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Armchairs For Sale
Number in Set: Set of 10
Color: Brown
De Sede Leather Armchair by Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/01 armchair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte dark nickel coating. Standard seat and back heights. Neck support in brushed stainless ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Bauhaus Gabo Adjustable Cantilever Leather Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Gabo chair by de Sede. Gabo is multi-faceted. Take the cantilever chair, sleek and stylish with its classic round-tube profile, or the elegant square-tube frame chair. Both combi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Armchair Attributed to Horrix with Victor & Rolf Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Armchair hand carved and ebonised is made in walnut. The frame with details refined inlay patterns in nut wood and boxwood is attributed to Matthijs Horrix, The Hague 1870-1875. The ...
Category
1870s Dutch Neoclassical Antique Armchairs
Materials
Damask, Walnut
1960s MCM Design And Scandinavian Style Wooden And Cognac Leather Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s - 1960s MCM Design Scandinavian Style Wooden And Cognac Leather Lounge Armchair With Sheepskin seat composed of a natural wooden feet which the front one make the armrests and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury David Print Emerald Armchair, Designed by J Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Edmund Homa. Pr...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Rive Droite Confident by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Classic Napoleon III style armchair or tête-à-tête has been restyled. It is the
perfect conversation piece. This version has turned wooden legs with the traditional Napoleon II...
Category
2010s American Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Sesam armchair by De Sede. The ultimate in comfort. A simple adjustment - that can even be made while seated - swivels out the footrest and reclines the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Modern Green Handmade Round Armchair Stone Quartz by Alter Ego Studio
Located in Porto, PT
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Modern Green Handmade Round Armchair Stone Quartz by Alter Ego Studio
Armchair Stone Quartz from Stone Collection
Design by Alter Ego Studio ex...
Category
2010s Russian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stone, Quartz
Erik Buch Armchair
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Erik Buch armchair frame of rosewood.
New upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Model 50 made by Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
JMF Chair by Forsyth
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The JMF Chair is inspired by and in homage to the lean, modern lines and silhouettes created by design icon Jean-Michel Frank. 1 and a quarter inch solid oak...
Category
2010s American Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Handcrafted Braided Rattan and Teak Wooden Base French Design Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant rattan armchair with natural wooden feet, braided rattan seating and beige fabric cushion seat, combining quality, robustness and class. Perfect on your terrace, in your vera...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
Modern Organic style armchair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." THE ARMCHAIRS
The Collana armchairs are a celebration of refined design and unparalleled comfort. Crafted to elev...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Fiberglass, Upholstery, Textile
Art Deco Style Yellow Mustard Velvet and Black Lacquered Metal Feet Bar Stool
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Art Deco style bar stool with a black laquered metal feet with gilded metal finish and a comfortable mustard velvet seat padded back. Elegant,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
De Sede Craft Fabric Armchair by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-49/01 armchair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Back cushion and cushion in leather. Legs polished aluminium. If not specified otherwise, the standard c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Six Chairs 691 by Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Milan, IT
Italy, 1955
Manufactured by Cassina
Ash wood, velvet upholstery
Special mention at Compasso d’Oro, 1955
Literature: G. Gramigna, Repertorio del Design Italiano 1950-2000 per l’...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Cleo Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Cleo chair by De Sede. Slim and self-assured in every setting – the Cleo easy-chair is made for relaxing. Its striking modern lines transform it into a contemporary sculpture tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 2 Armchairs Laje Light Brown Finish Wood
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pierre Armchair by Tiago Curioni in Sucupira Brazilian Hard Wood and Straw
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Inspired by modernist design, Pierre armchair is made of Sucupira wood, known for its unique stripe and high hardness; and natural straw, braided thread by thread. With a slightly sa...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Wonatti Korcula Armchair, Walnut Wood Armchair, Suede Armchair, Green Chair
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury
Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort.
Korcula Armchair, Modern Collection, Walnut Wood...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede, Wood
Set of 02 Armchairs Laje in Ebony Finish Wood
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
De Sede Fixed Leather Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/101 armchair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard configuration: Thread color according to the color of the body. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 2 Dinning Chairs Laje Light Brown Finish Wood
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Charlie Armchair with Bouclé Latte Structure and Natural Wood Feet
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Charlie armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to postmodern design that radiates through its unusual proportions and strong curves w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
De Sede Leather Folds Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-373/01 armchair by De Sede.
