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Armchairs For Sale
Color: Gray
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A Mid Century Modern newly upholstered lounge chair, circa 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Mid Century Modern newly upholstered lounge chair, in the style of Paul McCobb, circa 1950.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Lost Space 1 Armchair by the Shaw
Located in Geneve, CH
Lost Space 1 Armchair by The Shaw
Dimensions: D120 x W 90 x H82 cm
Materials: Stainless Steel
Weight: 100 kg
L O S T S P A C E
The sun rose and insta...
Category
2010s Chinese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
21st Century Curacao Bergère in Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A dynamic and embracing shape with sinuous lines for the Curaçao armchair. With four sloping legs with references to the Fifties, the armchair is proposed in different fabrics of the collection, including the new zebra silk in a bright citron shade, that perfectly fits in rooms with an urban glam appeal.
Curacao Bergere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Khelone Ottoman by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Khelone ottoman by Pietro Franceschini
Sold exclusively by Galerie Philia
Manufacturer : Stefano Minotti
Dimensions: W 79 x H 42 cm
Materials: Lamb.
Available in Bouclé
Pie...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé
Armchair in Velvet Molteni&C by Gio Ponti D.154.2 - made in Italy
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
D.154.2 Lovechair in Velvet by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
The mid-century D.154.2 lovechair features a shell-like structure inspired by renowned It...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Armchair in Boucle Fabric Molteni&C by Gio Ponti D.154.2 - made in Italy
By Molteni & C, Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
D.154.2 Lovechair in Bouclé Fabric by Gio Ponti.
Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C.
The mid-century D.154.2 lovechair features a shell-like structure inspired by ren...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé
Pair of Midcentury French Style Bright Green Enameled Iron Cube Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 20th century bright green enameled iron cube chairs. Mid-Century Modern style. Cross hatch pattern made of flat metal pieces on the back and sides wi...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Modern Aluminum Stacking Chairs Garden Chairs Dining Chairs Jorge Pensi 1980s
By Jorge Pensi
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern set of 4 chairs or garden chairs or dining chairs from aluminum by Jorge Pensi 1986-1988, Spain.
The name Toledo is given from a fortress, which obtain impregnable.
Produced ...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
John Salterini American Mid-Century Outdoor Iron Lounge / Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century outdoor adjustable reclining lounge / armchair with a latticed back and seat supported in an iron frame with ball finials on the c...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron, Metal, Iron
Swing Chair by Rue Intérieure
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing chair by Rue Intérieure
Dimensions: 66 x 55.9 x H 48.2 cm
Materials: Steel
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...
Category
2010s Canadian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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 and...
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Swing Blue Chair by Rue Intérieure
Located in Geneve, CH
Swing blue 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...
Category
2010s Canadian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mint Grace Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Mint Grace armchair by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: 96 x 70 x 70 cm
Materials: Mint velvet with polished brass
Available in: Mint green, light pink, Royal green, Royal red
A ro...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Ten (10) Knoll Mies van der Rohe Tubular Brno Dining Chairs in Wool Blend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely and complete set of 10 Brno armchair dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and produced by Knoll. These feature chrome tubular frames with light grey wool blend...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
De Sede International Steel Tube Armchair by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HE-113/01 armchair by De Sede.
Technical details:
Upholstery: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Strap cover in core leather black.
Frame: Chrome...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
360° Rotating Armchair in Bouclé Fabrics & Stainless Steel Base
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This is a contemporary lounge chair with a retro egg shape reminiscent of a James Bond film. It is the perfect hideaway for reading.
This lounge chair has a solid wood structure and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Ivory, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description
Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas fabric in beautiful shapes and designs. The fabric is then attached and stitched to the chair frame. A painstaking process resulting in an elaborate, one-of-a-kind work of art. We love these Yoruba chairs...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Armchairs
Materials
Beads
Grace Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Grace armchair by Royal Stranger
Dimensions: W 70 x D 70 x H 96 cm
Materials: Bouclé effect, polished brass
Color: Grey.
