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Armchairs For Sale
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Concha by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1953
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is a rare version of Concha, one of the most iconic pieces designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977), with a single seat and backrests made with braided leather strips. ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

In Stock in Los Angeles, Black Gaia Velvet Dining Chair, '7-Back'
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In stock in Los Angeles Gaia velvet and leather upholstered dining armchair. The GAIA collection is a new creation designed by the well-known Italian d...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

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 jt.  
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Vodder Leather Chair, Sibast, Danish 1960
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Arne Vodder designed armchair / desk chair by Sibast, circa 1960, Denmark. Fully reupholstered in steel white Italian leather. Extremely ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Art Deco Club Chair in the Manner of Dominique
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Art Deco club chair in the manner of Dominique. Located in NY. Original condition.
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1930s Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Sycamore, Faux Leather

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...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Armchairs

Materials

Iron

GREGSON Mid 20th Century Black Vinyl Office Chair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A vintage Traditional style office side chair by Gregson Manufacturing, of Liberty, North Carolina, USA. Solid walnut frame with black faux leather (...
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Scarce Pair of Jens Risom Sculptural Chromed Steel Lounge Chairs
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Italian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, leather, Italy, 1960s. Eccentric pair of lounge chairs in black leather. The stitching of the leather seating creates a nice checkered pattern. A comfortable ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Warren McArthur Lounge Chair in Original Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Warren McArthur for Namco lounge chair in original leather.
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1930s 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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Eight Chrome Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Chairs by Knoll in Green Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Completely restored set of eight tubular Brno chairs by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. Professionally re-upholstered in a green velvet and the chrome is in great condition. "Knoll Inte...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

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...
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2010s Canadian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

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.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Armchairs

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Bronze

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...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Royal Black Alligator Throne
Located in Paris, FR
Throne Royal Black Alligator made with structure in solid beechwood. With very big alligator skin black tinted. Backrest with black genuine leather. W...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Czech Black Armchair with Upholstered Seat & Beech
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed in 1994, the Hermann Czech chair represents the turning point of modern furniture towards the passion of reminiscence and intimacy: a contemporary design that evokes memorie...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Fauteuil by Rue Intérieure
Located in Geneve, CH
Fauteuil by Rue Intérieure Dimensions: 76 x 64 x H 56 cm Materials: Steel, leather Designed and made in Montreal, Canada Fine and elegant lines, the Fauteuil is made of two met...
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2010s Canadian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast Pair of 'Alpha' Dining Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Anna Anselmi for Bieffeplast, pair of 'Alpha' dining chairs, rubber, lacquered metal, Italy, 1985 These armchairs are characterized by an unusual aesthetics that are created during the postmodern era in Italy. The backrest smoothly runs over into the armrests through a curvaceous movement. The red tube...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Alvar Aalto for Artek Model 45 Armchair Chair Black Leather 1 of 6
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 ...
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Birch, Lacquer

Tolix T14 Chair Outdoor Painted in Graphite
Located in Shakopee, MN
Designed by Patrick Norguet in 2014, the T14 chair's truly modern design introduced innovation into manufacturing process, for an exceptional piece. An ergon...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Modern Jacob Armchair in Green Velvet Fabric by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Jacob Armchair in Green Velvet Fabric by Collector Studio This fun and sophisticated 21st century armchair designed by Collector Studio, with its simple shape an...
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2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Calice Armchair by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Calice armchair four-leg base by Patrick Norguet Materials: Upholstery: Fabric or leather Structure: Black powder-coated metal or matte champagne an...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Customizable Tacchini Pigreco Chair Designed by Tobia Scarpa
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...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

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...
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2010s British Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel

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...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Maurice Burke for Arkana Set of Six Swivel Chairs in Fiberglass and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maurice Burke for Arkana, set of swivel chairs, model '116' fiberglass, metal, fabric, United Kingdom, 1960s. Set of six swivel chairs designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana. Its des...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Customizable Tacchini Swivel Set of Two Pisa Armchairs by Claesson Koivisto Rune
Located in New York, NY
From the visual form of the verbal language, borrowed from the simple configuration of the letter “u” – the Swedish designers translate the game of three-dimensional extrusion, start...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Francois Carre Inspired French Garden Chairs by Woodard
Located in Wilton, CT
Circa 1950's, pure vintage with a patina that shows their age and history. This exquisite pair of chairs are lovingly Not restored. The unique ribbon effect of the barrel design is ...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Calice Armchair by Patrick Norguet
Located in Geneve, CH
Calice armchair four-star base by Patrick Norguet. Materials: upholstery: fabric also available in leather. Structure: black powder-coated metal or ...
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2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Tolix A56 armchair Indoor Painted in Black
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. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Black Leather High Back Swivel Arm Chair from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
A fun find, this Mid-Century Modern swivel arm chair is great for home or office. It features a padded high back and arms, rotating on a chrome base. The original black leather shows...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This Wassily chair, in chromed tubular steel and black leather, was designed by Marcel Breuer and produced by Knoll International. Knoll International production with the Marcel Breu...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Pair of Dutch Leather Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Dutch upholstered leather club chairs. Classic yet modern with a strong sculptural presence and softly contoured midcentury shape. The pati...
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1980s Dutch Vintage 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam

Set of 3 Mid Century Post Modern Black Metal Frame Bar Stools by Cal Style
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed Post-Modern set of three bar stools produced by Cal-Style in the early 1990's. These feature black powder coat frames with white seat cushions. Fabric is soile...
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1990s American Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Le Corbusier Lounge Armchair LC4, Cassina Edition, Black Pony
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Lounge armchair LC4 Poney in black pony - Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand Cassina Edition 2016 Engraved and numbered Sold with its certificate Measures: D 157 cm W 55 c...
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2010s French Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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...
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19th Century English Regency Antique Armchairs

