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Armchairs For Sale
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Very Large Rattan Armchair
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Spectacular leaf shaped handmade XXL rattan armchair. Very decorative piece even standing on it own. If you are looking for a chair that every guest will talk about. It can also be u...
Category
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
De Sede International Steel Tube Armchair by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HE-113/01 armchair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Upholstery: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Strap cover in core leather black.
Frame: Chrome-plated steel tube frame. Bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Exceptional Gold Gilded Louis XV Stylized Guilded Armchairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
This exceptional showy set of gilt armchairs are a vibrant splash of gold to enhance any living space. A kind of Louis XV hybrid of French style crossed with an English of design.
Category
19th Century European Antique Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Mid Century Bat Armchair, Yellow Dots, Chrome, Bauhaus Style, Poland, 1970s
By Bauhaus
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A unique "Bat" armchair from the factory Zadziele Wschod, produced in the 1970s, fully renovated armchair, original chrome preserved, very well polished.
Perfect for Minimalist inte...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Lirio Accent Chair in Walnut Wood, Cane and Beige Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
A reimagining of the flower that gave origin to its name, Lily, Uultis’ Lírio armchair combines organic shapes and the comfort of an embrace that only nature can provide.
Its structu...
Category
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Wood
1950s Jaroslav Smidek Original Armchairs, Pair in Jacquard Floral
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Jaroslav Smidek Original Armchairs – Pair In Jacquard Floral
1950s Jaroslav Smidek Original Armchairs – Pair In Jacquard Floral. Sourced direct in the Czech republic this is o...
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Desk Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute desk- or armchair.
This extremely rare chair is designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort in the 60's.
The nicely shaped seat with the soft cushion makes the chair very comfortable.
It has been restored by a Pierre Paulin specialist with new fabric and new foam.
Upholstered with the high quality and soft Pierre Frey bouclé fabric.
This lovely pivoting chair...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Design, Iconic Sofa in Natural Saddle Leather V215
By Formitalia
Located in Pistoia, IT
Clean design with extreme care for iconic details.
Premium natural materials.
Completely handmade.
Category
2010s Italian Other Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Design, Iconic Sofa with Tray in Natural Saddle Leather V215/T
By Formitalia
Located in Pistoia, IT
ASTON MARTIN - Home Interiors
Iconic 2ers Sofa V215/T with tray in Calacatta Cream marble, in saddle leather art. Cuoio col. Kestral Tan with fabric art. Brera col. 02 uphols...
Category
2010s Italian Other Armchairs
Materials
Steel
DS-2011 Bauhaus Leather Armchair by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Armchair DS-2011/01 by De Sede. Aesthetics and functionality in a harmonious combination. An impressive design with a solid steel construction and light upholstery. Casual cushions and visible seams complete the harmonious look.
Details:
Standard configuration: Runners black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Design, Iconic Armchair in Natural Saddle Leather V215
By Formitalia
Located in Pistoia, IT
Iconic armchair V215 in saddle leather art. Cuoio col. Kestral Tan with fabric art. Brera col. 02 upholstery. and elegant metal structure in Light Gold finish, with ASTON MARTIN bo...
Category
2010s Italian Other Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of French 1960s Louis XVI Armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
Introducing a pair of French Louis XVI-style chairs from the 1960s, restored by our atelier. These neoclassical armchairs showcase a flawless fusion of traditional elegance and conte...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Midcentury Emmanuelle or Peacock Rattan and Wicker Chair, Italy 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very huge Emmanuelle or Peacock chair, fabricated in Italy in the 60's.
A beautiful and rare version with very nice details.
This hand woven armchair is made of rattan and wicker...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
Louis Paolozzi, Single "Concerto" Easy Chair for Zol, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant French Lounge Chair model "Concerto" designed by Louis Paolozzi in the 1950s and produced by Zol, France.
Black lacquered metal feet.
Excellent condition.
Original pie...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” Chairs in New Velvet, Artifort, 1970s - *Customizable*
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A pair of Giancarlo Piretti “Alky” chairs newly upholstered in Designers Guild linen-colored cotton velvet & potentially customizable in over 100 colors.