A round and soft shaped sofa with an elegant touch of g...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Modern Chrome & Blue Gray Fabric Thin Line Armchair Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern chrome frame & original blue gray fabric with button detail Thin Line armchair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. This one is missing its tag however we have...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Tolix A56 Arm Chair Perforated Outdoor Painted in Graphite
By Jean Pauchard, Tolix
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.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
High Back Armchair with Rotating Inox Base in Brass Effect
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This lounge chair brings a new and exceptional level of comfort with its plush seat and backrest, with solid wood structure has a rotating metal base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swivel Armchair in Bouclé Fabrics & Brass Base
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This chair has a solid wood structure and a choice of wood or brass base. It is available in customer’s own material and includes two 45 x 30 cushion.
Contemporary lounge chair with solid wood structure and a rotating metal base.
Other finishes and dimensions are available on request.
We do our best to expedite production and to ship and deliver product within the listed lead time, however current lead times might be longer due to global shipping backlog and delays. These delays are out of our control and cannot be a reason to cancel an order...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Brass
'The Cure' Armchair by Richard Yasmine
Located in Geneve, CH
The Cure armchair by Richard Yasmine
Materials: structure in powder coated Aluminum, Fabric Upholstery
Dimensions: H.100 x W.62.5 x D.71.5 cm
The word “cure” means restore, so f...
Category
2010s Lebanese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Wrought Iron Deep Seated Lounge Chairs-A Set of 4
Located in Cumberland, RI
Wrought iron deep seated lounge chairs-a set of 4
In stock and ready to ship are a set of 4 generously seated wrought iron arm chairs. These rock...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Kartell K-Wait Armchair by Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The comfort of an embrace: the K-wait upholstered collection by Rodolfo Dordoni plays with the contrast between the formal simplicity of rigorous volumes and soft, rounded lines. The division between habitat and contract solutions is increasingly blurred in this collection too. The keyword is versatility. Two sofas are complemented by an armchair that can be transformed into a round pouffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Alice in Wonderland, Armchair by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Alice in Wonderland, Armchair by Pepe Albargues
Dimensions:
Armchair 101 x 90 x 72 cm
Puff 41 x 54 x 54 cm.
Materials: Pine wood structure reinforced with plywood and table. Seat pol...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Gota Brazilian Contemporary Upholstered Hanging Chair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
Once again bringing an interpretive mimesis of nature, Lattoog designers design a new suspended armchair that carries the shape of a drop since its first sketches.
The formal result...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage African Beaded Yoruba Chair, Multicolor, 2 Chairs Available
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Description
Originally hand-crafted for the Nigerian Yoruba tribe kings and queens, each chair takes approximately 3 months to make. Thousands of tiny glass beads are intricately applied to canvas fabric in beautiful shapes and designs. The fabric is then attached and stitched to the chair frame. A painstaking process resulting in an elaborate, one-of-a-kind work of art. We love these Yoruba chairs...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Armchairs
Materials
Beads
Mid-Century Pair Armchairs Isa Bergamo 1950s Green Fabric Brass Feet
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century pair armchairs Isa Bergamo 1950s green fabric brass feet.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Lost in Space Resin Futuristic Armchair
Located in London, GB
The Lost Space Armchair takes place in the third act of THESHAW's Future Vestige series. It is the climax of the movie, a moment for which you are so engaged you cannot bear to look away. The form of this armchair breaks the usual conventions of homeware with its rigid, cold, cocoon-like bodice.
Like a living body passing through it from the future, the backrest extends in an arc towards the rear, as if wings would spread out of it at any moment. The base takes form with neat and symmetrical rectangles creating a staunch base.
Available in two materials, one a hand-polished stainless steel and the other in pure white resin. Each is a statement seat that takes your mind across great distances, it makes for a strong installation piece. The Future Vestige series is a philosophical endeavour about freeing one's spirit. To no longer have your consciousness tethered to technology or rationality. Instead to only exist between time, space, the surging tides, and illusions of the mind.
