintage condition with age related wear and patina to the base and patina to the leather. The padding is slightly dry, most noticeably in the edges of the armrest. All in all...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Roly Poly Armchair in Black by Faye Toogood with Aniline Leather cushions
By Faye Toogood, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The distinctive, reassuringly chunky lines of Faye Toogood’s Roly-Poly furniture collection become even more inviting in her new collaboration with Driade. The latest line for the Italian design house takes the rounded, welcoming shapes of her limited-edition Assemblage No 4 range. The low seat has been augmented with upholstered cushions that nestle in its curved, bowl-like form, the collection also features a new sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Plastic, Leather
Swing Green Chair by Rue Intérieure
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing green 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 tubing.
In relation to historic designs, Swing mixes the rigidity of steel with the softness of the gentle bouncing movement. The characteristics of steel and the reversed cantilever generate a two-way movement. The leather rolled cushion supports your lumbar spine and relaxes your mind. Versatile and playful, Swing chair creates the sensation that time is on your side. At work, at home, Swing chair inspires.
Swing Your Back!
Rue intérieure is a Montreal design studio created in 2015 by Franco-Canadian Jean Pujol.
Proportion and harmony are at the heart of the studio’s creations...
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
19th Century Gold Gilt and Painted Empire Armchair
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful Empire chair that we purchased in Naples, Italy. This is a classic style, with a fun pop of color with blue velvet that can be left as is or can be reupholstered ...
Category
19th Century European Empire Antique Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Papillonne Armchair with Black Metal Accessory 'Set of 2'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The papillonne armchair complements your style with its flawless form and unmatched comfort, adding a unique character to your space.
**There are...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Chrome and Beige Upholstery Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century floating cube design armchairs with beige upholstery with a faint floral pattern and square tube floating chrome bases. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, 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.
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