*Lead time for despatch of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Armchair "Foyer" Sergio Giobbi, Product Giovannetti Modern Style, in Fabric
By Giovannetti
Located in Casalguidi, IT
Foyer seating system, composed of three different sized elements. Born under the sign of a balanced modernity that can interface with all different style...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Polyester
Rive Droite Confident by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier 'Silver Cast Bronze Legs'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic Napoleon III style armchair or tête-à-tête has been restyled. It is the
perfect conversation piece. We have used white bronze legs and added a modern
touch to the upho...
Category
2010s American Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
1970s Bouclé Upholstery Mushroom Style Lounge Chair
Located in Madrid, ES
Unknown Designer upholstery round lounge chair. Netherlands, 1970s.
This anonymous lounge chair was probably inspired by Pierre Paulin's Mushroom Lounge chair.
Excellent cond...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Pair of Travertine Arm Chairs Attb to Stéphane Parmentier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of armchairs designed and manufactured in France.
Made in solid travertine, beautiful architectural lines and upholstered in an off white fabric.
The chairs are att...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Travertine
1930s Finish Upholstered Art Deco Armchair
Located in London, GB
A dignified, svelte 1930s armchair with classic proportions and offering seemingly tailored comfort. It has a firm back, raised armrests, and it sits on rounded wooden feet. The armc...
Category
1930s Finnish Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Yellow Armchair in the Manner of Gae Aulenti, Italy, 1960s
By Gae Aulenti
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian armchair was manufactured in the 1970s. The round curved, yellow enamelled steel tube serves as a frame for the simple linen upholstery. The piece of furniture is in goo...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Bamboo Armchair in the Style of Antonio Budji Layug
By Budji Layug, Antonio Layug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1980s bamboo armchair in the style of Antonio Budji Layug. Large bamboo frame with slat back and base. Cane wrapping. Newly made cushions in a high qua...
Category
1980s Tribal Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Bamboo
MCM Scandinavian Design Style Beige Bouclé Fabric and Leather Swivel Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s Scandinavian Design Style Beige Bouclé Fabric With Cognac Leather Padded Button Finishes Swivel Armchair composed of a black lacquered cross shaped swivel base and a co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Wood
1st Edition Oyster Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin Artifort New Upholstery, 1965
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Early 1st edition production ‘Oyster’ F157 lounge chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort – 1965.
The early metal bases were made of brushed stainless steel. The new modern ones are m...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
De Sede Leather Club Chair by Kurt Erni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2620/01 armchair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Legs beechwood black-coated. If not specified otherwise, the standard configuration will be confirmed....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Filou Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Filou chair by De Sede. Filou's seat and footrest are fully crafted and can be stopped at any angle without any effort. A clever solution presents the upholstery from being undul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Victorian Inlaid Mahogany Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian inlaid mahogany armchair having a pretty inlaid shaped back and centre splat, shaped arms, standing on elegant inlaid square tapering legs with spade feet to the front and shaped back legs with original castors
A quaint chair...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Armchairs
Materials
Other
De Sede Leather Armchair by Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/01 armchair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte dark nickel coating. Standard seat and back heights. Neck support in brushed stainless ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Low DAX Shell Armchair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Charles and Ray Eames second generation Zenith shell armchair, black enameled metal legs in X-pattern, large shock mounts, pale yellow fibergla...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Louis Paolozzi, Single "Concerto" Corner Chair for Zol, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant French Corner Lounge Chair model "Concerto" designed by Louis Paolozzi in the 1950s and produced by Zol, France.
Black lacquered metal feet.
Excellent condition.
Origi...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Lounge Chair / New Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful new upholstered Mid-Century Modern chrome chair in Style of Milo Baughman.