• Statement armchair...
Category
2010s Asian Futurist Armchairs
Materials
Resin
Swedish Gustavian Arm Chair Circa Early 1900's Painted Warm White
Located in London, Park Royal
A Swedish, Gustavian style arm chair from the early 1900's, carved in solid beech wood and hand painted in a warm white which has naturally aged to reveal some of the wood beneath. T...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Mid-Century Zanuso Style Armchair in Multicolor Geometric Pattern
By Marco Zanuso
Located in London, GB
A vintage mid century armchair black enamelled legs with brass feet, re-upholstered in a geometrical patterned velvet in green dark and li...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pietro Armchair
Located in Porto, 13
Round shape with metallic parts, you can make it in one color or mix two colors. Can be combined with sofa.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Off-White Tweed Armchair with Corten Steel Arms by Benjamin Poulanges France
Located in Paris, FR
Origine armchair, Off-White Tweed Fabric and Corten Steel Arms, made in France, Limited Edition, Designed by Benjamin Poulanges, French artist represented by Galerie Negropontes in P...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Moroso Redondo Small Armchair by Patricia Urquiola
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An armchair with a distinctive two–part shape, the padded shell embraces the huge seat cushions. Its curves are shown off by the total absence of sharp corners and the softness of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
S.E.C. Armchair Richard Hutten
Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH
On request of Ettore Sottsass, Richard Hutten designed the S.E.C. chair in 1995, using an Abet Laminati texture designed by him. Richard Hutten revisite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Armchairs
Materials
Laminate
Contemporary Limited Edition Signed Armchair, Pau V1 by Edizione Limitata
Located in Milano, IT
"Pau V1 is a 21st white armchair made by Italian artisans in painted and spray coated Polystyrene. It is part of the collectible design language Pau that has been developed and authe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs
Materials
Polystyrene
Pair of Milo Baughman Cube T-Back Lounge Chairs, Thayer Coggin, USA, 1970s
Located in London, GB
A very nice pair of original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin cube T-back lounge chairs, made in USA in the 1970s. Very good original condition, chrome is good with only minor signs o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
21st Century Shira Chair in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
A slim and essential design for the Kivu chair. The thin metal armrest that rotates around the structure is characterized by a particular bush-hammered finish that lends a rough and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
21st Century Davis Armchair in Monogram Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
With its graceful lines and compact proportions, Davis is the protagonist of exclusive corners dedicated to relaxation and intimate conversations. Refined and elegant, the armchair i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Mid-century Italian Armchair in Cane and Bamboo Fabric with Vivai Del Sud Flower
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Mid-century Italian armchair in cane and Bamboo Fabric with Vivai Del Sud Flower.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane
Alvar Aalto 401 Wingback Chair by Artek Finland, 1970s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in London, GB
Alvar Aalto 401 wingback chair by Artek Finland, 1970s.
Bent birch and plywood frame, recently reupholstered in a high quality cream boucle.
About the de...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé
Mid Century White and Aqua Vintage Armchair and Stool, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair and foot stool, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type armchair is re...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
21st Century Manhattan Armchair in Fabric by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
An unquestionable glam charm for the Manhatthan armchair, featuring a gold frame that seams to support the armchair and a comfortable seat.
Manhattan with structure in solid poplar ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Original Mid-Century Wingchair, Miroslav Navratil, Laminat, Czechia, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Original midcentury wing chair.
Designer: Miroslav Navratil
Source: Czechia
Period: 1950-1959
Material: Laminat, Tubular construction
Well preserved condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1960s Danish Modern Chair By Kurt Olsen
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Kurt Olsen sculptural armchair upholstered in floral motif fabric on crafted wooden frame.
Modern Danish design armchair from 1960’s.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Leather and Chrome Lounge Chairs For Molinari, Italy 1980s
By Molinari
Located in Almelo, NL
Leather and Chrome Lounge chairs For Molinari, Italy 1980s
These armchairs were designed and produced in the 80s by the Italian furniture manufacturer Molinari, known for its hand...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Louis XV Style Carved Wood Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Louis XV style carved wood arm chairs
mid-20th century,
Beechwood, fabric,
Height 37.5 in. (95.25 cm.)
