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Armchairs For Sale
Number in Set: Set of 3
Color:  Gray
Modern Gray Velvet Armchair Cactus Shape with Gold Swivel Base
Located in Porto, PT
Ajui Armchair II is a conceptual piece. It’s an accent chair that combines an artsy interpretation of a cactus with the comfort expected from a luxury armchair. This modern armchair ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Customizable ClassiCon Bibendum Lounge Armchair by Eileen Gray
Located in New York, NY
Bibendum is one of a kind. Nowhere in the history of design will one find an armchair that compares to this. It is captivatingly harmonious despite its size and unites a majestic imp...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Leather, Textile

Ola Armchair with Armrest in Vip Blue Upholstery & Black Nickel Legs by Saba
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ola originates from a simple idea but at the same time represents a complex concept – a welcoming arm chair created utilising four individual curved sheets. Each sheet converges towa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Customizable Gubi Stay Lounge Chair by Space Copenhagen
Located in New York, NY
Stay here, stay with me, stay relaxed, stay and read...The Stay Sofa has a sculptural and organic shape that, besides giving a contemporary look, also embraces the user and encourage...
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2010s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Textile

'Divergent' Armchair by Marta Delgado, Geometric Armchair, Vintage, Dark Gray
Located in Paris, FR
DIVERGENT Armchair by Marta Delgado Studio Fabric: Vintage Color: Dark Gray Wood: American Walnut Veener Dimensions: Width: 31.5” 80 cm Depth: 32.7” 83 cm Height: 29.1...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Diplopia Armchair in Marsala Red Lacquer, Metal Frame, by Skrivo Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here you are shown the Diplopia armchair with the Lacquered Red Marsala metal frame and upholstery. The armchair is available for custom orders with a metal frame lacquered in white,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Leda Cushion Armchair in Black Metal Base, by Francesco Beghetto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Leda chair with is shown with an upholstered cushion and armrests, as well as in the black Metal structure. The chair is available without arms as well...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Iola Armrest Chair in Black Ashwood Base and Foam Seat, by E-ggs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iola chair comes with a seat, back and armrests in a injected flameretardant polyurethane foam covered with the listed fabrics. The structure base is available for custom orders in w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Eight Outstanding Italian Steel and Brass Armchairs, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
A rare vintage set of eight Italian steel and brass armchairs with dark velvet seats. Made in Italy and featuring polished steel, solid cast brass. Each chair has been masterfully ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Iron Paul McCobb Style Arm Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage iron mid century chairs in good rustic condition. Has signs of use. Great design with nice sculptural legs.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Modern Swivel Armchair in Leather and Fabric, Cream & Off-White
Located in Miami, FL
The design of the PALM ROYAL Armchair features a unique semicircular double-curved body that grants firmness and elegance to this chair. In the back, its finesse and sophistication a...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Irajá Swing
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, upholstery, fabric and naval rope. Dimensions: 130 cm wide x 105 cm deep x 96 cm high.   
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Chair Model DU41 by Gastone Rinaldi for RIMA, Italy, 1956
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
chair dinning bridge or small armchairs model DU41 by the designer Gastone Rinaldi for the editor RIMA in 1956. Blue lacquered, original painting, great patina, ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Metal

Moooi Bart Swivel Armchair in Foam Seat with Justo, Muse Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bart Armchair brings a friendly sort of grandeur to your home. This single-seater does the rounded shapes of the Bart family even more justice, especially with the optional swive...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Contemporary Modern Carson Armchair in Oak and Blue Fabric by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
Contemporary Modern Carson Armchair in Oak and Blue Fabric by Collector Studio With solid and curved wooden armrests, this structure blends with a metal frame that adds character to...
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2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Gandia Blasco Textile Club Armchair in Steel by Ana Llobet
Located in New York, NY
"Joining the pieces that make up the collection is made possible through a system that simulates the seams of garments. This way a highly flexible piece is achieved that adapts to ev...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

DOOQ Organic Modern Off-white Bouclé Armchair with Brown Velvet details Malibu
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Malibu Lounge Armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to the golden age of midcentury design and organic architecture, it radiates thr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Velvet

