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Armchairs For Sale
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Outdoor Woven Rope Dining Chair In Black Teak
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
The Material: Our products use taut, clean, and highly tenacious rope made of 100% polyester. What makes this material special is because the characteristic of polyester that is extr...
Category
2010s Asian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Falcon Phoenix Loungechair, Hight Back by Ingmar Relling, New
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern falcon phoenix loungechair, hight back by Ingmar Relling. New edition. Elegant and timeless
The story started in 1971 when Sigurd Resell designed the chair, drawi...
Category
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Big Easy Armchair by Ron Arad for Moroso
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Big Easy chair was originally designed as a steel chair in 1989 as a one off. Due to its popularity it was produced in a first series of glossy lacq...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Quality Rosewood Reclining Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Regency quality rosewood reclining armchair having fabulous carving and newly reupholstered in a quality green leather wi...
Category
19th Century English Regency Antique Armchairs
Materials
Other
Zanuso Senior Chair for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Solihull, GB
Originally designed by Marco Zanuso in 1951 for Arflex, France.
The chair is in very good condition with the black leather upholstery showing only light wear. The legs have some o...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Knoll Studio “Brno Tubular” Lounge Chair Armchairs in Dark Brown Leather
By Knoll
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a rare, original identical-pair of “Brno Tubular” Armchairs from the world renown furniture house of Knoll Studio, dressed in a sublime, tactile dark-brown leather, and with ...
Category
2010s Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Original from the 80ies, Modern Swivel Chair Maurizio Peregalli, Signed
Located in Vienna, AT
Design: Maurizio Peregalli, Noto ZEUS Milano, signed, 1988.
Material used is rubber and metal.
Category
1980s Austrian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Birch Wood Lounge Chair with Black Canvas Seat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Scandinavian Modern birch wood lounge chair with black canvas seat. Item features a canvas seat, solid birch wood frame, clean modernist lines, gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Birch
Zanuso Baby Chair for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Solihull, GB
Originally designed by Marco Zanuso in 1951 for Arflex, France.
The chair is in very good condition with the black leather upholstery showing only light wear. The legs have some o...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Immaculate Poltrona Frau “Kennedee” Armchair in Black “Pelle Frau SC” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is an ultra-rare “Kennedee” Swivel Armchair (one of 4 identical armchairs available currently) from the world renown Italian furniture house of Poltrona Frau.
In a world of ...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Coalesse Bob Lounge Leather Armchairs Pair, Exclusive by Pearson Lloyd
By Coalesse
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of RRP £5500 Coalesse Bob lounge armchairs with adjustable head rests designed by Pearson Lloyd
A...
Category
20th Century English Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Black Leather 'Falcon' chair by Sigurd Ressell, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Norwegian Falcon chair in black leather by Sigurd Ressel, Norway, 1970s.
Very good vintage condition with signs of usage and patina.
Global front door shipping: €500.
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pearson Lloyd Set of Two Lounge Chairs 90’s
Located in bari, IT
Beautiful shell chairs by the renowned London based design team Pearson Lloyd. The chair has a very stable white plastic shell on the outside, while the inner shell is comfortably up...
Category
1990s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Hickory Modern Black Lacquered Armchairs with Patterned Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the 1960s with our pair of Hickory Modern Armchairs, beautifully restored to embody the luxury and style of mid-century design. These arm...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Polyester, Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood, Foam, Fabric
Jugendstil Konzertstuhl
Located in Heiligenberg, DE
Konzerststuhl aus dem Jugendstil, Frankreich um 1900. Die formschönen Wangen aus Gusseisen sind Hector Guimard (1867 Lyon - 1942 New York City) zugeschrieben. Hector Guimard war eine...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Poltronova Armchair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Greding, DE
Armchair with red lacquered frame, veneered armrests and three-piece seat covered with black leather. Two small ashtrays are embedded in the armrests.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
"Seven" Office Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare early version of Arne Jacobsen’s “Seven” office chair, with the original wheel base. Elegant black leather upholstery.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pat Conley 2 Vintage Steel Chair by Philippe Starck ca. 1980s
Located in Geneva, CH
Fantastic vintage postmodern black painted tubular steel chair "Pat Conley 2" by Philippe Starck produced by XO Paris ca. 1984
Very good condition. Signed....
