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Armchairs For Sale
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Italian Leather Armchair by Claudio Salocchi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unique armchair with its 1970s design by Claudio Salocchi is characterized by the rotating headrest and adjustable supports. Very unusual is also the abstract leather embossing...
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20th Century Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Black Lacquered Metal Structure Armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Black lacquered metal structure armchairs, Italy, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Ghidini1961 Katana Armchair in Fabric with Polished Brass Legs by Paolo Rizzatto
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
This three-legged armchair with a comfortable backrest is an invitation to relax, to enjoy the minutes slowly. The elliptical section of the leg emphasizes its elegant and solid supp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Scandinavian Armchair "The Chair", Designed by Hans J. Wegner
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian desk chair in solid mahogany Hans Wegner. Edition Johannes Hansen, circa 1970. Assisi renovated full grain leather walnut Sørensen. The full grain leather is an uncorrec...
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1940s Danish Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Armchairs by Tommi Parzinger
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of armchairs designed by Tommi Parzinger for Parzinger Originals.
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1950s Vintage Armchairs

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

20th Century Unique Armchair, Orange Velvet, Lejkowski Lesniewski, 1970s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Polish armchair from the 1970s, the Lejkowski - Lesniewski design. Made in Krakow Furniture Factories. A rarity on the market with a unique look. The furniture comes from a private c...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Vintage GoodForm Brushed Aluminium Companion Armchairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of vintage GoodForm brushed aluminium companion armchairs in original orange vinyl with top-stitch detail and flex/foot glides. Exclusive spring back makes sitting in the unique...
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1950s North American Vintage Armchairs

Herman Miller Charles Eames Shell Chair Is a Nice Orange on Taupe Fiberglass
Located in Chicago, IL
A very nice color combination of a popping upholstered color on a understated neautral Taupe-ish grey color. need to confirm dims on this chair.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Peach Melba Chair by Fredrik Paulsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Juxtaposing cold steel and lush sheepskin, the Peach Melba Chair by Fredrik Paulsen demonstrates the Swedish designer’s open-minded artistic spirit and his continuing fascination wit...
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2010s Swedish Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of circa 1970s Vintage Armchairs, Upholstered in Burnt Orange Fabric
Located in Bronx, NY
A pair of circa 1970s vintage armchairs, upholstered in burnt orange fabric with hardwood frames. Each has a dust cover to the top and includes a throw pillow.
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1970s Unknown Vintage Armchairs

Set of Ten Art Deco Armchairs in Oak and Leather, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of ten Art Deco armchairs in oak and leather, circa 1940.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Pair of 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Carved Armchairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 19th-20th century Louis XVI style finely carved armchairs in Gianni Versace Fabric. These spectacular one of a kind antique walnut fauteuils or ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

French, Walnut Os de Mouton Throne Chair with Dog Armrests, circa 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French walnut Louis XIII, or Os de Mouton throne chair, with stylish carved details including figural dog armrests. This spectacular chair would be an awesome spot to read a ...
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19th Century French Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs Early Original Orange Vinyl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of early vintage Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for knoll "executive" armchairs in their original orange vinyl. Item features very comfortable form, classic Mid-Century design...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Early Pair of Charles Eames Shell Chairs in Beautiful Light Coral
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fine early matched pair of possibly Evans or early production years with Herman Miller. They have solid wrought iron X-bases. Large Shock Mounts. Wonderfully faded red fibe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Oversized "Napoleon Hat" Biedermeier Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
This neoclassical design, fondly referred to as "Napoleon Hat" because of the shape of the curving back crest, these chairs were designed to be used in a living room setting, as occasional conversational chairs...
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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Armchairs

Materials

Ebony, Fir

1973, Verner Panton, 1-2-3 Serie Easy Chair in Original Panton Fabric
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Model 'Repose' Armchair by Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Cirkel, Netherlands, 1965
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This is a great find as this chair is in a very good and original condition. Some signs of age that endorse the Industrial Design. These signs are mainly some paint loss to edges due...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Upholstered and Leather Club Chair, Approx. 1960
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish upholstered and leather club chair, circa 1960, with a tub back and partially padded leather armrest. Original leather with a warm patina and new upholstery from Baker.
Category

1950s Danish Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Ash Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid ash lounge chair with adjustable recline and original channeled upholstery
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Upholstery

Pair of Geoffrey Bradfield French Art Deco Bergéres Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco-style beige linen upholstered bergeres with round back and flared arms with striped seat and back cushion (GEOFFREY BRADFIELD DESIGN) (PRICED AS Pair)
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of Orange Fabric Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Style of Eero Saarinen
Located in Belmont, MA
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs in style of Eero Saarinen in original orange fabric.    
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