Jasper Morrison Lotus High Chair in Polished Chrome for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The Lotus (High), by Jasper Morrison, is part of a complete collection of chairs, envisioned to be easily adaptable for both domestic and variegated professional settings. Available ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Abra Armchair in Gray Fabric and White Wood Finish
Located in Miami, FL
The Abra armchair is a welcoming addition to any room in your decor, with beautiful gray upholstery and a white wood finish frame. This armchair has been...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Cappellini Small Orla Sofa in Foam Seat with Metal Frame by Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
Classic and contemporary stylistic elements define the Orla sofas and armchairs by Jasper Morrison, a masterpiece of contemporary design that has entered the collection of the Tate M...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Armchair 'Novel' with Bouclé Fabric, Karakorum 001
Located in Paris, FR
Novel - Armchair Design: Friends & Founders Upholstery available in a wide range of fabrics and leathers (contact us!) Model shown (fabric): Dedar, Karakorum 001 * Price may vary ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

Kartell Bubble Club Armchair in Zinc White by Philippe Starck
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bubble club armchair in light grey. Dimensions: Height 30.75 in, width 40.15 in, depth 29.5 in.; Unit weight: 17 kg. Made of: Polyethylene. Outdoor use.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Contemporary Bella Armchair Featuring Metal Frame and Off-White Leather
Located in Miami, FL
Our creative team from Uultis has created this amazing upholstered armchair, the ideal furniture providing you the comfort and the perfect fit in a variety of settings including livi...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Modern Outdoor Armchair, Metal with Nautical Rope Pattern
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This outdoor armchair or lounge chair is part of the Flap 2.0 Outdoor collection, design is based on the flaps part of aircrafts. This element is possible to be seen in the arms curv...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Metal

21st Century Modern Blue Velvet Armchair Back in Fur, Polished Brass Legs
Located in Porto, PT
Max Armchair is a modern mid-century style armchair. This modern armchair brings details from the old days to contemporary design. The armchair design shape and exquisite materials l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Valerie Armchair with Coral Seat and Wood Base, by Giopato & Coombes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Valerie armchair is available in an upholstered Kvadrat - Coral Steelcut Trio cushion, with a solid wood structure. Here you are offered wooden finishes in Stained Aniline, Oak, Canaletto Walnut, Beech or Lacquered. The Valerie Chair is also available as a stool or without armrests, or in additional seating upholstery's. If you are interested in a height that is not offered with this listing, please contact the dealer for further information.tructure available with or without seat-cushion, upholstered in the listed fabrics. Here you are shown the Valerie chair in oak with upholstered seat. Cristiana Giopato...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pinch Armchair in Super Remix 3 Upholstery with Ivory Base by Skrivo Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Pinch selection stems from reflection on materials and the construction techniques in contemporary padded seating. The structures of Pinch sofas and arm...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Wood Frame Armchair in Solid Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The BassamFellows Wood Frame Collection has become one of the brand’s classic signatures. Adding to the collection are upholstered dining chairs and upholstered stools. The Woo...
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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Modern Upholstered Swivel Club Chair, Light Gray
Located in Miami, FL
The design of the MANCHETTA club chair is inspired by the elegance of a man‘s cuffs. The conically shaped body solidly grounds on a swivel base and is graced by an overlaying plush u...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Customizable Artifort Tulip Midi Armchair with Cross Base by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The Tulip Midi was the missing member of the Tulip family for a long time. The armchair was designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960 and now completes the Tulip se...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Gervasoni Gray 26 Armchair with Grey Oak Legs & Tundra Upholstery, Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gray 26/27 is a family of dining armchairs with an enveloping backrest in the shape of a semicircle, available with padded seat and back with removable cover and visible stitching. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

De Sede DS-2011 Armchair in Jade Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With its fluid, curved shapes, the DS-2011 appears powerful and dynamic where other furniture is already in a sleep mode. The visual lightness and modern, casual elegance underline the timeless look that makes the DS-2011 a sofa that can be and is everything but ordinary. With its exciting appearance, the sofa fills every room and surrounds people with its extraordinary, distinctive appearance. The solid...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Modern Wing Chair Light Blue Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
The AVI armchair. Be embraced by this modern twist of the Classic wing chair with its soft curves and its comfortable upholstery. Its dynamically sh...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Cape Lounge Chair with Stitches, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant armchair with an organic design inspired by the puffed sleeves and layered designs of haute couture. Its soft lines and chic details make the Cape armchair a real eyecatch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Foam

Cappellini Orla Swivel Armchair in Poplar and Fabric by Jasper Morrison
Located in New York, NY
Classic and contemporary stylistic elements define the Orla sofas and armchairs by Jasper Morrison, a masterpiece of contemporary design that has entered the collection of the Tate M...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Marcel Wanders Knotted Armchair in Carbon with Aramid Fiber Cord for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
The iconic knotted chair is a brilliant adult interpretation of the tiny chairs used to decorate a doll’s house, a visionary creation by designer Marcel Wan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rope, Epoxy Resin