Category
1980s French Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Peter Maly 'Zyklus Arm Chair' for Cor, Germany 1980s
By Peter Maly, COR
Located in Hellouw, NL
Postmodern Pop Art 'Zyklus Chair' by Peter Maly for Cor, Germany 1980s. This leather lounge chair has a great design and is very comfortable. The base con...
Category
1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
8 Scandinavian Cow Horn Chairs in Light Oak and Black Leather, Midcentury
Located in Brussels , BE
superb suite of eight Scandinavian cow horn chairs in light oak and black leather attributed to HP Hansen. These seats, Denmark late 1970s, are in remarkable original condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Boho Chic Faux Bamboo Rattan Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A quality Mid Century Boho Chic faux bamboo and Rattan armchair. Finely carved , the chair features curved arms resting on a rattan seat. The back of the chair is slightly curved pro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Rattan
Suite of 4 Poltrona Frau “Kennedee” Armchairs in Black “Pelle Frau SC” Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is an ultra-rare suite of 4 “Kennedee” Swivel Armchairs from the world renown Italian furniture house of Poltrona Frau.
In a world of temporary pleasures, Poltrona Frau create beautiful furniture that remains a joy forever.
Poltrona Frau Armchairs presented in this spectacular order are rare enough on the pre-loved market but, a group of 4 dressed...
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Black Leather Fireside Chair Attributed to Jacques Charpentier, France, 1970s
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Black leather low chair by Jacques Charpentier, made in France from the 1970s. Chromed metal base on which the high quality thick leather seat rests. A superficial scratch and 2 smal...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare Minimalist Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Black Leather Swivel Armchair
By Georg Thams
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This rare office armchair was designed by the Danish designer Georg Thams during the 1960s. It is upholstered in black natural leather. It has three loosely placed pillows. The armch...
Category
1960s Danish Minimalist Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Fritz Hansen “Fri” Lounge Armchairs in Blue Fabric
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a rare pair of the iconic “Fri”Armchairs, from the world renown Danish furniture house of Fritz Hansen.
In a world of temporary pleasures, Fritz Hansen create beautiful fu...
Category
2010s Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chairs Set 3
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a. mid-century modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chairs set of 3. Comprised of aluminum frames, 4 prong aluminum bases, nylon feet, black swivel shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, & have been reupholstered in an aubergine or eggplant faux suede. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are minor nicks on the arms & some wear on outside corners of seat fabric. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Design Date, 1958. Circa, 1960-1978.
NOTE: If you love these Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back aubergine chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Art Deco Style Her Ll Armchair Made with Black Iron, Leather and Textile
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
Iron
Pair of Molteni & C “Doda” Armchairs & Ottoman In Dark Grey Alcantara
By Molteni & C
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a superb, beautifully-presented pair of the iconic “Doda” Rotating/Swivel Armchairs and Ottoman in a stunning dark-grey Alcantara, manufactured by the leading Italian Furnitu...
Category
2010s Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Vintage Black Velvet Upholstered George Hepplewhite Wingback Armchairs
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning pair of vintage oversized George Hepplewhite wingback armchairs with the Philadelphia oversized wings
These are a showstoppi...
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
MCM Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group High Back Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chair. Comprised of aluminum frame, 4 prong aluminum base, nylon feet, black swivel shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, & has been reupholstered in an aubergine or eggplant faux suede. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are some minor scratches on the arms. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Design Date, 1958. circa, 1960-1978. (We currently have three currently available but priced separately.)
