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Armchairs For Sale
Item type: Antique and Vintage
Color: Gray
Mies Armchair with Ottoman Designed by Archizoom for Poltronova, 1960s
Located in Parma, IT
Armchair with pouf Mies design Archizoom for Poltronova 1960s.
Chromed steel armchair and ottoman structure, caucciu'rubbe seat with pony headrest, pouf with lighting and pony footr...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Vintage Mid Century Modern Hand Lounge Chair, in White-- One Piece
Located in Madison, WI
Excellent Prop piece, or a Living Room, studio or office POP!
This listing is for the White chair. We also have a Black chair, sold separately, pictured here.
The RMIC hand chair made its first appearance around the year 1970. The spectacular chair is made of plastic and shaped like a giant hand with its palm turned upward, while the fingers serve as a backrest.
Originally, the hand chair was designed in 1962 by Pedro Friedeberg, a then 24 years old surrealist artist. Friedeberg artistic sensibilities were decisively directed against everything conventional, and he was inspired by the Dadaistic practice of producing anti-art for art's sake.
This White Hand Chair features the cup holder.
Dimensions
27ʺW × 21ʺD × 34ʺH
Seat Interior Width: 21"
Seat Interior Depth: 21"
Seat Height: 18"
Arm Height: 20"
Shipping:
We ship insured and to your door, using blanket...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
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
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet Golf Dining Chairs, Germany, 1970
Located in Almelo, NL
Francesco Zaccone for Thonet golf dining chairs, Germany, 1970
Presenting this stunning set of 12 ‘Golf’ chairs by Francesco Zaccone for Thonet. Beautifu...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
1980s Pair of White Swivel Bamboo Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s pair of white swivel bamboo armchairs. Excellent condition.
Category
1980s Spanish Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
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
Set of 8 Kreuzschwinger Armcharis by Till Behrens
By Till Behrens
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Introducing the stunning Kreuzschwinger armchairs by acclaimed designer Till Behrens! These exquisite chairs are the perfect combination of form and function, providing both comfort ...
Category
Late 20th Century German Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Antique Pair French Louis XVI Revival Painted Armchairs, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique pair of English Sheraton Revival grey/green painted armchairs, circa 1920 in date.
Each chair features an oval padded back, with padded seat and padde...
Category
1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
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
Pair of Mats Theselius 'Aluminium Chair' by Källemo, 1990
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of "Aluminium chairs" produced by Källemo 1990 in a limited edition of 200 chairs, this is chair number #144 and #163.
Original leather, wood, steel and aluminium.
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
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
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
Ico Parisi Italian Midcentury Armchairs for Mim
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in bari, IT
Set of four armchairs in white fiberglass Kubilia series of Ico Parisi for M.I.M. Rome, Italy.
Ico Parisi was born in Palermo in 1916. He gained a diploma in construction and served his apprenticeship in Giuseppe Terragni's studio. In 1937 he carried out, for the magazine Quadrante, a photographic study of the Casa del Fascio that marked the entire research that Parisi conducted in "meditating on the legacies and contradictions of the enormous baggage of ideas and forms constituted by the experience of the masters".
His activity, marked by continuous experimentation, is an incessant quest in the fields of architecture, art and design. Between 1948 and 1950 he devoted himself to the study of furniture elements. In the field of design, crucial encounters with Munari and Fontana (1951) and Melotti profoundly marked his experience. In 1948 he founded the studio La ruota with his wife Luisa Aiani, a designer and designer, which ceased its activity in 1995.
In 1954 he was awarded the Gold Medal at the X Milan Triennale with the work Padiglione Soggiorno, with Silvio Longhi and Luigi Antonietti. In 1957 he presented at the exhibition Colori e forme della casa d'oggi the work Casa per vacanze, which was the result of a collaboration with Manlio Rho...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
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
Design Chrome Coffee/Side Table by Viliam Chlebo, Czechoslovakia, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1980s
- Made of chrome, smoked glass
- Chrome parts re-polished
- Good original condition
- maker: Kodreta Myjava
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Category
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Gio Ponti, Style Superleggera Armchair by Cassina, Italy 1960
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern chrome armchair.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
4 Armchairs 1940, France, Style: Art Deco
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
4 armchairs
The chairs are repainted before delivery.
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 y...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
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 1950s Italian Reclining Armchairs in Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of reclining armchairs, newly upholstered in black leather hide. Can be used in two positions. In good condition with patina to the metal frame. Brass sabot feet. Sold as a pair.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
2 Armchairs 1940, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Armchairs
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 rea...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Tubular Steel Cantilever Armchair Fn 21 by Mücke & Melder, circa 1930
Located in Lucenec, SK
This Bauhaus armchair was produced in the 1930s by Mücke & Melder Czechoslovakia.
New upholstery and new chrome.
Category
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1 Vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair
Located in Pasadena, TX
This 1957 award winning design brings style and comfort to any seating arrangement. Bring this brilliant look as an addition to any recreational use or task.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
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
Pair of Modern Damask Dessin Fournir Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A chic pair of modern arm chairs from Dessin Fournir with fully upholstered chair arms, seat and back in gray and brown flocked silk damask, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Armchairs
Materials
Silk
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 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
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
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
Alain Domingo and François Scali pair of Moreno - Marini Chairs
By Nemo Editions (Alain Domingo & Francois Scali)
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
Nemo Editions by Alain Domingo and François Scali Moreno - Marini Chairs, set of two. France 1983
Category
1980s French Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Brueton 'Brno' Gray Upholstered Chrome Dining Armchairs
By Brueton
Located in New York, NY
SET of 8 American Mid-Century 'Brno' dining armchairs with woven muted gray upholstered seats, backs, and armrests and chrome plated frames. (BRUETON)(PRICED AS SET).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Rare Pair of Swedish Sheepskin Easy Chairs, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Reupholstred in white sheepskin, excellent condtition.