Technical Details:
Standard Configuration: Legs steel, matt nickel bronze-coated. Chair without rotation function. If not specified otherwise, t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pavo Adjustable Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pavo chair by De Sede. The all-purpose armchair. Pavo has many facets, whether as an elegant side armchair or as a comfortable relaxing armchair with remarkable functions. Pavo o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pli Dual Rotation Multi-Functional Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pli chair by De Sede. A miracle of rotation. The chair Pli consists of two armchair parts, each rotating about its own axis. Thanks to the option of Dual rotation the armchair can fulfill a variety of functions and surprises the person seated with unimagined flexibility. Depending on how the two chair parts are rotated relative to one another, the armchair can be used with an armrest, a footrest or an intelligent shelf. The needs and demands of the person seated are virtually limitless. Designer Stefan Heiliger’s basic IDEA was to create a functional armchair that can be operated differently. Previous functional armchairs had a footrest that could be pulled up or an armrest that could be folded up individually. Pli can do without all this. This smart swivel armchair revolutionarily fulfills the arm- or footrest functions with the correct pivot point. The design of the dynamic seating object looks stately. This is how Pli lends a tasteful touch of extravagance to the commercial and residential settings alike.
Details:
Standard configuration: Round base and column coated in matte black with a fine texture.
Upholstery and assembly: Seat, back and footrest: supporting metal structure, high bulk density molded foam. Seat and back with comfort upholstery, back with integrated lumbar support.
Seat comfort: Ergonomically designed seat with soft upholstery.
Function: Footrest and armchair can be rotated 360° independently of one another.
Substructure: Round base and column coated in matte black with a fine texture. Pearl-gloss chrome-plated or coated in different color on request for a surcharge. Double-shell steel structure with closed round base. Synthetic slide-on glides also supplied.
Note: The seat and back are loosely covered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
1940s Style Custom Made Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu lounge chair
These high-end lounge chairs are handmade to order at our workshops in the UK. The chair legs are available in o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak
Set of 2 Dinning Chairs Laje in Natural Wood
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Midcentury David Print Emerald Armchairs, by Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Edmund Homa. Pr...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Sleepy Armchair
By Autoban
Located in Kemankeş, 34
Sleepy is a contemporary interpretation of an amusing icon of our collective childhood: the rocking chair. Graphical and boldfaced, the chair’s form is slender and sophisticated in p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Ash, Chestnut, Walnut
Shelby Adjustable Swivel Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Shelby chair by De Sede. Built for blissful relaxation, this easy chair takes its name from its constructional design: a hard shell containing a soft and cosy core with convenien...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Customizable Modernist Club Chair by Mauser, Chromed Metal, Leather Upholstery
By Mauser Werke
Located in Berlin, DE
Customizable club chair by Mauser Werke, Waldeck, Germany, c. 1939.
Chrome plated tubular steel, leather upholstery and lacquered wood.
Delivery time c. 8-10 weeks.
Category
2010s German Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
De Sede Wide Leather Folds Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-373/12 wide armchair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Standard Configuration: Legs steel, matte nickel bronze-coated. Chair without rotation func...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Emeco 1 Inch Reclaimed Chair in Bordeaux by Jasper Morrison
By Jasper Morrison, Emeco
Located in Hanover, PA
For the 1 Inch Reclaimed Jasper Morrison designed a one-piece mono-block stackable chair, that is useful and durable, engineered to meet the demands of high use environments, and sui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Retro Style Lounge Chair Offered in Velvet
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
Armchair influenced by the style of the 60s. Design that pays homage to the enveloping and rounded volumes, characteristic of the style of that decade.
Upholstery: Velvet
Legs: Sol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Montage Armchair Andre Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Colour: Mineral Sage
Size: 67L x 80D x 74H cm
Material: solid timber, genuine leather, linen.
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Handcrafted Armchair with Architectural Silhouette and High Resistance Velvet
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is a time capsule of style. Taking cues from the most fashionable styles of scarves in history, it’s subtle and layered composition create a dynamic and effortlessly st...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Niemeyer II Armchair and Stool, Bouclé, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Gold Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category at the A’Design Award Competition 2021-2022
Both the Niemeyer II armchair and stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Modern Miami Armchair Made with Walnut and Textile, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Miami Collection draws inspiration from the cold, rugged landscapes of the Nordic region and blends it with the warmth and contemporary flair of Miami. This fusion results in a u...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Walnut
Cashew Sofa 3 Seater Sofa Andre Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in CENTRAL, HK
Description: a sculptural hand-made sofa that evoked the organic silhouette of a cashew nut, upholstered in a selection of soft boucle fabrics. a perfect accent seating to enlighten ...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Artsy Viginti XX Armchair Stripes Stain and Smooth Velvet by Malabar
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Modernism, a concurrent search for new modes of expression, was a far-reaching ideology applied across virtually all forms of creative expression. Building on late 19th century prece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Satin, Ash
Dobra Upholstered Lounge Chair in Red Velvet by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The DOBRA chair is part of the Dobra furniture line which is designed with the concept of a continue steel bar folded to create legs and frames for the different components.
"Dobra" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Ivaí Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: aluminum, upholstery, fabric and naval rope.
Dimensions: 98 cm wide x 88 cm deep x 91 cm high.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jenny, Contemporary Upholstered Armchair in Turned Ashwood, by Morelato
By Morelato
Located in Salizzole, IT
Jenny is an upholstered easy chair made of hand turned ash wood poles.
The curved backrest is made of a raw of ash poles fixed at different angles.
