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Armchairs For Sale
Item type: Antique and Vintage
Color: Gray
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish Mid-Century lounge chair offers spacious upholstered seating for any modern interior, combining impressive modern lines with comfortable proportions. Tapered walnut legs...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Pair of Vintage High-Quality Patterned Fabric Armchairs, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
These armchairs feature a high-quality fabric upholstery and lacquered wood feet.
They are vintage items, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but t...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Cal-Style Furniture Art Deco Metal Frame Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Modern Cal-Style Furniture Art Deco Metal Frame Lounge Arm Chair. Item features chanel back and seats, upholstered armrests, original la...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Warren Platner Grey Leather Easy Chair and Ottoman Set of Three, Knoll, 1966
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Warren platner grey leather easy chair and ottoman set of three, Knoll, 1966. Knoll Models 1705L and 1705Y. Please see last image for proper dimensions.
Warren Platner for Knoll gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Pair of Conchas by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury Design
Located in New York, NY
Concha armchair is one of the most iconic pieces designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977). The armchair was created in 1953 and produced by Móveis Artesanal and then Forma S.A. Móveis e...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of White Art Deco Armchairs from Czechoslovakia by Jindrich Halabala, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Pair of Art Deco armchairs.
United Arts & Crafts manufacture. Designed by Jindrich Halabala.
Material: Chrome-plated steel and High quality leather.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Steen Ostergaard for CADO 'born in 1935'
Located in Mondorf les Bains, LU
Danish designer
Pair of "President Lounge Chair 265" armchairs in molded white fiberglass, upholstered in dark brown fabric.
CADO - Made in Denmark.
Model having been used as a decoration in the famous television series Star-Streck.
Period 20th century
Dimensions: H 85, L 81, D 72 cm
The 265 lounge chair was designed by the original king of space age design - Danish furniture designer Steen...
Category
1980s European Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Resin
Aluminum and Leather 1966 Collection Lounge Chair by Richard Schultz for Knoll
By Knoll, Richard Schultz
Located in Dorchester, MA
From Richard Schultz's collection for Knoll known widely as the 1966 Collection, the clean lines of the 25L lounge chair emphasize its understated design. A slender rectilinear frame...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Brazilian Pair of Low Armchairs White Fabric
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Pair of low armchairs
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1950s
Black painted metal, fabric upholstery.
Measurements
70 cm x 53 cm x 71 H cm.
27.5 in x 21 in x 28 H in.
Literature
Brazil Modern, the rediscovery of 20th century Brazilian furniture – Aric Chen, 2016.
Martin Eisler (Vienna, Austria, 1913 - São Paulo, Brazil, 1977), was an architect and furniture designer. He was part of a group of European architects and designers who left Europe during the chaos of the Second World War and went to live and work in Brazil. Eisler stood out amongst this group of creatives, his work was at the forefront of modern furniture design in Brazil which flourished through the 50s and 60s in the region. The work of Martin Eisler in partnership with Carlo Hauner (1927-1996) was of particular significance.
Eisler left Europe in 1938 due to the rise of fascist regimes. He first lived in Argentina, where he was settled and worked as an architect, set designer and interior designer, he opened up an interior design firm Interieur Forma. In 1940, he married Rosl Wolf, the daughter of German immigrants.
Born in Brescia in 1927, Carlo Hauner studied technical drawing and drawing at the Brera Academy in Milan, Italy. In 1948 he successfully participated in the Venice Biennale after which he moved to Brazil, where he dedicated himself to the design of textile, ceramics, furniture and architecture. In only a very short time he founded a furniture production company and purchased a factory from Lina Bo Bardi and her husband Pietro Bardi, renaming it Móveis Artesanal.
In 1953 Hauner met Martin Eisler, who was looking for help to produce furniture for the home of his brother-in-law, Ernesto Wolf. Eisler reached out to Hauner and the rest is history. The two men connected and with Wolf’s financial backing, they opened Galeria Artesanal (a store for their company Móveis Artesenal) on a busy street in São Paulo.
