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Armchairs For Sale
Number in Set: Set of 3
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Le Corbusier, P.Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC2 Poltrona Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Timeless, unique, and profoundly authentic, the LC2 armchair ha...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Teddy Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Teddy chair is our first official seating piece. The upholstered, tubular legs contour up and around the seat cushion, transitioning from leg, to arm, ...
Category

2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Fur

Gufram Jolly Roger Pirate Chair by Fabio Novembre, White
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian genius designer Fabio Novembre was born in Lecce in 1966, graduated from Milan University of Architecture and studied film in New York. In 1994 he opened his own design studio in Milan, and has since launched extensive design collaborations. Fabio excels at telling stories with avant-garde, bold furniture designs, especially a collection of furniture inspired by the human body. Designed by Fabio Novembre and born in 2013, the Jolly Roger armchair is Gufram's first product to be moulded and the first to be free of polyurethane soft parts. Jolly Roger is a seat reminiscent of a skull, with a world map embossed on the back of the seat used by pirates of the Pacific. Consistent with the attitude of all Gufram products, Jolly Roger, far from boring interior design standards, is an armchair that represents a free stance. From the name "Pirate Chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Colima Steel Armchair
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Colima steel armchair is born where the form makes the function, with its basic geometry and its converging angles. It is made up of a skeleton with a...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Wedge Chair in Solid Walnut and Leather by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
There is subtle, invisible but crucial architectural detail here. One of BassamFellows’ ongoing projects is to create what we think is the most fundamental as well as elegant dining ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

'Big Big Chair' Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé, White
Located in Paris, FR
BIG BIG CHAIR Armchair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the picture: Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 01 Made in Italy Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Armchair in Dotty Velvet, Steel Molteni&C by Gio Ponti - D.153.1 - made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
D.153.1 Armchair in Dotty Velvet and Steel by Gio Ponti. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C The iconic D.153.1 armchair is a mid-century design by acclaimed Italian de...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Baby Geo Armchair in Blue Velvet Upholstery & Grey Legs by Paolo Grasselli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Geo collection is enriched with a fun element: a completely rounded armchair created utilizing the namesake pouf as its seat. The metal rod structure supports the curved padded wooden back. The proportions are generous without being over-bearing. The 75 cm Geo poufs...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

DOOQ Organic Modern Soft and Comfortable Upholstery Armchair Malibu in COM
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
COM Upholstery, fabrics not included!!! Like a warm embrace, Malibu Round Sofa welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the gold...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

Gervasoni Inout Armchair in Opaline White Polyethylene in Green by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Inout 101/101L armchair, defined by squared shapes, is made of white opal polyethylene: it can light up as if by magic and give summer nights a touch of enchantment. It is also a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Above Armchair in Light Grey Fabric and Black Painted Frame
Located in Miami, FL
The above chair goes above and beyond in terms of design and comfortability. The combination of the light grey fabric and the black painted frame allows you to mix the Above chair in...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood

Charlotte Perriand LC7 Outdoor Chair for Cassina, Italy, new
Located in Berlin, DE
The price given applies to the piece as shown in the first picture. Prices vary dependent on the color and material of the chair. Outdoor LC7 chair designed by Charlotte Perriand i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Abra Armchair in Black and White Upholstery and Black Wood Finish Frame
Located in Miami, FL
The Abra armchair is a welcoming addition to any room in your decor, with black and white fabric upholstery and a black wood frame. This armchair has bee...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Erwan Bouroullec Spring Armchair in Satined Stainless Steel for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
Based on a slender structure in satined stainless steel, the sophisticated Spring chair was designed by Erwan Bouroullec. The distinctive shell is made of rigid polyurethane foam wit...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Tokyo Pop Armchair White by Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka, now considered one of the masters of contemporary design. The sofa, the armchair and especially the day-bed and the stool, forget the banality of rotational molding to become sculptures. Unforgettable and unusual shapes.The Tokyo-Pop collection marks, in 2002, the debut on the international scene by Tokujin Yoshioka, now considered one of the masters of contemporary design. The Driade Tokyo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Polystyrene

Grande, the Oversize Swivel Armchair
Located in Milan, MI
An homage to Italian Art Deco, but with contemporary proportions and comfort. The important dimensions of this armchair are softened by the relaxing curves and by the "flying" arms. ...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Chiado Lounge Chair with Aluminum and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Dark Blue and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

21st Century Dakota Armchair Nobuck Brass
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Often known as the "Land of Stone and Light", Badlands is part of the National Park of South Dakota. With a breathtaking view, its rugged beauty draws visitors from worldwide. Trans...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Ernst Moeckl White 'Kangaroo' Dining Chairs
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

Arflex Cradle "Love Cushion" Armchair in White Cherie Fabric by Neri & Hu
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its characteristic is based on the structure: a classic triangular construction, which is repeated several times around the model, so that you can admire it from each point of view. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Chiado Lounge Chair with Barcelona Lotus and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Lavanda and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Green and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Chiado Lounge Chair with Smooth 60 and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Dark Blue and Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Dark Blue and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Safira and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Chiado Lounge Chair with Paris Mouse and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Lounge chair is a comfortable chair with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The chair has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado Loun...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Regent’s Park Library Armchair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A late Regency/early Victorian library open armchair with finely turned arm supports and turned and tapering front legs terminating in hand-cast brass castors. The armchair is classi...
Category