I can’t think of anything better than a vintage Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group high back chair!!! Except maybe a purple one!! Aubergine Eggplant, Purple whichever!! WOW!!! It is comprised of an aluminum frame, 4 prong aluminum base with nylon feet, black swivel shaft, black powder coated aluminum arms, and it has been reupholstered in a lovely aubergine or eggplant faux suede fabric. Can we just say Design EXCELLENCE!!!! And not to mention extraordinary comfort! The dynamic design duo of husband and wife team Charles & Ray Eames focused on every detail and combined ergonomics, flexibility, constructive elements, highest quality materials, and attention to superior style which created a masterpiece that is highly sought after still today. The design was introduced in 1958 and is still in production! This vintage beauty will be phenomenal at a desk in an office setting, next to your bed or in the dressing area of your bedroom, or extra seating in the sitting room. It is versatile enough to blend in with many décor styles, but it’s bursting with Mid-Century Modern magnificence!! This treasure is exactly what the designer ordered!
Charles Eames was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1907. Ray Kaiser Eames was born in Sacramento, California in 1912. They met at Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan and were married in 1941. They moved together to California and continued their design work they began together at Cranbrook. A commission, which they acquired from the government during WWII to produce molded plywood splints and stretchers, launched a career producing iconic Mid-Century Modern furnishings which are still fresh and sought after today. The Eames and their association with Herman Miller were the partnership of the century. If you want to learn more about Charles and Ray please visit Eames Office, the Eames Official website.
Herman Miller started life as Star furniture...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fabricius Kastholm FK711 Office Chairs Walter Knoll, Germany, 1971
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Large set of 8 office chairs model FK711 designed by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm and manufactured by Walter Knoll, Germany 1971. These ...
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Bella Armchair
Located in Hollywood, FL
The Bella Chair lives up to its Italian name, which translates to "beautiful." This stunning piece of furniture not only boasts intricate leather weaving, but it also offers remarkab...
Category
2010s Philippine International Style Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Papillonne Swivel Armchair with Black Wood Accessory 'Set of 2'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The papillonne swivel armchair complements your style with its flawless form and unmatched comfort, adding a unique character to your space.
Standin...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Alira Swing
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Organicity that sharpens the senses and awakens memories. The sensoriality of Balanço Alira resides in the seductive aesthetic that fills the eyes and in the handcrafted binding that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Black Leather Armchair, 1930s, Czechia
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Fully restored.
Category
1930s Czech Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
An early production Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Newly upholstered in luxurious pure Alpaca fabric (brown / grey) with a structure of fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Fast shipping worldwide.
When asked by Florence Knoll to design 'a chair that was like a basket full of cushions - something she could really curl up in', Eero Saarinen produced the Womb chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Black 'Semi-Aniline' Leather Lacko Armchairs by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE
Located in Nantwich, GB
A stunning pair of 'Lacko" armchairs designed by Ingemar Thillmark for OPE. Refurbished teak frame and reupholstered in semi-aniline black leather.
Note: When buying or delivering a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Belgo Chrome Table with 2 Chairs with Roses, 1980s
By Belgo Chrome
Located in Antwerp, BE
Belgo chrome set consisting a table with 2 chairs - 2 armchairs
Belgo Chrome is a Belgian brand which was known for high quality handmade luxuriou...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Preben Fabricius Jorgen Kastholm Bird Chairs Kill, 1964
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
3-legged version “Bird” office chairs made with brushed steel and leather and sheepskin upholstery (quite recent).
Dimensions:104cm h, 78cm w, 70cm ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Metropolitan Chair by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Rare ‘Metropolitan’ armchair, model no. 2842/L
designed 1949, executed circa 1961
Rosewood, leather
Executed by master cabinetmaker Willy B...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Midcentury Sheepskin Occasional Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of small bedroom or occasional chairs.
England, circa 1970s.
Professionally re-upholstered in icelandic sheepskin.
A wild look.
Price is for the pair.
Location:...
Category
1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Modern Black Leather Armchairs from Ire Möbel AB
By Ire Mobel 1
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of rare armchairs was manufactured by Ire Möbel AB in Skillingaryd, Sweden, during the 1970s. The seats were upholstered in black natural leather with longitudinal stitching...