Being highly ambitious and with an eye on the international market as well as the upcoming office market, Móvies Artesanal later changed into Forma. Along with Oca, Forma became one of the biggest names in Brazilian furniture production. Even managing to attract an exclusive license to sell Knoll furniture, bringing big names in international design such as Mies Van Der Rohe, Charles Eames and Harry Bertoia to the Brazilian furniture market. Hauner and Eisler’s designs are characterized by the use of Brazilian woods, thin tubular frames and a range from furniture, to ceramics and textiles. Some of their most famous designs are the “rib” lounge chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of French 1940s Mahogany and Leather Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning pair of French 1940s armchairs in blue leather. Experience classic French luxury with this timeless pair of 1940s armchairs. The sleek mahogany wood frames offer an elegan...
Category
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Artifort Armchairs Model 410 from Theo Ruth Set 50's Artifort Armchairs Model 41
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
These armchairs have been reupholstered by the best upholsterers, who may upholster Artifort chairs with original new filling and new upholstery from Artifort.
The color scheme wa...
Category
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Italian Postmodern Round Rolling Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This round Postmodern writing desk is on casters for easy mobility and transportation. The half-moon seat of the desk is attached to the half-m...
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern White Toga Chair by Sergio Mazza for Artemide
By Sergio Mazza
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The Toga chair was designed in 1968 by Sergio Mazza for Artemide.
With its flowing shape this chair is like an organic sculpture.
The fiberglass was cast ...
Category
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Set of Four 1970s Spanish Bamboo Green Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of four 1970s Spanish vintage bamboo green armchairs.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Midcentury Brazilian Armchairs White Fabric Metal
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Pair of armchairs
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1950s
Black painted metal, fabric upholstery
Measurements
66 cm x 80 cm x 94h cm.
26 in x 35 in x 37h in.
Literature
Brazil Modern, the rediscovery of 20th century Brazilian furniture – Aric Chen, 2016.
Martin Eisler (Vienna, Austria, 1913 - São Paulo, Brazil, 1977), was an architect and furniture designer. He was part of a group of European architects and designers who left Europe during the chaos of the Second World War and went to live and work in Brazil. Eisler stood out amongst this group of creatives, his work was at the forefront of modern furniture design in Brazil which flourished through the 1950s and 1960s in the region. The work of Martin Eisler in partnership with Carlo Hauner (1927-1996) was of particular significance.
Eisler left Europe in 1938 due to the rise of fascist regimes. He first lived in Argentina, where he was settled and worked as an architect, set designer and interior designer, he opened up an interior design firm Interieur Forma. In 1940, he married Rosl Wolf, the daughter of German immigrants.
Born in Brescia in 1927, Carlo Hauner studied technical drawing and drawing at the Brera Academy in Milan, Italy. In 1948 he successfully participated in the Venice Biennale after which he moved to Brazil, where he dedicated himself to the design of textile, ceramics, furniture and architecture. In only a very short time he founded a furniture production company and purchased a factory from Lina Bo Bardi and her husband Pietro Bardi, renaming it Móveis Artesanal.
In 1953 Hauner met Martin Eisler, who was looking for help to produce furniture for the home of his brother-in-law, Ernesto Wolf. Eisler reached out to Hauner and the rest is history. The two men connected and with Wolf’s financial backing, they opened Galeria Artesanal (a store for their company Móveis Artesenal) on a busy street in São Paulo.