19th Century British Regency Antique Armchairs

Materials

Brass

White Fabric and Brass Finishes Swivel and Curved Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Welcoming and curved swivel armchair all in fabric with swivel brass finishes base.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Go Chair by Ross Lovegrove by Bernhardt Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
Go Chair by Ross Lovegrove by Bernhardt Furniture The magnesium powder coated frame and contour seat makes the Go chair unique and quite comfortable. Pric...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Daphne Armchair
Located in Milan, IT
Part of Chiara Provasi's remarkable Daphne Collection, this stunning lounge chair conveys ultimate comfort and sophistication in its superb design and craftsmanship. Boasting a padde...
Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Mid Century Houndstooth Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid century armchair with houndstooth on linen fabric, tightly upholstered cushion backrest, and seat, raised on gold-toned steel splayed legs. Dimensions: 33" W x 32" D x 35" H ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with t...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mario Bellini 'Cab' Lounge Chair for Cassina, Italy - new
Located in Berlin, DE
Lounge chair designed by Mario Bellini in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Price is per piece. Please ask for pricing in other materials and colors.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

De Sede DS-2100/151 Armchair in Umbra Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The slats on DS-2100 in finest leather adapt to individual body contours and provide – with its embracing feeling – the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high-backed executive chair, with headrest, tilt mechanism, height adjustment and casters, and as a visitor chair with a four-star base. Be it in James Bond films or in “Men in Black...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Colima Wood Armchair
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Colima wood armchair is built with feather cushions, paper fabric and a charred wood exoskeleton using the Japanese Yakisugi technique that pres...
Category

2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cord, Rope

Gerrit Thomas Rietveld Utrech Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Gerrit Thomas Rietveld in 1935. Relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Gerrit T. Rietveld came up with t...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Sculptural Contemporary Chaise Lounge Aged Brass Metal & Navy Blue Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary chaise longue is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the doubl...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Updated Wingchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Mid-Century Updated Wingchair, a contemporary take on the classic wing chair. Beckoning in a lush pewter velvet with channeled seams along the back,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet

Contemporary Modern Tobo Armchair in Fabric & Wood by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Tobo Armchair in Fabric & Wood by Alter Ego for Collector Studio Underpinned by a minimalist and sophistication aesthetic of clean ...
Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Travertine

Arflex Elettra Armchair in Fabric Heidi and Candy by B.B.P.R
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elettra Armchair is designed by B.B.P.R for Arflex. A classic of the '50s office, Elettra is the armchair you can't do without. Thanks to its timeless...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Temi Armchair by Sun at Six, Minimalist Lavender Velvet Armchair
Located in San Jose, CA
Sun at Six is a contemporary furniture design studio that works with traditional Chinese joinery masters to handcraft our pieces using traditional joinery. Great furniture begins w...
Category

2010s Chinese Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Memphis Design Style Plumy Armchair with a Large Seat and a Small Backrest
Located in Porto, PT
Vonkli Armchair I is a Memphis Design style plumy armchair with a large seat, a small backrest, and a metal base finished in gold. Upholstered in corduroy, this chunky armchair has a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lacquer, Velvet

F.C Series, Foam and Neoprene Chair 'Forma Curva 02' by Lucas Muñoz Muñoz
Located in Madrid, ES
This chair is part of the collection Formas Curvas. It's described as "a redefinition of upholstery through the use of only sleeves and knots”. FC only needs two pieces of foam cut i...
Category

2010s Spanish Brutalist Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Toy Armchair White by Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The Toy Armchair by Driade is a sophisticated yet subtly playful armchair designed by the preeminent Philippe Starck. Crafted with molded polypropylene...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

PVC

Penelope Chair by Charles Pollock for Anonima Castelli
Located in Athens, Attiki
Penelope chair designed in 1982 by Charles Pollock for Anonima Castelli. Steel-wire sled base supports a seat permeable to air which consists in a steel...
Category

1980s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

De Sede Leather Club Chair by Kurt Erni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2620/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Legs beechwood black-coated. If not specified otherwise, the standard configuration will be confirmed....
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Moooi Nest Armchair in White Steel Frame by Marcel Wanders Studio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nest collection’s linear, clear metal structure lifts the plumpest and softest cushions from the floor. It is a comfy elevated nest for one or more people. For the lovers of fres...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Armchair 'Novel' with Kvadrat x Raf Simons Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Novel - Armchair Design: Friends & Founders Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers Model shown (fabric): Kvadrat, Vidar x Raf Simons 1511 + 1880 Price may var...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Contemporary Armchair 'La Pipe Lounge' with Barnum Bouclé Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
La Pipe lounge, armchair Design: Friends & Founders Available with fixed base or return swivel Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers Model shown (fabric): Ba...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Hauteville Low Armchair
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
The Concrete Hauteville low armchair designed by Henri Lavallard Boget for Lyon Béton, draws inspiration from iconic mid-century design with a modern twist. Constructed with a concrete shell...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Sissi Stackable Armchair Green Polypropylene by Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Due to the delicacy of the finish it is not recommended to stack the armchairs.The company reserves the right not to accept any complaints. The Sissi Stackable Armchair...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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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