Is custo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Ash, Fabric
Set of 2 Armchair Chairs Laje in Natural Wood
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Voilier Armchair Made with Oak and Suede by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
The Voilier collection is inspired by the luxury and refinement of yachts and sailboats and their shapes. The art of sailing is an ancient craft that has leveraged the knowledge of t...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Velvet, Wood
Wonatti Espiunca Set, Walnut Wood Armchair, Leather Armchair, Rattan Chair
Located in Vila Nova De Famalicão, 03
A true statement of luxury
Combining the finest and ancient craftsmanship with luxurious levels of design, quality, and comfort.
Espiunca Armchair, Modern Collection, Walnut Woo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rattan, Walnut
Rex Posture Support Leather Armchair by FSM
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Rex chair by De Sede. The armchair Rex revolutionizes the act of sitting. Like the De Sede model DS-343, the armchair Rex is based on a patented seat study developed over the last two decades by seat expert and physical therapist Bart Van der Heyden. Rex is an armchair that moves with the movements of the person seated. Changes in posture are not just permitted but even encouraged. The armchair presents itself in a novel architecture. The seat shell does not stop at the backrest as usual but extends to pelvis height instead. This is not only a stylish design element but the elementary basis for this sitting revolution. With the extended seat shell, the person seated assumes a different posture when leaning back: if you lean backwards, only the upper part of the backrest moves backwards. Following the movements of the body, this provides gentle support to the spine and the chest opens automatically. The person seated immediately feels a more open posture, which is accompanied by a freedom of sitting.
Details:
Standard configuration: Substructure coated in silk-grey. Mechanism resistance low.
Upholstery and assembly: SEDEX upholstery with SEDE-Lux padding. High-quality strap suspension. Seat, back and armrest with supporting metal structure and integrated gas pressure spring suspension. Thread color tone on tone.
Function: Shifts in weight adapt the seat and backrest inclination to the respective sitting position. This prevents the typical shearing forces. Armchair rotatable 360°. Headrest infinitely forward-adjustable. Mechanism resistance low or, on request, mechanism resistance strong (better for very large and/or heavy persons).
Substructure: Coated in silk-grey or coated in black-grey on request. Available with coating in different color on request for a surcharge. High-gloss chrome-plated on request for a surcharge. Star base with glides for hard and soft floor coverings.
Note: Lumbar support based on the latest ergonomic/medical knowledge. Loosely covered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Swivel Armchair In Cotton Velvet with Seaming Details on the Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The front of this swivel armchair is composed as a verse, with a smooth seat, backrest and legs. The scene is set for the explosion of the chorus, bursting from its quilted back, inf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Midcentury David Print Emerald Armchairs, by Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period.
The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Edmund Homa. Pr...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
21st Century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Marino Acqua Fabric Elite Armchair, Italy
Located in Mariano Comense, CO
21st century Art Deco Elie Saab Maison Marino Acqua fabric Elite armchair, Italy
Rich and powerful, Elite is a timeless classic able to distinguish itself through exclusive details ...
Category
2010s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Restored Bauhaus Folding Chair, Beech Plywood, Revived Polish, Czechia, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Restored Bauhaus Folding Chair.
Style: Bauhaus
Period: 1930-1939
Source: Czechia
Seat height: 48 cm / 17.72?
Material: Beech Plywood, Chr...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Easychair Coral Wood Back Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
Armchair with wooden structure and upholstered seat. The first sketches of the Coral Line, consisting of an armchair and a chair, start from the observation of marine life, shells an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Contemporary Velvet Armchair with Quilted Upholstery Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Designed with a thorough but playful attention to geometry and form, this armchair has a glamorous 60s and 70s sci-fi retro look. Its quilted upholstery...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Leather Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." THE ARMCHAIRS
The Collana armchairs are a celebration of refined design and unparalleled comfort. Crafted to elev...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Fiberglass, Upholstery, Textile
Astral Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Easychair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
The “Astral” armchair is Lattoog's latest release for Empório das Cadeiras and is the youngest of a family of furniture affectionately baptized by the designers of Série Viralatas. Two pieces of furniture, in general modernist classics, are fused (or syncretized) to result in a third design of an original piece of furniture, completely different from the others, but with a strong “genetic load” of its generative matrices. A concept invented by Lattoog in 2005 that has been a great influence for designers from Brazil and abroad as well. Here, strong but subtle references to Brazilian roots and culture are presented: Miscegenation, syncretism and “viralism”.
Astral is born from the fusion of the shapes of the Tank armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood, Fabric
BICAchair Modern Steel Armchair Admiral Grain, Upholstery in Natural Leather
Located in Agualva-Cacém, PT
The BICA chair is a comfortable stackable steel dining armchair made from recycled and recyclable steel, finished with our premium selection of powder-coating colors, in this case in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Metal
Lloyd Vanity and Desk Low Back Arm Chair by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd Accent chair by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / brushed brass or bronze rungs / leather wrapped back support / ...
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze, 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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