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Armchairs For Sale
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1950s Danish Armchair in Lambs Wool
Located in London, London
Armchair Upholstered in lambs wool Wooden feet Sprung seat Restored condition Danish 1950s.  
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wool

Pair of Neo-Rococo Armchairs Made In Light Wood With Decorated Fabric From 1930s
Located in Lejre, DK
A pair of neo-rococo armchairs with decorative light wood fabric from around the 1930s is a beautiful representation of early 20th century furniture design and aesthetics. These chai...
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1930s Danish Rococo Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Wood

Set of 2 Model F580 Groovy Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1966
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Lovely and very comfortable set of Artifort Groovy Chairs (or "M" Chairs), model F580. This model is designed by Pierre Paulin in 1966. This...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60's and produced in the 80's. Cute and very comfortable chair. It has chrome metal legs. The cha...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Wicker Armchairs from the FS Flores Collection, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of mid century inspired armchairs crafted in wicker or reed ambitiously woven over a sturdy metal frame. One of many new designs from the FS Flores Collection...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican British Colonial Armchairs

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Reed

Farfalle Armchair By Marco And Giulio Mantellassi
Located in Milan, IT
The Farfalle armchair, from Tribeca Collection, is a product which comes from the historic archive of Mantellassi. The product was re-edited by making important improvements with reg...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Modern Beige Armchair with Metal Arms
Located in Miami, FL
Inspired by the enchanting bel canto of the Italian opera and its female protagonists the DONNA armchair represents timeless elegance and worldliness. The se...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metallic Thread

Contemporary Ivory Upholstered Armchair, Stay Armchair by Nika Zupanc for Se
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary ivory upholstered armchair - stay armchair by Nika Zupanc for Se. Design: Nika Zupanc Frame upholstered in Dedar Karakorum fabric. Available also in a choice of leathers or fabrics, or in customer’s own material or leather. Powder coated steel frame (available also in any RAL K7 Classic Color). Dimensions: W 141.5 × D 95 × H 135 cm Made by hand, in Slovenia Sé: When Sé began in 2007, director and founder Pavlo Schtakleff had a goal – to reclaim the glamour and quality of 20th century furniture and to become a dynamic and innovative presence in the world of contemporary luxury design. Sé’s vision was to invite some of the world’s best design talent to produce collections, akin to an art gallery or a couture house, the ultimate object being to build a catalogue of highly-crafted and beautifully-finished objects, made of the finest, noble materials, by the best craftspeople in Europe. With timeless forms, a curvaceous aesthetic and a spirit of play, Sé pieces are now feted for their characterful, sculptural profiles, and their ability to captivate the senses. Since its beginnings, this European design brand has stayed true to its founding ethos and to date, Sé has created three editions from the French designer Damien Langlois-Meurinne, the Spanish-born Jaime Hayon and Slovenia-based Nika Zupanc, all of which have been highly acclaimed. Under Sé’s stewardship, each designer brings their own sensibility and character, while harnessing a personality, polish and sheer sense of finish that is undeniably Sé. All our pieces are the products of the most exacting collaborations. They are sensual, tactile and cerebral, inviting the gaze and the touch as well as engaging the mind. Headquartered in London and fabricated across Europe to the highest technical standards, Sé aims to make furniture that not only delights, but that will also become tomorrow’s heirlooms. Nika Zupanc: Product and interior designer Nika Zupanc became a globally recognised name with the launch of the Lolita lamp, her first object to be produced by Moooi. Zupanc works as an independent designer who is constantly involved in fresh projects that grow out of distinctive interpretations of modern culture, contemporary design and available technological options. Her products are part of the range of distinguished design companies such as Moooi, Moroso, Nodus, Bosa, Sé, Scarlet Splendour among others. Her praised limited edition collections and installations are exhibited around the world, sometimes as part of high-end collaborations like the one with Rossana Orlandi. Along the way, Zupanc continuously produces objects under her own brand and is involved in various interior projects. Besides the Lolita lamp, Zupanc has designed a long line of signature ready-to-use pieces like 5 O’Clock Table and 5 O’Clock Chair (Moooi) or Tailored Chair (Moroso). But it is her conceptual installations that saw her evolving into an authentic global voice – I Will Buy Flowers Myself (2009) and Gone with the Wind (2010) presented a collection of objects inside blown-up doll house structures that became a hallmark of Milan Design Week. The Black Cherry lamp, now one of the iconic pieces of her own brand, also debuted at Milan Design Week. The installations that followed, Selfdiscipline (2011) and Summertime (2012), mark the beginning of limited edition collections in partnership with Rossana Orlandi, where with a stubborn passion Zupanc examines the nature of furniture. In 2012, her hometown of Ljubljana had the privilege to be the first with an interior designed and art-directed by Zupanc personally. The noir refurbishment of As Aperitivo is an introduction to her new venture of designing interiors. Since emerging on the global design platform, her work has been watched closely by the international press, describing her work as everything from “punk elegance” (Elle USA) and “techno chic” (BusinessWeek) to “larger than life” (Clear magazine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very comfortable pivoting armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in the 60's. Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's. Solid round metal bas...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Steel