Being highly ambitious and with an eye on the international market as well as the upcoming office market, Móvies Artesanal later changed into Forma. Along with Oca, Forma became one of the biggest names in Brazilian furniture production. Even managing to attract an exclusive license to sell Knoll furniture, bringing big names in international design such as Mies Van Der Rohe, Charles Eames and Harry Bertoia to the Brazilian furniture market. Hauner and Eisler’s designs are characterized by the use of Brazilian woods, thin tubular frames and a range from furniture, to ceramics and textiles. Some of their most famous designs are the “rib” lounge chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1960s Miroslav Navratil Armchair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with some signs of use
- Height of seat 33 cm.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Four-Seat 1970s Spanish Iron Cinema Bench
Located in Marbella, ES
Vintage four-seat 1970s Spanish iron cinema bench.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Set of 8 Russell Woodard Sculptura Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 8, Mid-Century Modern, wrought iron mesh and steel, low armchairs by Russell Woodard, Sculptura.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Set of Two Lounge Chairs by I.S.A. in Silk Upholstery and Brass, Italy, 1950s
By I.S.A. Italy
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of comfortable, warm and colorful Italian lounge chairs. With their round shapes and soft, clean cushions they really invite you to sit and relax for a while. You will feel em...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite Pace Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An unusual pair of vintage modern lounge chairs that feature Lucite sides connected by chrome cylindrical stretchers. The sleek design allows for the Lucite sides to function as a ba...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, Velvet, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Italian Armchairs, Velvet, 1950s
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Mid-Century Armchairs, Italy 1950s, Reupholstered in Pierre Frey Velvet
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Pair of sculptural Italian armchairs, 1950s, entirely restored, brass legs, newly reupholstered in Pierre Frey chenille velvet (Pampelune)
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Bas Van Pelt Early Tubular Steel Chair with Blue Grey Sisal Seating
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bas Van Pelt, armchair, chrome-plated steel, sisal, The Netherlands, 1930s
This armchair is designed by Bas Van Pelt and shows a bent tubular metal frame. This early version shows that the development of the cantilever chair...
Category
1930s Dutch Bauhaus Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Midcentury Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs in the Style of Guglielmo Veronesi
Located in London, London
A pair of armchairs
In the style of Guglielmo Veronesi
Newly upholstered in Jim Thompson fabric
Italy, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Paolo Buffa 1940s Armchair in Original Pink and Light Grey Stripes Fabric
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
A spectacular Paolo Buffa 1940s armchair in original fabric.
All original. untouched.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Two 20th Century Gray "Eva" Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A very comfortable and effective club armchairs "EVA" produced in the 1960s by Silesian furniture factories. It fits both Classic interiors and modern, loft spaces. The armchairs are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lucite Armchairs
By James Hollis Jones
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Molded tubular armchairs with curved back panel in Lucite. Tri-leg form elegant and simple. Upholstery has been updated in a black and white fabric consistent with era of chair design.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Knoll Armchairs
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of vintage modern chairs by Knoll International makes the perfect eye catching addition to any modern interior. An extremely co...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Knoll Midcentury Shearling Fabric Lounge Chairs, 1960s, Germany
By Fritz Neth
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Timeless 1960s Knoll International lounge chairs. The chairs have been freshly restored by our upholstery with high-quality sheep wool mix fabric in white - a beautiful contrast to t...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Aluminum Frame Dining Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four dining chairs features sturdy aluminum frames, vintage leather upholstery, and comfortable design. Unique set for any moder...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Nino Zoncada for Frimar, Italy
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Nino Zoncada for Frimar, Italy
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair
By Lloyd Loom
Located in New York, NY
Iron and wicker Nautilus Shell back lounge chair. This chair has a wicker wrapped iron frame, the wicker wrapping show some minor loss, and the...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Vintage Mid-Century Armchairs, Set of Two, 1950's
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of Italian 20th-century vintage curved chairs fully restored condition with new off-white upholstery, black re-lacquered legs -they were init...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Warren Platner for Knoll Curved Steel and Blue Upholstered Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of curved steel crescent shaped armchairs with blue upholstery. (Warren Platner for Knoll, circa 1966).
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Italian Midcentury Polished Steel Rope Armchairs with Velvet Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian polished steel rope armchairs from the mid-20th century, with tassel feet and grey velvet cushion. Created in Italy during the midcentury period, each of this pair of steel armchairs features a striking rope design perfectly complimented by a new grey velvet cushion. Resting on elegant tassel feet in the front and saber legs in the back, this pair of Italian polished steel midcentury armchairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of MCM Wicker Seat Metal Base Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Mid-Century Modern white toned armchairs with wicker structured seats and metal bases. Industrial modern MCM retro look. Can be very useful as extra chairs in a den or office. Measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Pair of armchairs by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy 1950s, Fabric by Nobilis
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Beautiful and architectural armchairs designed by Gastone Rinaldi, Italy1950s. Entirely restored, structure in enameled tubular, feets in brass, seats and backrests upholstered in N...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Italian Armchairs, 1950s, New Upholstery
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Light Pink Italian Armchairs, 1950s, New Upholstery
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of French Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exquisite pair of French 1950s Louis XV style oversized armchairs. Boasting curved detailing and rich grey twill upholstery, these armchairs will take your living space to another...