Width 30 in. (76.2 cm.) ...
Category
20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
Pair Club Chairs by Gilliam
By Gilliam Furniture Inc
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage pair of fully upholstered armchairs. Wingback style with rolling arms and covered legs.
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Modern Steelcase Chrome Tube Cantilever Base & Gray Faux Leather Chairs set of 4
By Steelcase
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage modern Steelcase chrome tube cantilever base original gray faux leather or vinyl seats and rounded backs, set of 4. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Small nick on upper back of one chair. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, November 19, 1992.
What an Excellent Ensemble of seating!!! This is a very handsome vintage set of 4 Steelcase chairs comprised of a wonderful cantilever chrome tube base and arms with lovely black plastic arm rests. They have clean, sleek, classic lines with rounded seat backs and contoured seats upholstered in their original gray faux leather or vinyl fabric. We say these chairs are mostly modern, but they would definitely blend in beautifully with Art Deco, mid-century modern, Bauhaus, and other styles. They are extremely comfortable, bursting with impeccable style, and will look wonderful surrounding any dining, office, game, or conference table!! They would also be stunning extra seating scattered about in your living or family room! This set of four is definitely superb Steelcase seating!!
Steelcase was founded as the Metal Office Furniture Company in 1912 by Peter M. Wege in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Metal Office Furniture Company's first products included fireproof metal safes and four-drawer filing cabinets which Wege invented and manufactured for the Macey Company. In 1914, the company received its first product patent for "The Victor," a fireproof steel wastebasket. The Victor gained popularity due to its light weight achieved through a patented process of bending flat steel at right angles to create boxes, and its ability to prevent fires at a time when smoking was common indoors, particularly in the workplace. In 1915, the company began manufacturing and distributing steel desks and in 1937, the company collaborated with Frank Lloyd Wright on office furniture. The partnership lasted two years and resulted in some of the first modern workstations. The company officially changed its name to Steelcase, Inc. in 1954 and became known as the leader of the furniture industry in the late 1960s due to the volume of its sales and in 1973, the company debuted the Series 9000 furniture line. Steelcase merged three of its subsidiaries, Brayton International, Metro Furniture...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century White and Aqua Vintage GFM 64 Armchair, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair and foot stool, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type armchair is re...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Letaher Lounge Chairs by Bright Co
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern style low chairs by the Bright Furniture Company. White leather over black wood frame. Simple and handsome design.
Please ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Custom Diamond Bertoia Chairs for Knoll American Mid Century
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in San Diego, CA
Great and rare pair of Harry Bertoia diamond chairs, with original seat pads and original chrome bases, we have the tops sandblasted and powder coated in green, they look great with ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Trevor Sculptural Dining Chair Mint Green Frame and Wool by Lara Bohinc
By Lara Bohinc
Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM
Trevor dining chair makes a perfect accompaniment for the tea room, its round spheres forming backrest and armrests, floating on thin metal rods, just like bonbons speared on cocktai...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large club chairs with polished brass base and cut out arms.
Please confirm location NY or NJ.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Emeco Hudson Rocking Chair with Arms in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
The Hudson, designed for the Hudson hotel in NYC, is Emeco and Starck’s first collaboration. Starck described the chair as “washing the details from the Navy Chair”. It takes an addi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Emeco Hudson Armchair in Polished Aluminum by Philippe Starck
By Emeco, Philippe Starck
Located in Hanover, PA
The Hudson, designed for the Hudson hotel in NYC, is Emeco and Starck’s first collaboration. Starck described the chair as “washing the details from the Navy Chair”. It takes an addi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Inanda Armchair in Leather by Roberto Cavalli Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
This new little armchair with an appealing design is characterized by an interior upholstered with the new silks from the last Roberto Cavalli collection and a leather exterior embel...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam
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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