Materials

Other

Black Lacquer Wooden and Velvet Lounge Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Black lacquer wooden structure with brass finish adorned with velvet seat and graghic fabric back lounge armchair in a Mid-Century Modern style.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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...
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2010s Lebanese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Black and Rosewood Wrapped Horseshoe Lounge / Ar
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century horseshoe-form lounge / armchair with black textured fabric upholstery with removable seat cushion and a rosewood wrap around the back of the chair. (MILO BAUGHM...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Rosewood, Upholstery

Curved Swivel Armchair 'Cottonflower' in Marrone Fabric
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...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Minimalist Tubular Armchair Chrome Metal Black Fabric, Italy, 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimalist tubular armchair chrome metal black fabric, Italy, 1970s.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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...
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2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Baroque Armchair in Giltwood and Black Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful armchair taken over by an elite Venetian bourgeois family, whose design is also an inspiration. The armchair is made of gilded wood in the mighty frame, with 4 supporting f...
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1880s Italian Baroque Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Set of 4 Minimalist Bauhaus Chrome-Plated Tubular Steel&Blue Leather Armchair
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of four armchairs was made in the 1960s. Probably German production. The geometric, bent frame is made of chrome-plated tubular steel. A simple backrest with armrests and a ...
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1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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...
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1990s English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Armchair in Black Leather and Solid Wood Molteni&C by Vincent Van Duysen
Located in New York, NY
Walter Chair by Vincent Van Duysen. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C. With its sleek style and exquisite craftsmanship, the Walter chair by Vincent Van Duysen reflec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede by Franz Romero DS-57 Black and Red Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
Designed by Franz Romero for Swiss furniture brand De Sede, the DS-57 armchair is a bold piece of design. Reminiscent of a 1930s racing car, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Black Rockchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Black rockchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: Width 98cm, height 135cm, depth 99cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polis...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Fröscher Leather Office Chair Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Attr.' Elizabeth Danish Design
Located in Oldenburg, NI
Fröscher “Elizabeth” office chair / conference chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen (attributed) in a modern Danish design. The backrest is probably covered with black synthetic leather...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Solid Lucite Vanity Chair, 1940s
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Pair of solid lucite chairs 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 'View All From Seller'. And you can see more objects to the style for sale. Why are there so many antiques in Argentina? In the 1880 – 1940 there was a grate wave of immigration encouraged by the periods of war that were taking place. 1st World War took place between 1914 and 1918 2nd World War took place between 1939 and 1945 The immigrants options were New York or Buenos Aires. Tickets were cheap and in Buenos Aires they were welcomed with open arms, as it was a country where everything was still to be done. Argentina was the country of new opportunities, labour was needed and religious freedom was assured, in many cases the of the family travel first until they were settled and then the rest of the family members join them. In the immigrant museum “Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would take them to a new life. Between the years 1895 and 1896, Argentina had the highest DGP (gross domestic product) per capita in the world according to the Maddison Historical Statistics index, this situation arose due to the large amount of food being exported to European countries, which were at war. The Argentinean ships left the port of Buenos Aires with food, but they returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of the historic neighbourhood of San Telmo, the beams with the inscription “Made in England)”, as well as many markets that were built in Buenos Aires, such us the San Telmo Market, whose structure was brought by ship and afterwards assembled in 900 Defensa Street. With the great influence of European immigrants living in the country, the children of the upper classes travelled to study in France, resulting in the inauguration of “La Maison Argentinienne”, on 27th of June 1928, in the international city of Paris, which hosted many Argentinians that were studying in Frace. It´s the fourth house to be built after France, Canada and Belgium, being the first Spanish-speaking one. Still in place today (17 Bd Jourdan, 75014, Paris, France). Many of the children of these wealthy families who attended international art exhibitions, museums and art courses abroad, took a keen interest in the European style. This is why Buenos Aires was at the time referred as “The Paris of South America”. Between the years 1890 and 1920 more than a hundred Palaces were built on Alvear Avenue the most exclusive avenue in Buenos Aires. Today some of these palaces have been transformed into museums, hotels and embassies. In the year 1936, the Kavanagh building was inaugurated, it was the tallest reinforced concrete building in South America. During 1994 the American Society of Civil Engineers distinguished it as an “international engineering milestone”, and it´s now considered a World Heritage of Modern Architecture. At the time was common to hire foreign architects such as Le Corbusier, who visited Buenos Aires/Argentina in 1929 and in 1948 he drew up the blueprints for a house built in La Plata City (which was declared a World Heritage Site). In 1947, the Hungarian architect Marcelo Breuer designed “Parador Ariston” in the seaside city of Mar del Plata. After an Argentinean student at Harvard University convinced him to come to Argentina. He worked on an urban development project in the Casa Amarilla, area of La Boca. The Ukrainian architect, Vladimiro Acosta, arrives in Argentina in 1928 and worked as an architect until que moved to Brazil. Antonio Bonet, a Spanish architect who worked with Le Corbusier in Paris, arrives in Argentina in 1937, where he carried out several architectural works and in 1938 designs the well-known BFK chair...
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1940s American Space Age Vintage Armchairs

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Lucite

Black Rockchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Rockchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: width 98cm, height 135cm, depth 99cm Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Brass, copper or stainless steel in polis...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Gold Leaf

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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