Category
1950s French Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Twill
Midcentury Stiletto Armchairs
By Arrben
Located in Vienna, AT
Armchairs, lacquered metal frame, upholstered with patinated gray leather. Measure: Seat height 45 cm.
Signs of wear, marks and wear.
Delivery item 2-3 weeks.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Chic Fauteuil in a Soft Gray Leather Seat and Matching Hair-on-Hide Back
Located in Bronx, NY
Chic fauteuil in a soft gray leather seat and matching hair-on-hide back with matte silver nail-head detail. The arm height is 22.5", the seat depth is 18". The chair has been fully ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
White Split Bamboo and Rattan Peacock Chair
Located in Redding, CT
White split bamboo and rattan peacock chair. Perfect statement piece for porch or anywhere. Boho chic coastal feel. Cushion is not original and we recommend a better fitted one. We c...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of 4 Handkerchief Armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 handkerchief armchairs by Massimo Vignelli for Knoll.
In 1968 Vignelli was contracted by Knoll to re-envision the corporate identity ...
Category
1980s American International Style Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1970s Pair of Spanish Iron Garden Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s pair of Spanish iron garden armchairs.
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Iron
3 Large Original Armchairs in Lacquered Metal Structure, circa 1970-1980
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
3 large Original armchairs in lacquered metal structure honeycomb, with 27 small removable cushions,
circa 1970-1980
Quite heavy, 30 kg per chair
Traces of wear on the paint and c...
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Restored Tubular Thonet Armchairs by Anton Lorenz, New Upholstery, 1930s
By Thonet
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Bauhaus Art Deco armchairs
Completely restored, New upholstery
Material: Chrome
Source: Germany, Thonet
Period: 1930-1939.
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
20th Century White Italian Pair of Vintage Velvet Lounge Chairs by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of lounge chairs were designed by the famous Italian designer Paolo Buffa. In Walnut with a hand polished Shellac finish in good conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Pair of American Armchairs, Rowe - New Upholstery by Pierre Frey Collection
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of two armchairs by Rowe. New upholstery by Pierre Frey Collection.
Category
20th Century Armchairs
Pair of French Mahogany Bergere Chairs, Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of French mahogany bergere chairs with scrolled back and arms, upholstered in white muslin, terminating on tapered squared legs with original brass casters. Circa 1820
Category
19th Century French Antique Armchairs
Lyre Back Black Wrought Iron Arm Chair With Swan Heads & Feet
Located in Chicago, IL
Black wrought iron arm chair with brass swan heads and brass feet. The back is the classic lyre shape and the arms feature iron rings. The seat ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Faux Bamboo Chinese Chippendale Aluminum Vinyl Strap Patio Armchairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
20th century faux bamboo Chinese Chippendale aluminum vinyl strap patio armchairs, a pair. Item features rubberized vinyl straps, faux bamboo design,...
Category
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Alberto Orlandi, "Pompeii" Armchair, Italy, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
Polished steel and leather modernist armchair by Italian designer Alberto Orlandi, 1980s.
Category
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs
Materials
Steel
20th Century Vintage Gray Velvet Giant Atlantis Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, ...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid Century Cal-Style Furniture Art Deco Metal Frame Lounge Arm Chairs B - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid Century Cal-Style Furniture Art Deco Metal Frame Lounge Arm Chairs B - Pair. Item features chanel back and seats, upholstered armrests, original...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Fritz Neth Organic Midcentury Sheep Wool Lounge Chairs, 1960s, Germany
By Fritz Neth
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Timeless 1960s ball lounge chairs, designed by Fritz Neth. The chairs have been freshly restored by our upholstery. New foam and high-quality sheep wool mix fabric in light grey, bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Armchairs with High Back with Ears, New Light Gray Marl Upholst
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Italian armchairs with high back with ears - new light gray marl upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Dunbar Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Restored
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Dunbar Mid-Century Modern lounge chair on solid brass cone shape legs by Edward Wormley.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Swivel Armchair Guido Bonzani for Tecnosalotto 1970s Gray Fabric and Steel
By Tecnosalotto
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Swivel armchair Guido Bonzani for Tecnosalotto 1970s gray fabric and steel.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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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