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

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Aluminum

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

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Aluminum

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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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. Standing out in every field with its eye...
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2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Belgo Chrome Table with 2 Chairs with Roses, 1980s
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...
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Late 20th Century Belgian Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Set of 5 Cantilever Armchairs in Leather by Matteo Grassi, Model MG15, Italy 70s
Located in Odense, DK
Set of 5 Vintage cantilever armchairs in patinated red / cognac colored leather by Matteo Grassi, made in Italy, 1970s. Stamped. The chairs are strongly reminiscent of bauhaus works ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Italian 1960s Design Style Rattan Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Design and original armchair with a natural rattan airy structure.
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Peter Maly 'Zyklus Arm Chair' for Cor, Germany 1980s
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...
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1980s German Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

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Steel, Chrome

New Upholstered Rattan Seating Set, 4x Armchairs 1x Stool 1x Coffee Table, 1960s
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...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Rattan, Smoked Glass

Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Modern Black Leather Armchairs from Ire Möbel AB
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...
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1970s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

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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...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

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

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Leather, Teak

Wink Fabric Lounge Chaise, by Toshiyuki Kita from Cassina
Located in Vancouver, BC
A versatile chaise longue, a cross between an ergonomic car seat, adjustable with a knob, and the playful silhouette of Mickey Mouse. Designed in 1980 by Kita, the internationally famous Japanese designer, Wink is a timeless model, a break away from the banal due to its transformability and range of interchangeable upholstery. Additional information: - Dimensions: D.90 x W.83 x H.102 cm. Wink fabric lounge chaise...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

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:...
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1970s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Sheepskin

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...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Midcentury Modern Pair of Black Leather Soriana Lounge Chairs 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...
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1960s European Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Steel

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...
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1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Rare Minimalist Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Black Leather Swivel Armchair
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...
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1960s Danish Minimalist Vintage Armchairs

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Metal, Chrome

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.
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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....
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1980s French Vintage Armchairs

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Steel

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

Set of 3 Midcentury Danish Modern Black Leather Upholstered Armchairs, Manner O
Located in New York, NY
SET of 3 midcentury Danish Modern armchairs featuring horseshoe arms unified with the backrest as one piece, oval backrest and shaped seat upholstered in black leather, standing on 4...
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Fuugs Sling Chair Blackened Oak with Black Sling
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

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Canvas, Cotton, Hardwood, Oak

Italian Space Age Black Leather and Abs Plastic Armchair by Play, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Black leather and abs plastic armchair by Play, 1970s. Armchair with Tulip style round base, in white swivel abs. The seat and back are composed of two padded and ...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Armchairs

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Leather, Plastic

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

Contemporary Armchair Saddlebag by Cyril Rumpler Black Leather
Located in Les Acacias, GE
Contemporary armchair Saddlebag by Cyril Rumpler black leather. The armchair equipped with a chest covered in Canaletto walnut veneer. This armchair is also equipped with metal legs ...
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2010s Italian Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Velo Armchair with Shaped Seat and Shaped Back in Black Wood Finish
Located in Miami, FL
This minimalist Velo armchair with a shaped seat and back, features a simple and streamlined design, with geometric shapes and curved seating with soft ...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Midcentury Italian Black Horseshoe Armchairs with New Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian black carved wooden horseshoe armchairs from the mid 20th century, with pierced splats and new upholstery. Created in Italy during the midcentury period, each of th...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

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

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

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Style Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Art Deco inspired custom leather upholstered club chair. This armchair with a bold and comfortable dome backrest, with long and low sweeping arms with a boxed cushion seat raised ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs

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Leather

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.
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

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

Materials

Leather

Toshiyuki Kita Wink 111 Armchair in Black by Cassina, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Add an exceptional piece to your collection with this rare Toshiyuki Kita Wink 111 Armchair in Black, manufactured by Cassina in Italy circa 1980. The Win...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

Pair of Armchairs in Grey Wool and Black Lacquered Metal Legs, Italy 50s
Located in VILLERS-SUR-MER, FR
This pair of armchairs is very confortable and newly upholstered with a nice grey curly wool.
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1950s Italian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-2030 Black Leather Armchair and Footstool by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Torquay, GB
Superb leather armchairs and matching footstools designed by Hans Eichenberger for De Sede of Switzerland. In colour black and resting on black powder coated steel base. Very sturd...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Pair of Sculpted Brass Chairs, Misaya
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of sculpted brass chairs, Misaya Dimensions: W 54 x L 58 x H 79 cm (seating: 63) Hand-sculpted chairs. Misaya emulates Chinese ink paintings through the process of lost-wax...
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2010s Thai Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Brass