Upholstered Armchair and Footstool with Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo armchair & footstool set by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered pieces provide comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the bronze-patin...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

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Brass

Contemporary Fiberglass Armchair, Fudge Chair by Faye Toogood
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary fiberglass armchair - Fudge Chair by Faye Toogood. This is shown in the cream fiberglass finish. Design: Faye Toogood Material: Fiberglass ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Armchairs

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Fiberglass

1970s Wicker and Bamboo Armchair with Adjustable Backrest and Footrest
Located in Marbella, ES
Sillón de mimbre y bambu de los años 1970, con respaldo regulable y apoyapies.
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Late 20th Century Spanish Armchairs

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Bamboo, Wicker

Jacques Henri Varichon Galaxie Chair for Steiner, France 1972
By Jacques Henri Varichon
Located in London, GB
The Galaxie chair, otherwise known as the Zig-Zag chair, is an inimitable design by the French architect and designer Jacques-Henri Varichon (1945-presen...
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1970s French Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Thin Line Chrome Armchairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Milo Baughman as part of the Thin Line Collection for Thayer Coggin, this striking pair of armchairs features thin rectangular frames in chrome with cylindrical padded ar...
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1970s American Vintage Armchairs

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Chrome

ORIGIN 00009 Forest Green Arm Chair
Located in PARIS, FR
We found these dutch dining arm chairs "Ypsilon" by Just Meijet for Kemb, in a flea market in Paris, we were immediately charmed by their volume and silhouettes. They were in a bad s...
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20th Century European Modern Armchairs

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Plastic

Contemporary Ivory Upholstered Armchair, Stay Armchair by Nika Zupanc for Se
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary ivory upholstered armchair - Stay Armchair by Nika Zupanc for Se. Design: Nika Zupanc Frame upholstered in Dedar Karakorum fabric. Ava...
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Italian Midcentury Armchairs Gio Ponti Club Chairs Ivory Bouclette
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Italian midcentury armchairs Gio Ponti style club chairs in ivory bouclette. These classic and exquisite armchairs have been fully...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

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....
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Wicker Drapery Ghost Armchairs by the Fs Flores Collection, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid-century inspired armchairs crafted in wicker or reed ambitiously woven over a sturdy metal frame in a ghost drapery form with graceful lines. One of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Reed

"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort "Ben" chair. The famous Pierre Paulin designed it in the 80's and named it after his favorite Artifort colleague. Just restored with lovely bouclé woo...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Aluminum

Tarantino Beige Velvet Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Generous in its plush padding entirely covered in corduroy in a refined shade of beige, this armchair makes for the ideal nest where to enjoy moments of pure relaxation. Cylindrical ...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

Pair of Vintage Bamboo, Brass & Linen Fabric Folding Lounge Chairs, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo, brass hardware and linen fabric folding lounge chairs from the 1970. With integrated cushion. Original fabric. Measures folded: H 58 x W 24 x D 6...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Brass

