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Armchairs For Sale
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Vintage Art Déco Chair
Located in Matosinhos, 13
An elegant and iconic vintage Art Déco Chair. True to its original design, this chair is in excellent condition, as it was re-upholstered with ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lacquer

Vintage Pair Red Leather Button Backed Wingback Armchairs 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an excellent vintage pair of English handmade red leather button backed wingback armchairs, dating from the late 20th century. They have deep buttoned backs, swept shaped ...
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1980s English Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Fred Chair in Red by Exit Ceren, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Fred Chair in Red by Ceren Arslan 2023 Suede Upholstery W 45" x D 40" x H 30" Item available for immediate delivery. Please contact us for shipping quo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by IPE Bologne, Italy, 1950s
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Rare Italian Mid-Century Modern pair of lounge chairs armchairs from the editor IPE Bologna Italy. Black metal structure, brass. New upholstery, reupholste...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

DS-2847 Children's Leather Armchair by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Children's small armchair DS-2847 by De Sede. DS-2847, the small brother of DS-47, presents itself just as independently as its role model. The clear yet soft forms of this children’...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Joseph-andré Motte Sectional Sofa Two Seat Red Original Upholstery France, 1950
Located in Almelo, NL
Joseph-Andre´ Motte Sectional Sofa Two Seat Red Original Upholstery France, 1950s This is a set of two sectional sofa seats designed by Joseph-Andre´ Motte in France in the 1950s and...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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....
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Elda Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort, Italy, 1960s
Located in Lasne, BE
Swivel armchair in red leather and white shell. Seat height 40cm. Wear due to time and age.
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Aarnio for Asko Chair Orange Fiberglass Pastil or 'Pastille', Finland, 1968
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
An orange high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio in 1968 for modern furniture maker Asko Oy in Helsinki, Finland. This vi...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Filou Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Filou chair by De Sede. Filou's seat and footrest are fully crafted and can be stopped at any angle without any effort. A clever solution presents the upholstery from being undul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Funky Red Chairs from the 70s, Pierre Paulin Style
Located in Beerse, VAN
Pair of funky chairs very much in the style of Pierre Paulin and his "alky chair". Unfortunately the designer or manufacturer are unknown. The seats are...
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1970s Dutch Space Age Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

De Sede Leather Armchair by Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte dark nickel coating. Standard seat and back heights. Neck support in brushed stainless ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Bauhaus Gabo Adjustable Cantilever Leather Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Gabo chair by de Sede. Gabo is multi-faceted. Take the cantilever chair, sleek and stylish with its classic round-tube profile, or the elegant square-tube frame chair. Both combi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Oyster Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
The famous Artifort Oyster chair by Pierre Paulin, the big model with a ottoman. Designed in the beginning of the 60's, this particular set is manu...
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1990s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

4 X-Base Ficks Reed Style Pencil Reed Klismos Bamboo Dining or Game Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of 4 Hollywood Regency X-base bamboo pencil reed armchairs having klismos front legs with leather joinery in the manner of ficks reed. In fantastic condition throughout. All chairs...
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Bamboo, Foam

Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Sesam armchair by De Sede. The ultimate in comfort. A simple adjustment - that can even be made while seated - swivels out the footrest and reclines the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Exceptional Set of Two Bouclé 'Onda' Lounge Chairs by MetalArte, 1970s
Located in Echt, NL
Set of two 'Onda' chairs in excellent condition. These chairs were made in the 1970s by MetalArte. They have a very interesting curved shape and they appear to be made of two separ...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