Spindle Chair in Solid, Carved White Ash and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since its release, the Spindle Chair’s distinctive Silhouette has appeared in a vast array of celebrated commercial and residential interiors. The phenomenally successful piece was inspired by a visit to Louis Kahn’s Exeter Library. Designer Craig Bassam’s imagination was ignited when he noticed the traditional utilitarian chair juxtaposed against the powerful geometry of Kahn’s building. Seduced by its elemental simplicity, Bassam realized an updated spindle back chair would fit perfectly within the BassamFellows ‘Craftsman Modern’ aesthetic. The BassamFellows Spindle Chair offers a new take on the classic piece, a descendent of the classic English Windsor Chair. One first notices its weightless quality, which Bassam achieved by using metal for the chair’s legs and spindles, giving the illusion of two floating surfaces. This contemporary reboot makes the spindles less prominent, evoking a less rustic, 21st century setting for the chair. A counterpoint to the metal spindles is the chair’s timber elements, including an ultra-comfortable ergonomic seat carved from solid wood. Given its updated minimal Silhouette, ultra-light materiality and concern for comfort, it’s the kind of chair you can envision in many contexts. The Spindle Collection includes counter and barstool...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

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Steel

"Wind" Swivel Armchair with Silk Fringes and Ottoman Set
Located in Centro, RS
The breeze is identified with the lightness and freshness of the feeling of the skin, of the wind, in its constant movement. Thus came the inspiration for the design of the Wind swivel armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

Circular Contemporary Armchair in Black Oakwood and Natural Cane
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary lounge chair. The seat is upholstered in 100% cotton velvet and the back in woven cane. The darkened wood structure provides strength and lightness to the piece. Materials: Upholstered in cream or grey 100% velvet, black oakwood structure with natural cane...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Cane, Wood

Iconic Mies van der Rohe BRNO Flat Bar Chair in Black Leather, 1990s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic BRNO chair, model 255 by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll. The frame is polished chrome-plated flat bar steel. The seat, back, and arm pads are upholstered in black leather....
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Set of Sculptural Organic Chaise Lounge & Pouf , Black Metal & Black Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary chaise longue and ottoman is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 / 12 mm is complemented by the flexibil...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

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Brass, Steel

Moooi Hana Swivel Armchair in Fiord, 591 Red Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds lure you in and when you step into that abundance of soft fabric, you’re stepping in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery

New Outdoor Armchair in Wrought Iron
Located in Miami, FL
Featuring a structure made of steel with protective cataphoresis treatment, finished in brown epoxy paint. Outdoor use.
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

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

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Steel

De Sede RH-305 Armchair in Truffe Fabric with Chrome Finish by Robert Haussmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The cantilevered armchair is suitable for any living space – also because the seating comfort is overwhelming and appealing in every situation. The current product is a re-edition an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

De Sede DS-707 Armchair in Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear open structures of brutalism that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives every room a unique highlight. Where the St. Lawrence River Montreal flows in a serpentine pattern, a residential complex marked by the architectural style of brutalism rises up on a small headland – the famous Habitat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery

Library Chair in Carved and Ebonized Wood With Black Leather
By Herter Brothers
Located in Hudson, NY
A wonderful and sexy piece. Newly upholstered in supple glove leather and retaining its original patinaed carved wooden ebonized surfaces. The front feet retain their original casters...
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19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Customizable Tacchini Jacket Armchair Designed by Patrick Norguet
Located in New York, NY
Drawing evident inspiration from the fashion world, Jacket armchair now appears in a renewed version, with revamped sartorial details and new colours for its sleek and slender metal ...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

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

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Brass, Steel

American Victorian Wicker Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian/Mission dark stained wicker arm chair with a high rounded back and arch design under seat. (att: HAYWOOD WAKEFIELD)
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Pair of Armchairs F300 by Pierre Paulin
Located in PARIS, FR
Pierre Paulin designed the F300 chair in 1964 for Artifort (Netherlands). The F300 series by Pierre Paulin is made of a molded polyurethane shell. The legs are protected by transpare...
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1960s French Vintage Armchairs

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Faux Leather, Plastic

QUEEN KONG Black Sandblasted Armchair Covered with Black Fur
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
Behold the Queen Kong armchair—an embodiment of unparalleled craftsmanship and opulent design. Immerse yourself in the regal allure of this exquisite piece, meticulously handcrafted ...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

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Fur, Wood

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

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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