Upholstered Armchair with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Ramo armchair by R & Y Augousti is an elegant and versatile piece. The upholstered piece in cream Pierre Frey fabric provides comfort while retaining a unique aesthetic with the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Armchairs

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Brass

Cape Lounge Chair with Stitches, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant armchair with an organic design inspired by the puffed sleeves and layered designs of haute couture. Its soft lines and chic details make the Cape armchair a real eyecatch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Foam

Modern Liberty Armchair Low Back Aged Polished Brass and Beige Bouclé Cushions
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration: The sculptural forms of the 30s inspired the Liberty Collection. The tubular and steel structures that have marked those years are combined with a new inspiration that e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Brass

Fernandine II Swivel Armchair Bouclé Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Fernandine walls are a part of History that embraces the city of Porto, located in the north of Portugal. These medieval fortifications topped off by battlements were completed during the reign of King D. Fernando and their remains are part of the extraordinary beautiful scenery of the D. Luís bridge with colourful houses that paint the banks of the Douro River. Inspired by these old fortifications of Porto, the Fernandine II armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Armchair, Upholstery, Metal
Located in Maçka-İstanbul, 34
‘Yalın Armchair’ has a perfect balance between functionality and design. Delicate feet resembling a flamingo and ergonomic design combine to bring the product to life.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Armchairs Editor by Burov, 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of armchairs with triangular armrests ed. burov France, Circa. 1950 Description: Tubular base in black lacquered metal, seat and back upholstered with foam covered with a ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber" color, all 4 chairs retain original...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Danish Modern BO 360 Suede Sling Chair by Erik Ole Jorgensen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Early 1960s metal and suede hoop sling chair by designer Erik Ole Jorgensen made by Bovirke in Denmark. Deceptively comfortable, this sling lounge chair conforms to your body providi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Club Chair by Jori Ca.2000
By JORI
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Club chair model Pacific by Belgian brand Jori. Made of beige color. Made around 2000. The armrest can be put down, what gives the sofa more space to sit. Measures: Width: 104-15...
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Early 2000s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Two Mid Century Beige Wool Armchairs, by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of mid century armchairs GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. They are made from solid beech wood. The...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

ST774 Starlight Occasional Armchair
Located in Ponsacco, IT
Surrender to relax in this classic yet contemporary occasional Armchair. Be enveloped in its warm embrace owing to its soft shape: upholstered with...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric

"Ben" Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable Artifort "Ben" chair. The famous Pierre Paulin designed it in the 80's and named it after his favorite Artifort colleague. Just restored with lovely bouclé woo...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Aluminum

20th Century Beige Checkered Fabric Armchair, 300-227 Type, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable armchair type 300-227, unusual model but captivating with its minimalism. Construction without armrests, turned legs made of beech wood. These armchairs were man...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Textile, Beech

Elefante Armchair, Art Deco Style white black & pink velvet upholstered
Located in Lisbon, PT
Elefante is recognized as the most charismatic armchair of our collection. Designed by Sergio Prieto with strong inspiration by the rounded shapes of an elephant, as the name reflect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

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Velvet, Lacquer

Orange Slice Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort orange slice chair by Pierre Paulin. Designed in the 60's and produced in the 80's. Cute and very comfortable c...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

50s American Gilt Faux Bamboo Metal Arm / Vanity Chair Hollywood Regency Bouclé
Located in Miami, FL
We offer a faux bamboo metal armchair or vanity chair in gold finish sculptural crafted and has a new upholstered seat cushion in a cream color bouclé fabric. Made in America in the...
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1950s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Sectional Armchair in Suede and Jacquard & Brass Details
Located in Porto, PT
Gyvaté armchair is an exquisite design piece for high-end interior design projects. The armchair allows a customizable composition; it can be paired with another to make a modular so...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Armchairs, 1960s, Reupholstered in Larsen Wool Boucle'
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Beautiful pair of armchairs, Italy end 1960s, brass base, entirely restored and reupholstered in light beige wool boucle' by Larsen. Cushions stuffed in real goose down
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Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

