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Armchairs For Sale
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Bruda Armchair in Polished Gold Bronze with Marine Silk by Elan Atelier IN STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Available now and ready to ship! Polished gold bronze bruda armchair with marine silk by Elan Atelier Handmade using the lost wax cast method, ...
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2010s Unknown Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Archibald Genuine leather Armchair in Pelle SC 26 Topo Light Grey
Located in New York, NY
The Archibald by Jean-Marie Massaud is the perfect combination of substance and form, the armchairs and poufs boasting a comfortable and enveloping design ideal for meditation and relaxation. The breadth and depth of the seat are balanced by its thin feet for an agile and slender overall effect. In the Archibald armchair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Lounge Chair by T. Ammannati and G.P. Vitelli for Comfort in Italy, 197
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage lounge chair (model Il Potrone) was designed for Comfort in Italy as part of the Il Poltoni 175 series by T. Ammannati and G.P. Vitelli in 1973. Comes with the original br...
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1970s Italian Space Age Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Customizable Normann Copenhagen Swell Armchair by Jonas Wagell
Located in New York, NY
Swell is a minimalistic collection of furniture for the living room with a playful, light-hearted feel. The soft, curved silhouettes give the furniture pieces an inviting look and e...
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2010s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Modern Vintage Pair of Aluminum Chairs by Jorge Pensi, Spain 1986-1988 for Amat
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage pair of robust aluminum chairs by Jorge Pensi with the model name Toledo. Also the chairs are stackable. A stamp is visible underneath with Jorge Pensi 1986-1988 for A...
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1980s Spanish Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Swivel Armchair with Leather Fringe Detail, Gray
Located in Miami, FL
The TAGLIA swivel armchair introduces the timeless fashion element of leather fringes to haute furniture design. The swung armrest and the oversized backrest are surrounded by a dens...
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Baleri Italia Kin Lounge Armchair in Blue Fabric by Radice Orlandini
Located in Milan, IT
Armchair with structure made of RAL 9005 matt black (n), or metallic silver (am) epoxy powder coated or chrome steel tubes. Flexible polyurethane backrest, cold processed without CFC...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern 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...
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Chrome Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional pair of vintage chrome “Scoop” lounge chairs attributed to Milo Baughman in the United States, circa 1970s. These chairs are inspired by the iconic designs of the famous ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Armchair 'La Pipe Lounge' with Barnum Bouclé
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

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...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Zanotta Nena Armchair in Brown Fabric Upholstery with Matt Black Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Nena Armchair in Brown Fabric Upholstery with Matt Black Frame by Lanzavecchia + Wai Steel frame varnished graphite or matt black. Seat and cushion upholstered with polyur...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Joe Colombo Swivel "Elda" Italian Lounge Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Lounge chair designed by Joe Colombo (1930-1971) in 1963 model "Elda"for Comfort. Made of fiberglass structure reupholstered with ivory Dedar bouclé fabric which make it very unique....
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Fiberglass

Ubirani Swing
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The welcoming shape retains the essence of shelter. Covered by the feeling of coziness, the design of Ubirani Swing invites you to moments of rest, relaxation and inner connection. F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Elephant Hide Gray Eames Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass DAX Arm Shell Chair H B
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames DAX fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller. It is in elephant hide gray with a black H base and unusual glide feet. It retains a pa...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Zanotta Derby Armchair in White Upholstery by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Derby Armchair in White Upholstery by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance Swivel steel base, or fixed with feet. Stiff polyurethane external body covered with cowhide 95. Cannot be co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Roth, Model Tyrol Armchair Meurop, Belgium, 1970
Located in London, GB
The Tyrol armchair combines both function and art. It boast a sleek yet bold space age form, the consequence of the moulding process employed – vacuum forming polystyrene. This armch...
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1970s Belgian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Modern Woodard Sculptura Mesh Arm Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a set of 4 Mid-Century Modern outdoor armchairs designed by John Woodard, circa 1956 for the 'Sculptura' line. Features enameled and woven wrought iron. The c...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Sleek Modern Harvey Probber Six Flat Bar Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Absolutely stunning, sleek design by Harvey Probber model no. 1427A, circa 1960's. These chairs combine mid-century details with a modern silhouette to create an eye-catching accent around your dining table. These square-seat chairs with their clean lines and seamless polished aluminum frames adding the perfect balance to the chair's dark blue color are just some of the unique highlights of this design. The seats are wrapped in velvet for a luxe look and is filled with foam for just the right amount of support as you sit. Whether you are looking for a punctuation mark on your already compelling decor or wanting drama.....these are for you. Harvey Probber was the Godfather of Modern Modular Seating...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Chrome "Barrel" Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage chrome “Barrel” lounge chairs attributed to Milo Baughman, circa 1970s. These chairs are inspired by the iconic designs of the famous d...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Minimalist Outdoor Chair in Stainless Steel "Haruka" by Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award-winning timeless outdoor seating in stainless steel is designed with in architectonic and geometric reasoning. Framed in a square mesh, the shape and continuity of structural line suggest fluidity and all elements constitute its functioning. This sustainable orientation promotes a light and simple aesthetics. Haruka is a perfect piece for terraces, near the pool or any outdoor spaces. The seat is low for a relaxed use with simple and clear design. There are 13 colors available this minimalist outdoor lounge seating...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large Set of Italian Patio Chairs in Green Lacquered Steel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining patio chairs, lacquered steel, Italy, 1960s This collection of patio chairs from Italy has a strikingly refined design that is emblematic of the quintessential Italian patio ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Cool Pair of Mid-Century Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Iron & Caned Armchairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Cool Mid-Century Modern pair of Milo Baughman armchairs having painted white iron frame with handsome caned backs and original blue vinyl seats. Arms are thin and elegant as are the ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 5 White Garden Chairs with Woven Plastic Seats, Italy, 1960s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of 5 white lacquered iron chairs in beautiful patina with woven plastic seats. Italy, 1960s.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Fabulous Modern Gray Armchairs Floating Wood IRGSA Mexico City
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Set of Four Fabulous Modern armchairs floating mahogany wood legs IRGSA Mexico City Dark Gray Vinyl Pearl Satin Finish Mahogany Wood Base Industrias Ruiz Galindo SA IGRSA Mexico DF...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany, Faux Leather