De Sede Craft Fabric Armchair by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-49/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Back cushion and cushion in leather. Legs polished aluminium. If not specified otherwise, the standard c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Fritz Neth Monsieur Orange Armchair 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Monsieur armchair by Fritz Neth, Correcta Stizformbau edition in orange velour fabric, Germany 1950s. The seat and the back are moulded from the same piece and curved in an ergonomic...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Cleo Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Cleo chair by De Sede. Slim and self-assured in every setting – the Cleo easy-chair is made for relaxing. Its striking modern lines transform it into a contemporary sculpture tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen Lounge Chair in Orange Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Luigi Colani for Fritz Hansen, lounge chair, chrome-plated steel, metal, orange fabric, Denmark, 1970s The German industrial designer Luigi Colani was renowned for incorporating org...
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1970s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the swan armchair was groundbreaking at the time and has gone on to become a true classic. The ...
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of 12 Red Velvet Carlo Scarpa Theatre Chairs, from the Auditorium Roma, 1960
Located in Rome, IT
An iconic set of 12 chairs designed by Carlo Scarpa for the Auditorium in Via della Conciliazione, Rome on a project by Architect Marcello Piacentini 1950 this set from the first a...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

De Sede Leather Folds Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-373/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical Details: Standard Configuration: Legs steel, matt nickel bronze-coated. Chair without rotation function. If not specified otherwise, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Fixed Leather Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/101 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Thread color according to the color of the body. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pavo Adjustable Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pavo chair by De Sede. The all-purpose armchair. Pavo has many facets, whether as an elegant side armchair or as a comfortable relaxing armchair with remarkable functions. Pavo o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pli Dual Rotation Multi-Functional Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pli chair by De Sede. A miracle of rotation. The chair Pli consists of two armchair parts, each rotating about its own axis. Thanks to the option of Dual rotation the armchair can fulfill a variety of functions and surprises the person seated with unimagined flexibility. Depending on how the two chair parts are rotated relative to one another, the armchair can be used with an armrest, a footrest or an intelligent shelf. The needs and demands of the person seated are virtually limitless. Designer Stefan Heiliger’s basic IDEA was to create a functional armchair that can be operated differently. Previous functional armchairs had a footrest that could be pulled up or an armrest that could be folded up individually. Pli can do without all this. This smart swivel armchair revolutionarily fulfills the arm- or footrest functions with the correct pivot point. The design of the dynamic seating object looks stately. This is how Pli lends a tasteful touch of extravagance to the commercial and residential settings alike. Details: Standard configuration: Round base and column coated in matte black with a fine texture. Upholstery and assembly: Seat, back and footrest: supporting metal structure, high bulk density molded foam. Seat and back with comfort upholstery, back with integrated lumbar support. Seat comfort: Ergonomically designed seat with soft upholstery. Function: Footrest and armchair can be rotated 360° independently of one another. Substructure: Round base and column coated in matte black with a fine texture. Pearl-gloss chrome-plated or coated in different color on request for a surcharge. Double-shell steel structure with closed round base. Synthetic slide-on glides also supplied. Note: The seat and back are loosely covered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modular Armchairs, Red Leatherette Living Room Set, Italy 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful red leatherette modular living room set composed by two chairs and a pouf. The set was produced in Italy in early 1980s. The lines...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Shelby Adjustable Swivel Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Shelby chair by De Sede. Built for blissful relaxation, this easy chair takes its name from its constructional design: a hard shell containing a soft and cosy core with convenien...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Embrace Armchair by Royal Stranger
Located in Geneve, CH
Embrace Armchair by Royal Stranger Dimensions: W 96 x D 85 x H 68 cm. Materials: Velvet. Different upholstery colors and finishes are available. Fea...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

De Sede Wide Leather Folds Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-373/12 wide armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard Configuration: Legs steel, matte nickel bronze-coated. Chair without rotation func...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Red Bauhaus Armchair by Marcel Breuer, Mücke, Melder, Beech, Chrome, 1930s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Red Bauhaus armchair designed by Marcel Breuer. Style: Bauhaus Period: 1930-1939 Source: Czechia Maker: Mücke - Melder Material: Beech, Chrome-plated steel. Very well-prese...
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Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