Measures 24” wide, 26” deep, 33” tall and 17” to the seat.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Bauhaus Gabo Adjustable Cantilever Leather Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Gabo chair by de Sede. Gabo is multi-faceted. Take the cantilever chair, sleek and stylish with its classic round-tube profile, or the elegant square-tube frame chair. Both combi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Sesam armchair by De Sede. The ultimate in comfort. A simple adjustment - that can even be made while seated - swivels out the footrest and reclines the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Cleo Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Cleo chair by De Sede. Slim and self-assured in every setting – the Cleo easy-chair is made for relaxing. Its striking modern lines transform it into a contemporary sculpture tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Craft Fabric Armchair by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-49/01 armchair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Back cushion and cushion in leather. Legs polished aluminium. If not specified otherwise, the standard c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Swan Chair in Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Mid-Century Modern Design Classic "Swan" chair designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the lounge area of ??the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen.
The armchair has no identification of the manu...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pli Dual Rotation Multi-Functional Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pli chair by De Sede. A miracle of rotation. The chair Pli consists of two armchair parts, each rotating about its own axis. Thanks to the option of Dual rotation the armchair can fulfill a variety of functions and surprises the person seated with unimagined flexibility. Depending on how the two chair parts are rotated relative to one another, the armchair can be used with an armrest, a footrest or an intelligent shelf. The needs and demands of the person seated are virtually limitless. Designer Stefan Heiliger’s basic IDEA was to create a functional armchair that can be operated differently. Previous functional armchairs had a footrest that could be pulled up or an armrest that could be folded up individually. Pli can do without all this. This smart swivel armchair revolutionarily fulfills the arm- or footrest functions with the correct pivot point. The design of the dynamic seating object looks stately. This is how Pli lends a tasteful touch of extravagance to the commercial and residential settings alike.
Details:
Standard configuration: Round base and column coated in matte black with a fine texture.
Upholstery and assembly: Seat, back and footrest: supporting metal structure, high bulk density molded foam. Seat and back with comfort upholstery, back with integrated lumbar support.
Seat comfort: Ergonomically designed seat with soft upholstery.
Function: Footrest and armchair can be rotated 360° independently of one another.
Substructure: Round base and column coated in matte black with a fine texture. Pearl-gloss chrome-plated or coated in different color on request for a surcharge. Double-shell steel structure with closed round base. Synthetic slide-on glides also supplied.
Note: The seat and back are loosely covered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
2 Armchairs 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Armchairs
Iron on Gold leaf
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...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Fine Pair of Italian Late Art Deco Palisander Demilune Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Fine Pair of Italian Late Art Deco Palisander Demilune Club Chairs.
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Pavo Adjustable Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pavo chair by De Sede. The all-purpose armchair. Pavo has many facets, whether as an elegant side armchair or as a comfortable relaxing armchair with remarkable functions. Pavo o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Style His Armchair Made with Textile and Brass by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
His & Her are complementary collections whose aim is to affirm the brand's aesthetic. These two collections are inspired by artistic movements from the beginning of the 20th century,...
Category
2010s Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Shelby Adjustable Swivel Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Shelby chair by De Sede. Built for blissful relaxation, this easy chair takes its name from its constructional design: a hard shell containing a soft and cosy core with convenien...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Fixed Leather Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/101 armchair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Thread color according to the color of the body. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Milo Baughman Set of 8 Chrome Dining Chairs in Ivory Boucle, circa 1975
Located in Saint Louis, MO
As if too good to be true super sleek and sexy set of 8-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
Chita Chair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The colors of the Chita chair come from the cheetah print, the popular fabric of indigenous indian origin that dresses and covers the history of the Brazil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Andrea Salvetti for Dilmos Limited EditionArmchair Sculpture Bronze Cast
Located in Milan, IT
Extraordinary armchair in a limited edition of 9 pieces made in lost wax-casting in bronze for Dilmos Milano. The artist Andrea Salvetti was inspired by the posture of the Madonna holding Christ in the famous Pietà sculpture of Michelangelo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bronze
Rex Posture Support Leather Armchair by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Rex chair by De Sede. The armchair Rex revolutionizes the act of sitting. Like the De Sede model DS-343, the armchair Rex is based on a patented seat study developed over the last two decades by seat expert and physical therapist Bart Van der Heyden. Rex is an armchair that moves with the movements of the person seated. Changes in posture are not just permitted but even encouraged. The armchair presents itself in a novel architecture. The seat shell does not stop at the backrest as usual but extends to pelvis height instead. This is not only a stylish design element but the elementary basis for this sitting revolution. With the extended seat shell, the person seated assumes a different posture when leaning back: if you lean backwards, only the upper part of the backrest moves backwards. Following the movements of the body, this provides gentle support to the spine and the chest opens automatically. The person seated immediately feels a more open posture, which is accompanied by a freedom of sitting.