Produced by Sten Wicéns Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
1950's Italian Lady Armchair of Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Paris, FR
The Iconic 20th-century collectible vintage Lady chair was designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex in Italy in 1951. The very comfortable design features splayed expertly polished brass ...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Parsons Armchair Lounge Chairs after Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A simple modern pair of decorator armchairs attributed to Milo Baughman. These feature heavy solid wood framing with updated upholstery. Price includes the pair.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
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
American Military Airplane Seat Armchair, Mid-20th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Space age hyper-modern aluminum and steel aircraft chair. Extremely comfortable and needless to say very sturdy and durable. Was originally coated in p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Postmodern 'Peter Pan' Lounge Chair, Michele De Lucchi for Thalia&Co, Italy 1982
Located in Zagreb, HR
The very rare lounge chair 'Peter Pan' was designed by the influential Italian architect and designer Michele de Lucchi in 1982 for Thalia & Co.
The chair is a nice example of radical postmodern Italian design by Michele de Lucchi who was a member of the Memphis Group.
The supporting frame is in painted tubular steel, and the springing of the back, with lateral leaf springs...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Four White Harry Bertoia "Diamond Chairs" Produced by Knoll, 1950s
Located in Almelo, NL
A set of four of 1960s "421" Diamond chairs by Harry Bertoia for Knoll, in white with contrasting black legs.
More information about the designer:
Harry Bertoia's finest achieve...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Plona Desk Chair by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
Located in Lasne, BE
Plastic and metal folding armchair. Wear on the plastic (see photo) and on the metal (see photo). Measure: Seat height: 45cm.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Huanghuali Horseshoe Back Armchairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Pair of 19th century Chinese Huanghuali horseshoe back Armchair, with very good patina. Some restoration.
Contact dealer for more information.
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Armchairs
Ray Lewis "Eagle" Armchair in Aluminum
Located in Toledo, OH
Ray Lewis "Eagle" Armchair in Aluminum. A limited edition Eagle cast aluminum armchair by Ray Lewis for Fauna Collection. This chair features a shaped crest ...
Category
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
20th Century Vintage Italian Pair of Blue Upholstered Armchairs by Aldo Morbelli
Located in Sofia, BG
Pair of light blue vintage Italian armchairs by Aldo Morbelli upholstered in velvet.
Very good condition with no restorations.
Italy, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 'Tulip' Swivel Armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana, England, 1960's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Tulip' dining chair was designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana in England in the early 1960's. It is an iconic Space Age design, inspired by the Eero Saarinen design for Knoll fro...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Model 5681, by George Nelson for Herman Miller
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by George Nelson, this pair of clean-lined model 5681 lounge chairs were produced by Herman Miller from 1956 to 1967. Raised on square chrome legs, the upholstered club seat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of White Harry Bertoia "Diamond Chairs" Produced by Knoll, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of two "Diamond Chairs" designed by Harry Bertoia and produced by Knoll in the late 1950s. In good vintage and original condition with signs from age and use. Both chairs ar...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Antique American Victorian White Wicker Sunroom Chaise Lounge Arm Chair Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique American Victorianwhite wicker sunroom chaise lounge arm chair sofa. Item features wicker wrapped wooden frame, blue cushions, very nice antique item, great style and form. C...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Mushroom Armchair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning Artifort Mushroom set, designed by Pierre Paulin in the 60’s.
This very comfortable and cosy set is just covered with beautiful and high qual...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Art Deco Metal Basketweave Old Green White Porch Outdoor Spring Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco metal basketweave old green white porch outdoor spring arm chair. Item features original green and white painted finish, woven bask...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Dining Armchairs by I4Mariani for the Pace Collection
By i4 Mariani
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Iconic Mid-Century Modern Teorema dining armchairs Design by Guido Faleschini and exclusively manufactured by i4Mariani for The Pace Collection. Ci...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Chrome Armchairs Attributed to Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe, a Set of 6
Located in New York, NY
Set consisting of 6 chrome armchairs attributed to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Originally designed in the 1930s, the Brno chairs are iconic for their flat-bar chrome cantilever structu...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Gigi Radice Lounge Chair, Italy 1950s
By Gigi Radice
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Lounge chair by the famous Italian designer Gigi Radice, Italy 1950s, totally restored, legs in black lacquered metal, feet in brass, upholstered in an ivory boucle’ by Larsen and in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Postmodern Vintage Swivel Plastic Armchair Black Silver Philippe Starck, 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Postmodern vintage swivel armchair or desk chair from plastic, aluminum and steel in black and silver by Philippe Starck 1980s.
The curved armrests flow into the seat and you can fi...
Category
1980s French Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Wim Rietveld Inspired Armchairs in Off-White Upholstery, Italy, 1970s
By Wim Rietveld
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wim Rietveld; Armchairs; Lounge Chairs; Off-White Upholstery; Fabric; Modern; Minimal; Minimalist; Metal Frame; Chairs; Living Room Set; Italy; Italian Design; 1970s; Italy; Italian ...
Category
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ernst Moeckl White 'Kangaroo' Dining Chairs
By Trabant, Ernst Moeckl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ernst Moeckl for Trabant, 'Kangaroo' or 'Z' armchairs, original finish, fiberglass, Germany, designed in 1968
This set of white 'Kangaroo' chairs is designed by Ernst Moeckl in 1968...
Category
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Rocking Chrome and Leather Armchair
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage rocking armchair in white leather and chrome metal base.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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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.
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