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Chrome

Arupemba Swing
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
“The design crosses temporal lines and brings ancestry and clippings of History to the forefront. From the indigenous tradition of colonial Brazil to the present, the Arupemba – a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Artifort Nina Chair Designed by René Holten in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
one chair A contemporary, luxurious design. Elegant and comfortable. For meeting rooms and dining rooms. The rounded, well-fitted back makes the chair comfortable as active seating ...
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2010s Dutch Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the Vladimir Kagan model #100-A 'Barrel Lounge Chair' on ball casters, designed in 1947, signed with Vladimir Kagan Designs label. The gorgeous velvet is in a red color but with a hint of burnt orange tone giving it a beautiful warmth and softness that can benefit any space. Signature curvaceous arms make this Barrel chair easily recognizable by design fans and a go-to choice for top interior designs throughout the world. This incredible collector's piece is a glimpse into Vladi's history. The 100-A Barrel chair was designed in 1947, this particular example was produced in circa 1973 in Kagan's new (at the time) state of the art factory in Long Island, after the Hugo Dreyfuss factory burned down in 1972. Highly sought-after by both collectors and interior designers - signed examples like this one being the most desirable as Kagan's designs were often copied throughout the years. This Barrel club chair by Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, cafe or breakfast table chair, bedside chair...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Rex Posture Support Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Rex chair by De Sede. The armchair Rex revolutionizes the act of sitting. Like the De Sede model DS-343, the armchair Rex is based on a patented seat study developed over the last two decades by seat expert and physical therapist Bart Van der Heyden. Rex is an armchair that moves with the movements of the person seated. Changes in posture are not just permitted but even encouraged. The armchair presents itself in a novel architecture. The seat shell does not stop at the backrest as usual but extends to pelvis height instead. This is not only a stylish design element but the elementary basis for this sitting revolution. With the extended seat shell, the person seated assumes a different posture when leaning back: if you lean backwards, only the upper part of the backrest moves backwards. Following the movements of the body, this provides gentle support to the spine and the chest opens automatically. The person seated immediately feels a more open posture, which is accompanied by a freedom of sitting. Details: Standard configuration: Substructure coated in silk-grey. Mechanism resistance low. Upholstery and assembly: SEDEX upholstery with SEDE-Lux padding. High-quality strap suspension. Seat, back and armrest with supporting metal structure and integrated gas pressure spring suspension. Thread color tone on tone. Function: Shifts in weight adapt the seat and backrest inclination to the respective sitting position. This prevents the typical shearing forces. Armchair rotatable 360°. Headrest infinitely forward-adjustable. Mechanism resistance low or, on request, mechanism resistance strong (better for very large and/or heavy persons). Substructure: Coated in silk-grey or coated in black-grey on request. Available with coating in different color on request for a surcharge. High-gloss chrome-plated on request for a surcharge. Star base with glides for hard and soft floor coverings. Note: Lumbar support based on the latest ergonomic/medical knowledge. Loosely covered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Wittmann Vuelta 80 Velvet Swivel Chair by Jaime Hayon
Located in New York, NY
Vuelta 80 swivel base: brass satin matt fabric: grade e velvet It radiates through its unusual proportions, a special charm as a solitary character or ...
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2010s Austrian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

Contemporary Rattan Hoops Armchairs
Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR
Beautiful elegant pair of rattan « hoops » armchairs. They are large, comfortable and high quality made. Entirely hand made, they are in excellent condition.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of "Junior" Chairs by Yrjö Kukkapuro, Finland, 1960s
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful and rare pair of Junior armchairs designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro, manufactured by Haimi in Finland during the mid–1960s. Swivel chairs, made from...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Midcentury Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome Mid-Century Modern armchair with tufted back and tapered wood legs. Please confirm location NY or NJ.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Oxford Classic Office Chair, Model 3293C, Cognac Leather, Arne Jacobsen, 1963
Located in Lejre, DK
Oxford Classic office chair, model 3293C, with original cognac leather upholstery, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1963 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair is in nice used condi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Swivel Lounge Chair with Upholstered Seat and Back with Metal Plate Base
Located in New York, NY
Swivel armchair of avant-garde and modern design whose protagonist is a body of marked and forceful lines. A volume composed of two curved planes that form backrest and seat, which i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury French Riviera Rattan and Bamboo Italian Armchair, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury rattan and bamboo Italian armchair. This item was produced in Italy during 1960s. The seat is made of thin rattan elements while the structural elements are made of bam...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Bamboo, Rattan, Wicker, Cane