Customizable S 43 PVF Cantilever Armchair by Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
Range S 43 Simplicity that unfolds its effect everywhere: Mart Stam removed the back legs from furniture that for centuries had been created based on the same principles. Through evolutionary refinement, an object that simply looks good in any place where both understatement and quality are wanted. For his furniture designs, Mart Stam placed a high value on usefulness and austerity with regard to aesthetics as well as material. The straight-lined form, a clear construction and improved sitting comfort resulted from this approach. Stam achieved the greatest possible reduction with the cantilever chair S 43 by combining the tubular steel frame with moulded wood elements for seat and backrest. The pure, restrained form of this cantilever chair makes it an exemplary design in the spirit of modernism...
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2010s German Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Moooi Hana Swivel Armchair in White Dodo Pavone Jacquard Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds lure you in and when you step into that abundance of soft fabric, you’re stepping in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Gray Bouclé Dante Armchair, H. Lis, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful mid century gray bouclé armchair, designed by Henryk Lis. Produced in Poland in 1960s. One of the best design from this time. Furniture after full professional carpentry an...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Contemporary Grey Upholstered Armchair, Stay Armchair by Nika Zupanc for Se
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary ivory upholstered armchair - stay Armchair by Nika Zupanc for Se. Design: Nika Zupanc Frame upholstered in Holland & Sherry Chamonix (Color Smoke) fabric. Available also in a choice of leathers or fabrics, or in customer’s own material or leather. Powder coated steel frame (available also in any RAL K7 Classic Color). Please contact us directly to find out more about all the color options available. Dimensions: W141.5 × D95 × H135 cm Made by hand, in Slovenia Sé: When Sé began in 2007, director and founder Pavlo Schtakleff had a goal – to reclaim the glamour and quality of 20th century furniture and to become a dynamic and innovative presence in the world of contemporary luxury design. Sé’s vision was to invite some of the world’s best design talent to produce collections, akin to an art gallery or a couture house, the ultimate object being to build a catalogue of highly-crafted and beautifully-finished objects, made of the finest, noble materials, by the best craftspeople in Europe. With timeless forms, a curvaceous aesthetic and a spirit of play, Sé pieces are now feted for their characterful, sculptural profiles, and their ability to captivate the senses. Since its beginnings, this European design brand has stayed true to its founding ethos and to date, Sé has created three editions from the French designer Damien Langlois-Meurinne, the Spanish-born Jaime Hayon and Slovenia-based Nika Zupanc, all of which have been highly acclaimed. Under Sé’s stewardship, each designer brings their own sensibility and character, while harnessing a personality, polish and sheer sense of finish that is undeniably Sé. All our pieces are the products of the most exacting collaborations. They are sensual, tactile and cerebral, inviting the gaze and the touch as well as engaging the mind. Headquartered in London and fabricated across Europe to the highest technical standards, Sé aims to make furniture that not only delights, but that will also become tomorrow’s heirlooms. Nika Zupanc: Product and interior designer Nika Zupanc became a globally recognised name with the launch of the Lolita lamp, her first object to be produced by Moooi. Zupanc works as an independent designer who is constantly involved in fresh projects that grow out of distinctive interpretations of modern culture, contemporary design and available technological options. Her products are part of the range of distinguished design companies such as Moooi, Moroso, Nodus, Bosa, Sé, Scarlet Splendour among others. Her praised limited edition collections and installations are exhibited around the world, sometimes as part of high-end collaborations like the one with Rossana Orlandi. Along the way, Zupanc continuously produces objects under her own brand and is involved in various interior projects. Besides the Lolita lamp, Zupanc has designed a long line of signature ready-to-use pieces like 5 O’Clock Table and 5 O’Clock Chair (Moooi) or Tailored Chair (Moroso). But it is her conceptual installations that saw her evolving into an authentic global voice – I Will Buy Flowers Myself (2009) and Gone with the Wind (2010) presented a collection of objects inside blown-up doll house structures that became a hallmark of Milan Design Week. The Black Cherry lamp, now one of the iconic pieces of her own brand, also debuted at Milan Design Week. The installations that followed, Selfdiscipline (2011) and Summertime (2012), mark the beginning of limited edition collections in partnership with Rossana Orlandi, where with a stubborn passion Zupanc examines the nature of furniture. In 2012, her hometown of Ljubljana had the privilege to be the first with an interior designed and art-directed by Zupanc personally. The noir refurbishment of As Aperitivo is an introduction to her new venture of designing interiors. Since emerging on the global design platform, her work has been watched closely by the international press, describing her work as everything from “punk elegance” (Elle USA) and “techno chic” (BusinessWeek) to “larger than life” (Clear magazine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Arena Steel with Rope Weave Armchair
Located in Mexico City, MX
This reinterpretation of the Acapulco chair maintains the spirit of the 20th century. The city was a favorite for the worlds´ jet-set, one of the first destinations that put Mexico in the international spotlight...