E W Godwin (attributed). An Anglo-Japanese ebonized walnut lounge chair
Located in London, GB
An Anglo-Japanese ebonised walnut lounge chair with stylised Greek key details to the arms and four lower stretchers uniting the legs. Original brass and ceramic castors.
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Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Italian Baroque Arm Chair with Fortuny Fabric
Located in Milford, NH
Wonderful Italian Baroque chair from the 18th century. Nicely hand carved and upholstered with Fortuny fabric. Seat height is 19.5".
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18th Century Italian Antique Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Raphael Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Raphael armchairs. Documentation available.
Category

1970s French Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Art Deco "Gondole" Chairs by Dominique
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Dominique. André Domin (1885-1967) & Marcel Genevriere (1885-1967). Pair of low-back chairs "Gondole", in light maple wood covered with mottled beige linen, from ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Single Side Chair by Joseph Andre Motte
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Large single chair by Joseph Andre Motte with original fabric and finish.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Ebonized Wood Armchair
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
An overstuffed and newly reupholstered armchair which alludes to the design tropes of Robsjohn-Gibbings. It is an easy sit with a slight recline and long arms.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Pair of Italian Empire Carved Wood and Leather Swivel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking and sculptural pair of Italian Empire style swiveling armchairs. Round seats and sinuous arms that intertwine to form the back. Frames are finished in a cream lacquer under ...
Category

1940s American Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Mahogany Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Dorchester, MA
This stylish mid-century modern armchair, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, has strong, clean lines and a comfortable seat. It has been expertly reupholstered in Knoll's Sequin ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Mahogany

English Late 19th Century Mahogany and Leather Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
Category

19th Century English Antique Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Set of 8 Herman Miller La Fonda Armchairs in Orange Fabric, ca. 1970s
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 8 La Fonda armchairs, chrome base, white fiberglass and orange fabric upholstery, designed by Charles & Ray Eames in the 1960s. Produced by ...
Category

1960s American Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Iconic First Edition Arne Jacobsen 3320 Lounge Chair Designed in 1958
Located in Søborg, DK
An early rare vintage lounge chair model 3320 The Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen of Denmark from 1963 in red leather. This chair is in extremely good vintage condition ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Pair Louis XVI Style Painted Orange Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of painted white and carved Louis XV style arm chairs with orange leather seats, backs and arm rests and nail head trim to square shaped backs.
Category

Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1970s Pair of Rattan Armchairs and Table with Pillows, France
Located in Praha, CZ
- good/very good original condition with minor signs of use - height of seat 39 cm.
Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Contemporary Barrel Armchair Upholstered in Orange Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted armchair shown in fumed word frame with burnt orange velvet and black piping. Multiple layers of foam with various densities provide high level of comfort. Stain resistant and water repellent...
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Chris Schanck, "Shell Chair: Red Gold", 2019
By Christopher Schanck
Located in New York, NY
Chris Schanck [American, b. 1975] Shell Chair: Red Gold, 2019 Steel, polystyrene, polyurea, aluminum foil, resin Measures: 40 x 31 x 31 inches 101 x 79 x 79 cm Designer Chris Schanc...
Category

2010s American Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Wittmann Palais Stoclet Vintage Cognac Leather Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
From Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann comes this great Palais Stoclet Armchair. Design year between 1905-1911 through the time of art Nouveau and Vienna secession for the mansion Pa...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Wittmann Palais Stoclet Vintage Cognac Leather Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
From Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann comes this great Palais Stoclet Armchair. Design year between 1905-1911 through the time of art Nouveau and Vienn...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Wittmann Palais Stoclet Vintage Cognac Leather Armchair by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Munich, Bavaria
From Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann comes this great Palais Stoclet Armchair. Design year between 1905-1911 through the time of art Nouveau and Vienn...
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Gufram Roxanne Armchair in Orange Melange by Michael Young
Located in La Morra, Cuneo
The name of this seat evokes music as well as Michael Young's passion for Sting and the Police. And music played a fundamental role in the conception of this sinuous armchair: as a m...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Guillerme et Chambron Oak Armchairs with Rod Backs
Located in London, GB
Pair of Guillerme et Chambron Oak Armchairs with Rod Backs, France, circa 1950 Recently re-upholstered in a "Sand" upholstery with white piping.
Category

1950s French Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of 1960s Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Jacaranda Vronka Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1960s Brazilian jacaranda Vronka armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues with yellow upholstery. The chair is featured in the Icatu book "Sergio Rodrigue...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Jacaranda

Set of Eight Kaare Klint Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Kaare Klint armchairs designed in 1927 and produced by Rud Rasmussen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Hans Olsen Rosewood and Leather Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Olsen Rosewood Armchair with Caramel Leather
Category

1960s Danish Vintage Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Asko Bonanza by Esko Pajamies
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armchair with black leather cushions.
Category

20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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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