Details:
Standard configuration: Substructure coated in silk-grey. Mechanism resistance low.
Upholstery and assembly: SEDEX upholstery with SEDE-Lux padding. High-quality strap suspension. Seat, back and armrest with supporting metal structure and integrated gas pressure spring suspension. Thread color tone on tone.
Function: Shifts in weight adapt the seat and backrest inclination to the respective sitting position. This prevents the typical shearing forces. Armchair rotatable 360°. Headrest infinitely forward-adjustable. Mechanism resistance low or, on request, mechanism resistance strong (better for very large and/or heavy persons).
Substructure: Coated in silk-grey or coated in black-grey on request. Available with coating in different color on request for a surcharge. High-gloss chrome-plated on request for a surcharge. Star base with glides for hard and soft floor coverings.
Note: Lumbar support based on the latest ergonomic/medical knowledge. Loosely covered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Scandinavian Modern, Pair of Chairs, Nordic Design, Findahl Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of chairs in Nordic design with natural wicker seat made in black lacquered beech wood by Findahl Møbelfabrik. Both chairs are in very nice condit...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Leather Reclining Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Tetrad, England circa 1970
By Tetrad
Located in London, GB
Leather reclining swivel lounge chair with ottoman by Tetrad, England, circa 1970.
Very good vintage condition consistent with age. No rips or tears. Tilt and swivel mechanism fully...
Category
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern B64 Cesca Chair with Arms by Marcel Breuer, Italy, 1970s
Located in Marbella, ES
Chair model Cesca B64, with armrests. Chromed tubular structure, beechwood frames in black color and Viennese natural grid. Excellent condition in general both of the wooden frames, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Space Age Armchairs Karate by Michel Cadestin for Airborne
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Space age egg chairs - 1970s for Airborne
Upholstered premium leather:
Good condition with slight patina on the chrome.
Category
1970s French Space Age Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin American Chrome Off-White Upholstered Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury American (1970s) chrome flat bar armchair featuring an off-white fabric upholstered scrolling headrest and seat, rounded arms unified with the ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
"Robert" Lounge Set Designed by Pierre Guariche Upholstered in Pierre Frey
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A "Robert" armchair, fireside chair and footstool designed by Pierre Guariche and produced in the 1960s by Meurop.
Formed of tubular metal and the armchair featuring wooden arms, th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Dutch Cocktail or Side Chair, 1970s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely "petit" cocktail or side chair, fabricated in the Netherlands in the 1970s.
This cute chair has just been upholstered with lovely fabric, it is in perfect condition!
It ...
Category
1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Zoomorphic Armchair, Inclination System, Beige Fabric- France
Located in Girona, ES
Elegant zoomorphic shaped armchair, wood structure with inclination system (back and seat), new heathered beige cotton upholstery, stained and French polished wood.
France circa 1...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
1940s Antique Rattan Armchairs Set of 2
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
This very decorative early 1900's pair of rattan lounge chairs is beautifully shaped with generous proportions.
Richly decorated, sides and back made of rattan in very good conditio...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Trevor Chair with Armrests Bronze Colour Frame Pink Bouclé Fabric by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Trevor dining chair makes a perfect accompaniment for the tea room, its round spheres forming backrest and armrests, floating on thin metal rods, just like bonbons speared on cocktai...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Saporiti Italian Silver Polished Metal Beige Upholstered Armchairs
By Saporiti
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of midcentury Italian silver polished metal armchairs with removable seat cushions, upholstered in a button tufted pastel abstract patterned fabric, resting on a flat bar \"H\" ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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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