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Brass

Contemporary Modern Jacob Armchair in Beige Fabric by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Jacob Armchair in Beige Fabric by Collector Studio This fun and sophisticated armchair, it’s simple shape and attractive color game along with other possible com...
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2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Arflex Botolo Low Back Armchair in Natural Fur & Black Metal Legs by Cini Boeri
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An innovative upholstered rolling chair with three large tubular legs. Botolo is an ideal place to sit, relax and be creative.Cini Boeri designed Botolo in 1973, giving life to a new design style, where you could choose the height of the legs to have a dining chair in the high version or a style, at that time modern, "the living at a low level", a way of living...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fur

1980s Bamboo Vintage Garden Armchair
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A 1980s vintage bamboo armchair. In very good conditions with only few signs of time.
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1980s Italian Spanish Colonial Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo

Ivory Leather Mid-Century Modern Straccio Lounge Chair by Zanotta, Italy
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a stunning pair of Straccio ivory-colored full-grain leather lounge chairs designed by De Pas, D'Urbino, and Lomazzi for Zanotta in 1968. These iconic lounge chairs have ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Collectible Garden or Bar Chair "Scooby Doo" in Liberty Style, 1950s
Located in taranto, IT
Splendid garden or bar armchair, original from the 1950s, made of scooby doo on a coated iron structure, with ergonomic armrests measures one meter high,...
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1950s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Warren Platner Easy Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Model 1705 easy chairs with ottoman, designed by Warren Platner for Knoll. Zinc steel wire rods are bent and welded to form a graceful, sculptural Silhouette. A generously ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Zinc

Set of Model F570 Lounge Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960's
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare set of lounge chairs, model F570. Designed by Pierre Paulin in 1963 and manufactured by Artifort. This beautiful model was produced for just a very short time, 1 year, ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Beige Armchair, Danish Design, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Danish armchair from the 1960s. The furniture is in very good condition, after professional renovation. The seat and backrest are covered with a new fabric. Dimensions: height 77 ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Teak

Set of 6 Scoop Shape Seats Chrome Dining Milo Baughman Room Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern scoop seats dining room chairs by Thayer Coggin.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

1950s Mid-Century Czech Beige Bentwood Armchairs, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of armchairs by Czech furniture designer Jindrich Halabala. This 1950s design is upholstered in an updated beige fabric, the soothing earth tone was chosen to compliment the t...
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1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

Deconstructed Iron Back Skeleton Frame French Armchair, 1880s
Located in Milan, IT
Deconstructed iron back skeleton frame French armchair. 1880s Beautifully sculptured iron back.
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18th Century French Belle Époque Antique Armchairs

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Brass, Iron

Colony Armchair in Black Legs, Walnut Structure, Upholstered Cushions, by Skrivo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colony armchair with metal base varnished is offered here in black, however, also available in white, silk grey, dusty grey, intense blue or bronze. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Pair of Chrome and Chenille Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of chrome and chenille armchairs with original beige color upholstery. The set is in perfect vintage conditions If a different upholstery is required,...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Chrome

Striking Pair of Original Midcentury Katavolos T Armchairs, 1955
Located in Rome, IT
William Katavolos in partnership with Douglas Kelley & Ross Littell designed the iconic sling-back T chair in 1952 as model 3LC in Laverne International's sculptural New Furniture se...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Fernandine II Armchair, Bouclé and Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Fernandine walls are a part of History that embraces the city of Porto, located in the north of Portugal. These medieval fortifications topped off by battlements were completed during the reign of King D. Fernando and their remains are part of the extraordinary beautiful scenery of the D. Luís bridge with colourful houses that paint the banks of the Douro River. Inspired by these old fortifications of Porto, the Fernandine II armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Mid Century Little Globe Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and comfortable "Little Globe" armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's. Fabricated by Artifort in the 80's. Round metal base ...
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1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

MARIKA Beige Armchair / Dinning Chair
Located in Larnaca, CY
Upholstered by a local artisanal in a plush water repellent and easy to clean fabric. This seat piece follows gentle and classic curves wrapped in a toned-down shade of smooth fabri...
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2010s European Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

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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