Pair of Rare Midcentury Red Armchairs
Located in Praha, CZ
- Rare type - Confortable - Space age style.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

French Empire Armchair with Red Floral Striped Damask Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
French Restoration mahogany armchair having a rectangular headrest topped by a tapering gadrooned crest, upturned scroll arms with acanthus embellishments, upholstered back and seat ...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Red Velvet Iron Armchairs
Located in London, GB
This early 1950s pair of armchairs by Hauner for Móveis Artesanal is amazing and super rare set of chair. The design for these armchairs resembles the Executive Armchair by Saarinen,...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Miami Armchair with Salmon Metal and Brass, Skylight and White Textured Fabrics
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami armchair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless Modern Classic that is perfectly proportioned. Here seen in an Orange Faux leather back...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

4 Armchairs 1960, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
4 Armchairs We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Iron

Marco Zanuso Antropus Armchair for Cassina, Italy, in red
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair designed by Marco Zanuso in 1949, relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The price given applies to the chair as shown in the first picture. Please ask for pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of "Senior" Armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, 1960
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Iconic lounge chair pair designed by Marco Zanuso and manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1960. These two lounge chairs have their original leather upholstery. Magnificent set of chairs...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Faux Leather

Red Velvet Armchairs 1900s, Antiques
Located in Foggia, FG
Red velvet armchairs 1900s - Antique- Very good condition Measures Cm 33/80 h x 50 cm x cm 45
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Early 1900s Antique Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Milan New Product! Metal and Brass, Orange and Textured Fabrics Miami Armchair
Located in Lisbon, PT
The iconic Miami armchair combines clean lines with soft upholstery resulting in an effortless Modern Classic that is perfectly proportioned. Here seen in an Orange Faux leather back...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Eero Aarnio for Asko Arm Chair Red Fiberglass Pastil "Pastille", Finland, 1960s
Located in Telgte, DE
Eero Aarnio for Asko chair red fiberglass Pastil "Pastille", Finland, 1960s A red high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fiberglass

Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH Magistretti 03 01 Armchair in Red Lacquered Beech
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Vico Magistretti in 2003, the Magistretti 03 01 chair combines the warmth of wood and the timeless elegance of the design language of Gebrüder Thonet Vienna GmbH (GTV) wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Armchairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury, 1955
Located in New York, NY
This stunning armchair was produced by the Brazilian Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s, a company directed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler. The piece is made of an iron structure and upholstered seats and backrests. This singular design consists of upholstered geometrical backs and armrests with shapes that embrace the body. Indeed, a very comfortable and elegant piece. Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte was one of the pioneer companies and manufactured a few icons of Brazilian design history, such as the Costela Armchair designed by Eisler and the iconic chair that illustrates Móveis Artesanal's logotype designed by Hauner. The piece is in its original condition. Restoration...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Iron

1960s Red Bucket Seats or Armchairs
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
Dream away in these red space-age bucket seats from the 1960s. The fabric shows no stains or damage and the seating comfort is still very good. The wooden ...
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1960s Hungarian Space Age Vintage Armchairs

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Wool, Wood

Italian Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs in Red Velvet and Brass
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of easy chairs, red velvet, brass, Italy, 1950s. This pair of lounge chairs is an iconic example of Italian design from the fifties. Organic and sculptural the armchairs are an...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Peacock Barrel Wicker Rattan Chair, C.1960, Italy
Located in London, GB
Mid century Peacock Barrel wicker rattan chair. C.1960 Italy In good condition, with general signs of wear commensurate with age, please see pho...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

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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