Category
1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Italian 1960s Design Style Rattan Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Design and original armchair with a natural rattan airy structure.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker, Rattan
Pair of Swiss Reclining Black Leather and Chrome Strässle Chairs by Eichenberger
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Mid-Century Modern pair of high-back reclining chairs in black leather and chromed tubed steel. Made in Switzerland by Strässle International and designed by Hans Eichenberger. Both ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
All Black Fartura Armchair in Neotenic Style by Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
"Fartura" in Portuguese, means abundance, wealth. Not in the financial sense exactly, but of everything that brings joy and happiness. It is a term widely used in Italian family meals, to represent the quantity and variety of food on the table.
Fartura armchair appropriates this concept exactly, with a solid wood structure of large and succulent proportions. Inspired by the concept of neotenic design...
Category
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Fur, Hardwood, Synthetic
Eames Herman Miller EA108 Aluminum Group Swivel Chairs, Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Eames Herman Miller EA108 Swivel Chairs, Aluminum Group, Leather
Offered for sale is a pair of Herman Miller Charles and Ray Eames Aluminum Gro...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
1/3 Vintage Mid-Century 1970's Cantilever Lacquered Metal Chair, Mesh Metal Seat
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage powder coated metal chair in black color. Cantilever for of the frame supports a removable mesh wire seat
Price is per chair, 3 available.
Mod...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Newly Upholstered Hans Wegner AP48 Armchair in Cowhide, Denmark 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Newly Upholstered Hans Wegner AP48 armchair in Cowhide, Denmark 1960s. The AP48 Armchair is a classic furniture design by Hans Wegner, who designed the chair in 1951 for the manufact...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Eight Andover Ebonized Dining Chairs by Stendig
Located in Water Mill, NY
Set of eight Andover ebonized arm dining chairs by Davis Allen for Stendig with original fabric Allen was the head interior designer for Skidmore (som). We have another set of eight ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
New Upholstered Rattan Seating Set, 4x Armchairs 1x Stool 1x Coffee Table, 1960s
By Bonacina
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
New upholstered rattan seating set consisting of 4x swivel and tilt armchairs 1x stool 1x coffee table, 1960s Italy.
The armchairs and the stool have been newly upholstered. A uni...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Smoked Glass
Pair of "Falcon" Easy Chairs by Sigurd Resell, Norway, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Vatne möbler in Norway, 1970s.
Leather cushions in good condition with minor signs of usage.
Set of 4 available. Listed price is for a pair.
Category
1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Modern Pair of Black Leather Soriana Lounge Chairs by Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Pair of armchairs Soriana designed by Tobia Scarpa and edited for Cassina. Structure in cromed steel and leather. Italy, 60s.
Every item LA Studio offers is checked by our team of 1...
Category
1960s European Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Purple Dedar Fabric and Brass, 2022
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition. Its rational construction features two geometric sections - the rectangular upholstered back and seat - bound by a firm upholstered frame. The black metallic legs are finished off with Gardella's iconic brass 'duck' feet. The armchair has a three-position reclining backrest offering additional comfort and adjustability.
This chair is a custom version realized by Santa & Cole for Kabinet Hubert...
Category
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Black Leather Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair
Located in Den Haag, NL
Classic design. Flat bar frame, comes with black leather upholstery. 1980s good condition
Design Ludwig Mies van Rohe.
Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Oxford Chair Newly Upholstered with Black Aniline Leather
Located in Herlev, 84
These Oxford chairs are used and are newly upholstered with black aniline leather and fitted with new foam cushions. The chairs have firm backs and no defects despite some minor wear...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Fuugs Sling Chair Blackened Oak with Black Sling
By fuugs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Our original sling chair design is made with the goal to have a sustainable chair that blends comfort and beauty. The frame is inspired by danish des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Cotton, Hardwood, Oak
Six Fasem Dining Chairs by Vegni and Gualtierotti in Black Leather, Italy
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Set of six dining chairs in black leather by Giancarlo Vegni and Gianfranco Gualtierotti for Fasem, Italy, circa 1980.
D...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1980s Post Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair MCM
Located in Basel, BS
Thank you for visiting our shop.
We have two of these fabulous chairs. The price here is for one, they are sold individually here.
These are stunning examples of 1980 Postmodern L...
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage 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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