Swale Low Armchair with Upholtered Base by La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Thanks to an abundant and generous structure, the Swale armchair evokes relaxed conversation scenarios for residential and contract environments. The comfort of the seat is given by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Carbon Fiber, Upholstery

Vintage Russell Woodard Wrought Iron Outdoor Garden Patio Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Russell Woodard wrought iron outdoor garden patio chairs - a Pair. Item features wrought iron construction, very nice vintage pair, qualit...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

'Big Big Chair' Armchair by Norr11, Barnum Bouclé, Sand
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 03 Made in Italy Appropriately named, the Big Big Chair is the bigger version of the compact Little Big Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool

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...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood

De Sede DS-707 Sofa in Atom Kvadrat Upholstery by Philippe Malouin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The DS-707 is the modern composition of handmade leather and contemporary design. The flowing, soft transitions combine the postmodern era of Swiss furniture design with the clear open structures of brutalism that inspired designer Philippe Malouin. Available as a comfortable armchair or as a modular sofa that can be combined in infinite ways, the DS-707 is the visual perfection of form that gives every room a unique highlight. Where the St. Lawrence River Montreal flows in a serpentine pattern, a residential complex marked by the architectural style of brutalism rises up on a small headland, the famous Habitat 67...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

" Suzy " Armchairs by Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi Di Albizzate
Located in New York, NY
" Suzy " Armchairs by Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi Di Albizzate. Upholstery and painted steel metal legs.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Ali Armrest Chair in Beech Walnut Base with Seat, by Philippe Tabet
By Philippe Tabet, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with solid beech legs stained oak, walnut or black aniline. Shell upholstered in the listed fabrics. Here you are shown the Ali armrest chair in beech stained walnut base with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Aubergine Swing
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, nautical rope, upholstery and fabric. Dimensions: 89 cm wide x 85 cm deep x 74 cm high. Reference: Fabric polipropileno
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Zanotta Nena Armchair in Beige Leather Upholstery with Matt Black Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Nena Armchair in Beige Leather Upholstery with Matt Black Frame by Lanzavecchia + Wai Steel frame varnished graphite or matt black. Seat and cushion upholstered with polyu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

"Arco" Lounge Chair Boucle Grey
Located in Stockholm, SE
DD Arco was born from an idea of creating something rounder and softer then other pieces of the Dusty Deco collection. As always we have a true inspiration fro...
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2010s Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Cotton

Pair of Metal Armchair, USA 1930
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of iron armchairs with perforated sheet used as support for back and seat. Equipped with armrests. USA 1930 ca.
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Early 20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Iron

Semo Armchair with Gray Fabric and Polished Burl Wood
Located in New York, NY
SEMO is the perfect armchair for the ultimate side sitters and for those who love to swivel. The thick finger arms are great to place your legs while you turn left and right. Semo re...
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2010s Turkish Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Meltdown Chair, White Rope by Tom Price, Contemporary, Limited Edition
Located in PARIS, FR
'Meltdown Chair, White Rope' is a piece by English artist Tom Price, from the Meltdown Series. This chair is made entirely from polypropylene rope, no other material is added. The artist starts its creation by rolling up the rope around a ball – which is later removed, and then he presses a part of the rope ball on a heated metal seat-shaper former. The rope melts and, when it cools and subsequently hardens, the shape of the seat is created. Tom Price thus alters the structural and aesthetic qualities of the plastic material, giving rise to interesting contrasts in texture and form within the same object. Launched in 2007, the Meltdown Series earned Tom Price widespread international acclaim for his innovative production processes and eye-catching approach to working with commonplace plastic products. The way of assembling the plastic material and the mostly unpredictable patterns created by the heating method ensure that every piece is unique and unrepeatable. This design pieces are true sculptural objects, while at the same time being fully functional and very robust. Meltdown Chairs are included in the permanent collections of several Museums, including SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (US), the Denver Art Museum (US), The Nelson Atkins Museum (US), Chatsworth House (UK), MKG Hamburg (Germany) and the Amore Pacific Museum (South Korea). Works from the Meltdown Series have been exhibited extensively throughout the USA, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. They have been included in many high-profile museum exhibitions, including SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (US), MAD Museum of Art and Design New York (US); The Mint Museum (US); Denver Art Museum (US); Design Museum Holon (Israel); Design Museum Gent (Belgium); NRW Forum Dusseldorf (Germany); The Latvian National Museum of Art in Riga (Latvia). They have also featured at international art and design fairs, including Design Miami Basel (Switzerland); Sao Paolo Design Festival (Brazil); Cheongju International Craft Biennale (South Korea), Design Days Dubai (United Arab Emirates); Gwangju Biennale (South Korea) and Lodz International Design Biennale (Poland). Finally, the series has been featured in multiple publications, including: The Campaign for Art...
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2010s British Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