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2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Fiberglass Armchair, Fudge Chair by Faye Toogood
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary fiberglass armchair - Fudge chair by Faye Toogood. This is shown in the mallow fiberglass finish. Design: Faye Toogood Material: Fiberglass...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Oil Rubbed Brass Elliott Chair in Textured Tosa/Carbon Fabric by Kelly Wearstler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The iconic Elliot chair combines clean lines with classic vernacular. This dining or occasional chair features paired brass bar-stock legs finished in eit...
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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Folding Lounge Chair Black White Stripes & Golden Details
Located in Porto, PT
The Marina Armchair is a contemporary furniture piece inspired by the sea, perfect for relaxing and enjoying a peaceful dawn or sunset. With its modern and practical design, it's a v...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Swale Low Armchair in Super Remix 3 Upholstery Seat & Base by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Thanks to an abundant and generous structure, the Swale armchair evokes relaxed conversation scenarios for residential and contract environments. The comfort of the seating is given ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Gray Armchair with Leather Belts
Located in Miami, FL
The MORADA BOND armchair Inspired by the sensual fashion of Italy, this club armchair lets you indulge in haute furniture design combined with comfort and usability in your personal ...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Swivel Armchair with Slim Silhouette
Located in Miami, FL
The slim clean lines that constitute the body of the VERONA armchair are giving it a distinguished level of finesse and allow for an extensive seating space. Comfortly upholstered wi...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Livingston Armchair in Extra White Upholstery & Chrome Legs by Giuseppe Viganò
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Livingstone tub chair is the perfect companion to the Livingstone sofa. With its balanced proportions, it is one of those objects whose beauty never fades. Its steel frame perfec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Gervasoni Loll 05 Armchair in Panama Upholstery by Paola Navone
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An idea of contemporary comfort is told by the LOLL 01/05 family of armchairs with a solid wood structure covered in high-density polyurethane foam. Soft lines and essential geometri...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Contemporary Bella Armchair Featuring Metal Frame and Ivory Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Our creative team from Uultis has created this amazing upholstered armchair, the ideal furniture providing you the comfort and the perfect fit in a variety of settings including livi...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Metis Pad 181 Armchair Metal, Colors, Contract, Bar, Restaurant, Design, Fabric
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
Metis Pad, the textures and variety of colour in the fabrics, the quality and tactile experience of leather, and the elegance and softness of velvet combine with metal frames in diff...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Coastal Inspired Armchair with Leather Detail, Offwhite & Cream
Located in Miami, FL
Inspired by the waves of the Caribbean sea landing on the sandy beaches, this comfortable BEACHCOMBER armchair is made of a soft upholstery combination of memory foam and feathers. T...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Abbracci Circular Green Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Named after the Italian for hugs, this remarkable armchair is a synthesis of impeccable comfort and a captivating aesthetic. Plump volumes generously stuffed and covered in green-hue...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Customizable Artifort Tulip Lounge by Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
The Tulip armchair for Artifort…. as if designer Pierre Paulin had premonitions of flower power! The simple Tulip spreads its half-open petals around the sitter, inviting and warming...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Modern Armchair with Curved Metal Leg, Gunmetal
Located in Miami, FL
The Mille armchairs is a three-legged armchair that juxtaposes the softness and warmth of multi-layer foam upholstery with the stability and nobleness of metal. A slightly inclined l...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Leather Armchair with Metal Zipper Detail, White with Gold
Located in Miami, FL
LAMPO armchair. The love for details in fashion couture inspired this sleek refined leather armchair with its oversized tailored zippers. The cubic shape of its body with thinly desi...
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2010s English Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Lounge Armchair with Wing Style Design in White Cowhide
Located in Miami, FL
Sensual curves follow through the design of this “petit” JENN lounge chair whose shell hugs you and gives you comfort. Slightly tilted to achieve a relaxed, ergonomic seating positio...
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

Rec Matt Chrome Armchair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Rec armchair that you will enjoy using in your living room, offices or waiting areas with its matte chrome square form design as well as its long-lasting and durable felt fabric... ...
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2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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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