Nautile Armchair Fabric Bubble Blue Sides Charcoal Seat by La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Like a sculpture, Nautile is made from a single block of material: in this case it is PMMA, which is worked with the same craftsmanship as marble. Its alluring round forms call to mi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Felt, Polyester

Matching Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Armchairs or Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek pair of decorator chairs circa 1970's. These chairs are heavy and well made. The upholstery is original and needs immediate recovering before u...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

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

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning dramatic form lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Directional in the 1980's. Its retains the original upholstery which needs to be recovered. Padding a...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Soho Curved Cane-Back Chair in Walnut Wood Finish with Gray Leather Chair Seat
Located in Miami, FL
The Uultis design team has created the Soho curved cane with a cane curved back with a walnut wood finish for all those people that are looking for an elegant but vintage look in the...
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather, Cane

1 Thonet Mies van der Rohe Brno Chair With Embossed Leather 1 available
Located in Pasadena, TX
One Mies van der Rohe style Brno chairs made by Thonet. Newly upholstered in an embossed faux reptile brown leather. Seamless tubular chrome frame. 4 Available.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Six Modernist Chairs by Ernesto Radaelli
Located in New York, NY
Set of six Modernist dining chairs by Ernesto Radaelli. Chrome plated steel frames and leather upholstered seats.
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mats Theselius 'Aluminium Chair' Edition 163/200 by Källemo, 1990s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare chair produced by Källemo 1990 in a limited edition of 200 chairs, this is example is number 163. Original leather, wood, steel and aluminium.
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Armchairs, Prestigio Line, by Daciano Da COSTA for Metalúrgica Da Longra
Located in Lisboa, PT
This pair of armchairs, Prestigio Line, was designed by Daciano da Costa for Metalúrgica da Longra, in Portugal, in 1962. "In contrast with the existing habits of the country, this s...
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1960s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Modern Hug Modular Sofa in Fabric by Collector Studio
Located in Castelo da Maia, PT
21st Century Designed by Ferrianisbolgi Hug Modular Sofa Hug sofa is defined by clean, simple lines and a distinctive armrest detail. The armrest, half overlapping the seat cushion...
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2010s Portuguese Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

"Sing Sing Sing" Chair by Shiro Kuramata for XO, France 1985
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful Sing Sing Sing chair, designed by Shiro Kuramata and manufactured by XO, 1985. The chair is crafted from tubular steel and expanded steel ...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of six fauteuils in straw and tapestry. France 19th century
Located in Lisboa, PT
Set of six fauteuils in straw and tapestry. France 19th century. The armchairs were stuffed with linen, and the original upholstery was placed on top.
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19th Century French Antique Armchairs

Materials

Tapestry, Straw

Grace Armchair in Alston China Blue Upholstery and Polished Brass Base
Located in Lisbon, PT
Stylish and elegant, Grace armchair is extremely comfortable in its perfect finishing’s. With its smooth edges, Grace has definitely a familiar retro feeling. A perfect combination o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Armchair Eero Saarinen Resin, 1960s
Located in Marseille, FR
Vintage Saarinen resin chair from the 1960s/70s Knoll edition, height 82 cm for a width of 67 cm by 50 cm. Leatherette cushion marked Knoll on the underside. Additional informatio...
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20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Resin

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

Opinion Ciatti Guelfo Fur Wingback Armchair in White Mélange Synthetic Fur
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A cozy and comfortable bucket seat, a reassuring form with absolutely contemporary details; these are the main features of the Guelfo collection designed by Lapo Ciatti. Guelfo wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Nickel

Zanotta Calla Armchair in White and Black Upholstery with Steel Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Zanotta Calla Armchair in White and Black Upholstery with Steel Frame by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance Base on castors or fixed with feet. Steel fr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Grey New Upholstery and Brass Feets Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of mid-century grey new upholstery and brass feets armchairs - Italy 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Sage Green Loop Padded Armchair, Made in Italy
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 400 other unique products. (2.2) Loop chair, born from the original and recognizable magical and Nordic trait typical o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

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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